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AIDO showcases next-gen architectural solutions at Aluminium Expo 2026
AIDO, an endorsed brand of Dormakaba, offers products like door hardware, electronic access control, interior glass systems, and hotel locking systems and has participated in the Aluminium Expo 2026, which took place between May 1–3 at the Calicut Trade Centre, organised by the Aluminium Dealer Forum, according to a press release. At the expo, the brand showcased its SLYNK Profiled Door System along with its cutting-edge Digital Door Lock range, designed especially for architects, interior designers and facade consultants. The firm's presentation at the expo showed its continuous commitment towards innovation, design excellence and forward-thinking architectural solutions, where door systems, security and spatial aesthetics come together seamlessly. Also read: DERCHI advances aluminium...
LME aluminium extends bearish momentum as cash offer settles at $ 3,559/t
The downward movement in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price continued on May 7 after the previous day's close. The LME inventory also declined, but only the live warrants showed no change from the previous day. The LME cash bid inched down further from USD 3,596 per tonne on May 6 to USD 3,558.5 per tonne on May 7, owing to a difference of USD 37.5 per tonne or 1 per cent. Concurrently, the LME cash offer on May 6 settled at USD 3,597 per tonne, but on May 7, it was at USD 3,559 per tonne, reflecting a shift of USD 38 per tonne or 1.1 per cent. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The declining trend continued in the LME 3-month bid and offer, where both showed a difference of USD 35.5 per tonne or 1 per cent from the previous close. To...
Women in ALuminium, shaped by lessons and motivated by growth
Welcoming back all the readers to the third part of “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ”, where we will explore the most valuable lesson they gained in their journey and what changes they believe will shape the global aluminium industry in the coming years. In the first part of the series , we talked about these women's current job roles and responsibilities and how they entered the metal industry, along with what shaped their paths. In the second part of the series , we walked the readers through the common and uncommon challenges these women faced, along with the projects and milestones they are part of. One theme is the lessons these women learned throughout their journey For every woman in the global aluminium industry, the experiences usually stemmed from gaining...
Vinca rolls out 100% recycled aluminium bottled wines across M&S Food
The award-winning company, known for its 100 per cent organic wines, Vinca, is now launching its sustainable, recyclable aluminium-bottled red and white wines in M&S Food stores across the UK starting May 6, 2026. Well-known for its acclaimed canned wines, which were first introduced back in 2021, the firm has been pushing its limits for innovating sustainable wine packaging solutions, which go beyond its launch in the UK's first full-sized wines in 100 per cent recycled aluminium bottles, which were priced at £10.50 (USD 13.95) for 750ml. Aluminium's lightweight feature comes in organic red Syrah and Nero D’Avola, along with organic white Catarratto, which are sourced from family-owned sustainable vineyards in Sicily. Also read: Crown Holdings posts a rise in net sales as global...
Edna secures $15M aluminium plant investment from a Kazakhstan manufacturing company
Edna has been selected by a Kazakhstan's manufacturing company for setting up a new aluminium facility, as announced on Monday by the city officials. The project includes a total investment of USD 15 million. The announcement was made on May 4 at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit held in Washington, D.C., as per the statement released by the City of Edna. City Manager Gary Boz and Victoria Economic Development Corp. Regional Partnership President Jonas Titus, who have been reported to attend the event. Also read: Indian auto acceleration attracts global suppliers; aluminium supply takes centre stage Boz, in a statement, stated, "Bauner selected Edna for its strong community character and pro-business environment. This is a truly great day for our city" As per the plan, the new...
LME aluminium dips across contracts and inventories; cash offer falls to $3,597/t
With comparison to the previous day's close, on May 6, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price dropped. The drop has been seen in the longer-dated contracts as well as at the inventory level. On May 6, both the LME cash bid and cash offer dropped by USD 35.5 per tonne or 1 per cent, where the bid shifted from USD 3,631.5 per tonne to USD 3,596 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,632.5 per tonne to USD 3,597 per tonne. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform Similarly, the LME 3-month bid and offer inched down by USD 17.5 per tonne or 0.5 per cent, where the bid moved to USD 3,544.5 per tonne from USD 3,562 per tonne and the offer to USD 3,545.5 per tonne from USD 3,563 per tonne. The downward price movement continued in the LME December 27 bid and...
