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AL Circle Analysis: 278% China-US FRP rise, $692m Germany-France FRP trade, India’s 300m-can gap draw aluminium map
AL Circle Analysis: Alumina prices fall 22%, Ghana advances bauxite projects & global aluminium production rises 2.1%
Global alumina production remains below 2025 levels despite a Q3 rebound, reaching 114 million tonnes in 9M2026
Germany-France aluminium FRP trade 2026 at $692m: Two-way exchange of coil, sheet, foil and high-value products
India’s renewable power capacity set to reach 530 GW by 2030 as solar leads expansion
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In conversation with CANEX Aluminium at Aluminium 2026: Championing women in the industry
CANEX Aluminium, an Egypt-based manufacturer of aluminium extrusions and die-cast components, won the Women With Metal – Champion Company award on 6 October 2026 at ALUMINIUM 2026 in Düsseldorf, Germany. The recognition came during the second edition of Women With Metal – The ALUMINIUM Awards, held at the Conference Theatre in Hall 7a on the opening day of the trade fair at Messe Düsseldorf. The award recognises organisations demonstrating an outstanding commitment to empowering women and fostering a more inclusive and supportive industry. CANEX was shortlisted alongside Speira GmbH, ISOLPACK SPA, and Steel and Alloy Processing / Gonvarri Steel Services. The recognition also highlighted the contribution of CANEX's QHSE Manager, Rasha Othman, who was a finalist in three individual...
‘Much Ado About Nothing’- Healey’s first Budget fails UK manufacturing at the first hurdle, warns CBM
The government’s promise to reindustrialise the UK economy has fallen at the first hurdle, according to the President of the Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM). Stephen Morley, a manufacturing veteran of more than 40 years, believes the Chancellor missed a critical opportunity to support manufacturers, tackle crippling energy costs and, importantly, create the economic conditions to help industry grow. He believes Labour missed a golden chance to demonstrate it understands the pressures facing companies on the shopfloor and thousands of management teams on the frontline of the UK economy. “There is nothing in this Budget that comes close to addressing the challenges facing our members and UK manufacturing in general,” explained Stephen. To learn about the market potential of...
300 MWp solar park: Algeria advances 3.2 GW renewable energy plan
Algeria has inaugurated a 300-megawatt-peak (MWp) solar power plant in El Oued Province, marking a major step in its renewable energy expansion. The El-Foulia solar photovoltaic (PV) plant, spread across 600 hectares in northeastern Algeria, is the country’s largest solar park to date and forms part of its 3.2-gigawatt (GW) national renewable energy programme. The project will feed solar-generated electricity into the national grid, helping meet rising power demand while reducing natural gas consumption for electricity generation. To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore "ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap" 300 MWp facility strengthens Algeria’s solar capacity The inauguration took place on October 26, 2026, in the presence of...
Singapore explores solar tiles that keep heritage roofs looking traditional
Singapore is exploring solar photovoltaic (PV) roof tiles that could allow heritage buildings to generate clean electricity without compromising their traditional appearance, as the Energy Market Authority (EMA) steps up efforts to advance solar technologies through partnerships with public and private sector organisations. EMA will collaborate with Swiss technology innovation centre CSEM and the Singapore Land Authority (SLA) to pilot the use of solar PV roof tiles on heritage State buildings. Designed to resemble traditional clay roof tiles, the technology could enable more roof space to generate clean electricity while preserving the overall appearance of historic properties. Traditional clay-tile roofs are an integral part of the character of Singapore’s heritage precincts....
Iran keeps Strait of Hormuz closed as seven conditions stall US negotiations
Iran has ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz until the United States meets seven conditions outlined in a June memorandum of understanding, prolonging uncertainty over a critical global energy shipping route as diplomatic efforts continue. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said Tehran’s position remained firm, state media reported on October 4. Iran had presented a proposal during the United Nations General Assembly under which normal maritime passage through the strait could resume within seven days if its conditions were met. Washington responded to the proposal last week through Qatari intermediaries. “The position of the Islamic Republic of Iran is completely clear and firm, and the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened until our seven conditions, based on the...
Australia to prioritise critical minerals refining and European market in updated strategy
Australia plans to give greater attention to critical minerals refining and processing under an updated strategy, as competition for investment grows and concerns over supply chains continue. Resources Minister Madeleine King said the revised strategy would guide the industry's next stage of development, with a focus on creating greater economic and strategic value from critical minerals. She said Australia would prioritise processing activities where it already has, or could develop, a competitive advantage. Australia is a major supplier of critical minerals, including rare earths used in defence and renewable energy. However, China dominates the refining stage of the supply chain. Western countries are seeking to expand their own processing capabilities and diversify supplies of...
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