GM invests $40m in US aluminium casting operations for truck, SUV transmissions
Explore how GM is expanding aluminium casting capacity in Indiana to support 10-speed transmissions and strengthen its US manufacturing footprint. General Motors is investing more than USD 40 million in its Bedford Casting Operations in Indiana, expanding aluminium casting capacity to support...
Can old trains become new ones? Hydro joins Train2Train aluminium loop
Hydro has joined Siemens Mobility, TSR Group and Voestalpine in the Train2Train pilot project aimed at recovering aluminium from decommissioned trains and recycling it into components for new rail vehicles. The project brings together the rail value chain, from train dismantling and material...
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Afghanistan witnesses the first-ever aluminium can manufacturing plant launch
On December 25, the foundation stone for Afghanistan’s first aluminium can manufacturing facility was laid in the western province of Herat. It highlighted the government’s encouragement of private-sector development and reduced dependence on imports in key consumer goods sectors, promoting...
Market trends, policy signals and innovation together suggest a recalibration within the global aluminium downstream industry
Leadership changes, shifts in policy, market trends, and innovation are subtly transforming the aluminium industry’s outlook for the near future. From strategic succession planning at major producers and increasing job opportunities in key markets to the evolving dynamics of the Carbon Border...
NALCO stocks leading the nonferrous sector with consistent earnings and 38% annual gain
National Aluminium Company is in the spotlight for its shares climbed to Rs.299.7 (USD 3.61) on December 26. With this peak, NALCO recorded a 52-week high while being the highest price the stock has recorded till date. The move came despite a subdued broader market tone and underlined the company’s...
45MT cap in name only! China’s influence on the global aluminium market lives on through Asia
As China edges closer to its self-imposed primary aluminium production cap of 45 million tonnes, a set of billion-dollar questions is reverberating in air. Is the global market counting days for supply deficit? Will anybody step in to bridge the gap? If yes, then who can do so at scale? While these...
Net primary aluminium imports dropped to below 100,000 tonnes in November
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, China’s primary aluminium imports in November 2025 were approximately 147,000 tonnes, down 40.8 per cent M-o-M and 2.5 per cent Y-o-Y. Primary aluminium exports were about 53,000 tonnes, up 116.2 per cent M-o-M and 182.6 per cent Y-o-Y,...
Year-End aluminium scrap demand rises, cost support for secondary aluminium becomes significant
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy 2601 futures contract opened at RMB 21,300 per tonne overnight, hit a high of RMB 21,395 per tonne, touched a low of RMB 21,105 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 21,190 per tonne, down RMB 45 per tonne. Trading volume was 14,228, a decrease of 8,550...
NALCO expansion under spotlight as mines secy sets expectations
Piyush Goyal, India's Union Mines Secretary, has shared his thoughts considering the need for timeliness in completing any expansion projects, pushing up the production targets and making structured improvements in the overall operational efficiency during a review of National Aluminium Company Ltd...
Israel imposes five-year anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium profiles and tubes
Israel has taken a major step to protect its aluminium industry by imposing anti-dumping duties on imports of aluminium profiles and tubes from China for the next five years. The decision, announced by Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, follows an investigation that concluded Chinese...
Xinjiang shipments see recovery: How will year-end aluminium ingot inventory play out?
Recently, the domestic aluminium ingot market inventory structure has undergone a phased adjustment. The previously troubling backlog of shipments from Xinjiang has been gradually resolved, leading to a rebound in supply chain circulation efficiency. However, at the same time, inventory buildup...
Imo Government restores the historic aluminium plant after years of abandonment
The Imo State Government has officially recommissioned the Imo Aluminium Extrusion Industries Limited (ALEX) in Inyishi, Ikeduru Local Government Area, marking the full revival of one of the state’s oldest and most strategic industrial assets. At the official flag-off ceremony on Tuesday, the...
The 2026 shifting focus reshapes the US critical minerals strategy beyond rare earth
The federal critical mineral policy of the US in 2026 will be shifting its focus beyond rare earths towards the high-risk inputs, likely antimony and tungsten. This is mainly because the US are highly dependent on China, Tajikistan and Russia to receive a proper supply of these minerals in its...
Bauxite drives on the capesize demand, keeps the export ship afloat
Bauxite exports from Guinea have maintained a strong drive for the capesize market. Guinea is the largest exporter of bauxite, securing 69 per cent of global bauxite export, as of 2025. China, being its primary customer, dominates the market. Projections show a firm foothold of bauxite in the...
Global aluminium scrap trade rises 3 per cent in Jan-Oct'25, volatility likely in CY'26
Global aluminium scrap trade volumes, including intra-European trade, increased by 3 per cent y-o-y in the first ten months of 2025 (10MCY'25). India remained the key demand driver, increasing its imports by 15 per cent to 1.65 mnt, especially from the EU, UK, and Middle East. Total exports in...
Aluminium Extrusion surge in caps, strong week at Nigerian Exchange after 59% weekly rally
On the closing of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) last week, Aluminium Extrusion emerged as the standout performer after a sharp rally that placed it at the top of the weekly gainers’ table. The aluminiumstock surged by 59.35 per cent to close at N12.35 ( USD 0.0082), reflecting heightened investor...
Comments from the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) on the Operation and Review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA)
On behalf of Canada’s primary aluminium industry, the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) is pleased to submit the following comments regarding the ongoing review of the United States–Mexico– Canada Agreement (USMCA). Since its entry into force, USMCA has proven to be a cornerstone of North...
Aluminium gains as LME prices approach highest levels since May 2022
Aluminium prices saw a slight uptick of 0.21 per cent, closing at USD 284.5. This rise is owed to the positive trend in London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium, which climbed to nearly USD 2,970 per tonne, reaching its highest point since May 2022. The rise in the aluminium price is deemed to have...
Expectations for US Fed interest rate cuts heat up, SHFE aluminium maintains a fluctuating trend
Futures: In the night session on December 23, the SHFE aluminium 2602 contract opened at RMB 22,290 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 22,305 per tonne, a low of RMB 22,055 per tonne, and closed at RMB 22,160 per tonne, down 0.16per cent. Trading volume was 164,000 lots, and open interest was 292,000...
LME aluminium cash offer rises to $2,916/t as opening stocks hold steady at 519,600t
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange moved higher on December 23, with both cash and forward contracts recording day-on-day gains compared with December 22. The LME aluminium cash bid price rose to USD 2,915.50 per tonne on December 23 from USD 2,898 per tonne a day earlier, marking an...
