Mexico’s aluminum industry is looking to capitalize on rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, electric mobility, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace. Expanding technology investments and international market opportunities are expected to support sales growth, while the country’s reliance on imported aluminum highlights the importance of strengthening domestic processing capabilities. Ramón Beltrán, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of the Aluminum Industry (Canalum), expects the country’s domestic and international aluminum sales to gain momentum in 2026, supported by demand from advanced technology applications and established manufacturing sectors. “We expect to close out this year with growth of between 7.5% and 7.8% in domestic and international...
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has called for closer UK-EU relations, warning that proposed European industrial policies could affect British manufacturers supplying the aluminium, steel and automotive industries. Stephen Morley, CBM President and Chair of the Euroforge Automotive Sector, made the call at the organisation's autumn meeting in Munich. He said stronger cooperation between the UK and EU was important for protecting manufacturing jobs, investment and cross-border supply chains. He stated, “ We need to protect British industry, but we also need to recognise that the UK and European automotive sectors are deeply connected. What damages one part of the supply chain will inevitably affect the other. ” Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers -...
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In India, electricity deficits are overcome by the engineering dominance — that is what has been the ethos at the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026. Here, what emerged wasn’t event rhetoric. It was a shift in how the country is thinking about power, industry, and global positioning. Beneath the presentation numbers lay a deeper industrial signal of India building an electricity system that could redraw cost curves for energy-intensive sectors like aluminium. Start with the baseline. India has crossed 520 GW of installed capacity, with over 40 per cent already coming from non-fossil sources. A decade ago, the country was running a power deficit of around 4-5 per cent. Today, it is operating close to surplus, with a grid sophisticated enough to handle 15-minute scheduling and increasingly...
Tesla is reportedly in late-stage discussions with Chinese suppliers over a major order for solar manufacturing equipment, potentially worth about USD 2.9 billion. The move is part of its wider plan to expand solar production capacity within the United States. People familiar with the matter suggest the company is aiming to build as much as 100 gigawatts of solar manufacturing capacity in the US by 2028. The equipment under discussion would be used to produce both solar cells and panels domestically, with some shipments possibly arriving before the end of the year. Also read: Recycled and high-performance: SABIC highlights sustainable auto materials at PIAE 2026 One of the companies in the frame is Suzhou Maxwell Technologies, known for its screen-printing systems used in solar cell...
SABIC recently launched new compounds for ADAS thermal management, exterior parts that are made of recycled materials and EV battery structures at PIAE 2026 in Baden-Baden. Among the materials introduced are LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds made using post-consumer recycled content. SABIC also presented the LNP KONDUIT WTF2C compound designed for thermal management in ADAS applications. These materials are part of SABIC’s wider portfolio aimed at enhancing performance, supporting circularity, and enabling design flexibility. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics Two new LNP ELCRIN SLX grades — SLX2373RCC and SLX2375RCC — incorporate 30 per cent and 45 per cent post-consumer recycled (PCR) content, respectively. The LNP ELCRIN SLX compounds offer...
India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, is celebrating the 55th National Safety Month at its massive plant in Jharsuguda. Due to this, the firm is celebrating via a variety of well-structured and engaging initiatives aimed at boosting workplace safety and nurturing a culture of shared responsibility among all employees. For this year, the firm is upholding the theme “Educate, Engage, and Empower to Enhance Safety,” where the month-long campaign aims at raising awareness. With this campaign, the firm is focusing on getting everyone involved and promoting proactive risk management throughout the entire organisation. Some key government figures, including Mr Swaroop Jena, the Deputy Director of Factories & Boilers and Ms Archana Das, the Assistant Director of Factories &...
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released new guidelines in March 2026 for handling and storing waste from solar panels. These rules are issued under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022. The aim is to manage the rising amount of solar waste in a safe way. As solar energy use has increased over the years in India, more panels reach the end of their life. Solar panels contain useful materials like glass and aluminium. They also contain deleterious substances such as lead, cadmium, and arsenic. If not handled properly, these can pollute soil and water. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Under the new rules, solar waste is placed in the category CEEW 14. CEEW stands for “Category of Electrical and...
