Odisha CM visits EGA Jebel Ali, highlights NALCO–EGA aluminium partnership
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) Jebel Ali site in Dubai, highlighting the strategic importance of the NALCO–EGA technology licensing partnership in strengthening Odisha’s aluminium industry. During the visit, Majhi emphasised how the collaboration...
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....
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Aluminium under pressure: AAI urges reforms to secure India’s industrial base
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) is urging the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and the Ministry of Finance to take swift action to prevent a looming aluminium shortage in the country, reminiscent of the issues seen with critical and rare minerals. AAI’s...
Overnight, the most-traded contract fluctuated upward, with the aluminium tense scrap series rising RMB 100 per tonne m-o-m
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2512 futures contract opened at the day's low of RMB 20,540 per tonne overnight, then fluctuated upward to hit a high of RMB 20,690 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 20,680 per tonne, up RMB 105 per tonne or 0.51per cent from the previous close....
ASI certifies Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody V2
Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture and production of liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots at their facility in Xinning, Qinghai Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship...
Energy crisis or more – what will potentially decide the fate of Tomago aluminium smelter?
More than three years and the shockwaves of energy crisis in Australia are still being felt loud and clear. Caused by not one particular factor, the crisis began in the spring of 2022 (April-July) due to the spike in international gas prices, domestic plant outages, and weak renewable power...
Ball Corporation celebrates 90 years of the beverage can
At Drinktec 2025 , held to mark the 90th anniversary of the beverage can in Ball Corporation, Jag Bains, Commercial Director of Ball, spoke on the theme ‘ Design for Life’ , emphasising how modern lifestyles, shifting consumer habits, and rising sustainability demands are shaping the future of...
AL Circle x Dr. Ashok Nandi: Powering India’s aluminium revolution with green tech and digital innovation
Dr. Ashok Nandi, President of the International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS), in an exclusive interview with AL Circle, discussed how India’s aluminium industry is shifting from efficiency gains to systemic transformation. He highlighted key drivers such as decarbonisation, circular...
L&T strengthens aluminium footprint with major Hindalco orders in Odisha
Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Minerals & Metals (M&M) business has bagged multiple large contracts in India, strengthening its foothold across the aluminium and steel industries. Image for representational purpose The company has received an order from Hindalco Industries to set up a 180 KTPA aluminium...
Rising US tariffs push Canada’s aluminium industry to a crossroads
For more than a century, Quebec’s Saguenay–Lac-St-Jean region has been more than just a hub of aluminium production — it’s the soul of Canada’s aluminium industry. The gleaming metal shaped its economy, built its communities, and earned the area its proud nickname: “aluminium valley.” But the deep...
QAMCO maintains momentum: 9M profit rises to $146.6M, Q3 sales jump 13%
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO) reported a strong performance for the third quarter and the nine months ended 30 September 2025, driven by firmer aluminium prices, steady output, and solid market demand. In Q3 2025, the company produced 172 thousand metric tonnes of aluminium, a small...
AAF enhances aluminium finishing capabilities with advanced technology upgrades
Australia’s leading independent architectural aluminium finisher, Australian Aluminium Finishing (AAF), has announced a major upgrade to its aluminium finishing operations. Following the introduction of the latest powder coating technology, the company is now focused on expanding its decorative...
Import prices for ADC12 rise, but short-term import margins remain in inverted territory
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2512 contract opened at the day's high of RMB 20,735 per tonne overnight, hit a low of RMB 20,580 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,680 per tonne, down RMB 35 per tonne or 0.17 per cent from the previous close. Trading volume was 989 lots, and open...
Profits cool for Egyptalum as Q1 FY2025/26 reveals a 43% slump
Egyptalum or Egypt Aluminum, the largest aluminium producer in Egypt and a key player in Africa's industry, has announced a significant 43 per cent drop in net profits for the first quarter of FY2025/26 compared to last year. Net profit According to its most recent financial report, the Egypt-based...
Unlocking demand for clean products key to boosting EU industrial competitiveness: New report
Industrial Transition Accelerator and E3G encourage the EU to develop lead markets for clean materials and chemicals to accelerate100bn EUR investment pipeline Brussels, 28 October: The EU can trigger billions in clean investment, build competitiveness and secure its industrial future via policies...
Tournaire launches next-generation aluminium bottles to advance circular packaging
Tournaire, a French aluminium packaging solution provider, has unveiled its new Omni Plus aluminium bottle range. The launch sets a new benchmark for sustainable packaging as it combines strength with sustainability. Each bottle features a mono-bloc aluminium construction, extruded from a single...
Vedanta’s INR 1 lakh crore Odisha project gains momentum as new developments unfold
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday to lay out a strategic investment plan aimed at boosting the state's industrial and economic growth. Their discussion centred on how Vedanta's ambitious development projects can align with the Prime...
China’s aluminium industry walks a fine line between construction slowdown and automobile strength
China’s manufacturing industry, which has been the world’s largest for fifteen consecutive years, appears to be sputtering in 2025, weighed down by global trade tensions and waning domestic demand. Yet amid the broader industrial slowdown, one segment has quietly kept the aluminium sector afloat...
Bali’s Tuksedo studio revives classic Aston Martin, Toyota, and Mercedes-Benz cars in aluminium
In Bali, a small team of craftsmen is doing what many would think impossible — rebuilding some of history’s most iconic cars without ever seeing the originals in person. Image for representational purpose Known as Tuksedo Studio, these artisans remake classic Aston Martins, Toyotas, and...
Key takeaways from AICE 2025 SMM (14th) aluminium industry annual conference
On October 17, the AICE 2025 SMM (14th) Aluminum Industry Annual Conference, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), successfully concluded in Zhengzhou, Henan. The conference brought together renowned experts, scholars, and prominent enterprise leaders from the global aluminium...
