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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Big breakthrough for HART: ₹30+ crore deal signals global growth for S&S Power Switchgears
S&S Power Switchgears Limited has just hit a significant milestone with its fully-owned subsidiary, Hamilton Research & Technology Private Limited (HART). It has received a Letter of Intent (LOI) from Giza Systems Free Zone in Egypt to provide an innovative Pot Control System along with other...
Market outlook remains bearish despite a price rise in Japanese aluminium ingots
The price of Japanese aluminium ingots has noted a 0.3 per cent increase in its price in late October 2025, mainly owing to the fact that the value of the Japanese yen (JPY) has depreciated against the rising dollar. Although the price has increased, the market still faces a downward trend as...
Ford’s EV icon hits the brakes amid aluminium shortage from the Novelis blaze
When the truck that once stole the spotlight in the EV world comes to a stop, the entire industry takes notice. The pause in production of the Ford F‑150 Lightning, caused by disruptions in the aluminium supply chain, highlights a crucial point, even when the most celebrated EVs are not shielded...
The most-traded cast aluminium contract approaches the RMB 21,000 per tonne mark, maintaining a short-term rising trend
Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy AD2601 futures contract opened at RMB 20,920 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 20,985 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,875 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 20,965 per tonne, up RMB 160 per tonne or 0.77 per cent from the previous closing...
A bold Turkish step reshapes Europe’s aluminium landscape
A fresh strategic alliance is taking shape in Turkey’s aluminium landscape. A Turkish aluminium producer, ASAS, is making waves internationally by acquiring Eurofoil France, a company based in France. This acquisition is a major step forward in ASAS’s strategy for global expansion, marking an...
UK’s new power relief plan: Will aluminium finally get its fair share?
The UK Government has just rolled out an important initiative designed to cut electricity costs for Energy Intensive Industries (EIIs). This move is expected to save British businesses more than EUR 400 million (USD 465 million) each year. It is a part of a larger plan to enhance industrial...
Clean shiny ingots without contamination from release agent
A nano-ceramic coating sets new quality standards in aluminium smelting The nano-ceramic release agent was launched on the market by Ceranovis in Germany with the aim of improving process quality and thereby reducing production costs. This proved successful. Many of the large primary aluminium...
SMM: October’s primary and secondary aluminium alloy processing PMI saw ups and downs
Driven by the September peak season, primary alloy saw active production scheduling, sustained domestic demand recovery, and significant inventory drawdowns, though enterprises remained cautious about capacity expansion. Secondary alloy benefited from resilient downstream automotive demand, with...
Al Circle x Daniel Lim: ALCOM drives sustainable aluminium innovation through recycled inputs, digitalisation and low-carbon manufacturing leadership
Mr. Daniel Lim, Sales and Marketing Director at ALCOM, brings over two decades of expertise in aluminium and manufacturing. He leads ALCOM’s commercial strategy and global market expansion, positioning the company as a pioneer in sustainability with full Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) certification...
SMM: October’s product-wise aluminium processing PMI mostly dropped below 50 mark
In October, the aluminium processing composite PMI fell 6.8 per cent points m-o-m to 48.9 per cent, dropping below the 50 mark. PMIs for most aluminium processing sectors declined significantly into contraction territory, mainly due to weakening end-use demand and high aluminium prices suppressing...
SMM Exclusive: Overview of primary aluminium production in September 2025 and forecast for October
According to SMM statistics, domestic aluminium production in September 2025 (30 days) increased by 1.14 per cent Y-o-Y but decreased by 3.18 per cent M-o-M. As September entered the traditional peak season, the proportion of liquid aluminium at domestic aluminium smelters rebounded slightly, with...
Weekly downstream AL update: Q3 highs, market shifts and product breakthroughs hint at what’s next for aluminium downstream market
This week in the aluminium downstream sector, major players shared impressive Q3 results, rolled out cutting-edge product technologies and announced significant leadership changes, indicating a vibrant shift throughout the global value chain. Weekly aluminium downstream recap by AL Circle Pvt Ltd...
Recycled ALuminium outlook: demand surge, capacity race, and the policy forces shaping it all
Over the years, the global aluminium recycling market is on an upward trajectory, with recycled aluminium usage standing at 27.7 million tonnes in 2023 and 28.4 million tonnes in 2024, driven by the growing focus on sustainability, renewable energy and circular economy practices. AL Circle’s...
Mercuria ships 30kt of LME-grade aluminium from Malaysia to New Orleans
Global energy and commodity group Mercuria is shipping over 30,000 tonnes of aluminium from Port Klang in Malaysia to New Orleans, three market sources have revealed. They added that the trader probably needed the metal for its US customers. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions...
AL Circle x John Courtenay: Empowering casthouses to achieve peak efficiency with next-generation sustainable grain refiners
John Courtenay, Chairman of MQP, is a metallurgist with over four decades of global experience in aluminium casthouse technology. Having begun his career at Foseco International, he founded MQP in 2000 to revolutionise melt quality and grain refinement solutions that enhance efficiency,...
Tomago on the brink? Ley’s visit reignites debate over Australia’s energy policy
Sussan Ley recently met with the Chief Executive Officer of Tomago Aluminium Company, Jérôme Dozol. The meeting was all about tackling the current hurdles the smelter is facing, especially the rising power costs and how it is affecting the ability to operate effectively. Sussan Ley clarified that...
Every Can Counts U.S. launches new recycling initiative at East Potomac Golf Links
Every Can Counts U.S., in partnership with National Links Trust, has launched a new aluminium beverage recycling initiative at East Potomac Golf Links. This initiative is the first golf course activation for Every Can Counts U.S., launched to help golfers and visitors recycle the aluminium beverage...
India: Imported aluminium scrap prices inch up w-o-w; market expected to improve in early Nov'25
India's imported aluminium scrap prices inched up w-o-w, though London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmarks witnessed positive movements. BigMint assessed UAE-origin Tense scrap at USD 1,945 per tonne, up by USD 10 per tonne w-o-w, while UK-origin Taint Tabor C/S (9-10 per cent) stood at USD 2,250 per...
