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LME cash offer spikes to $3,600/t, up by 3% from the previous close, as supply risks intensify in the Gulf
On April 7, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices further rose from the previous close on April 2. There has been a significant rise in the offer settlement price as well as in the forward contracts. Concerning the inventory, there has been a slight dip along with the LME alumina platts price. This indicates that the on-going tension in the Middle East and the sudden attack on the two major aluminium sites owned by EGA and Alba are set to create market discrepancy even further. Both the LME cash bid and offer rose by USD 95 per tonne or 3 per cent, where the bid had shifted from USD 3,504.5 per tonne to USD 3,599.5 per tonne and the offer from USD 3,505 per tonne to USD 3,600 per tonne. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics A similar...
Pioneer Minerals advances US tungsten capability with Mineral Technologies Springfield MOU
Pioneer Minerals, a US-based critical minerals explorer, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mineral Technologies USA, a technology-based company that is into developing, producing and marketing a broad range of speciality minerals, mineral-based and synthetic products. The main aim of this MoU is to push forward development efforts at the Springfield Critical Minerals Project in Idaho. As per the agreement, both firms will be exploring the possibilities of developing domestic tungsten beneficiation capabilities in the US territory and hold the goal to boost the supply chain in sectors like defence, aerospace and advanced manufacturing industries. With this agreement, the focus will be mainly on evaluating the production of commercial scheelite...
AMS Advanced Material IPO tagged ‘rich’ by TA Securities ahead of ACE Market debut
AMS Advanced Material Bhd, operating in Malaysia and Singapore, a supplier of aluminium sheets, plates, rods and bars and profile extrusion, is now making its way to the ACE Market listing by gaining a valuation which is described as “rich” premium compared to its industry peers by TA Securities. AMS Advanced Material Bhd , which is ACE Market-bound, will gain major advances from the rising demand for semiconductors, which is fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud services and the increasing use of lightweight materials in the aerospace and automotive sectors. As per the TA Research report, the surge in activity in domestic construction is expected to boost the steady demand for the one-stop aluminium supplier. The firm's initial public offering (IPO) price has been...
Riding India’s infra wave, Dhabriya Polywood lands $3.75 million aluminium door, windows and facade deal
Dhabriya Polywood Limited, the manufacturer and supplier of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) products in India, has landed the order worth INR 34.81 crore (USD 3.75 million) for aluminium doors, windows and facade projects. The order came from an Indian company, whose name has not been revealed for competitive sensitivity reasons, marking it a major milestone for the Jaipur-based company. The specification of the order in details The order includes aluminium products like doors, windows and facade, which represents a rise in the firm’s order book. The order is valued at INR 34.81 crore (USD 3.75 million), which also includes the GST, upholding the firm’s authority in the field of aluminium used for construction purposes. Also read: RPM adds aluminium...
ORIX group pioneers aluminium window horizontal recycling at Suginoi Hotel’s Naka Kan demolition
ORIX Real Estate Corporation, along with ORIX Corporation and ORIX Eco Services Corporation, has revealed its plans to start horizontal recycling of the used window glass and aluminium window frames from the demolition of the Naka Kan guest room building at Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL. Within this initiative, the firm will be making use of the horizontal recycling of entire aluminium windows. This initiative has been set up by ORIX and ORIX Eco Services for fostering a circular economy by bringing together the real estate and environmental arms of the ORIX Group, marking the first in Kyushu. Also read: Redefining hospitality spaces: Alumil India unveils next-gen aluminium window and door systems In January 2025, Naka Kan was completed, which is a major renovation of SUGINOI HOTEL and is currently...
UAE aluminium giant moves to offload alumina cargoes after smelter strike disruption
Following the strike of Iran on two major aluminium facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, escalating the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is now moving to sell a large volume of alumina, which is deemed the key raw material required for producing aluminium. This has been informed by the people who are familiar with the matter for the strike on a smelter which runs on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi. According to the recent report of Bloomberg, this week, EGA has offered to sell many of its alumina cargoes, especially for the shipments which are planned to move out between April and June. These potential sales came up after the recent attacks on Saturday caused “significant” damage to its Al Taweelah smelter, which is one of the largest in the world....
