Chalco's 200,000 tonnes high-grade wrought aluminium project passes full production assessment
The Investment Management Department of Chalco, together with the Production and Quality Management Department, organized relevant experts to form an assessment team to conduct an on-site assessment of Baotou Aluminium's 200,000 tonnes high-grade wrought aluminium alloy and secondary aluminium recycling project for reaching full production and standards. Bao Aluminium Deputy General Manager Guo Jun attended the assessment meeting. The assessment team listened to the report on the project's production and operation status, reviewed production reports and other materials from the assessment period in accordance with the Implementation Rules for Performance Incentive Management of Fixed Asset Investment Projects of Chalco, and conducted on-site inspections of production operations, processes...
D.A. Davidson acts as exclusive financial advisor to Skana Aluminium Company on its sale to packaging matters, LLC
D.A. Davidson & Co. ("D.A. Davidson") announced today that it served as exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Skana Aluminium Company ("Skana" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated direct-cast aluminium rolling mill, on its sale to Packaging Matters, LLC ("Packaging Matters"), a leading manufacturer of sustainable food packaging. Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin with additional operations in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Skana produces specialty-rolled x products for electrical transformers, consumer durables, and industrial end markets. The Company has a strong reputation for high-quality, precision-rolled products, supported by integrated casting, rolling, and precision slitting capabilities. “On behalf of the Skana shareholders, we are very proud of the growth of the business...
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Abralatas names Thais Fagury as new CEO
The Brazilian Aluminum Can Association (Abralatas) has named Thais Fagury as its new CEO. With extensive experience in the metal packaging industry and a career focused on sustainability, the circular economy, reverse logistics and institutional affairs, Fagury takes the helm as the industry navigates a period of transformation and growing debate over competitiveness, circularity and the transition to a low-carbon economy. Over nearly two decades, Fagury has built a career closely tied to the metal packaging industry and the environmental agenda. She served as president of the Brazilian Steel Packaging Association (Abeaço) from 2007 to 2026 and led Prolata Reciclagem from 2012 to 2026. Her experience also includes working with companies, industry associations, government officials and...
The next generation of Molten Metal Level Control
Precimeter just unveiled LynCor at ALUMINIUM 2026. This is our new hardware and software platform for automated molten metal level control. Along with the platform we unveiled the first product in the series, LynCor ProH laser camera sensor. Together the platform and the laser camera sensor marks the next step in our development of more connected, reliable and efficient casthouse automation. Laser camera sensors have been at the core of our business since 1995. Over three decades, we have seen how heat, slag, metal splashes and limited process visibility challenge casting operations. When maintenance interrupts production or a process issue leaves no recorded evidence, the consequences extend beyond the sensor itself. LynCor brings measurement, connectivity and diagnostics together to...
CANEX Aluminium wins Women With Metal - Champion Company award at ALUMINIUM 2026
CANEX Aluminium, an aluminium extrusion and die-casting manufacturer based in 6th of October City, Egypt, received the Women With Metal - Champion Company award on 6 October 2026, as confirmed in the organiser's official 2026 winners list. The award was presented at the second edition of Women With Metal – The ALUMINIUM Awards, held in the Conference Theatre, Hall 7a, on the opening day of the ALUMINIUM 2026 trade fair at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. The category recognises an organisation demonstrating outstanding commitment to empowering women and fostering an inclusive, supportive industry. CANEX was shortlisted alongside Speira GmbH, ISOLPACK SPA, and Steel and Alloy Processing / Gonvarri Steel Services. The company's QHSE Manager, Rasha Othman, was separately a finalist in three...
METLEN attracts global commercial interest in European gallium
METLEN announces the signing of a long-term commercial agreement with a major Japanese chemical company for the future supply of gallium, representing up to 16 per cent of METLEN’s total annual gallium production from its production facility in Greece, which is currently under construction. The commercial terms of the agreement remain confidential. The new agreement marks the second strategic commercial arrangement announced by METLEN for the future supply of gallium, further confirming strong international demand for a reliable European source of supply. As global industries seek to diversify critical raw material supply chains, METLEN continues to establish itself as a trusted long-term partner for leading industrial and technology companies across multiple regions. The growing...
