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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ICICI Securities maintains ‘Hold’ rating on NALCO, sets price target at INR 246 per share
ICICI Securities has reiterated its Hold rating on National Aluminium Company (NALCO), assigning a target price of INR 246 (approximately USD 3) per share. This review followed NALCO’s strong financial performance in Q2 FY2026, with EBITDA gaining 29 per cent to INR 19.2 billion (USD 230 million...
US and Mexico temporarily suspend sanctions against China, multiple positive factors support short-term strength in aluminium prices
Futures: From a technical perspective, the SHFE aluminium 2601 contract rose slightly by 0.28 per cent to RMB 21,750 per tonne during the night session on November 11, showing an overall pattern of fluctuating upward within a narrow range. The moving averages (MA5, MA10, MA30, MA60) were densely...
Benelli to launch its new model TRK 602 X in the market
The new model of Benelli, TRK 602 X, has taken over the older model TRK 502 by incorporating several improvements, like its performance, design of the chassis and other onboard technology. The new edition includes the aluminium tubular section at the front, accompanied by a lighter rear subframe,...
AL Circle x Benjamin Pope: Advancing alloy-level aluminium scrap sorting for a sustainable circular economy
Benjamin Pope, Senior VP of Operations and Commercial Development at Sortera Technologies, brings over two decades of expertise in non-ferrous metals, especially aluminium. With a deep understanding of aluminium processes and markets, he drives innovations that enhance recycling efficiency and...
Scandium Canada & Gränges partners to integrate scandium alloys into aluminium products
Scandium Canada has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Gränges Powder Metallurgy (GPM), a global supplier of spray-formed aluminium products and aluminium powders for additive manufacturing. The partnership is aimed at integrating Scandium Canada’s scandium-modified alloys into...
£13.5m aluminium recycling facility approved for Wrexham
A new £13.5 million (USD 16.74 million) metal recycling sorting facility has been approved for Wrexham Industrial Estate. Hydro Aluminium Deeside sought permission for the facility, which will increase scrap metal sorting and processing capacity to 100,000 tonnes per year. The facility will be...
US Aluminium Midwest Premiums hit record high – what drives the surge and who bears the cost?
On the evening of November 10, 2025, Aluminium buyers in the US physical market witnessed history unfold as the Midwest Premium surged to an all-time high of USD 1,950.15 per tonne , striking a sharp growth of 2.87 per cent overnight from USD 1,895.72 per tonne. The Midwest Premium, a surcharge on...
Europe braces for a 123% surge in flat-rolled aluminium demand — what will fill the gap left by China after anti-dumping duties?
A wave of demand is sweeping through Europe’s aluminium flat-rolled products sector, and this pace of growth is anticipated to reshape the entire market. Flat-roll products (excluding foil) have climbed from 3.95 million tonnes in 2020 to a projected 5.94 million tonnes in 2025. That’s a 50.38 per...
CEEW: India’s solar waste could power $444M circular economy by 2047
According to studies by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), recovering the metals and materials from abandoned solar panels could generate a circular economy of almost INR 3.7 billion (USD 444 million) by 2047. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+...
Here’s why COP30, along with previous climate meetings, matter for the lightweight metal value chain
Born from the 1992 UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) treaty and signed at the Rio Earth Summit, the COP (Conference of the Parties) completes three decades of climate commitment meetings. The 30 th COP or the ‘2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference’ is being held...
Nobel Peace Center and Hydro gift the Peace Bench during COP30
Made with aluminium supplied by Hydro, the Peace Bench is installed in COP30’s Green Zone to symbolise the importance of dialogue in climate action. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The Peace Bench, commissioned and owned by the Nobel...
NALCO delivers solid Q2 growth, sparking 13% share surge
India's one of the most prominent players in segments like bauxite, alumina, aluminium and power, National Aluminium Company (NALCO) reported a surge in its stock price by 13 per cent during the intraday trading on November 10, 2025. The rise in the share price comes soon after the firm revealed...
From fiscal spikes to green strides, Hindalco’s Q2FY26 performance unfolded
Indian aluminium producer Hindalco Industries Limited has released its Q2 FY26 performance for the period ending September 30, 2025. With the rising demand for aluminium within the country, the firm is enhancing production capabilities and is also pushing towards green initiatives via renewable...
India seeks fairer market access for steel and aluminium in US-EU talks
India’s engineering exporters have raised a fresh concern over widening tariff gaps that are eroding the country’s competitiveness in key Western markets. On November 10 2025, the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC India) urged the government to place steel and aluminium products,...
Ball Corporation launches ‘Aluminum Assists’—a season-long fan tournament to drive green action at Ball Arena with the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche
WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 10, 2025 – Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today announced the launch of Aluminium Assists, a season-long sustainability challenge to engage fans of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to take green actions and choose aluminium – the recyclable champion of beverage...
China-U.S. trade frictions ease, short-term macro tailwinds alleviate downward pressure
Futures: From a technical perspective, SHFE aluminium 2601 prices at the night session closed at RMB 21,675 per tonne. The MA5 (21,675) and MA60 (21,674) are near the current price, but the MA10 (21,677) and MA20 (21,677.33) are slightly higher, forming short-term resistance. The MACD indicator is...
AL Circle x Karl Hoffmann: Advanced sorting technologies driving aluminium recycling efficiency and sustainability
Karl Hoffmann, Global Sales Director at STEINERT GmbH, Germany, brings over 30 years of experience in environmental technology. Leading the company’s global Metal Recycling Division since 2018, he spearheads innovation in sensor-based sorting systems that enable recyclers to achieve superior...
Chinalco Southwest Aluminium signs deal with SMS Group for aluminium hot-strip mill
Chinalco Southwest Aluminium has reportedly entered into a business contract with SMS group to secure a new 1+4 aluminium hot-strip mill. The new facility will be installed at a plant currently under construction near the company’s existing operations in Xipeng, China. Explore- Most accurate data...
