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Ashapura Minechem unlocks new bauxite potential with strategic bridge in Guinea
Major exciting news for Guinea emerged when Ashapura Minechem made its official announcement of successfully completing a crucial bridge over the Konkouro River in Guinea. It directly reflects the firm's step forward for its personal development in bauxite mining. The announcement was made officially after the regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. This newly built bridge marks the "first-of-its-kind" project for Ashapura Minechem,which aids in building a direct connection between the Boffa East mines and the logistics corridor that leads to Boffa Port. Starting from the Konkouro River, which is deemed to be one of the largest rivers present in Guinea, this bridge supports the long-standing accessibility issues,...
GMG reveals graphene aluminium-ion battery edging closer to six-minute charging
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. has unveiled the update of its Graphene Aluminium-Ion (G+AI) battery technology, which has been developed in partnership with the University of Queensland under the supervision of a joint development agreement with the global mining giant Rio Tinto. Alongside this, the firm has secured the required support from the Battery Innovation Center in Indiana, USA. With consideration to its current state in terms of development, GMG’s G+AI battery reflects some outstanding performance in comparison to high-end Lithium Titanate Oxide (LTO) batteries, which can cost as much as USD 1,500 per kWh. Development of the GMG’s G+AI battery can be efficiently done at much lower cost, giving a hard competition to LTO options. Tracing back to the start of 2025, the global...
LME aluminium cash offer slips to USD 2,841/t as futures edge higher
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash bid and offer price saw a further decline on December 15 in comparison to the previous day’s close. However, the forward contracts and 3-month bid and offer rose slightly. On December 15, both the LME cash bid and offer dipped by USD 5.5 per tonne or 0.2 per cent, where the bid declined from USD 2,845 per tonne to USD 2,840.5 per tonne and the offer price from USD 2,845.5 per tonne to USD 2,841 per tonne. On the other hand, the 3-month bid rose by USD 5 per tonne or 0.2 per cent, up from USD 2,875 per tonne to USD 2,880 per tonne. The LME 3-month offer rose by USD 4.5 per tonne or 0.15 per cent to reach USD 2,880.5 per tonne, up from USD 2,876 per tonne. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics At the...
Wheels India partners with Topy Industries to strengthen aluminium alloy wheel business
A new strategic agreement has emerged between Wheels India Limited and Tokyo's Topy Industries via the Technical Assistance Agreement. The main aim of this agreement is to boost Wheels India's designs, development and manufacturing skills in the aluminium alloy wheels market. Toby Industries, as part of the agreement, will be providing the company with cutting-edge technical know-how and engineering support. This will be beneficial for Wheels India to solidify its standing in the cast aluminium wheel industry. A globally recognised wheel manufacturer, Topy Industries, has gained over 100 years of experience and, in this partnership, will be providing advanced technologies related to aluminium wheels. This collaboration will support in understanding the latest technical know-how and...
Aluminium Christmas trees take centre stage at Manitowoc Public Library
An event held at the Manitowoc Public Library is set to showcase the display of nearly 56 aluminium Christmas trees. The countdown for Christmas has been kicked off by Taylor Zee-bell with a peek at the "Enchanted Evergleam forests" representing the aluminium Christmas tree. At the Manitowoc Public Library, the Christmas trees are hard to miss because of the bright display of the aluminium Christmas trees. Manitowoc Aluminum Kitsch, a Manitowoc-based aluminium speciality company, produced and branded these trees from 1959 to 1972 and is deemed to be the largest producer of aluminium trees in the country. Two aluminium tree enthusiasts, Jordan Kabat and Barbara Bundy, are hosting the event, where they are celebrating and teaching the community about the rich history of the aluminium trees....
LME aluminium cash offer slips 0.64% to USD 2,845.5/t as warrants diverge
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on December 12 inched down from the previous day’s close. On the other hand, the LME opening stock and cancellations rose, but the live warrant witnessed a dip. The LME cash bid moved down by USD 17 per tonne or 0.6 per cent and settled at USD 2,845 per tonne on December 12. Similarly, the cash offer went down by USD 18.5 per tonne or 0.64 per cent and reached USD 2,845.5 per tonne. Both the LME 3-month bid and offer fell by USD 10 per tonne or 0.34 per cent, where the bid settled at USD 2,875 per tonne and the offer at USD 2,876 per tonne. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Concurrently, the LME December 26 forward contracts also collapsed by USD 10 per tonne or 0.34 per cent,...
