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Vedanta charts the next growth phase with record FY25 performance, demerger progress and a renewed focus on transition metals
Anil Agarwal, the Chairman of Indian mining conglomerate Vedanta Limited, has divulged the intention to position itself as a global leader in the transition metals, energy, technology and critical minerals, dubbed "Vedanta 2.0" for the next growth phase. The firm has also announced its FY25 recorded revenue and EBITDA, future growth plans and demerger progress. Image source: linkedin.com While addressing the stakeholders about the group's annual report, Mr Agarwal highlighted its position at a pivotal inflexion point, backed by a record financial performance, robust cost leadership and the near-completion of its value-unlocking demerger exercise. He further emphasised the importance of the group's organisational realignment, greater focus on vertical integration and its expanding role in...
NALCO, Hindalco and others stocks face pressure today: Unlock why
Major Indian aluminium companies have faced a sharp decline in their share prices on June 19, with the Nifty Metal index falling below 0.5 per cent. Today, Hindalco Industries' share fell by 0.76 per cent at the closing, and NALCO’s by 2.87 per cent. Current geopolitical tensions, strong US dollars, and profit-taking are the significant causes of the decline in stock prices. Hindalco share price analysis On June 19, Hindalco Industries' closing price was recorded at INR 639.50 (USD 7.66) after opening the market at INR 643 (USD 7.70) reaching the highest price at INR 644.70 (USD 7.72). The previous day, the market opened at INR 643.85 (USD 7.71) and closed at INR 644.40 (USD 7.71), with the highest price reaching INR 646.85 (USD 7.75). A difference of 0.34 per cent is seen between today’s...
Atlas Metals Group signals reverse takeover of UPSA, shares surge on strategic pivot towards pozzolanic silica alumina
Early deals of Atlas Metals Group (AMG) plc reached 90 per cent after it announced Universal Pozzolanic Silica Alumina (UPSA) Ltd’s acquisition. The act is deemed to be a reverse takeover. The acquisition will be via an all-share offer, for which no figure has yet been disclosed. The proposal to undergo the reverse takeover has led to AMG's doubled share price, making it the best performer on the London Stock Exchange. On June 17, the AGM signed the non-binding letter of intent highlighting the intention for UPSA's reverse takeover. However, AMG has not yet provided any assurance of when or whether the reverse takeover will occur and continues to look for other potential acquisition opportunities. UPSA holds its right to pozzolanic silica alumina (PSA) in Australia, where they have...
BORBET, DYMAG & AIM collaborate to revolutionise carbon-hybrid wheel technology for next-gen OEM solutions
Germany's renowned premium light alloy wheels manufacturer BOREBT, its wholly owned subsidiary DYMAG Technologies Ltd. and Advanced International MultiTech (AIM), a Taiwanese composite materials expert, have come together for the development of an advanced carbon wheel technology. Image source: borbet.de The collaboration focuses on enabling seamless integration of the OEM operations with carbon-hybrid wheels. DYMAG's patented BX-F design for this initiative is set to create new milestones in providing lightweight, high-performing wheel solutions. This shall meet the evolving demands in the automobile sector with a hike in efficiency, safety and performance, making it OEM-ready innovation. With the collaboration at focus, these firms aim to accelerate the development and industrialisation...
LME aluminium price rallies to a 2-month peak on strong buying sentiment and muted inventory
A confluence of factors like increased retail sales in China, muted inventories, and surge in bauxite prices has propelled the LME aluminium benchmark price to USD 2,530 per tonne, marking a new high since the beginning of the second quarter of 2025. Image source: London Metal Exchange Retail sales in China have surged at an unexpectedly strong pace, indicating that economic uncertainty has had little to no dampening effect on consumer demand. Despite facing approximately 165 per cent tariffs on aluminium from the United States, China continues to maintain strong momentum in its retail sector. That’s not all. China’s improved purchase management index (PMI) for the aluminium processing industry to 49.8 per cent in May, recording an 8.7 per cent year-on-year increase, has contributed to...
One of four new recycling furnaces placed at the Speira plant in Grebenbroich and Toging with €11M investment
A celebratory mood hovers around Speira because it has upgraded its plants in Grebenbroich and Toging by placing the first of the four new recycling furnaces. The new furnace replaced the ageing units with state-of-the-art systems, with a total capacity of 25 tonnes. The objective? Recycling of "low grades" means heavily contaminated scrap and dross produced during the melting process. Image source: IndiaMART With the vision of upgrading the recycling plant with four new furnaces, Speira has invested EUR 11 million (USD 12.68 million), ensuring greater efficiency, H2-readiness and improved occupational safety. With it, Speira has successfully placed the first of the four furnaces in Grebenbroich and Toging, naming it Bernhard. The CEO of the German-Norwegian aluminium company, Einar...
