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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Investor write-down casts long shadow over Tomago’s future
One of the major shareholders in the Tomago aluminium smelter, situated north of Sydney, has decided to write down the value of its investment in the facility to zero. This move raises serious concerns about the smelter's long-term viability as the largest single consumer of electricity in...
SHFE non-ferrous metal futures rise on week
Major futures prices for key non-ferrous metals – copper, aluminium, and nickel – on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) all rose during the week of October 17-24, supported by improving macroeconomic sentiment both at home and abroad. By the close of the daytime trading session on Friday, the...
Novelis accelerates repairs at fire-damaged Oswego plant-plans to restart this year
After the unfortunate fire incident in its Oswego aluminium plant, the renowned aluminium producer Novelis experienced a massive production setback. However, the aluminium producer, Novelis, now expects to restart operations in the same facility before the end of 2025, which is several months...
Evonik launches its very first fumed alumina plant in Japan
Evonik has launched Alu5, the business’s first fumed alumina manufacturing plant in Yokkaichi, Japan. It is a remarkable step forward for the company’s expansion across Asia, strengthening its ability to deliver high-quality aluminium oxide solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. The...
3A composites’ flagship brand ALUCOBOND® bets big on its next-gen ‘ALUCORE® ’; sets to transform Indian architecture
ALUCOBOND®, a flagship brand of a Swiss major 3A Composites, which is a global innovator and a leading manufacturer of high-quality Aluminium Composite Materials, is set to further expand the footprint of its three-decade-old internationally recognized next-generation composite material ‘ALUCORE ®’...
Review of the ESTAL CONGRESS on aluminium surface treatment: A landmark event in Greece
The ESTAL Congress in Thessaloniki, which took place from October 1 to 3, 2025, once again demonstrated the importance and power of European industry exchange. Both the extensive program and the personal, professional discussions provided important inspiration for all participants. The experts on...
Operating rate of aluminium processing slightly declined to 62.4%, internal divergence intensifies as peak season nears its end
The operating rate of leading downstream aluminium processing enterprises in China this week was 62.4 per cent, down 0.1 per cent W-o-W, showing a characteristic of "stabilisation during the peak season with internal divergence." Specifically, the operating rate for primary aluminium alloy rose 0.6...
Coolsheet, Capral Aluminium launch Australia’s first dual-energy solar system at North Sydney pool
Australian clean-tech company Coolsheet™ has begun installing the country’s first commercial-scale Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) solar system at the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment, marking a key step in integrating renewable heat and power into public infrastructure. Image source: Capral...
Aluminium as fuel: Found Energy begins real-world test of zero-carbon reactor
Found Energy, a Boston-based startup, is making waves with the largest aluminium–water reactor ever built, aiming to turn scrap aluminium into a zero-carbon industrial fuel. The experiment, led by Peter Godart (CEO of Found Energy), marks the biggest real-world test of aluminium as a fuel source....
Alutrade announces new Joint MD appointment
The Managing Director of Alutrade , Malcolm George, has stepped down after almost four decades at the helm of the family-run, Midlands-based aluminium recycling company. Chris George set up the business back in 1987, with Malcolm, his brother, joining shortly afterwards. Over the last 38 years, the...
Aluminium’s circular fortnight: From US recycling labs to India’s water breakthroughs
It’s been a fortnight where aluminium stopped talking about circularity and simply started doing it. From the US Midwest to India’s eastern belt, from corporate boardrooms to zero-liquid-discharge plants, the industry’s recycling and sustainability stories have been loud and, frankly, refreshing....
Top Danish suppliers of aluminium and steel sliding gates recognised
A recent review has identified Danflex Porte and Nordic Systems as the leading suppliers of aluminium and steel sliding gates in Denmark. The evaluation highlights their expertise, product offerings and customer service. Danflex Porte has been operational since 2004, supplying sliding gates, motors...
Weekly Upstream: LME swings, Japan premiums dive, bauxite spikes; metals markets in turmoil
The global aluminium and bauxite markets are currently experiencing a wave of volatility and changing dynamics. Bauxite is starting to carve out a significant place in international trade, challenging the long-held supremacy of iron ore. Meanwhile, India and China are at the forefront of...
AL Circle x Tim Ebner: Driving higher US aluminium can recycling through community engagement, policy & innovative initiatives
Tim Ebner, Vice President of Communications & Marketing at the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI), leads strategic communications to position aluminium beverage cans as the world’s most sustainable drink package. With prior experience at the American Forest & Paper Association and as senior editor...
Q3 2025 results exceed expectations as Kaiser Aluminum powers through its investment cycle
Kaiser Aluminum, a leading manufacturer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminium products, has just released its Q3 2025 Form 10-Q. The report highlights impressive improvements in both financial and operational metrics, driven by innovative pricing strategies, effective cost management and focused...
Ford curtails profit forecast following Novelis fire incident
Following a fire at the Novelis factory that disrupted the production of various high-margin vehicles, Ford Motor Company has lowered its annual profit forecast. Novelis is one of Fords’ key suppliers, supplying aluminium for Ford’s F-150 pickup trucks. As a result, the carmaker has cost itself USD...
Japan’s aluminium premium collapses: What the Q4 $86/t settlement means for Asia
In late October 2025, the quarterly surcharge for imported primary aluminium into Japan was assessed at USD 86 per tonne (CIF main Japanese ports, P1020/P1020A ingot) by S&P Global Commodity Insights (Platts) — a 20.4 per cent drop from the Q3 figure of USD 108 per tonne. The decline, which came...
Alcoa Q3 2025 result: Gains, closures & projects shaping the future
Alcoa Corporation, a top player in the global market for bauxite, alumina and aluminium, has just shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company saw an uptick in production across both its alumina and aluminium sectors. However, it's worth noting that the quarterly...