ALUMINIUM 2026: Hydro invests to strengthen resilience across the aluminium value chain
Since ALUMINIUM 2024, Hydro has entered several long-term renewable power agreements, invested in new production and recycling capacity in Europe, entered new partnerships with brands like Mercedes-Benz and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty as well as customer agreements covering close to 360,000 tonnes of low-carbon aluminium for Europe’s electricity infrastructure. The aluminium products from Hydro are critical to energy infrastructure, mobility, and building and construction as they contribute to future proofing customers. Value chain transparency, documentation, low-carbon and recycled content, and the way Hydro works with customers to deliver circular solutions demonstrates how aluminium is part of the solution. The commitments come as aluminium is increasingly recognised as a critical raw...
EGA announces first Guinean bauxite shipment under renewed agreement on way to UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced that the first shipment of Guinean bauxite under a renewed agreement with Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée is on its way to the UAE. Some 66 thousand tonnes of bauxite were loaded onto a Panamax vessel at Kamsar in late August. The renewed agreement between EGA and Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée is for up to 4.9 million tonnes per year of bauxite until 2044. Bauxite is the feedstock for alumina refineries. His Excellency Bouna Sylla, Minister of Mines and Geology of the Republic of Guinea, said: “The first bauxite shipment of Guinean bauxite to the UAE following the entry into force of the Global Settlement Agreement marks an important milestone in a new...
Aluminum Association launches “America Needs Aluminum” campaign
The Aluminum Association launched “America Needs Aluminum,” a new public awareness and advocacy campaign highlighting aluminum’s essential role in the US economy and calling for policies that help America make, recycle and build more with this critical material. The campaign centers on a straightforward message: America needs aluminum - let’s make more of it here. It builds on the association’s broader “all-of-the-above” strategy for aluminum supply, which calls for expanding both recycled and primary aluminum production, strengthening domestic manufacturing, improving energy availability and aggressively confronting unfair trade. “Aluminum is essential to nearly every part of modern American life - from our cars, homes and packaging to the power grid, fighter jets and advanced...
ABB to spotlight smarter, more efficient aluminium production at ALUMINIUM 2026
At ALUMINIUM 2026, taking place in Düsseldorf, October 6-8, ABB will showcase technologies designed to help aluminium producers improve process control, product quality and production efficiency. Visitors will be able to step inside a cold rolling mill through an immersive virtual reality experience to explore integrated automation, electrification, digital and measurement technologies in action. The showcase comes as aluminium producers face the dual challenge of meeting growing demand while reducing the environmental impact of production. The increasing shift towards secondary aluminium is creating new opportunities to decarbonize the industry, while maintaining precise process control remains critical. ABB will highlight AL-EMS electromagnetic stirring technology and its metallurgical...
Runaya businesses achieve ‘A’ category credit ratings from CRISIL
Runaya, a Vedanta company specialising in advanced technological solutions for the circular economy and critical metals recovery, has strengthened its credit profile, with all its key businesses now positioned in the A family rating category. CRISIL’s ‘A’ family ratings mark a significant milestone in Runaya’s credit story, reflecting its strengthening financial profile, resilient business fundamentals and growing diversification as the company scales into higher-value and technology-intensive manufacturing. This progression from the earlier BBB family rating profile underscores the continued strengthening of its businesses and provides a stronger foundation for its next phase of growth. This milestone comes against a backdrop of strong growth, with Runaya’s businesses recording nearly...
ASI certifies Amcor Flexibles España, S.L.U against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Amcor Flexibles España, S.L.U has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility’s products include lacquered and/or printed Aluminium or Aluminium complex. It produces packaging solutions for uses including dry food products (e.g., coffee, drink powders, soups, spices), snacks and confectionery packaging; and, other consumer goods requiring high‑barrier, lightweight, and recyclable materials. The facility has an annual production capacity of approximately 337 million square meters (m2) of converted product. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the...
EU–India trade agreement opens a new regulatory perspective for Indian aluminium producers
The conclusion of negotiations on the EU–India Free Trade Agreement creates a new context for Indian manufacturers considering the European market, but future opportunities will increasingly depend on regulatory preparedness as well as commercial competitiveness. Negotiations on the Free Trade Agreement were concluded in January 2026. Earlier this month, the European Commission submitted proposals to the EU Council for its signature and conclusion. The Agreement is not yet in force and remains subject to the required European and Indian procedures. For the Indian aluminium industry, the development comes at a time when access to Europe is increasingly shaped by environmental, product and supply-chain regulation. One of the most immediate examples is the European Union’s Carbon Border...
