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Join this FREE webinar to discover how autonomous furnace tending is transforming aluminium cast houses
Globally, the aluminium cast houses continue to face challenges like safety incidents, inconsistent metal quality, labour shortage and rising operating costs. Because of these challenges, producers are now racing to modernise their operations and in this, autonomous furnace tending is deemed to be rising as the most practical technology. Via this technology, producers will be able to improve safety, enhance productivity and have greater metal yield, all without compromising operational efficiency. However, in this scenario, the main question is not about whether automation will become part of aluminium casting operations, but about whether your organisation will adopt it before the competition gains the advantage. Owing to that, AL Circle with the Sales Director at RIA Cast House...
Hedging for Recyclers: Join this webinar by Jorge Eduardo Dyszel to manage price risk and safeguard profits
In today's market, metal prices can shift sharply within days or even within hours, due to the rising uncertainty and market volatility. In this scenario, a recycler may purchase scrap at one price today, commit to a sales contract at another and then find margins being squeezed before the material is even processed. If this is compounded by currency fluctuations, inventory exposure, and delayed price fixation, the financial impact can become significant, and finding the right solution immediately would be required. The reality is that many recycling businesses still operate without a structured approach to managing these risks. Moreover, for many aluminium recyclers, success is measured by operational efficiency, procurement strength and sales performance. Yet one factor often remains...
From CBAM to tariffs: How industry leaders are preparing for aluminium's changing policy landscape
It has been over a month since we released our flagship magazine " ALuminium LeaderSpeak 2026 ", bringing together industry leaders, executives and decision-makers from across the global aluminium value chain. Through interviews and articles, the magazine explores the opportunities, challenges and market developments shaping the industry’s future. The aluminium industry has always adapted to changing market conditions. Today, however, policy developments are becoming just as influential as supply, demand and production costs. In this magazine, the industry leaders from across the value chain shared their views on the growing impact of measures such as CBAM, tariffs, trade restrictions and the evolving sustainability regulations. While these policies differ across regions, one message...
8 ways the Middle East crisis is reshaping the bauxite and alumina market beyond trade routes
One geopolitical disruption. Multiple market reactions. Beyond the news headlines, the Middle East crisis has and is continuing to evolve, creating visible influences. These influences may include price movement, shifts in trade, ever-changing demand-supply dynamics and whatnot. Here are the key impacts highlighted in AL Circle’s report, “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036 ,” outlining how the ME crisis is reshaping global markets. And in this shifting landscape, the competitive edge may not go to the biggest players, but to the best-prepared. Here’s what the market is really signalling: 1) Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz directly affecting Gulf raw materials Two major regions, which are the UAE and Bahrain, are highly dependent on bauxite and alumina imports. These...
Gulf disruptions are reshaping global aluminium supply chains faster than expected
The global aluminium market is witnessing a great ordeal as it shifts into a new era, where disruption is becoming a constant rather than just an occasional bump. AZ Global’s report “Gulf Disruptions Roadmap: Decoding Aluminium Market Volatility, Supply Risks & Trade Flow Shifts” provides core insights on the current constraints reshaping the global aluminium supply, demand, trade flows, production inputs and procurement behaviours as it becomes more intertwined. Given the current trend in the market, it indicates that the people who are involved in navigating the industry are finding that traditional indicators are losing their reliability. Why so? This is because high prices do not point clearly to a shortage, and weaker demand is not reducing the market pressure. Also read: Aluminium...
LME aluminium cash offer price steadies at $3,637/t amid mixed market cues
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price, after declining at the previous close, again rose on May 18; however, the rise was not significant. Moreover, the 3-month Asian Reference Price also rose, but the longer-dated contracts continued the declining trend. A slight decline in the LME alumina platts price has also been witnessed on May 18. The LME cash bid rose from USD 3,634 per tonne to USD 3,635 per tonne, owing to an increase of USD 1 per tonne or 0.03 per cent. Similarly, the LME cash offer finally stood at USD 3,637 per tonne, inching up by USD 2 per tonne or 0.05 per cent from the previous close, which was recorded at USD 3,635 per tonne. Check out the forecast of the global bauxite and alumina market till 2036, book the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to...