Redefining hospitality spaces: Alumil India unveils next-gen aluminium window and door systems
The building and construction sector has been adapting aluminium as its choice of metal for a long time now, infused with design innovation that leaves people in awe. One such innovation is back in the market, where Alumil India, Alumil Group's fully-owned Indian subsidiary, announced the soon-to-be-introduced aluminium windows and doors, which are being specially designed for use in the hospitality sector. The latest introduced portfolio aids with a wide range of solutions, which include curtain walls, entrance doors, pergolas, fencing systems, and window and door frames for meeting the growing demand from the rapid hotel development. In this portfolio, the design focuses mainly on the overall performance, aesthetics and durability by combining the collection with the cutting-edge...
INX to unveil advanced beverage packaging ink solutions at Craft Brewers Conference 2026
At the upcoming Craft Brewers Conference, INX International Ink Co., a global manufacturer of high-performance printing inks and coatings for commercial, packaging, and digital print applications, will present the lineup of high-performance ink and coating technologies specifically designed for beverage packaging. The event will take place in the Pennsylvania Convention Centre in Philadelphia from April 20 to 22. In this event, attendees will discover innovative solutions aiding to boost print performance, enhanced digital decoration capabilities and meet the latest sustainability and regulatory standards. The main attraction of the event The event will feature the INXJet MDLM, a UV-curable inkjet ink system specifically designed for printing on beverage cans digitally. With this system,...
AMW 2026 to unlock Africa’s aluminium potential as Middle East disruptions reshape global supply
The global aluminium price is on a rising trend, reaching a four-year high, especially because of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In March 2026, the aluminium price rose to USD 3,492 per tonne. In the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, which is being scheduled for October 14-16 in Cape Town, the discussion will cover the ongoing and rising challenges and opportunities that are being faced by Africa, especially in the global aluminium supply chain. Africa & the closure of the Strait of Hormuz About 12 per cent of the global aluminium trade is handled via the Strait of Hormuz. However, due to the attacks on industrial sites throughout the Middle East, which is said to contribute nearly 9 per cent of the global output, the Strait of Hormuz had to temporarily shut down,...
Aluminium tariffs, Middle East disruption and shifting trade ties put aluminium downstream and end-use sectors under pressure
As trade talks slowly progress amidst a backdrop of tariffs and changing alliances, Canada’s cautious approach is catching the eye of those involved in North American supply chains. With aluminium still a major sticking point, the latest hints from policymakers suggest there are more complex strategic considerations at play that could impact the region’s trade dynamics in the coming months. The Government of Odisha approved industrial investment proposals totalling USD 481 million , which shall create over 10 thousand jobs across 11 districts. This is a part of a broader strategy to foster diversification and job-driven industrial growth. The State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority has approved 23 projects that cover a range of sectors, including downstream aluminium and steel,...
Guinea bauxite policy uncertainty and Hormuz disruption reshape alumina trade flows
One of the major events, “Fastmarkets Bauxite and Alumina 2026," took place from March 23 to 25, 2026, in Miami, USA. The event brought together senior leaders from the global bauxite and alumina value chain. The main aim of the event was to address the commercial issues that will shape the industry in the year. There were multiple regional insights alongside regulatory changes affecting project timelines and their impact on supply security, pricing and risk management, CBAM, geopolitics and tariff influences. Bauxite and alumina outlook: Uncertainty in Guinea’s policy and geopolitical disruption Guinea’s export controls are one of the vital factors that are deemed to influence the market sentiment covering the entire upstream value chain. Looking at the weekly assessment conducted for...
Century Aluminum valuation surges after US smelter JV, restart push and earnings strength
Whilst the global aluminium industry faces the ongoing supply shocks and the move by companies, one firm comes under the spotlight. Century Aluminum, a global metal and mining company focusing on bauxite, alumina and aluminium, shares price valuation are being checked, especially after the Oklahoma smelter joint venture (JV) and the recent asset reshuffling. A surge in Century Aluminum's share price has been noticed by the analysts recently, which also includes a 26.54 per cent 7-day share price return. Additionally, the surge also includes the lump sum 3-year total shareholder return. This directly reflects on the increasing interest post the supply disruption as well as the upgraded outlooks from the partners and the lenders. Also read: Century Aluminum sees higher demand, restarts...
