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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Electrical glitch forces Century Aluminum subsidiary to halt Iceland potline
Norðurál Grundartangi ehf, a wholly owned subsidiary of Century Aluminum Company, has temporarily paused operations on one of its two potlines due to an electrical equipment failure at its aluminium smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland. The company has assured that there were no injuries from the...
Alucast invests £1m to enhance aluminium casting capabilities in Wednesbury
Alucast, a Black Country-based aluminium casting foundry, has invested £1 million (USD 1.22 million) in new machinery and research and development. This move aims to bolster its position in the rail, aerospace and defence sectors. The company employs over 100 staff at its Wednesbury facility. The...
The most-traded contract fluctuated slightly with a minor decline overnight, while spot premiums for ADC12 widened.
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy 2512 contract opened at RMB 20,460 per tonne overnight, hitting a high of RMB 20,515 per tonne and a low of RMB 20,435 per tonne, before closing at RMB 20,435 per tonne, down RMB 25 per tonne, or 0.12 per cent, from the previous close. Trading volume...
5 years post-COVID, US auto sector yet again faces the crunch of tariffs and more
Nearly five years since the Covid-19 pandemic, which forced the US automakers to stop production, and now factories are hitting the same brakes once more. A shortage of domestic aluminium, restrictions on semiconductor exports and increasing tariffs are causing delays for key models, like Jeep SUVs...
LME aluminium cash price rises to $2,780/t as opening stocks dip to 484,125t
Aluminium prices edged higher on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on October 21, supported by tighter stock levels and steady demand trends. The LME aluminium cash bid stood at USD 2,780 per tonne, up 0.32 per cent from the previous day’s USD 2,771, while the cash offer increased 0.29 per cent to...
AL Circle x Takuo Harato: Advancing sustainability and innovation in the global aluminium industry
In an interview during the IBAAS conference, Takuo Harato, Alumina Production Technology Consultant at AlTech Consultant, shared his views on the global aluminium industry, the pursuit of sustainability, and India’s growing role in this transition. AL Circle: What are the key sustainability...
Aluminium’s moment: How the lightweight metal is powering the next industrial cycle
With a resurgence of demand for metals in the global markets, both precious and industrial metals are drawing investment. While gold has approached record highs near USD 2,700 per ounce, silver has edged close to an all-time high, and platinum prices have surged by 80 per cent so far this year....
Ferrari gears up for its first electric supercar: A new chapter for the Italian marque
Ferrari writes a bold new chapter as it prepares to unveil its first fully electric car. The upcoming model is not just a significant shift for the legendary Italian marque but also a defining moment that preserves its heritage while aligning with the idea of futuristic performance. The new model...
KTM 990 RC R launched in the EU and US market: unlikely to come to India
KTM has recently launched a new sports bike in the market named KTM 990 RC R in the sports segment of the bike within the EU and US markets. The frame of the bike is made up of a die-cast aluminium sub-frame along with a powder-coated steel trellis frame to support the main frame. The sub-frame is...
NBS: China's primary aluminium production rises 2.2 per cent Y-o-Y during Jan-Sept
In September alone, primary aluminium output nationwide reached 3.8 million tonnes, rising by 1.8 per cent from the same month in 2024, the NBS data showed. This was 0.3 per cent higher than August, Mysteel Global calculated based on the NBS statistics. Improved profitability encouraged many...
Canada eases tariffs on select US and Chinese aluminium imports
Canada has announced tariff relief on specific steel and aluminium products imported from the United States and China. This move aims to support domestic industries affected by ongoing trade tensions. The decision was formalised through an amendment to the 2024 surtax remission order, effective...
Imports of unwrought aluminium alloy fell 13.2 per cent y-o-y in september, while aluminium scrap imports rose 17.7 per cent
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy 2512 contract opened at the day's high of RMB 20,420 per tonne overnight, hit bottom at RMB 20,315 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 20,375 per tonne, up RMB 25 per tonne or 0.12 per cent from the previous close. Trading volume was 1,650 lots, and...
SHFE non-ferrous metal futures decline on week
Major futures prices for key non-ferrous metals – copper, nickel, and aluminium – on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) all declined during the week of October 10–17, as macroeconomic uncertainties weighed on market sentiment. Image source: https://www.unionfab.com/ Also read: DAILY: China's...
Shandong Hontron Aluminum stock jumps 7.2% amid market dip
Shandong Hontron Aluminum Industry Holding Co., Ltd. experienced a remarkable surge in its stock performance on October 15, 2025, reaching an intraday high even as the broader market faced a downturn. The company has demonstrated impressive annual growth, but it does grapple with some hurdles,...
UK keeps anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium foil until 2029 — here’s why
The UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has recommended keeping anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil in rolls imported from China for another five years, citing continued risks of unfair pricing and potential injury to domestic manufacturers. The recommendation, set out in the TRA’s 2025 Statement...
Al Arabia sets sights on 10,000-tonne of aluminium exports
Al Arabia Company for Manufacturing and Painting Aluminium is gearing up to ramp up its annual exports to over 10,000 tonnes with a strategic makeover. This transformation into a fully integrated industrial complex, complete with cutting-edge production lines and a range of expansion projects, has...
Macro tailwinds and solid fundamentals support aluminium prices to hold up well in the short term
Futures: During the night session on October 17, the most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 20,935 per tonne, reached a highest price of RMB 20,960 per tonne and a lowest price of RMB 20,890 per tonne and finally closed at RMB 20,925 per tonne, down 0.2 per cent. The night session...
LME aluminium cash bid hits $2,789/t; stocks down to 491,225t
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices posted modest gains on October 17, with improvements seen across cash, three-month, and forward contracts, even as warehouse stocks slightly declined. On October 17, the LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 2,789.00 per tonne, up 0.52 per cent from...
