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EGA launches Academy to supercharge talent and industrial growth in the UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of the oil and gas sector, proudly unveiled the EGA Academy on September 8. This exciting new initiative is all about boosting skill development and career growth within the industrial sector, paving the way for EGA's future success and contributing to the overall progress of the UAE's industrial scene. The EGA Academy is a testament to EGA's dedication to nurturing talent in the aluminium industry, in line with Operation 300bn. Its mission is to boost productivity, enhance economic contributions and create new job opportunities. The Academy will provide well-structured development pathways, expert-led training sessions and hands-on experiences for employees at every level. The programmes are crafted to...
Australia’s energy crunch: South 32 and other miners along with government, push renewables solutions
At present, the Australian electricity sector is under a lot of pressure, especially after the surging risk of renewable energy curtailment, creating a force to reduce the electricity output. The major reason behind this is the transmission, storage constraints and technicalities. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator, definitive solar projects taking place in South Australia and Victoria are subject to 35 to 65 per cent of curtailment. Current energy crisis in Australia The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised a red flag, indicating that by 2027, major solar farms in southeast Australia might have to cut back more than a third of their energy production due to delays in transmission infrastructure. These issues pose a serious threat to the financial viability...
Novelis elevates aerospace sustainability at Paris Air Show 2025
Novelis, a prominent player in the aluminium rolling and recycling industry, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is pushing the boundaries of innovation in aerospace with new solutions designed to boost flight performance. At the Paris Air Show 2025, the company truly shone as a leading innovator in the aerospace aluminium industry, presenting solutions that beautifully blend performance, sustainability, and circularity. Aluminium in aerospace In 2020, the firm took a big step forward by acquiring Aleris, a leading producer of advanced aerospace alloys, which helped them expand their aluminium portfolio. This smart move allowed the firm to meet nearly 90 per cent of the global demand for aircraft, making them a go-to aluminium supplier for major manufacturers like Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier...
Euro Panel secures NABL accreditation, raising the bar for Indian aluminium composite panel quality globally
After becoming India's ACP company to be on BSE and NSE, Euro Panel, the manufacturer and supplier of aluminium composite panel (ACP) in India and abroad, have secured the NABL accreditation to conduct in-house lab testing with reference to ISO/IEC 17025. With this achievement, the company can upgrade and ensure a global standard quality for all the ACP products manufactured. The NABL accreditation will enable the firm to conduct in-house colour testing and measure its performance under the standards mentioned in ISO/IEC 17025. In order to provide the certification, the company's state-of-the-art laboratory had to undergo multiple assessments by the NABL parameter, which is deemed to be 16 in total, to test the performance of the colour coil. NABL accreditation The process of...
Romania accelerates aluminium can recycling with Every Can Counts drive
According to an analysis by Every Can Counts based on RetuRo data, Romania has made impressive strides in recycling aluminium cans . In July, the return rate hit 78 per cent and the year-to-date recycling rate has consistently stayed above 70 per cent, which is more than double the 35 per cent rate that was reported in official EU statistics just two years ago. The region is leading the way in can returns include București, Timiș, Constanța, Cluj and Ilfov. Romania is making impressive strides in aluminium can recycling, thanks to the introduction of the Deposit Return Scheme (SGR), increased investment from the private sector in collection and recycling facilities and a growing consumer appetite for sustainable practices. On top of these structural shifts, initiatives like Every Can...
Adani Power stock surges on hydropower pact; here’s what you need to know
As of September 8, 2025, Adani Power Limited, an Indian multinational power and energy company, also a subsidiary of Adani Group, saw its share price skyrocket by 4.34 per cent, with the intraday high reaching INR 649.60 (USD 7.78). The increase in the share price was witnessed after the firm made an announcement of its latest expansion plan within the international territory by striking a strategic partnership with Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corp. Ltd (DGPC), the sole hydropower operator in Bhutan. With an impressive installed capacity of 18,110 MW spread across several states, with an additional dedicated 40 MW solar facility in Gujarat, this company is steadily reinforcing India's energy sector . The firm's ongoing investments are not just powering homes, it is playing a pivotal role in...