JUPALCO puts wide casting and thin-gauge foil stock in focus at Aluminium Bharat 2026
From wide aluminium casting to foil stock for thin-gauge applications, JUPALCO placed the depth of India’s downstream manufacturing capabilities at the centre of its participation in Aluminium Bharat 2026. The Jupiter Group company exhibited its flat-rolled aluminium portfolio at the four-day event, held from 26–29 September at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where it participated as a Silver Sponsor. A key focus was JUPALCO’s ability to combine width and precision. Its manufacturing facility has continuous casting lines spanning up to 2.3 metres and can produce flat-rolled aluminium products up to 2,300 mm wide. The company showcased its foil stock for the manufacture of ultra-thin gauge 6 micron foil, alongside fin stock, closure stock and other specialised...
Hydro signs strategic partnership with CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty to accelerate the development of low-carbon aluminium
Hydro and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty have signed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of low-carbon aluminium for the beauty and fragrance industry. The agreement sets out a shared roadmap between 2026 and 2030 to develop low-carbon aluminium for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging. As global demand for aluminium continues to grow and the material takes on increasing strategic importance, the cosmetics sector is emerging as a powerful driver of innovation in responsible sourcing. Although it accounts for only a limited share of global aluminium volumes, the luxury beauty sector sets high standards for quality, design, and traceability, standards that will help raise the bar across the entire value chain and encourage innovation. Under the agreement, the partners...
Vedanta kicks off sustainability month, pledges action across climate, water, community welfare
Ahead of World Environmental Health Day, Vedanta Group announced the launch of a new campaign, #GoodStartsWithUs, focused on commitment to nature-positive growth across its operations. The company will observe Sustainability Month from September 21 onwards, with a month-long initiative that brings together Vedanta’s sustainability efforts across its businesses. The campaign underscores Vedanta’s commitment to advancing environmental stewardship while driving collective action towards a more sustainable future. In line with this year’s theme, “Environmental Health: Standing with Science to Protect Communities”, Vedanta has urged its employees to pledge towards environmental health – embedding sustainability into its culture for overall well-being. Employees will take up one simple...
IBAAS 2026 conference & exhibition: Advancing sustainable and smart aluminium
The 14th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-2026) was successfully held from September 9–11, 2026 at MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts, Jharsuguda, Odisha, India. The three-day event brought together 325 delegates from more than 100 companies and organisations, representing bauxite, alumina and aluminium producers, technology and equipment suppliers, R&D institutions, academia and service providers. International participation included delegates from India, China, Turkey, Spain, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UAE, the UK and the USA. The central theme, “Global Aluminium Outlook 2030: Secure Resources, Efficient Energy and Value from Wastes,” reflected the industry’s priorities for sustainable resource...
The 4th European Green Aluminium Summit 2026
ECV International is pleased to announce that the 4th European Green Aluminium Summit 2026 will take place on November 18–19, 2026, in Frankfurt, Germany. The summit will bring together over 100 senior decision-makers from across the aluminium value chain to address the industry’s most pressing challenges and opportunities in the transition to a low-carbon future. As Europe accelerates its path toward climate neutrality by 2050, the aluminium sector faces mounting pressure from the EU’s Fit-for-55 framework, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), volatile energy markets, and tightening sustainability requirements. At the same time, aluminium remains indispensable for decarbonising mobility, packaging, construction, and aerospace, thanks to its lightweight properties and infinite...
Oswal Pumps wins INR 273.19 crore order from TGREDCO for 46.7 MW rooftop solar project across 9,937 government schools in Telangana
Oswal Pumps Limited is pleased to announce that it has secured an order from the Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation Limited (TGREDCO) for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of 2 kW, 5 kW and 10 kW on-grid solar rooftop PV power plants across 9,937 government schools in 33 districts of Telangana. The project covers an aggregate capacity of 46,705 kW (46.7 MW) and includes the deployment of Mono PERC/TOPCON solar modules, along with normal structures, RMS and comprehensive maintenance for a period of five years. The total quoted value stands at INR 273.19 crore, excluding GST. The project is expected to support the adoption of renewable energy infrastructure across educational institutions in Telangana while contributing to the state’s broader clean energy...
25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit: Energy efficiency takes the next leap with AI, electrification and innovation
The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 concluded in Hyderabad after bringing together government stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, cleantech startups, academia, researchers, and sustainability experts to chart the next phase of India’s energy transition. Held under the theme “Accelerating the transition to a Net Zero economy through energy efficiency, clean technologies, and sustainable practices”. A defining message emerging from the Summit was that energy efficiency has moved beyond being a cost-saving or compliance measure to become a strategic lever for India’s economic growth and Net Zero transition. Discussions across the Summit highlighted the need to combine energy efficiency with electrification, renewable energy, clean technologies, digital...