UK consumers confused about which packaging should be recycled, here’s what you need to know
Despite the widespread awareness about sustainability, confusion around recycling persists among consumers in the United Kingdom (UK), further leading to undermined efforts in circular packaging. Aquapak's research shows that nearly 70 per cent of British consumers are unaware of the proper packaging to recycle. As per the report drafted by Recycling Magazine, out of five people, only one person reads the recycling instructions behind the packaging and the demographic for this. People between the ages of 25 and 34, one out of three people, which constitutes 31 per cent, read the instructions, and when the age group reaches 65 and above, it drops to 17 per cent of the demographic reading it. Regarding understanding the instruction provided, nearly 10 per cent of British consumers believe...
Aluminium formwork sets new benchmark in Indian construction efficiency
India has achieved a futuristic shift by using aluminium formwork within the construction process, making it easier for the major builders. Extensive utilisation of aluminium formwork in concrete casting has led India to witness revolutionary growth in the overall construction sector. Image source: IndiaMART For concrete casting, aluminium formwork is utilised within the durable yet lightweight aluminium panels, aiding in traction for the big giants in the Indian construction sector. Some of the propitious in using the aluminium formwork are: Offers speed, cost-effectiveness and precision in attaining scalable building projects Faster construction cycles with reduced labour costs and improved quality control Efficient alternative to traditional Reinforced Concrete Construction (RCC) 100...
NALCO bags triple recognition in 2025 for workplace excellence, environmental stewardship and sustainable mining practices
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), an Indian public sector company with diversified mining, power and metal operations, has bagged a highly decorated prestigious award in 2025 by tapping into various milestones. The award categories include sustainable mining, environmental excellence and workplace management. Image source: nalcoindia.com Award 1: Par Excellence 5S Award By collaborating with the Union of Japanese Scientists and Engineers (JUSE), the firm's Alumina Refinery, alongside the M&R Complex located in Koraput, Odisha, is provided with a 5S award under the "Par Excellence" category. This award was given by the Quality Circle Forum of India (OCFI) for effectively imposing the 5S Workplace Management System. Within this award, 5S indicates Sort, Set in order, Shine,...
UAIL inaugurates two water supply projects & five solar-powered tube wells in Indian interiors
In a strategic blend of sustainability and community welfare in Odisha, India — Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL), a unit of Hindalco Industries under the Aditya Birla Group, has taken a step to ensure people in the area have a safe drinking water supply. The firm has inaugurated two Swajal water supply projects along with five solar-powered tube wells. Image source: IndiaMART The rising waterborne diseases and increased deaths from drinking contaminated water have come to the notice of the leading Indian business, and thus, UAIL has aggressively worked towards ensuring an adequate and safe water supply. Villages, especially in the remote areas of Odisha, such as Rayalaghaty and Kaliacanchera under the Kodipari Panchayat of the Kashipur block, usually depend on streams or open...
Ball Corporation celebrates as its four standout facilities earned honours as "Plant of the Year"
Four standout facilities of Ball Corporation, an American aluminium manufacturing company in Colorado, have received the prestigious award "Plant of the Year" in various regions across the globe. These regions include Paraguay and Manaus in South America, the Kettering plant in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and the Bowling Green facility in North & Central America. Image source: ball.com Three cheers for Paraguay & Manaus Paraguay continues to set the benchmark for the third time in a row by earning the Dream Team Award. The award was not only provided on the grounds of production but also by the people working within the facility and their dedication to meeting the purpose of all the aluminium cans made. Moreover, the Paraguay team believes quality is not something to set but...
India-US auto parts tariff tussle: Strategic talks, WTO rejections, and the bigger geopolitical game
As Indian and U.S. officials engaged in closed-door negotiations to finalise trade deals ahead of July’s tariff hikes, a parallel development added friction to an already delicate situation. The Trump administration formally rejected India’s request for consultations at the World Trade Organization (WTO)—its second such attempt—this time over the steep 25 per cent tariff on auto parts. Image source: vecteezy.com The juxtaposition of collaborative trade discussions and WTO resistance has triggered a wave of speculation about Washington’s real intentions. While on one hand, Trump has defended its position by citing national security grounds, which exempts the tariff from WTO jurisdiction, on the other, he has expressed his willingness to hold one-on-one discussions with India on the auto...