LME aluminium dips $2.5/t as cancelled warrants surge 295%
With a slight surge on September 5, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price also saw a dip as the market opened on September 8. A significant difference could be seen in live warrants and the cancelled warrants. On September 8, the LME aluminium cash bid and offer price saw a decline by USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.09 per cent, where the cash bid price went down from USD 2,615.5 per tonne to USD 2,613 per tonne and the cash offer went down from USD 2,616 per tonne to USD 2,613.5 per tonne. The 3-month bid price witnessed a downward movement by USD 2 per tonne or 0.07 per cent, where the price fell from USD 2,612 per tonne to USD 2,610 per tonne. A similar trend has been seen in the offer price, where it dropped from USD 2,613 per tonne to USD 2,612 per tonne, reflecting a decrease of...
Victoria Falls combats plastic waste with EcoDrop’s smart aluminium bottles
Victoria Falls stands as one of Zimbabwe's premier tourist destinations, drawing over a million visitors annually and serving as a pillar for the country's tourism industry. While this influx benefits the local economy, it's also resulted in a significant increase in plastic waste, particularly single-use water bottles. Addressing this challenge, the Victoria Falls-based startup EcoDrop has introduced a practical and sustainable alternative, a reusable aluminium water bottle embedded with QR codes. Victoria Falls is facing mounting challenges due to a surge in single-use plastic waste, mainly from the vast number of tourists. The local waste management systems are struggling to keep up and the consequences are already visible. Wildlife, including elephants, have been found ingesting...
Canyon Resources targets 2026 production at Minim Martap with $30+ per tonne margins
Canyon Resources is strategically pushing forward in the global bauxite market, with its Minim Martap project in Cameroon taking centre stage. CEO Peter Secker describes this project as "the largest high-grade undeveloped bauxite deposit worldwide". The company is positioning this asset as a prime opportunity for investors aiming to get a piece of the aluminium supply chain, especially as demand from the electric vehicle and aerospace sectors keeps ramping up. The Minim Martap bauxite project stands out for over a billion tonnes of reserves, each grading at 51.2 per cent alumina with less than 1.7 per cent silica. That's impressive by any industry standard. Compared to other projects in the global market, these numbers give Minim Martap a solid edge. The Minim Martap project has been on...
LME aluminium cash bid climbs $10/tonne, 3-month bid up $12/tonne on September 5
After a sharp decline on September 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price gained momentum. However, the price of aluminium platts further fell from the previous day by USD 1.23 per tonne. On September 5, both the LME cash bid and offer price gained by USD 10 per tonne or 0.38 per cent, where the bid went up from USD 2,605.5 per tonne to USD 2,615.5 per tonne and the offer went up from USD 2,606 per tonne to USD 2,616 per tonne. The 3-month bid and offer price also saw a steady upward movement, where the bid went up by USD 12 per tonne or 0.46 per cent, totalling to USD 2,612 per tonne, up from USD 2,600 per tonne. Similarly, the offer price grew by USD 11 per tonne or 0.42 per cent, adding up to USD 2,613 per tonne from USD 2,602 per tonne. December 26 bid and offer price...
Ardagh Group to showcase innovative metal and glass packaging at Drinktec 2025
Ardagh Group has announced it will be exhibiting at Drinktec 2025, a leading international event for the beverage and liquid food industry. The trade fair takes place in Munich from September 15 to 19. The firm's participation in the event underscores its ongoing commitment to innovation and industry leadership. The company is set to present its latest metal and glass packaging innovations to customers, partners and key players in the industry. They're putting their newest developments front and centre, making sure everyone in the business gets a look at what's next. Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) and Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) will both be on display at the event, highlighting their leadership in sustainable, high-quality packaging. Attendees can expect to see a broad selection of...
Novelis and The Future is Neutral partners to boost high-recycled-content automotive aluminium
Aditya Birla Group's subsidiary has shaken hands with automotive circular economy firm The Future is Neutral, an entity of the Renault Group and SUEZ that provides comprehensive circular economy solutions for the automotive industry, covering every stage of a vehicle's life, to drive innovative, sustainable solutions for end-of-life vehicles. The collaboration aims to transform the way decommissioned cars are managed, turning environmental challenges into new business opportunities. Sustainability is front and centre for the Aditya Birla Group; it's not just a box to tick for them. Novelis, its flagship in the metals sector, is taking real action, aiming for at least 95 per cent recycling in its automotive aluminium operations, speaking volumes about its commitment. By joining forces with...
