
Odisha has handed over more than 7,000 acres of land for the Adani Group-International Resources Holding (IRH) joint venture’s proposed USD 11.5 billion integrated aluminium complex. This covers planned alumina refining, aluminium smelting and downstream manufacturing facilities across Sundargarh...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2610 contract closed at RMB 24,000 per tonne, down RMB 190 from yesterday's settlement price, a decline of 0.79 per cent. It opened at RMB 24,100.00 per tonne during the day and fluctuated within a range of RMB 23,920-24,100 per tonne. The price traded below...
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PETROSOL Platinum Energy Ltd has announced the appointment of Daniel Acheampong, a seasoned corporate leader and former CEO of Volta Aluminium Company Ltd (VALCO), as its Board Chairman. Mr Acheampong assumed his new role on May 16, 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience in strategic...

China-based Jiaxin New Materials Company successfully anchored its target tasks through scientific planning and efficient production organisation in the first quarter. The company achieved 102.92 per cent of its operating income goal, 105.1 per cent of its total industrial output value target, and...

According to China customs data, China’s unwrought aluminium and products imports (including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminium) in April 2024 surged by 72.1 per cent year-on-year to reach 380,000 tonnes. China’s total imports of unwrought aluminium and products amounted to 1.49 million...

LME aluminium opened at US$2,621 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,605 per tonne and US$2,648 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,626.5 per tonne, up US$5.5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent. On Monday, May 20, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...

At the close of trading on Friday, May 17, 2024, all base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed positive week-over-week trends. On the LME, three-month aluminium futures hiked by 3.2 per cent to reach $2,612 per tonne, while nickel settled at $21,080 per tonne, marking an impressive...

International Aluminium Institute has reportedly appointed John Slaven, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, vice-chairman. In the new position, Slaven will lead global initiatives to promote aluminium's critical role in transforming the manufacturing industry into a zero-carbon modern world. Since inception...

The recent collaboration between China Hongqiao Lightweight Research Institute and the Institute of Metal Forming (IBF) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany signifies a significant stride in advancing mutual exchange and cooperation in cutting-edge manufacturing technology. During their visit to...

Indian primary aluminium manufacturers’ operating margin is likely to grow by over 25 per cent in this ongoing financial year due to robust demand and potentially lesser production costs driven by cheaper energy and alumina. The primary aluminium industry is capital-intensive and marked by volatile...

European Aluminium, the leading association representing the entire European aluminium value chain, urgently calls on the EU to address the ongoing exclusion of major aluminium product categories from its sanctions regime on Russia. This stark disparity in action is evident when comparing the EU's...

LME aluminium opened at US$2,586 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,582 per tonne and US$2,623 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,621 per tonne, up US$33 per tonne or 1.28 per cent. On Friday, May 17, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...

The Sultanate of Oman has achieved a significant trade surplus of RO 1.693 billion by the end of February 2024, marking a notable increase from the RO 1.378 billion surplus recorded during the same period in 2023. This information comes from the latest preliminary statistics the National Centre for...

In a series of pivotal moves, the aluminium industry has witnessed significant developments, from tariff impositions by the United States to technological advancements by major global players. President Joe Biden's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, Alba's financial results amid...

This week, dated May 15 and 16, Hindalco’s aluminium prices saw two consecutive days of alteration. On Wednesday, May 15, Hindalco’s aluminium prices were cut from the previous week in line with the LME aluminium price fall, while Hindalco’s prices on May 16 saw an elevation in concurrence with the...

Saudi Arabia's prominent aluminium producer, Al Taiseer Group's Talco Industrial Company (Talco), is poised to take a significant step by listing a 30% stake, equivalent to 12 million shares, on the Tadawul stock exchange. This strategic move underlines Talco's growth ambitions and its pivotal role...

According to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s primary aluminium production rose 7.2 per cent from a year earlier, standing at 3.58 million tonnes. Aluminium price rally in China and across the globe drove the output hike during the said period. China’s average daily aluminium output...

Trimet Aluminium SE is set to boost production at its smelters in France and Germany to full capacity over the next year, signalling a recovery for the European aluminium industry amid declining energy costs. During the energy crisis, the continent's aluminium sector faced severe challenges, with...

LME aluminium opened at US$2,596 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,563 per tonne and US$2,627 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,588 per tonne, down 0.46 per cent. As per the London Metal Exchange market , on Thursday, May 16, the LME aluminium cash bid...

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has posted an uptick in its operational performance but a downfall in financial results for the first quarter (Q1) of 2024 ended March 31. The company’s profits and comprehensive income decreased year-on-year despite increased production and sales. Financial output...