US aluminium fabricators, extruders and finished-product manufacturers have launched the American Aluminum Alliance. This is a new trade association representing companies at the downstream end of the country’s aluminium value chain. The alliance brings together manufacturers that use aluminium to...
Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
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The global aluminium downstream industry reflects a vibrant character, with companies skillfully navigating through rough markets by making smart moves, innovating and expanding. From mixed results in quarterly reports and dividend news to exciting new facility launches and advanced alloy research,...
On Wednesday, local and state leaders, alongside industry officials, broke ground on Kloeckner Metals' new USD 90 million aluminium processing facility at Dynamic Drive near Aluminium Dynamics in Mississippi. Governor Tate Reeves attended the ceremony, speaking to a crowd of around 100 people....
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created an aluminium alloy that is five times stronger than standard aluminium as well as suitable for Additive Manufacturing (AM), and this could change the way high-performance metals are manufactured. This new aluminium alloy may...
According to the latest announcement by Kaiser Aluminium Corporation, a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.77 per share will be paid to the company’s shareholders on November 14, 2025. However, this payout will be received exclusively by the select shareholders who are listed in the company’s records...
Nupur Recycling Ltd, New Delhi, has announced to start its operation in Tycod Autotech Pvt. Ltd in Haryana next month. The company's emphasis on metal scrap processing and the manufacture of aluminium extrusion products has acquired the plant for INR 240 million (USD 2.7 million). The expansion...
Shyam Metalics mainly deals in various aluminium products, including aluminium foils used in packaging, electronics and in various other end products. The data of Q2 FY26 for the company shows varied performance for its products. Among all other products, the overall performance of the company in...
The MSCI ACWI IMI Aluminium Index — a narrow, commodity-dependent equity yardstick that tracks 19 aluminium-sub-industry companies across developed and emerging markets reads like a textbook case of high concentration and high cyclicality. Since its launch (back-tested to May 31, 2007), the index...
Maan Aluminium Ltd is gaining the attention of investors as its stock continues to experience steep price moves and conflicting technical signals. A microcap in non-ferrous metals, the company's shares are trading at INR 112.20 (USD 1.34), a gain from the last close of INR 106.90 (USD 1.28). The...
Doomsday for both the aluminium and the automotive sectors, especially Ford. A recent fire at an aluminium plant in New York is expected to throw a wrench in the production of Ford Motor's F-150 pickup for several months. This disruption could hit the automaker's earnings by as much as USD 1...
The Swiss government is actively backing key players as they navigate rising energy costs, focusing on boosting domestic production and promoting energy-efficient, recycled aluminium solutions. Even with challenges like skyrocketing electricity prices and fluctuating exports, Switzerland’s...
Eural Gnutti, a manufacturer and seller of semi-finished aluminium products, has rolled out a new lead-free aluminium alloy specifically designed for the automotive industry, meeting the growing demands of stricter regulations. This development is in line with the changing standards in the...
The global aluminium trade is undergoing significant shifts, driven primarily by the impact of US tariffs on semi-fabricated aluminium products and key export markets. South Korea, a major player in the aluminium export sector, is feeling the brunt of these changes. With the imposition of 50 per...
US tariffs have had a serious adverse impact on Korea as the country’s economy leans heavily on exports to the American market. The strain is already visible in the country’s trade performance, with export growth slowed to 3 per cent Y-o-Y, down from 5.8 per cent in July. Although that marked the...
Semi-fabricated aluminium products (plates, sheets, and bars), recorded a slowdown in imports into the United States during the first half of 2025. According to the latest data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the decline reflected subdued demand from downstream industries and the...
In September 2025, the operating rate of China's primary aluminium alloy industry showed a steady upward trend, while aluminium alloy wheel hub exports hit a new record high, injecting strong momentum into the industry's development. In terms of operating rate performance, the preliminary operating...
Aluminium prices have climbed steadily through 2025, tightening the pulse of global markets. From April onwards, momentum built, with benchmark prices reaching USD 2737 per tonne by September, catching even seasoned analysts by surprise. The rally has been driven by constrained supply, fragile...
Aluminium Products Company (ALUPCO), a key player in aluminium extrusion in Saudi Arabia, has partnered with Asia Aluminum Group (AAG), a top aluminium extrusion manufacturer based in Hong Kong with operations in Mainland China. This collaboration is set to create the largest integrated downstream...
DICABS Nextgen Special Alloys Pvt Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Diamond Power Infrastructure Ltd (DIPL), has officially launched its second rod mill at the Vadodara facility in Gujarat. As per a recent stock exchange announcement, this new fully-integrated mill started operations on September...
