AL Circle Analysis: Rising bauxite supply, India’s alumina surplus and US policy reshape the aluminium industry
The bauxite and alumina industry has been busy repositioning itself on several fronts. Companies are expanding mining and smelting capacity, exploring new resource regions and moving towards higher-value products, while governments are stepping in to protect strategically important alumina assets....
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...
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From primary metal to autos: US tariffs redraw the EU aluminium map
What started as another round of US trade action in 2025 quickly turned into an aluminium problem for Europe. Washington moved to curb EU aluminium shipments under Section 232, but the EU chose not to answer with aluminium tariffs of its own. That left the adjustment one-sided. As US duties rose,...
Scarce electricity and tariff pressure – what is the future of American aluminium?
The United States has been witnessing a collision between AI data storehouses and aluminium smelters, and a tug of war for electricity. All over the US, facilities are faced with electricity generation and transmission challenges. While choosing a customer to supply power, they are opting for the...
Bridgnorth Aluminium commits to county-wide community support initiative
Bridgnorth Aluminium has added its name to a growing list of businesses backing community-led work across Shropshire, formally joining the Shropshire Investors in Community programme. The move brings one of the county’s largest employers into a scheme designed to channel long-term support towards...
SMM review of alumina and aluminium production in November and forecast for December 2025
SMM's monthly aluminium and alumina production data is released at the end of each month, aiming to uncover the true fundamentals and help industry chain participants and investors gain a clearer grasp of the future direction of the non-ferrous metal market. Image for reference only (source:...
AL Circle x Rafael Aun Ming: A deep dive into clean energy beverages, aluminium packaging, and circular global growth
Rafael Aun Ming, Founder and Chairman of Açaí Motion Group, is a visionary entrepreneur scaling an authentic Brazilian functional beverage brand across 60+ countries. A strong advocate of sustainability, ethical sourcing and the circular economy, he pioneered the use of ASI-certified aluminium cans...
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium plots Hong Kong subsidiary
According to a filing made public on Tuesday, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium shared its intention to establish a fully-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong. The total investment for developing this subsidiary is USD 1 million. The new subsidiary, namely, Huafon Aluminium (Hong Kong) International Trading, will...
ASI certifies AL INVEST Břidličná against Performance Standard V3.1
AL INVEST Břidličná has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the development and production of rolled semi-finished products from aluminium and its alloys, production of cast plates and development and production of aluminium foil and flexible packaging materials at their production...
LME cash offer eases to USD 2,833.5/t as inventory signals quietly shift
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices on December 16 showed a slightly lower price than the previous day’s close. On the other hand, at the inventory front, the live warrants and cancelled warrants rose slightly. On December 16, both the LME cash bid and offer fell by USD 7.5 per tonne...
Taural India delivers aluminium castings to a domestic shipbuilder
Taural India, one of India’s premier integrated aluminium foundries, has strengthened India's maritime manufacturing base with a significant indigenous defence contract. The company has supplied high-quality aluminium castings to Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. for propulsion gearboxes as...
HLIB upgrades Press Metal target to USD 1.84 on record earnings outlook, strong aluminium prices
Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has reaffirmed its “BUY” call on Press Metal Aluminium Bhd. The bank raised its target price to MYR 7.64 (USD 1.84), reflecting stronger earnings visibility. The upgrade is driven by robust aluminium prices, favourable alumina costs and steady operational...
GMG reveals graphene aluminium-ion battery edging closer to six-minute charging
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. has unveiled the update of its Graphene Aluminium-Ion (G+AI) battery technology, which has been developed in partnership with the University of Queensland under the supervision of a joint development agreement with the global mining giant Rio Tinto. Alongside this,...
EGA and Sunstone to begin construction of anode manufacturing plant in UAE in 2026
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world and Sunstone, the world’s largest independent pre-baked anode producer, today announced that construction of an anode manufacturing plant in the United Arab Emirates will begin in 2026. The new anode manufacturing...
SeAH Aerospace partners with Boeing to supply aluminium alloy from ’26
SeAH Aerospace Materials, a subsidiary of SeAH Besteel Holdings, has made an announcement of signing a long-term agreement with Boeing to provide high-strength aluminium alloy materials to the latter, the largest aircraft manufacturer in the world. Under the contract, starting from 2026, SeAH will...
Aluminium UBCs supply over 70% of can scrap globally, but metallurgy determines circularity, Innoval’s COP30 factsheet shows
The aluminium beverage cans linger to be one of the strongest proofs that the aluminium industry’s circularity is attainable at scale. Not in theory, but in practice. A recent white paper presented by Innoval at COP30 shows that the evidence lies purely in metallurgy, process control and measurable...
New study sheds light on Karst bauxite deposit in Samar
Recently, a soil examination conducted by scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman has confirmed a Karst bauxite deposit in Paranas, Samar, containing aluminium and rare earth elements. Image source: Wikipedia Karst bauxite deposit is primarily formed by the prolonged exposure of...
LME aluminium cash offer slips to USD 2,841/t as futures edge higher
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash bid and offer price saw a further decline on December 15 in comparison to the previous day’s close. However, the forward contracts and 3-month bid and offer rose slightly. On December 15, both the LME cash bid and offer dipped by USD 5.5 per tonne or...
Wheels India partners with Topy Industries to strengthen aluminium alloy wheel business
A new strategic agreement has emerged between Wheels India Limited and Tokyo's Topy Industries via the Technical Assistance Agreement. The main aim of this agreement is to boost Wheels India's designs, development and manufacturing skills in the aluminium alloy wheels market. Toby Industries, as...
IBAAS announces two prestigious international aluminium industry events in 2026
The International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) is pleased to announce the organisation of two major international conferences and exhibitions in 2026, bringing together global leaders, researchers, policymakers and industry professionals from across the aluminium value chain. These...
