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Mercuria, Glencore explore Venalum aluminium smelter deal as Venezuela eyes production revival
14 SEPT 20263MINS
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Mercuria, Glencore explore Venalum aluminium smelter deal as Venezuela eyes production revival

Venezuela’s biggest aluminium smelter, Venalum, could be heading for a fresh start as Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. and Glencore Plc explore a potential deal that could bring new investment and operating expertise to the facility that has spent years producing only a fraction of its original capacity....

$11.5b Adani-IRH  aluminium project set to strengthen Odisha’s aluminium value chain
14 SEPT 20262MINS
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$11.5b Adani-IRH aluminium project set to strengthen Odisha’s aluminium value chain

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...

14 SEPT 20267MINS
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Macro rate hike expectations pressure aluminium prices, while China's continued destocking underpins the market

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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EAC-PM advises India to brace for possible US stagflation effects
29 APR 20244MINS

EAC-PM advises India to brace for possible US stagflation effects

Sanjeev Sanyal, a member of India's Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), emphasised that while stagflation in the US isn't inevitable, it's a prospect India must carefully weigh. Stagflation characterises an economic state marked by a trifecta of high or increasing inflation,...

Glencore’s aluminium purchase from Rusal valued at $1.06 billion in 2023
29 APR 20242MINS

Glencore’s aluminium purchase from Rusal valued at $1.06 billion in 2023

On Friday, April 26, Rusal said in its annual report that Glencore, a Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company, bought aluminium from the Russian producer worth $1.06 billion in 2023 as part of a long-term contract. Glencore purchased Rusal’s aluminium, withstanding much pressure...

Primary aluminium weekly: LME’s sanctions on Russian metal might stabilise aluminium price, Alba fires Mitsubishi Power Gas Turbine at its (PS 5) Block 4 Project
27 APR 20243MINS

Primary aluminium weekly: LME’s sanctions on Russian metal might stabilise aluminium price, Alba fires Mitsubishi Power Gas Turbine at its (PS 5) Block 4 Project

From strategic partnerships to regulatory measures, the aluminium industry is navigating a landscape defined by innovation, sustainability, and geopolitical dynamics. The global aluminium sector stands at a crossroads, where innovation, collaboration, and regulatory diligence intersect to shape its...

NALCO’s aluminium ingot price sees a cut of INR5200/t with effect from April 26
26 APR 20241MINS

NALCO’s aluminium ingot price sees a cut of INR5200/t with effect from April 26

In tandem with the LME aluminium price drop from where it began this week, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has reduced its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from Friday, April 26. NALCO has cut its aluminium ingot and aluminium product prices by INR 5,200 per...

Aluminum Association backs Mexico's decision to increase border tariffs on Chinese aluminium
26 APR 20243MINS

Aluminum Association backs Mexico's decision to increase border tariffs on Chinese aluminium

Following the United States' command to the Mexican government to prevent China from shipping metals to the US via its ports, Mexico has announced an increase in border tariffs on many types of aluminium and aluminium products imported from China. A week ago, United States President Joe Biden...

LME aluminium benchmark price moves up by US$1/t; SHFE price gains US$20/t
26 APR 20242MINS

LME aluminium benchmark price moves up by US$1/t; SHFE price gains US$20/t

LME aluminium opened at US$2,585 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,612 per tonne and US$2,560.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,571 per tonne, down US$13 per tonne or 0.5 per cent. On Thursday, April 25, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official...

NALCO collaborates with CSIR-NGRI to advance geophysical research
25 APR 20241MINS

NALCO collaborates with CSIR-NGRI to advance geophysical research

NALCO, a leading state-owned aluminium company, has forged a significant partnership with CSIR-NGRI to enhance geophysical research. This strategic collaboration defines NALCO's commitment to innovation and sustainable practices. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Khanij Bidesh India Ltd...

A detailed analogy of  the global primary aluminium sector amid geopolitical turbulence; Sustainable initiatives on the rise
25 APR 20246MINS

A detailed analogy of the global primary aluminium sector amid geopolitical turbulence; Sustainable initiatives on the rise

From the tranquil fjords of Norway to the bustling markets of China, each region's aluminium giants have navigated through turbulent waters, propelled by innovation and strategic acumen. Let's find out how the industry giants are dealing with the sudden geopolitical changes resulting in global...