Landscape Capital takes new $803,000 position in Ball Corporation; reflecting share movement
A strategic partnership has recently taken shape where Landscape Capital Management L.L.C., an investment management firm, has acquired a brand new position in the shares of the Ball Corporation in the first quarter, as reflected in most of the filings conducted with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The acquisition held 15,423 shares of the firm's total shares, which is valued at USD 803,000 in the current trading session. Multiple large investors have recently changed their positions in the company. Importantly, Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory L.L.C. purchased a new stake in the firm in the first quarter, for about USD 32,000. External shareholding Strengthening Families & Communities L.L.C. greatly expanded its position in the company during the first quarter by 72.4 per...
Revolutionising aluminium recycling: turning EV scrap into high-performance alloys
Whether it's in skyscrapers or innovative electronics, metals are the foundation of modern industry. Aluminium is noted for its relatively low weight and its significant energy inputs in production. Recycling aluminium saves considerable energy when compared with primary aluminium, but the automotive industry is facing a new challenge. With the transition towards electric vehicles accelerating, existing practices for recycling end-of-life car scrap may no longer be sufficient. Historically, automobile recycling has been a reliable source of aluminium , with the major portion of it going back into engine blocks in newer combustion vehicles. However, with the end of engines, it raises the question of what will happen with all of the scrap? If there aren't avenues for car manufacturers to...
Packaging sustainability debate: Aluminium, PET or glass, who leads?
Packaging sustainability continues to be a hot topic, given that assessments of sustainability can vary and may even contradict each other. It is also easy to become sidetracked, as many of these rankings rely on the hierarchy of sustainability metrics or the approach taken to analyse them. Now the debate begins, which is more sustainable in packaging, whether aluminium, glass or plastic. NAPCOR's study A recent study by The National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR) shows that Polyethene Terephthalate (PET) bottles stand out in key sustainability metrics compared to aluminium cans and glass bottles, emitting lower greenhouse gas emissions, consuming less energy and water during manufacturing and generating less solid waste by weight. The results, especially those with...
LME aluminium cash price dips $10.5/t as wider price pressure builds
A sharp decline has been seen in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash bid and offer, 3-month bid and offer, December 26 bid and offer as well as the price of alumina platts. However, no change is witnessed in opening stock, live warrants and cancelled warrants. On Thursday, September 4, the LME cash bid price was recorded at USD 2,605.5 per tonne, down from USD 2,616 per tonne, resulting in a total difference of USD 10.5 per tonne or 0.40 per cent. A similar trend is also observed in the offer price, which fell to USD 2,606 per tonne from USD 2,617 per tonne, reflecting a downward movement of USD 11 per tonne or 0.42 per cent. Like the cash price, the 3-month bid and offer price also replicated a negative movement where the bid went down to USD 2,600 per tonne from 2,614 per...
US Appeals Court rules tariff mostly illegal! Now, Trump pleas to the Supreme Court
In a surprise twist for those watching global trade, a divided US appeals court has determined that Donald Trump's tariffs are illegal, further weakening one of the Republican President's scripts for using levies as a linchpin of international economic policy. This ruling may have wide-ranging impacts across sectors that depend on tariff-enabled protections and disrupt import-export planning. With a legal lens becoming clearer, the fight over the independence of the Federal Reserve appears on course for the Supreme Court, keeping alive the prospect of a historic showdown this year that could challenge the full breadth of Trump's economic agenda. As of now, the court has permitted the tariffs to stay in effect until October 14, providing the Trump administration a window to escalate the...
Government put Vedanta’s Odisha bauxite mine on hold, here’s what happening
The Union Environment Ministry has delayed its decision on Vedanta Limited's proposal to divert more than 700 hectares of forest land in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in Odisha, for the Sijimali Bauxite Mines. The delay is, according to government records, related to pending issues concerning community consent, compensatory afforestation measures and biosphere concerns. During the meeting of the Forest Advisory Committee (FAC) on August 25, 2025, the Environment Ministry noted that the reports from the Odisha government did not address the issues raised by local villagers and petitioners currently before the Orissa High Court. As per the proposal, the mine is intended to partly meet the raw material requirements of the firm's six million tonnes per annum alumina refinery at Lanjigarh....