ASX Rare Earths quarterly wrap: Four Brazil explorers accelerate project momentum
ASX-listed rare earth explorers in Brazil, for the quarterly update, have showcased the latest project advancements, resource developments and strategic moves. This latest update emphasises how the region is playing an increasingly vital role in bolstering global rare earth supply chains. Here is a compilation, as drafted by Stockhead, providing an overview of four ASX rare earths stocks advancing projects in South America. St George Mining The mining firm, in this quarter, has started its Araxá rare earths and niobium project in Brazil. Concerning this project, the firm has boosted 75 per cent in the Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE), which is said to be standing at 70.91 million tonnes with a grade of 4.06 per cent Total Rare Earth Oxides (TREO) and 0.62 per cent Niobium Oxide (Nb2O5)....
Engineering bespoke access with aluminium: Safetylyne and Capral mark 25 years
The partnership between Safetylyne, an engineering industry-leading height access systems and roof safety solutions provider and Capral, the leading provider of aluminium products and solutions across Australia, has been for 25 years. In this partnership, both firms create custom aluminium height safety and roof access systems for projects all over Australia. This long-standing partnership has played a crucial role in Safetylyne's growth into a national leader in engineered access solutions for commercial, industrial and complex infrastructure settings. Since its inception, tracing back to 2000, Safetylyne has kept building its reputation by overcoming challenges that standard systems are unable to handle. In the current situation, the firm designs, fabricates and installs comprehensive...
Aluminium price surge reignites Australian smelters as Rio Tinto and Alcoa step up
Amidst the soaring aluminium prices due to the Middle East supply disruption, the smelters in Australia are now bringing their previously closed operations back into form with the aim of gaining a better profit margin. Owing to this strategy, aluminium players like Alcoa and Rio Tinto are also working towards the restart. However, while this price surge is giving a boost to operations, it’s also revealing some significant underlying issues like rising energy costs and long-term sustainability challenges. The rise in global aluminium prices has been sparked mainly because of the on-going geopolitical tension. But, to this, Australia's smelters are discovering that policy and power dynamics will shape how far this price surge goes. Given the current Middle East supply disruption, which is...
Vedanta demerger completed: Four new entities set for mid-June listing
As of May 1, 2026, Vedanta's intricate demerger has been completed, leading to the separation of its varied operations into five unique business units. As a part of the next step, the firm will establish four new entities, including Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil & Gas, and Vedanta Iron and Steel. With this demerger, the firm plans to gain approval from stock exchanges next week with the aim of starting trading by mid-June. This timeline aligns with CFO Ajay Goel's goal of wrapping up the listings within the first quarter of FY2027. Concerning this demerger, the firm's shareholders will receive four new shares for every one they own as of the record date, which is part of a strategy to spread ownership among the newly formed entities. As of early May 2026, after the...
Tsingshan plans $3bn Indonesia aluminium smelter as Middle East disruptions drive premiums and bullish outlook
Various sources, during the week leading to Thursday, April 16, told Fastmarkets that China's Tsingshan Holding Group was under discussion with potential partners about the possibility of constructing a new aluminium smelter in North Maluku, Indonesia. Currently, Indonesia is emerging as a major aluminium production hub, with growth in smelter capacity, especially from Chinese investments. Moreover, as supply issues in the Middle East rise, there's a growing interest in aluminium from alternative sources, which is boosting both premiums and demand for Indonesian aluminium. Both aluminium prices and premiums are being influenced by geopolitical tensions and due to the potential for escalation, the market is continuing to face a bullish momentum. Weda Bay Industrial Park's new aluminium...
South Korea accelerates SME R&D drive to cut aluminium and steel carbon exposure
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA), has announced that it will be recruiting companies to join the “2026 Carbon Reduction R&D for Core Export Items of SMEs” project. The project will take place from May 13 to 27. The main agenda of the project is to respond to the European Union's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). Alongside this, the project also aims to address the other global carbon regulations. In order to achieve this, the project will focus on developing and demonstrating carbon-reduction technologies, especially for the export of products that are carbon-heavy, like aluminium and steel. Also read: Consultative seminar on “Navigating CBAM: Challenges, readiness, and India’s carbon...