AGI Greenpac bets $144.6 million on aluminium cans, signals strategic shift
A packaging solution provider in India, AGI Greenpac, is now set to enter the high-growth aluminium can market. The firm will be investing nearly INR 1,200 crore (USD 144.6 million) for setting up the new facility in Uttar Pradesh. The operations will commence by October 2027. As shared with Packaging South Asia by the CEO of AGI Greenpac, Rajesh Khosla, this expansion marks a major milestone for the firm. This is because not only to diversify the revenue system but also to position themselves in meeting the rising demand from the beverage and beer sectors for developing sustainable metal packaging. The firm, at the same time, has also invested INR 700 crore (USD 84 million) for creating a new speciality glass manufacturing plant in Madhya Pradesh. The facility will be focusing on the...
Ducon sees a strong upswing in alumina handling projects as global demand accelerates
Ducon Technologies, which is also known as Ducon, a leading technology company engaged in the engineering, supply, and erection of turn-key projects, shared the outlook for its alumina handling projects segment. The segment is deemed to be driven by strong fundamentals of both the global and domestic industry. The alumina industry is deemed to have a sustained growth, with the global consumption projected to reach 162 million tonnes by 2035. The increased production is due to the increased demand for lightweight aluminium in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Additionally, the rising demand for High-purity alumina (HPA) in the growing sectors like electronics, LEDs, and lithium-ion batteries is also nudging the production. The recent geopolitical crisis has raised the vitality of...
Vedanta Aluminium doubles down on Odisha; $21.7 billion expansion signals bigger play
During the celebration of Utkal Dibas on Wednesday, India’s top aluminium provider, Vedanta Aluminium, reaffirmed its long-term dedication to Odisha. The commitment has been shown by the firm in its ambitious plan, with an investment of INR 1.8 lakh crore (USD 21.7 billion) on the horizon and over INR 1 lakh crore (USD 12.0 billion) already put to work. The firm has also highlighted its efforts in creating more than 5 lakh job opportunities to date. The firm operates in Odisha and its production includes aluminium, power generation, iron ore extraction, and other related businesses. Each year, this is deemed to contribute more than INR 9 thousand crore (USD 1.08 billion) to the state’s revenue and is also held responsible for approximately 3 per cent of the state’s Gross State Domestic...
Crown appoints Dr John M. Rost as EVP & COO; Asia Pacific focus sharpens
Crown Holdings, Inc., an American multinational packaging company, has named Dr John M. Rost as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging. The new appointment will be effective from April 1, 2026. Currently, Dr Rost, for the Asia Pacific region and its base in Singapore, has been serving as the President. He, in the new Tampa, FL-based role, will be holding the responsibility for the Asia Pacific and shall be upholding the responsibility, including the company's global Transit Packaging operations. In this new role, Dr Rost will be reporting to Timothy J. Donahue, who holds the position of Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer at the firm. Also read: Strait of Hormuz disruption halts aluminium supply for EV production...
MAAN Aluminium strengthens the board with Karan Bhatia’s strategic appointment
MAAN Aluminium Limited, the manufacturer and trader of aluminium profiles, made an announcement of expanding its leadership team by adding a new member. The firm appointed Mr Karan Bhatia as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director. This new appointment aligns with the firm's commitment to strengthening its foundations and steering it towards continued success. The appointment of Mr Karan Bhatia as an Additional Non-Executive Independent Director was approved by the Board of Directors, acting on the recommendations of the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Also read: AMS Advanced Material limits aluminium price impact even during market volatility This appointment, which is subject to shareholder approval within the next three months, will be effective from April 1, 2026 and...
Iran’s attack drives aluminium higher, LME cash offer hits new high at $3,585/t
Post the Iran attack on the Middle East’s two major aluminium production sites, the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price rose even higher than the last close. The longer-dated contracts also expanded more from the previous day. Where is the aluminium price heading amidst the ongoing geopolitical crisis? The LME cash bid expanded by USD 103.5 per tonne from USD 3,481 per tonne to USD 3,584.5 per tonne and the offer reached a new high at USD 3,585 per tonne from USD 3,482 per tonne, showing a difference of USD 103 per tonne or 3 per cent. Also read: Iranian strikes hit EGA and Alba's aluminium smelters; workers injured, facilities damaged The upward trend continued in the LME’s 3-month bid, where it showed a change of...