LME aluminium cash offer price eases to $3,635/t after crossing a 4-year high
On May 15, the week closed with an easing trend in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price after it rose above its 4-year high. A significant drop has been seen across all the contracts, along with the LME inventory, but cancelled warrants continued to rise. Both the LME cash bid and cash offer declined by USD 133 per tonne or 3.5 per cent, where the bid moved from USD 3,767 per tonne to USD 3,634 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,768 per tonne to USD 3,635 per tonne. Check out the forecast of the global bauxite and alumina market till 2036, book the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” A similar declining trend is seen in the LME forward-dated contracts, where the 3-month bid rose by USD 87.5 per tonne or 2.4 per...
Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited announces a special window for re-lodgement of physical share transfer requests
On May 15, an advertisement was created by Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited, an Indian manufacturer of value-added, secondary aluminium products, in the editions of Business Standard (in English) and Ek Din (in Bengali). The reason behind the advertisement in the traditional newspaper is to create awareness among the shareholders about the new opportunity to resubmit the physical share transfer requests. The information shared in the newspaper and notice is in alignment with the current Regulation 30 and Regulation 47 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015. Moreover, on the same day, the notice was also sent to both BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited. In the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)'s Circular No....
National Aluminium Company Ltd rallies further in third consecutive session
On May 15, the National Aluminium Company Ltd share price was traded at INR 416.00 on the National Stock Exchange of India Limited (NSE) as the market opened. This marked a day-on-day increase of 2 per cent, which, on the last day's open, was recorded at INR 407.80. The firm's share price is deemed to be continuing its upward trend for the third session in a row. Month-on-month, the firm experienced a slight dip in its share price by 1.8 per cent, which on April 15, 2026, was seen to be at INR 423.90. During this period, the Nifty Metal index, which also constitutes the firm, dipped by 7.95 per cent and was being traded at 13290.8, up 1.92 per cent for the day. Also read: Middle East conflict disrupts NALCO’s alumina exports, affects prices Year-on-year, the firm's stock inched up by 133...
LME aluminium price continues to surpass a four-year high as cash offer climbs to $3,768/t on May 14
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on May 14 rose further to its four-year high, surpassing the previous day’s closing for both the spot and longer-dated contracts. Additionally, LME inventory declined, while cancelled warrants increased from the last day. The LME cash bid and cash offer rose by USD 38 per tonne and USD 38.5 per tonne, respectively, owing to a difference of 1 per cent, where the bid moved from USD 3,729 per tonne to USD 3,767 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,729.5 per tonne to USD 3,768 per tonne. To look for buying or selling leads of primary aluminium ingots, visit our B2B marketplace . Concurrently, the LME forward-dated contracts also rose by USD 16.5 per tonne and USD 16 per tonne, respectively, reflecting a change of 0.5 per cent, where the LME...
Women in aluminium: The voices influencing aluminium’s next chapter
Welcoming industry readers worldwide to the last part of the “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ” series, where we will talk about how these women wish to contribute to the change that they wish to see, as shared in the third part of the series and how they have been balancing both their professional and personal lives. In part 1 and part 2 , we explored how these women came into the industry, the challenges they faced and the lessons that shaped their journey throughout. Let’s deep dive now. One theme deals with their contribution towards the change they wish to see in the industry For most of these women in aluminium, contribution starts by embedding a stronger culture that includes and upholds mentorship, inclusion, collaboration and technical excellence. Many also believe...
LME aluminium price surges almost past its four-year high after cash offer climbed to $3,729.5/t on May 13
On May 13, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price, after following a downward price movement for some time, significantly rose across all its contracts, crossing a four-year high as well. Moreover, the LME inventory also saw a shift, where opening stock and live warrants declined, but the cancelled warrants rose greatly. Both the LME cash bid and cash offer rose by USD 90 per tonne or 2.5 per cent, where the bid shifted from USD 3,639 per tonne to USD 3,729 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,639.5 per tonne to USD 3,729.5 per tonne. To look for buying or selling leads of primary aluminium ingots, visit our B2B marketplace . Similarly, the LME forward contracts also rose, where the LME 3-month bid changed to USD 3,649 per tonne from USD 3,565.5 per tonne, owing to a difference of...
