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China prebaked anode exceeds RMB 6,000 on feedstock rally
Supported by strong gains in raw material prices within the settlement cycle, the prebaked anode prices have increased consecutively, breaking above the RMB 6,000 per tonne threshold for the first time in 44 months. In October 2026, a major Shandong-based aluminium smelter raised its benchmark purchase price for prebaked anodes by RMB 400 per tonne from September, settling at RMB 6,130 per tonne by cash and RMB 6,147 per tonne by acceptance. On the profitability front, using market prices in Shandong as the cost benchmark, the production cost of prebaked anodes during this settlement cycle stood at approximately RMB 6,167.5 per tonne. Compared with the benchmark purchase price in Shandong, the average industry profit was roughly RMB -37.5 per tonne. Although anode prices rose as expected,...
Oswal Pumps targets greater solar supply-chain control with with ₹4.65 billion investment
Oswal Pumps Limited plans to invest INR 4.65 billion (USD 47.3 million) in a 1.2 GW TOPCon solar cell manufacturing facility through its wholly owned subsidiary, Oswal Solar Energy Private Limited (OSEPL), as the company seeks to strengthen backward integration and reduce reliance on external suppliers. Commercial production is expected to begin by April 2028, subject to the necessary approvals. According to a regulatory filing dated October 10, 2026, OSEPL’s board has approved the proposed project. The facility is expected to meet approximately 75% of the subsidiary’s solar cell requirements, with the remaining demand continuing to be sourced from external suppliers. The investment marks a shift in priorities towards solar cell manufacturing, as Oswal Pumps looks to secure a more...
Civmec adds A$220m in contracts, expands work with Alcoa at Wagerup refinery
Civmec Limited has secured new contracts and extensions worth more than AUD 220 million (USD 153 million), including a construction contract for a gallium production plant at Alcoa’s Wagerup Alumina Refinery in Western Australia. The contracts are expected to be delivered across FY27 and FY28. The awards take Civmec’s order book to about AUD 1.5 billion (USD 1 billion). Civmec to build gallium plant at Wagerup Civmec will build the gallium production plant at Alcoa’s Wagerup Alumina Refinery. The project received a final investment decision in July 2026. Construction started in August following a groundbreaking ceremony. Civmec will carry out civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation works for the plant. The work also includes the process building, tanks,...
EU CBAM certificate price jumps to €82.32 in Q3, highest level of 2026
The European Commission sets the Q3 2026 price of CBAM certificates at EUR 82.32 (USD 92.66), up from EUR 75.28 (USD 84.74) in Q2 and EUR 75.36 (USD 84.83) in Q1, making it the highest quarterly price published so far this year. The Commission calculates CBAM certificate prices based on the weighted average of auction clearing prices for EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) allowances. The methodology is designed to align the carbon cost applied to EU producers with that applied to imports covered by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). The Q3 price was published on October 5, 2026, following the end of the quarter. To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore "ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap" CBAM certificate prices rise...
Small businesses await US tariff refunds as shipping firms process claims
Small businesses are facing delays in receiving refunds for tariffs struck down by the US Supreme Court, with companies that paid duties through shipping firms such as FedEx, DHL and UPS waiting longer to recover their money. Asher Rapkin, owner of California watch retailer Collective Horology, said he submitted paperwork in March to recover USD 164,000 in tariffs but did not receive any money until September. He initially received a USD 59,200 wire transfer without an explanation of which transactions had been refunded. FedEx said it is focusing on precision and regulatory compliance and has already released hundreds of millions of dollars. The company said it must check each claim, verify millions of entries and match them with corresponding US government data. Once customers submit...
Critical Metals gains ground as Greenland approves Tanbreez mining plan through 2050
Critical Metals Corp. (NASDAQ: CRML) gained ground on Monday after Greenland approved the Tanbreez rare-earth project’s mining and closure plans through 2050, removing a major regulatory hurdle for one of the largest heavy rare-earth deposits outside China. Signed by Greenland’s Minister and Member of the Parliament Múte B. Egede on September 29, 2026, the approvals cover operations through September 2050, providing a framework for roughly 24 years of permitted activity under the company’s current exploitation license. To learn about the market potential of aluminum dross, explore "ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap" Critical Metals shares climbed up around 13% in morning trading before easing to a gain of about 4%, putting the stock on course to end a...
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