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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As the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts aluminium and nickel supply chains, a question mark looms over Asia’s renewable energy ambitions, threatening to raise costs for solar panels, wind turbines and grid infrastructure across the region. Countries including Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines have accelerated rooftop solar and renewable energy deployment in recent years, largely in response to persistently high fossil fuel prices. But the growing instability around the Strait of Hormuz is now casting a shadow of uncertainty over the supply of critical industrial metals required for the energy transition. Discover: The Gulf aluminium market risks, China impact, alumina supply, carbon costs, and logistics disruptions shaping pricing and trade in Gulf Disruption Roadmap The Iranian...
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is increasing output at its Spanish beverage can facility through the introduction of an advanced emissions treatment installation at its plant outside Madrid. The project, delivered by environmental engineering company [Dürr CTS], represents an investment worth several million euros and is intended to support both production growth and tighter environmental performance standards. The newly commissioned setup has been designed to manage emissions from AMP’s current manufacturing line, as well as an additional line being introduced at the site. With higher production capacity, the facility is expected to create a larger flow of exhaust air with higher solvent concentrations, which requires a more advanced treatment process. The global aluminium packaging market...
Premier Energies Limited reported strong growth in revenue and profit during the fourth quarter of FY26, supported by higher-margin solar cell sales and increased production utilisation. The company’s revenue for Q4 FY26 rose 37.6 per cent year-on-year to INR 22.3 billion (USD 232 million). Profit after tax increased 64.45 per cent to INR 4.57 billion (USD 47.5 million) during the quarter. On a sequential basis, revenue increased 15.17 per cent, while net profit rose 15.34 per cent, indicating continued momentum heading into FY27. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking upcoming industry-focused report ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation, Recovery & Strategic Roadmap The company said stronger operating leverage, favourable product mix and silver price hedging supported...
Low-carbon aluminium could help enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions from construction in Azerbaijan, according to Alexey Spirin. Spirin told the media that adding low-carbon and recycled aluminium to new construction projects could reduce total lifecycle costs and help the country lower its carbon emissions. Spirin highlighted aluminium’s growing importance in global construction and municipal infrastructure, citing its durability, lightweight properties, and sustainability benefits. “This material simultaneously mitigates climate impacts and delivers superior economic feasibility over long-term operations,” he noted. RUSAL, a leading low-carbon aluminium producer, has been advancing such effort s through its ALLOW brand, which produces over 3 million tonnes of aluminium using...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading producer of aluminium, has reinforced its dedication towards excellence in manufacturing by conducting a Business Partner Workshop on Safety and TQM at its Jharsuguda plants. More than 115 representatives from more than 20 significant business partner organisations connected to the company's operations attended the session. The initiative was designed as a collaborative industry platform to deepen engagement on workplace safety, operational discipline and quality management practices across the aluminium value chain. It was intended to enhance safety standards, improve quality systems, and develop a culture of accountability through constructive dialogue and active participation among all the personnel working in the factory. Discover how leading...
The global primary aluminium industry has entered 2026 with a very different market condition from the one that defined the past decade. What was once a story of supply abundance, Chinese expansion and cyclical price swings is now turning into one of scarcity, geopolitical fragmentation and carbon-driven trade barriers. At the same time, emerging supply hubs such as Indonesia and Guinea are grappling with resource protection, infrastructure tailbacks and rising power needs, while supply shocks in Mozambique, Iceland and the downstream sector are constraining the market further. China’s 45 million tonne ceiling has become the market’s hard limit One of the heaviest and most impactful events in the global aluminium market is the enforcement of China’s 45 million tonne primary aluminium...
The Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) signifies India’s venture towards realising sustainability goals by reducing 45 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity by 2030 compared to levels since 2005 and achieving net-zero by 2070. This groundwork was laid and implemented by the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022, and the Detailed Procedure for Compliance Mechanism (BEE, 2023). The independent Testing, Inspection and Certification Industry in India or the TIC Council India, has recommended implementation of the CCTS to foster a reliable and globally aligned market framework that lowers compliance pressures, maintains transparency, and strengthens India’s momentum toward achieving its climate commitments. Explore the position of aluminium at the intersection of...
Bridgnorth Aluminium Limited, the UK’s leading integrated producer of flat-rolled (FRP) aluminium coils, will release the Bridgnorth Aluminium Community Fund worth GBP 5,000 (USD 6816.5) to community and voluntary organisations. Being a joint venture with the Shropshire Community Foundation, the initiative aims to improve the well-being of senior residents and those faced with the risk of isolation. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain This forms part of a broader set of activities, as Adrian Musgrave, Head of Sales, stated, “As we mark 25 years as part of the Viohalco Group family, it felt right to do something that gives back in a meaningful way.” An additional contribution of GBP 10,000 (USD 13,633)...
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA), has announced that it will be recruiting companies to join the “2026 Carbon Reduction R&D for Core Export Items of SMEs” project. The project will take place from May 13 to 27. The main agenda of the project is to respond to the European Union's carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM). Alongside this, the project also aims to address the other global carbon regulations. In order to achieve this, the project will focus on developing and demonstrating carbon-reduction technologies, especially for the export of products that are carbon-heavy, like aluminium and steel. Also read: Consultative seminar on “Navigating CBAM: Challenges, readiness, and India’s carbon...