Rio Tinto and Prysmian have started an industrial trial to produce low-carbon aluminium cables for the data centre sector. The project combines aluminium production and cable technology to reduce the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " For the trial, Rio Tinto produced an aluminium rod using a mix of low-carbon aluminium from its hydropowered Alma smelter in Quebec, Canada and aluminium made with ELYSIS technology. This technology removes direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium smelting and releases oxygen instead of carbon dioxide. The two companies signed a five-year supply agreement in 2023. The partnership combines their technologies and research...
Brazil's antitrust authority CADE has approved the joint acquisition of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (CBA) by Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China, also known as Chinalco, clearing the final regulatory hurdle on March 11, 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " This latest approval removes the last regulatory barrier to the deal signed between mining giants in January, agreeing to acquire a controlling stake from Grupo Votorantim for 4.69 billion reais (USD 910 million), alongside a tender offer for the remaining CBA shares. Also Read: New solar installation at Crown’s Seville plant advances renewable energy goals The investment will be managed through a joint venture — 67 per cent held by a...
The aluminium industry’s sustainability narrative is often framed around circularity and lightweighting benefits. Yet the sector remains deeply tied to energy-intensive upstream processes and global supply chains that are difficult to decarbonise. In its 2025 Sustainability Report, Constellium presents measurable progress across emissions reduction, recycling expansion and operational efficiency — but the numbers also reveal how much of the company’s footprint remains outside its direct control. With roughly USD 8.4 billion in revenue, 24 manufacturing facilities across 10 countries, and about 11,500 employees, Constellium operates as one of the world’s largest manufacturers of high-value-added aluminium products for packaging, automotive, aerospace and speciality markets. In 2025, the...
Jamaica has launched a new phase of the Bauxite Community Development Programme (BCDP), marking three decades of sustained efforts to channel mining revenues back into communities located near the country’s bauxite operations. The official launch of Phase VIII took place on March 4, with an allocation of USD 400 million to support projects across Jamaica’s traditional bauxite-producing parishes. The programme will continue to fund initiatives in agriculture, education, infrastructure and community development, reinforcing the country’s long-standing focus on ensuring that mining activity contributes to local development. The milestone is being observed under the theme ‘BCDP at 30: Building Communities and Empowering Futures’, reflecting the programme’s three decades of engagement with...
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the world's number one producer in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, at METPACK 2026, will showcase its latest innovations for efficient, safe and sustainable metal packaging. In the event, the firm will be showing its digital equipment and service concepts designed to boost line performance, with that of new sealants specifically crafted for beverage and food cans. Additionally, the firm will present technologies that emphasise resource-efficient surface treatment. The trade fair will take place at stand 1C38 in Hall 1, where the firm will show how metal packaging manufacturers can cut down on CO₂ emissions during production, with assured product quality and boost their output. Aiding in maximum transparency and performance The spotlight of the...
A new photovoltaic solar energy system at Crown Packaging Manufacturing, Spain's beverage can manufacture plant in Seville, has been installed. This perfectly aligns with the firm's ongoing mission to boost the use of renewable energy throughout the company’s global operations. As a part of Crown’s larger sustainability plan, this installation aims to achieve 100 per cent renewable electricity across all its global operations by 2040 through the Twentyby30 initiative. The Seville project, concerning this goal, helps in enhancing on-site renewable energy production at the plant. Also read: China’s solar panel industry is shrinking: Impact of overcapacity, price collapse & socioeconomic volatility Financial highlights For the financials, the European Union, through the NextGenerationEU...
