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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Fraunhofer (IWU) & Amsted Automotive launches aluminium foam battery for EVs
Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology (IWU) and Amsted Automotive have developed a new electric vehicle (EV) battery using aluminium foam sandwich (AAS) structures. The battery uses two sheets of aluminium covering a small closed-cell aluminium foam. It is developed to...
Century Aluminum Q3 2025: Higher prices lift financial performance
A year’s gap and the performance of Century Aluminum, the US-based leading primary aluminium producer, has gone opposite ways. Though the aluminium manufacturer is still in the safe zone in terms of financials, the shipments and sales figures tell an altogether different tale. Image source:...
Ukraine puts aluminium plant stake back on sale after previous failed auction
Ukraine’s State Property Fund is again selling a 97.5458 per cent stake in the Zaporizhzhia Aluminum Plant (ZAlK), which is 100 per cent state-owned. The auction is scheduled to start at UAH 75.93 million (excluding VAT; USD 1.81 million). The plant is located in the city of Zaporizhzhia, near the...
Trafigura moves large aluminium volumes to LME warehouses in Malaysia
Commodity trader Trafigura has delivered significant amounts of aluminium to London Metal Exchange (LME)-approved warehouses in Malaysia, reportedly to take advantage of a financial arrangement, according to sources familiar with the matter. Surge in the aluminium stocks Aluminium inventories in...
Cast aluminium alloy most-traded contract retreats after rapid rise, edges down 0.05 per cent ADC12 cost support holds up well
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy AD2601 futures contract opened at RMB 21,090 per tonne overnight, rose to RMB 21,165 per tonne in early trading, then pulled back, and finally closed at RMB 20,965 per tonne, down slightly by 0.05per cent, showing a fluctuating trend of "retreat after...
Macro sentiment strong at home and abroad, aluminium prices continue to fluctuate at highs
Macro front, internationally, mid-week this Wednesday, US Supreme Court justices expressed significant doubts about former President Trump's authority to unilaterally impose comprehensive tariffs, questioning whether Trump could bypass Congress to initiate trade conflicts. However, government...
Hindalco takes a close to $650 million brunt post Novelis' fire impact
All eyes are on Novelis’ New York (Oswego) unit reopening in December, which halted production after the September 16 fire incident. Why? Stakeholders are hit financially on both ends of the Atlantic. Hindalco, the parent company of Novelis, is suffering a negative free cash flow from the...
AL Circle x Cátilo Cândido: Brazil’s aluminium can industry leads global sustainability with innovation, recycling and decarbonisation goals
Cátilo Cândido, CEO of Abralatas, is a seasoned public affairs leader with over two decades of experience in driving Brazil’s aluminium can industry toward sustainable growth. Recognised among Brazil’s most admired professionals, he champions innovation, circularity and low-carbon practices within...
Ola launches its new two-wheeler EV model S1 Pro+
Ola Electric launches its new model S1 Pro+ with its advanced 4680 Bharat cell battery pack. The battery pack uses aluminium to enhance its conductivity. In this new design the Ola Electric has mainly focused on several new areas, including the use of a new die-cast aluminium grab handle. The use...
From mines to biofuels: how the Oswals are powering Africa’s green ambition
Pioneering investment in Guinea to a new generation's innovative ethanol project in Uganda, the Oswals’ investment pool in Africa is phenomenal, reflecting determination and forward-thinking. The family with Axis Mineral and PRO Industries are not easily persuaded by unstable political affairs,...
Maxion expands aluminium wheel operations in South America
Iochpe-Maxion (B3: MYPK3), a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, through its subsidiary Maxion Wheels, has announced a series of strategic steps to strengthen its light vehicle aluminium wheel business in South America. The company plans to redeploy existing global...
VIVA launches 0.7mm aluminium louver system, targets 5 per cent share of India’s market
VIVA, one of India’s leading manufacturers of aluminium composite panels, is all set to launch its new 0.7mm aluminium louvers and baffles from 6 to 9 November 2025 at ACETECH Mumbai. The new range of aluminium louvers features top-notch functionality, high-precision engineering, and architectural...
Macro vs. Fundamentals, aluminium prices hover at highs in the short term
Futures: During the night session on November 5, the most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened lower, then surged before entering a consolidation phase. The 2512 contract opened at RMB 21,355 per tonne, hit a high of RMB 21,475 per tonne, touched a low of RMB 21,330 per tonne, and closed at RMB...
Secondary Aluminium: Powering India’s green growth, circular economy, and global competitiveness
India’s aluminium industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation. With national demand projected to rise from around 5.3 million tonnes today to nearly 8.3 million tonnes by 2030, both primary and secondary producers have crucial roles to play in meeting industrial and environmental goals. The...
Will a 15% customs duty strengthen India’s domestic aluminium industry and curb import pressure?
The proposed 15 per cent customs duty on aluminium and its downstream products is set to bring a new outlook to India’s aluminium sector, reshaping its trade dynamics and strengthening domestic resilience. In FY 2024–25, India’s aluminium production capacity, including downstream products, stood at...
Poland intercepts 37 tonnes of illegal aluminium scrap shipment from Germany
Poland has blocked over 37 tonnes of illegal aluminium scrap at its border and returned the shipment to Germany. Officials detained two trucks near Jędrzychowice, a key crossing point close to the German border. The load had been logged in Poland’s digital monitoring platform. However, the...
Ball Corporation Q3: A 144-year legacy holds with victorious survival amidst 2025 trade gusts
Just after Ball Corporation celebrated 90 years in the can manufacturing business, stakeholders cautiously rejoiced yet again as its third quarter felt a lot less like a wobble and more like a careful pivot wherein numbers whispered “steady” if anyone listened closely. Explore- Most accurate data...
AL Circle x Dr.-Ing. Oliver Moos: CETAG’s sustainable casthouse solutions focus on reducing dross generation and maximising aluminium recovery
Dr.-Ing. Oliver Moos, Managing Director of CETAG AG, brings decades of expertise in aluminium casthouse technology, offering innovative, cost-efficient and sustainable process solutions through global consulting, project management and equipment design. In an interview for “ Sustainability &...