Europe aluminium billet premium surges amid Iran conflict, exposing supply fragility
Exports from the Gulf region, a key supplier of primary aluminium, billet, and other alloys to Europe, have been severely limited as the conflict has effectively brought most shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill. Aluminium billet, which is a semi-finished product, saw a heightened European premium since the Iran war started. The surge in the premium is mainly because of the shortage arising from the last two months due to the disrupted supply in the Middle East, straining consumers in the construction and transportation sectors. The Gulf region, which is deemed to be the key supplier of primary aluminium, billet and other alloys exported to Europe, has declined post the conflict. The export curb came in after the suspension of the bulk shipping due to the...
SINEXCEL deploys 107.12 MW PCS converter-backed BESS for aluminium smelting cost optimisation in China
SINEXCEL, a developer of high-efficiency power modules and reliable charging systems, has wrapped up the grid connection of a 107.12 MW, 428.48 MWh energy storage system to the grid in Guangyuan, Sichuan Province, which is deemed to be one of China’s flagship commercial-industrial energy storage projects. For the aluminium producer Zhongfu Industrial, this project has been developed, which has been designed with the aim of cutting down electricity costs by facilitating peak shaving during the energy-heavy electrolytic aluminium production process. Addressing the energy challenge of the industry The primary aluminium smelting process is highly energy-intensive, requiring between 13 and 15 MWh for every tonne produced, with electricity making up as much as 40 per cent of the overall cost....
Nexans to acquire Republic Wire, strengthening its aluminium and copper wire foothold in the United States
All the share capital of Republic Wire, Inc., a manufacturer of aluminium and copper wire with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been acquired by Nexans, a global leader in electrification, driving the energy transition with innovative solutions that power a safer, sustainable, and connected future. Republic Wire, Inc., founded in 1982 and family-owned, have emerged as a leading manufacturer of low-voltage wiring products, catering to electrical wholesale distributors, utilities, and municipalities throughout the US and Canada. In the year that ended in February 2026, the firm made a total revenue of USD 5,617.3 million. Additionally, the firm attained a fully operational industrial platform, which included a 32,500 square metre manufacturing facility and is heavily automated....
Aluminium at an inflexion point: Can shifting power, scrap and policy redefine who leads next?
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and low-carbon initiatives. This suggests that the next wave of transformation in the industry will rely more on adaptability, resilience and the ability to extract value, rather than just on scale. JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., hosted the 5th Global Solar and Energy Storage Summit 2026 , attended by industry leaders, emphasising a significant shift towards integrated solar-plus-storage solutions. With rising global demand, over 20 thousand participants addressed the value-driven strategies, system...
America’s new aluminium smelter hangs on a power deal amid supply shocks
Given the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is creating a strain on the global aluminium supplies, a metal considered vital, especially for everything from fighter jets and soda cans to clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles. After Iran's attack on two aluminium smelters in the Gulf and the extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, production has further come into disarray and has pushed the prices further high, indicating a possible aluminium crisis globally. The US is now planning to develop a major new smelter, which will be designed in a way that will aid in shielding the country from any potential global disruptions in the future. However, the timeline of this project, whose investment is worth USD 4 billion, highly depends on securing a long-term power...
World Bank’s 21.6% aluminium price forecast faces upward pressure amid tight market
An increase of 21.6 per cent in the aluminium price this year has been observed by the World Bank, in comparison to the previous year. The observation comes after the industry is currently grappling with tight supply, low inventory and a strong demand coming from the emerging industries. The projected price has been exceeding the market level for nearly two months now. The World Bank's forecast of the aluminium price and the market benchmark The World Bank said in its Commodity Markets Outlook report released on April 28, that the aluminium prices are forecasted to be an average of USD 3,200 per tonne this year. This shows a year-on-year rise from USD 2,632 per tonne. Nonetheless, by 2027, the aluminium price is expected to go below and drop to USD 3 thousand per tonne. AlphaMena, a...
