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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Powering aluminium PART 1: Inside the global smelting energy map (2023–24)
Aluminium has always carried a contradiction. It is the metal the world turns to for lightweighting, electrification and decarbonisation. And yet producing it remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial activities on the planet. However, that contradiction is finally catching up with the...
AL Circle x Otavio Augusto Rezende Carvalheira: Insights on Brazil’s aluminium recycling leadership, circularity systems and global scrap market dynamics
Otavio Augusto Rezende Carvalheira is a veteran metals industry leader with 35+ years in global aluminium operations. As former President of Alcoa Brazil and current Senior Advisor to AL Circle and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), he brings deep expertise in recycling systems, industrial strategy and...
Aluminium prices lifted by supply worries and improved purchase sentiment
Aluminium prices have witnessed a 0.09 per cent rise, amounting to USD 273.8 per kg, attributed to revived market sentiment by the support of China’s economy-boosting measures and the US government shutdown causing supply disruptions . Supply tightness builds globally Production issues at major...
RUSAL's low-carbon aluminium: the silent force behind Russia-Turkey's strategic partnership
The trade relation between the Russian Federation and Turkey dates back to the 1990s, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. What began as an exchange of food, energy, and industrial goods has matured into a modern partnership defined by sustainability, technology, and green metal trade. And...
A quiet revolution: ValCUN’s REMUS 1.0 pushes aluminium AM towards full-scale industry use
ValCUN, the expert in Molten Metal Deposition (MMD), have launched REMUS 1.0, intending to advance the industrial adoption of 3D printing. This innovation is a cutting-edge printhead which is designed in a way that it supports the use of high-strength aluminium alloys within everyday manufacturing...
BALCO wins CENVAT credit rights on bauxite mining after court verdict
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) has won a major tax dispute case after the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) ruled in its favour, confirming that the company is entitled to claim CENVAT credit on the service tax paid for mining services used in bauxite extraction....
First National Bank & Trust Fund Committee to collect and recycle aluminium tabs
First National Bank & Trust Fund Committee has made an agreement with Stacey Lantagne from Crafters on Central for collecting aluminium can tabs to support Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Ronald...
Verdox achieves milestone with first all-electric CO₂ capture from aluminium emissions
Verdox, a US-based climate technology firm, has achieved a major leap in the race to decarbonise heavy industry. In collaboration with Hydro, one of the world’s leading aluminium and renewable energy producers, the company has completed a first-of-its-kind trial capturing carbon directly from...
Macro tailwinds counter off-season pressure, SHFE aluminium breaks through 22,000 mark
Futures: Technically, the SHFE aluminium 2601 contract extended gains in yesterday's night session, closing at RMB 21,950 per tonne, up 0.85per cent, showing strong performance. The moving average system displayed a bullish alignment, with MA5 to MA60 (21,945-21,949) highly converged and prices...
COP30 panel to highlight the vital role of waste pickers in aluminium recycling
At the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, a dedicated session will explore how waste pickers can play a central role in advancing aluminium recycling and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Scheduled for November 13, the discussion, titled “People...
Guinea targets six alumina refineries by 2030 to end raw bauxite exports
Guinea is about to begin a new chapter with its first generation of alumina refineries, aiming to end decades of raw bauxite exports and finally capture more value at home. Image for representational purpose For years, the West African nation has served as a supplier of high-quality bauxite —...
Century Aluminium shares fall after Glencore sells $275M stake
Century Aluminium Corporation’s shares tumbled sharply after reports emerged that Glencore, its key investor, sold a majority of its holdings in a large block trade. Reportedly, Glencore offloaded its 9 million shares of Century Aluminium at USD 30.65 each, generating gross proceeds of...
AL Circle x Tom Giddings: Alupro’s strategic approach to boosting aluminium recycling rates and achieving packaging circularity in the UK
Tom Giddings, Executive Director of Alupro, leads the UK aluminium packaging industry’s initiatives to enhance recycling rates, reduce carbon emissions and promote circularity. Under his leadership, Alupro continues to pioneer national awareness programs and policy collaborations that align...
From scrap to strength: Why global aluminium scrap is flowing into Southeast Asia
What once filled scrapyards is now driving a regional boom. Aluminium scrap, long treated as waste, is now an important thing into Southeast Asia as factories across Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and Vietnam hunt for cleaner raw material. With global industries chasing low-carbon supply chains and...
Alba posts resilient Q3 gains as nine-month profits face market headwinds
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has posted a strong financial performance for Q3 2025, safely navigating demand constraints and tariff tensions. Sales volume down yet profit up - this underscores a favourable price mix for Alba. What else has...
International Aluminium Institute appoints Jonathan Grant as new secretary general
Jonathan Grant to lead global aluminium industry body in demonstrating the benefits of aluminium and the industry's commitment to sustainable development and responsible production. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The International...
MCX Aluminium: Bullish tone intact amid consolidation phase
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the Aluminium Futures contract trade is recorded to be swaying between INR 268 (USD 3.22) and INR 275 (USD 3.31) per kg. As of now, aluminium is traded at INR 273 (USD 3.28) per kg. As of now, the price has been broadly range-bound in the past week. With a...
Alumobility declares new leadership team to drive next phase of mobility goals
The global association of leading aluminium producers and downstream tech partners, Alumobility, has reportedly expanded its leadership team to accelerate its next phase of mobility goals, focusing on the sustainable adoption of aluminium in the automotive industry. Explore- Most accurate data to...