Vedanta Aluminium champions gender diversity with India's first all-women locomotive team at Jharsuguda
Vedanta Aluminium, an Indian multinational mining company, has once again proven the Indian aluminium production is not about male workers working in factories and plants and sites. The firm has empowered women by deploying an all-woman locomotive engine team in its Jharsuguda aluminium smelter. This will significantly contribute to India's commitment to fostering a diversified, equitable and inclusive workplace. Image source: vedantaaluminium.com At the beginning of this year, in Odisha, the firm's entire smelter line had begun its operations with a team of only women. This newly developed team has four loco drivers working in shifts, two support staff and one gatewoman. The firm aims to bring women professionals to the forefront of the plant, especially in the most critical logistical...
GAC, the bauxite wing of EGA, affirms optimism on Guinea government negotiation talks
Renewed hope is emerging for Emirates Global Aluminium's (EGA) subsidiary in Guinea as it hopes to restart conversations with the Guinean government. The discussion will centre around revoking the measures restricting continuing bauxite mining operations. A dispute between the firm and the Guinean government has hovered since October 2024 as the authorities pulled strings from mining operations and bauxite exports. The customs authorities of Guinea blocked GAC's bauxite exports by significantly highlighting concerns regarding customs duties. Also read: EGA's bauxite mining licence to be revoked by military-governed Guinea? However, as reported by Reuters, a process was launched to revoke the EGA's Guinea bauxite mining wing’s licence for failing to build a domestic alumina refinery. On...
TES students collected 1062 pounds of aluminium pop tops for Ronald McDonald House Charities
Tomahawk Elementary School (TES) took an initiative that aimed to aid the Ronald McDonald House Charities by providing aluminium pop tops. The students of TES, in the past six years, have collected 1,062 pounds of aluminium pop tops, helping to raise USD 394. Ronald McDonald House Charities recycles the donated aluminium for funding and resourcing lodges for families facing severe medical conditions and staying away from their homes. The funds raised by TES students will be given to the families whose children are in hospital. The School District of Tomahawk stated, "Tomahawk Elementary's contribution stands as a shining example of how small actions can lead to a big impact." This initiative has benefited the charity house and taught the students how small things make a huge difference...
UK recycles 157K tonnes of aluminium packaging in 2024, paving the way for stronger ’25 policies
The UK achieved an impressive recycling rate of 157,049 tonnes of aluminium packaging in 2024, as reported in the annual data published by the National Packaging Waste Database by the Environment Agency. The recycling rate of the UK in 2024 surpassed the kept up pace, indicating a higher capture rate amidst the rapidly growing domestic market. With the support of the kerbside, on-the-go systems and bring have aided in recycling 114,462 tonnes of aluminium packaging. On the other hand, 41,635 tonnes of aluminium packaging is recycled via incinerator bottom ash (IBA). The remaining 952 tonnes were recycled from different sources. The UK has yet again surpassed the obligation target of 151,281 tonnes, with a carry-in worth 2,811 tonnes and a surplus of packaging recovery notes (PRNs) for...
Brazil battles back, as soaring US tariffs on aluminium & steel threaten industrial backbone and SME survival
From June 4, 2025, Trump's 25 per cent tariff on aluminium and steel doubled to 50 per cent, creating tension among worldwide manufacturers, especially those heavily relying on exports. Owing to this, most Brazilian manufacturers are pushing back against the US tariffs on aluminium and steel. What circumstances are making the Brazilian manufacturers retaliate? Image source: legamart.com Impact on Brazil’s overall GDP With the effectiveness of the 50 per cent tariff, Brazilian manufacturers have faced immense challenges, especially for the small and medium enterprises deemed to be the major contributors to Brazil's industrial GDP. In 2024, Brazil’s GDP stood at USD 5.48 trillion as per the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). As per the data of Market Research Future, aluminium's contribution to...
Crown Holdings appoints Dr Rost as new Vice President of its Asia-Pacific region
Crown Holdings, Inc., the U.S.-based global packaging company specialised in beverage and food cans packaging, has announced that Carlos Baila intends to step down as President of Asia Pacific region, effective June 30, 2025. As a replacement, Dr John Rost, currently serving as the Senior Vice President, will take the position from July 01, 2025. Image source: crowncork.com/ Dr Rost has been the firm's senior vice president of technology, sustainability, and regulatory affairs since 1997 and has been in a highly responsible position. He successfully developed a global regulatory team throughout his time at the company. He further instrumented in creating and leading the firm's current sustainability team, which launched the firm's globally acclaimed Twentyby30 program. Later, in 2023, he...