New phase unlocked: Cameroon’s Minim Martap bauxite project is set to get its first locomotives from China
In Cameroon, the Minim Martap bauxite project advanced into the next step as the first locomotives for the mine’s future rail operations are set to arrive in the country. CRRC Corporation, a Chinese manufacturer, has crafted seven locomotives and is currently on its way to the port of Douala for Camalco. This is the Cameroonian subsidiary of the mining company Canyon Resources in Australia, working on the bauxite deposit in the Adamaoua region. The arrival of the shipment was announced by Cosco Shipping, a logistics company, which has recently loaded 12 locomotives bound for Africa. The delivery of these seven locomotives is scheduled for Cameroon to boost the rail system, aiding in transporting the ore from the future mine. Also read: Minim Martap bauxite project moves forward with rail...
LME aluminium cash offer slips to $3,639.5/t amid softer trade
In comparison to the previous day’s close, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price on May 12 dipped slightly. A similar movement was seen at the LME inventory level, but the live warrants and alumina platts price showed no change from the last day’s closing. The LME cash bid declined by USD 15 per tonne or 0.4 per cent, changing from USD 3,654 per tonne to USD 3,639 per tonne. Similarly, the LME cash offer also dipped by USD 15.5 per tonne or 0.4 per cent, moving down to USD 3,639.5 per tonne from USD 3,655 per tonne. To look for buying or selling leads of primary aluminium ingots, visit our B2B marketplace . Looking at the forward-dated contracts, the LME 3-month bid inched down by USD 4.5 per tonne or 0.1 per cent, from USD 3,570 per tonne to USD 3,565.5 per tonne. At the same...
Alcoa Corporation Advances Mosjøen Growth with $65M Investment, due to rising demand and local support
As announced by Alcoa Corporation, one of the world's most sustainable aluminium producers, on May 11, it will be investing USD 65 million to enhance its foundry production capabilities. This will be possible by incorporating recycled materials into the casting process at its Mosjøen smelter in Norway. With this investment, the firm aims to strengthen its position by enabling the delivery of low-carbon aluminium products, which will benefit consumer demand in the key market. This will be done by the firm, for the first time, by integrating post-consumer recycled aluminium into its offerings. In the last six years, the firm has initiated a total investment of USD 180 million for upholding sustainable and growth-focused capital at its smelter. Moreover, an additional investment of USD 65...
Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) eyes doubling Kodingamali Bauxite Mine capacity to 6 MTPA
An ambitious plan has been shared by the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC) concerning the production at its Kodingamali Mines, where it is planning to expand the capacity from the current 3.6 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 6 MTPA. This indicates the firm's strong and sustainable demand within the industry. Irrespective of facing pushback from some small groups, which is deemed to be influenced by rival industrial interests, the expansion is said to receive support from local communities. With over 10 thousand residents from the nearby villages, a formal statement backing the project has been submitted. These statements include the extensive developmental benefits that have been proposed for the region. Also read: Minim Martap bauxite project moves forward with rail upgrades and port...
LME aluminium price rallies as cash offer reaches $3,655/t, again slowing moving to its four-year high
On May 11, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price continued to rise significantly from the previous close, again racing towards a four-year high. Along with the price, the LME inventory also rose compared to the previous day’s close. On the other hand, the LME alumina platts price on May 11 showed no change. The LME cash bid rose by USD 94 per tonne from USD 3,560 per tonne to USD 3,654 per tonne and the cash offer settled at USD 3,655 per tonne, from USD 3,560.5 per tonne, reflecting a change of USD 94.5 per tonne and both showed a 3 per cent change in total. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform A similar impact is seen on the LME 3-month bid and offer, where the former changed from USD 3,511 per tonne to USD 3,570 per tonne, owing to a change...
From record earnings to trade tensions: Aluminium downstream & end-use sector faces a pivotal shift
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant transformation as rising geopolitical tensions, changing trade policies, strategic investments, and impressive quarterly earnings are all influencing market sentiment around the world. With aluminium prices skyrocketing and companies reporting record financial results, the sector is also facing challenges like supply chain disruptions, anti-subsidy investigations, and plans for downstream expansion. This dynamic environment is creating a landscape where volatility and opportunity coexist, suggesting deeper changes across the global value chain. Due to the increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, aluminium prices are showing a rising trend and have sent shares of Malaysia's integrated producer Press Metal Aluminium...