Inside alumina grinding balls: 75% to 95%; where does the real performance shift begin?
Widely used in ball mills for ceramics, minerals, pigments and chemicals, the alumina grinding balls are the hero, but what affects their performance? The alumina content in the alumina grinding balls is the most critical factor which can affect the performance, mainly when it ranges from 75 per cent to 95 per cent. The real difference is within the formation, where if the alumina content is higher, it means hardness and better wear resistance, but there are more nuances that need attention first. From powdered potential to mighty milling warriors Alumina balls are usually made from high-quality alumina powders, likely calcined α-alumina or the refined industrial alumina. The alumina content, which typically ranges from 65 per cent to over 99 per cent, increases along with its purity and...
Hoover Treated Wood Products steps into aluminium cladding with strategic new move
A new acquisition emerges in the global aluminium industry with Hoover Treated Wood Products Inc. (Hoover) acquiring Arconic Architectural Products LLC. The acquired company is a manufacturer of aluminium cladding products and is currently located in Eastman, Georgia. The acquiring company, after this move, has been able to position itself within the exterior aluminium cladding market and is set to launch a completely new product division, which will be named Hoover Architectural Solutions LLC. Hoover, for more than 70 years, has been providing code-compliant fire retarded-treated wood (FRTW), which aids in protecting the structures from the inside. Now, with Hoover Architectural Solutions, the firm is aiming to extend its commitment to exterior cladding and signage with aluminium...
AAR Gujarat clarifies 5% GST on aluminium-based imitation zari thread
The Gujarat Authority has rolled out an important decision regarding the supply of imitation zari thread or yarn for Advance Ruling (AAR). The material in question, if it is manufactured from metallised polyester or plastic film containing aluminium, will be applied with 5 per cent GST as per the current rate structure. The zari thread or yarn, which is said to have aluminium, is mainly used for sarees and dress materials, which act as a substitute for real gold or silver zari. The announcement of the applicable 5 per cent tax was made on November 29, 2025, by Member (Central Tax) Shri Vishal Malani and Member (State Tax) Smt. Sushma Vora. Clarification has been requested by the applicant, considering the GST rate applicable to imitation zari thread or yarn made from lacquer-coated...
LME aluminium rises to USD 2,865/t and the inventories dip
After a steady price movement, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on December 5 slightly moved upward. The opening stock and cancelled warrants inched down, whereas the live warrants remained steady from the previous day’s close. On December 5, the LME cash bid rose by USD 11.5 per tonne or 0.4 per cent to settle at USD 2,864.5 per tonne. Similarly, the LME cash offer rose by USD 11 per tonne or 0.4 per cent to settle at USD 2,865 per tonne. The 3-month bid climbed USD 8.5 per tonne or 0.3 per cent, up from USD 2,884 per tonne to USD 2,892.5 per tonne. Concurrently, the LME 3-month offer also climbed by USD 8 per tonne or 0.3 per cent, up from USD 2,885 per tonne to USD 2,893 per tonne. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value...
Peel Group questions ALCOA’s bauxite mining as drinking water risks escalate
On December 5, a media statement was released by the local community group engulfed in a protest, which has been organised by community groups within the city and at Serpentine Dam on Thursday. The Peel Environmental Protection Alliance shared that the protest was initiated to inform Perth residents that the city’s drinking water supply is “at risk” due to proposed bauxite mining activities in the drinking water catchments. Last week, ALCOA, a major global producer of aluminium, announced that it was pulling back its plans to explore bauxite mining in the Mundaring Weir Catchment. The company has further pointed to “stakeholder and local community feedback” as the driving force behind this decision. Now, the officials of the local government and other community groups have raised a...