Industrial Physics, a US-headquartered company known for driving quality assurance and innovation in the aluminium packaging value chain, announced on February 19 that Andrew McCauley would be succeeding Barry Lyon as the Chief Executive Officer. Brandon Brahm, Partner at KKR, said, “We want to thank Barry for his leadership and contributions to Industrial Physics. During his tenure, the Company built a strong foundation and a differentiated global platform. We look forward to working with Andrew to continue building on that foundation and are confident in his ability to lead Industrial Physics through its next phase of growth.” Andrew McCauley will bring over 30 years of leadership experience in the field of technologies and in providing industrial solutions to Industrial Physics . He...
Japan is planning to launch Ohisama, a satellite intended to convert sunlight into microwaves and send them back to Earth wirelessly. The launch is planned for 2026, orbiting 400 km above Earth. Solar energy is planned to be received by 13 antenna stations in Suwa, located in central Japan. This project will test the concept of space-based solar power, initially capturing 1 kilowatt of energy. The broader goal is to set up a 1 Gigawatt orbital solar array within 25 years, aiming to capture energy that will run thousands of houses. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " In space, sunlight is constant; therefore, the solar power generation will be at its full potential. The satellite is made to carry a 2 square...
Although conflict with Russia has largely impacted most of Ukraine’s energy supply, Ust-Chorna, a district made up of four small villages in the western mountains has kept the lights on with the help of none other than the renewable energy. Petro Kostyak, the head of Ust Chorna, said that other regions that rely on fossil fuels are still experiencing blackouts and might be envious of them. One of the three hydro-electric power stations was built in 2014 by Rener, a Ukrainian renewable energy company. Government estimates suggest that the country’s electricity generation capacity is reduced to 33 per cent by Russian attacks, evidences are the frequent blackouts and weakened centralised power system. But Ukraine’s strategy shifted when it focused on green energy and decentralisation of...
In 2012, engineers installed 1 gigawatt photovoltaic arrays (a complete power-generating unit of a solar energy system with multiple solar panels connected in a series) to produce electricity from the extremely scorched area in the upper Yellow River catchment in the Qinghai province of China. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Seven years after the project was completed, researchers from Xi’an University of Technology conducted a quantitative study about the environmental changes triggered by desert photovoltaic development. The panels are facing the southern horizon because China lies in the Northern Hemisphere, where the sun moves across the southern portion of the sky. This positioning allows the...
Norsk Hydro has grabbed headlines during the entire 2025 calendar year for its job cuts, plant closure and among other relatively positive news pieces. And this time, it is the financial results that has pulled eyeballs and rightfully so as the global business has managed to affirm positive financial outcome as announced previously while taking all those tough calls. Hydro closed 2025 in a year defined less by expansion in volumes and more by structural adjustment. The company delivered financial resilience despite weaker downstream demand, executed workforce reductions and plant closure proposals in Europe, reduced capital expenditure guidance, and simultaneously advanced selective investments in renewable power, recycling and low-carbon metal. Adjusted EBITDA reached NOK 28.9 billion...
China is greening its aluminium, a trending statement for the past year. But while greening its onshore production, is it dumping its carbon footprint elsewhere? China's primary aluminium production (exceeding 44 million tonnes in 2025, while some report the production volume has exceeded 45 million tonnes) heavily relies on coal-fired electricity, but is transitioning toward renewable energy, with estimates suggesting green energy (hydro, solar, wind) to account for roughly 15 to 20 per cent of the industry's power mix, concentrated in regions like Yunnan. While some regions utilise hydropower, coal still accounts for 70-80 per cent of power generation for the primary aluminium production sector. The government aims to increase renewable energy usage to over 30 per cent for primary...
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), a trade association of manufacturers and suppliers of metal cans, has appointed Roxanne Sharif, MBA as Director of Sustainability, effective February 9, 2026. Being an expertise as a corporate sustainability leader, supporting Fortune 500 companies, Ms Sharif is expected to lead the association’s non-policy sustainability initiatives. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Announcing the appointment, CMI President Scott Breen emphasised the strategic importance of the role. “Roxi is going to take CMI’s sustainability program to the next level, in the impactful programs she will execute, the compelling communications she will deliver, and the bold leadership she will...