SINEXCEL, a developer of high-efficiency power modules and reliable charging systems, has wrapped up the grid connection of a 107.12 MW, 428.48 MWh energy storage system to the grid in Guangyuan, Sichuan Province, which is deemed to be one of China’s flagship commercial-industrial energy storage projects. For the aluminium producer Zhongfu Industrial, this project has been developed, which has been designed with the aim of cutting down electricity costs by facilitating peak shaving during the energy-heavy electrolytic aluminium production process. Addressing the energy challenge of the industry The primary aluminium smelting process is highly energy-intensive, requiring between 13 and 15 MWh for every tonne produced, with electricity making up as much as 40 per cent of the overall cost....
India’s progress towards the ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, on one hand, indicates the country’s strong commitment to sustainability, while on the other hand, it brings into question the robustness of the country’s energy storage infrastructure, which is vital for ensuring the reliability of renewable energy sources. Press Information Bureau shows India’s total installed generation capacity as of December 31, 2025, stood at 5,13,730 MW, of which non-fossil sources were comprised of 266.788 GW (51.93 per cent), exceeding the share of fossil-fuel capacity at 48.07 per cent. Given that the sources of non-fossil fuel energy are consisted of solar, wind, and hydro, which are largely dependent on the weather condition, the biggest question that looms is...
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and low-carbon initiatives. This suggests that the next wave of transformation in the industry will rely more on adaptability, resilience and the ability to extract value, rather than just on scale. JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd., hosted the 5th Global Solar and Energy Storage Summit 2026 , attended by industry leaders, emphasising a significant shift towards integrated solar-plus-storage solutions. With rising global demand, over 20 thousand participants addressed the value-driven strategies, system...
Given the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is creating a strain on the global aluminium supplies, a metal considered vital, especially for everything from fighter jets and soda cans to clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles. After Iran's attack on two aluminium smelters in the Gulf and the extended blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, production has further come into disarray and has pushed the prices further high, indicating a possible aluminium crisis globally. The US is now planning to develop a major new smelter, which will be designed in a way that will aid in shielding the country from any potential global disruptions in the future. However, the timeline of this project, whose investment is worth USD 4 billion, highly depends on securing a long-term power...
The first quarter (Q1) financial results of Norsk Hydro delivered a resilient operational performance, although with mixed financial results in the upstream segment of alumina. Alumina production at Alunorte in Q1 2026 improved year-on-year compared to Q1 2025 , with yield improvement and consistent availability of equipment. The aluminium segment improved with the reopening of capacities at the Norwegian smelters that were partially under controlled shutdown. These not only offset the production curtailments due to the Middle East conflict but also added a 2.7 per cent Y-o-Y increase in the primary aluminium segment's EBITDA. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Eivind Kallevik, President and CEO of...
Eskom and South32 have moved forward with a long-term renewable energy plan for the Hillside Aluminium smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, to keep it running past 2031. The proposed solution, currently under discussion, is expected to begin when the smelter’s existing electricity contract expires in 2031, subject to regulatory approvals. Both companies have formed a joint working group to explore ways to integrate competitively priced renewable energy into the national grid, supported by firming capacity within existing frameworks. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The initiative is intended to enhance the competitiveness of the Hillside operation, support regional economic stability, and align with South Africa’s...
In the Muir House district and the surrounding areas of northwest St Ann, farmers will be receiving benefits from a new storage pond with a capacity of 2.5 million gallons. This project is being initiated by Discovery Bauxite in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Mining, along with the Rural Agricultural Development Agency (RADA). For the project, the ground was broken on April 10 in the presence of the government officials and other related stakeholders. The Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Franklin Witter, appreciated that the bauxite firm is taking an active role in contributing to the initiative. He also added that the new water storage facility will create additional value to the agriculture sector of the region. Owing to this,...
Renewable energy is moving from supportive to strategic role as it is set to account for 45 per cent of the global electricity generation. This marks a structural shift in how industries will be powered. China, Europe, the United States, and India are at the centre of this transformation, driven by rapid additions in solar, wind, and hydropower capacity. While these regions lead the clean energy buildout, they also represent some of the world’s most significant aluminium production hubs, where electricity remains the single most critical input cost. So, this calls for an evaluation that how far the clean power surge in these regions is translating into lower-carbon aluminium production across these major regions. Before that assessment, the scale of the renewable buildout itself deserves...
India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) has now come into force, and for the moment, its impact on cement and aluminium producers looks fairly moderate. Companies in these sectors are not expected to face serious financial strain straight away, although that position is likely to change as the rules become stricter over time. A review by ICRA ESG Ratings, based on 14 firms across both industries, suggests the scheme has been set up to ease businesses into a new regulatory environment rather than imposing high costs from the outset. The intention appears to give companies some breathing space while they begin adjusting to lower-emission operations. At this early stage, most firms should be able to deal with compliance costs without major difficulty. The initial targets leave enough...