Capral underscores urgency around Australia’s aluminium smelting future
Capral Ltd, a leading provider of aluminium products and solutions across Australia, have recently extended its support for the ongoing aluminium operations in Australia. This came into light while national scrutiny of the Tamago Aluminium Smelter’s future is in line, which requires calling the facility to maintain the country’s manufacturing edge and overall industrial strength. It has been noted by the firm that Australia’s aluminium industry currently operates as a vertically integrated chain, beginning from bauxite mining and alumina refining to smelting, extrusion and downstream manufacturing. Through these operations, the firm has generated a total of USD 18 billion in annual economic value and further supported 75 thousand jobs or more. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
Alucast names Anthony Evan as the new CEO
On December 1, 2025, Anthony Evans, after the appointment, took the seat as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alucast. With his in-depth knowledge, expertise and leadership attributes, he has marked a significant position within the casting community. Previously, Mr Evans has shared his expertise for many years at Alumasc PLC. Over there, he has served and undertaken crucial foundry management roles spanning the entire UK, which also included Burton Latimer & Copal Castings and in China. After this, he also held some business development positions in Sarginsons and JH Lavenders before he was named Sarginsons Ltd’s Managing Director and Chairman. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics Apart from the leadership skills, he has also acquired his...
Here’s why Maxion is deepening its footprint in Argentina despite Brazil’s lead
Iochpe-Maxion, a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, through its subsidiary Maxion Wheels, announced that it was taking strategic measures to strengthen its light vehicle aluminium wheel business in South America. It had redeployed existing global production assets to Brazil and has acquired a 50.1 per cent stake in Polimetal, a major aluminium wheel manufacturer in Argentina, which has been successfully completed. Now, the question arises: when the firm was focusing on Brazil, why did it acquire an Argentina-based company? The acquisition of Polimetal by Iochpe-Maxion has been completed by Marval, who acted as the legal counsel for the Group, aiding in structuring and implementing the agreement of the acquisition at 50.1 per cent stake. Glance at...
From energy to recycling, the aluminium chain faces moves that could redefine advantage
Be it clean-energy investments or shifting power-generation targets to strategic recycling alliances and evolving mining frameworks, the aluminium value chain is in a phase of rapid transformation across major markets. Fresh developments in sustainability, supply security, technology upgrades and regional policy shifts are setting the tone for 2025–26, signalling a landscape where upstream, midstream and downstream players may need to rethink their competitive footing. Weekly Sustainability & Recycled AL recap by AL Circle Pvt Ltd Clean energy investment driving aluminium demand The US, in Q3 2025, has recorded a total investment of USD 75 billion in clean energy. The rise in investment is owed to a significant increase in electric vehicle adoption, a boom in solar power and a growing...
Europe’s aluminium value chain rallies to bridge the recycling gap for small formats
The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) is joining hands with Flexible Packaging Europe (FPE) to set up a European alliance aimed at one particular objective. This objective is to boost the recycling efficiency for small aluminium packaging, like coffee capsules. With this partnership and the initiative, creating the right conditions for effective collection, sorting and high-quality, scalable recycling of these packaging types throughout Europe is significantly possible. The requirements as set by the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) clarify the need for the industry to step up its game with clear actions. Aluminium is deemed to boast impressive recycling rates, but smaller aluminium packaging is still considered to be lagging. Small packaging may include coffee...
LME aluminium holds steady at USD 2,854/t and alumina platts stays flat at USD 313.5/t
On December 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price showed no change from the previous day’s close. On the other hand, 3-month prices rose slightly with a decline in the future contracts, but the openning stock and cancelled warrants dipped, but the live warrants held firm. The LME cash bid and offer price showed no change on December 4 in comparison to December 3 and each settled at USD 2,853 per tonne and USD 2,854 per tonne, respectively. The 3-month bid and offer rose by USD 2 per tonne or 0.1 per cent, where the bid reached USD 2,884 per tonne, up from USD 2,882 per tonne and the offer at USD 2,885 per tonne, up from USD 2,883 per tonne. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The December 26 bid and offer declined by...
US approves South Korea’s tariff cut to 15%, retroactive to November 1
On Monday, December 2, the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that South Korea’s plea to reduce import tariffs from 25 per cent to 15 per cent has been accepted, retroactive to November 1. These tariffs include the duties levied on autos. This has been done as South Korea introduced a new legislation in parliament, aiming to meet strategic investment commitments with the United States. Previously, the US slapped a 25 per cent tariff on goods coming in from South Korea, including automobile duties related to national security, which fall under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962. Besides this, “reciprocal” tariffs were imposed through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act of 1977. In a statement posted on X, Lutnick asserted that besides reducing the...