Vedanta expects its aluminium production to reach 2.3 to 2.4 million tonnes by FY2025
25 APR 20241MINS

Vedanta expects its aluminium production to reach 2.3 to 2.4 million tonnes by FY2025

According to a Reuters report, Vedanta Limited expects 2.3 to 2.4 million tonnes of aluminium production in FY2024-25. By the third quarter of FY2024, Vedanta produced 1.772 million tonnes of aluminium, a 3 per cent rise year-on-year and the highest-ever output . In Q3 alone, Vedanta’s aluminium...

BALCO adopts 'Bogie Open Bottom Rake' to enhance supply chain efficiency
25 APR 20243MINS

BALCO adopts 'Bogie Open Bottom Rake' to enhance supply chain efficiency

The Indian primary aluminium producer, BALCO, has introduced its inaugural Bogie Open Bottom Rapid Discharge (BOBRNHSM2) Rake into its operations. This milestone signifies another stride towards fostering an effective and sustainable supply chain for acquiring vital raw materials. BALCO is part of...

Vinacomin plans to explore key bauxite-alumina-aluminium projects in the Đắk Nông Province
25 APR 20242MINS

Vinacomin plans to explore key bauxite-alumina-aluminium projects in the Đắk Nông Province

To bolster Vietnam's aluminium sector, the Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) sets its sights on two exploration initiatives and five bauxite-alumina-aluminium projects in the central province of Đắk Nông. With an impressive investment projection exceeding VNĐ182...

LME clamps down on traders profiting from Russian aluminium amid sanction compliance
25 APR 20242MINS

LME clamps down on traders profiting from Russian aluminium amid sanction compliance

On April 24, 2024, the London Metal Exchange (LME) took action to prevent traders from exploiting rule changes by prohibiting taking Russian aluminium from its approved warehouses and returning it for profit. Earlier this month, the US and Britain prohibited the London Metal Exchange (LME) from...

Norsk Hydro loses no hope amid depleted fiscal results in Q1 2024; renewable energy business has its back
25 APR 20243MINS

Norsk Hydro loses no hope amid depleted fiscal results in Q1 2024; renewable energy business has its back

Norsk Hydro's first quarter CY2024 report, released on Wednesday, April 24, highlighted a challenging financial performance attributed to depreciated aluminium sales prices, lower aluminium extrusion sales volumes, and lower recycling margins. The company's revenue was generated at NOK 47,545...

LME benchmark aluminium price scores 9.8% Y-o-Y amidst global sanctions; SHFE adds US$25/t today
25 APR 20242MINS

LME benchmark aluminium price scores 9.8% Y-o-Y amidst global sanctions; SHFE adds US$25/t today

LME aluminium opened at US$2,580 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its high and low at US$2,614.50 per tonne and US$2,563 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,584 per tonne, up US$8 per tonne or 0.31 per cent. The London Metal Exchange graph registered slow growth in aluminium...

Stephen Roach's bold claim, 'Hong Kong is Over'
24 APR 20244MINS

Stephen Roach's bold claim, 'Hong Kong is Over'

Stephen Roach, the former Chairman of Morgan Stanley, Asia, has publicly pronounced "Hong Kong is over." Roach, now an analyst focusing on the economy of the former British Crown Colony, which is presently a special administrative zone of China, highlights Law 23 as its primary concern. This law...

World’s primary aluminium production in Q1 2024 maintains Y-o-Y momentum amid sequential drop
24 APR 20243MINS

World’s primary aluminium production in Q1 2024 maintains Y-o-Y momentum amid sequential drop

In the first quarter of 2024, the world’s primary aluminium production manifested an annual growth trajectory while it shied away from growing on a quarterly basis. The global primary aluminium output in Q1 2024 ended March 31 reflected a 4.11 per cent hike Y-o-Y but exhibited a 1.24 per cent drop...

Alba ignites first Mitsubishi gas turbine in Power Station 5 (PS 5) Block 4 Project
24 APR 20244MINS

Alba ignites first Mitsubishi gas turbine in Power Station 5 (PS 5) Block 4 Project

Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a prominent player in the global aluminium smelting industry, reached a significant milestone in its Power Station 5 (PS 5) Block 4 Project with the First Fire of the Mitsubishi Power M701JAC Gas Turbine (GT) on April 23, 2024. This achievement highlights Alba's...

LME aluminium benchmark price dwindles by US$69/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,780/t
24 APR 20242MINS

LME aluminium benchmark price dwindles by US$69/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,780/t

LME aluminium opened at US$2,661.5 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,669.5 per tonne and US$2,562.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,576 per tonne, down US$82 per tonne or 3.09 per cent. On Tuesday, April 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...

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