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’s real paradox – energy use vs carbon saving: uncover the role of recycling in this from our latest magazine
If there’s one mission that unites nations, industries, and communities across the world today, it is sustainability. Achieving harmony between environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth to ensure long-term co-existence between humans, nature, and industries has become an ultimate...
Public companies dominate Sam-A Aluminium with 45% stake as shares jump 10%
Public companies are emerging as the power players behind Sam-A Aluminium Company, Limited, and their bets have paid off handsomely. The group holds the biggest slice of the company’s ownership — about 45 per cen t — and benefited most from last week’s 10 per cent rise in the stock, which lifted...
Bangladeshi research team explores aluminium nanotubes for early lung cancer detection
A team of researchers from Jahangirnagar University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and several top international institutions has introduced an innovative theoretical model that utilises aluminium-based nanotubes. This exciting development offers a promising,...
A$2 billion green aluminium boost: What it means for Australian smelters?
Today, October 16, 2025, marks the start of consultations for the Albanese Labour Government’s impressive USD 2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit. This significant investment is set to boost the Australian aluminium industry, helping to fortify local businesses and create jobs. Tracing back...
Court grants judicial review to ensure environmental safeguards at Limerick Alumina site
The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review concerning the proposed expansion of the Aughinish Alumina refinery in County Limerick. The move is highly appreciated by campaigners, as it represents an important step towards ensuring that industrial progress continues in harmony with...
LME’s new pricing framework for sustainable metals sparks market intrigue
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has just rolled out the next step in its mission to create sustainable metal premium pricing for brands that are LME-approved. As part of this exciting initiative, the Exchange is set to introduce a new entity under the HKEX Group in Dubai, which will serve as the...
CPI rebound coupled with inventory drawdown, aluminium prices hold up well in the short term
Futures: According to the night session data on Oct. 15, technical analysis showed that the SHFE aluminium 2511 contract fluctuated rangebound during the Oct. 15 night session, closing slightly up 0.05per cent at RMB 20,885 per tonne. Moving averages indicated the price was below the 5-day MA...
LME aluminium cash bid rises to USD 2,752/t as stocks decline 4.8%
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices strengthened on October 15, supported by steady demand and improved market sentiment. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 2,752 per tonne, up 0.70 per cent from USD 2,733 per tonne on October 14. The cash offer also increased by 0.68 per cent,...
Ukraine’s bauxite imports surge 39% till Sept’25 — raw inputs like coke go through a fragile phase
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s metals and raw materials sectors have become a battleground not just militarily, but economically. The latest trade data through 2025 reveals a dynamic shift with surging imports in key raw materials, including bauxite and coke, and...
US aluminium imports slip 2% in H1 2025 amid tariffs and softer demand
The flow of aluminium into the United States softened in the first half of 2025 as tariffs, weaker industrial activity, and higher energy costs reshaped buying patterns. Primary aluminium imports came in at 1.81 million tonnes, a touch lower than the 1.85 million tonnes recorded in the same period...
US Fed month-end interest rate cut signals strengthen, and consumption underpins the aluminium market
Futures: According to the night session data on October 14, the SHFE aluminium 2511 contract closed at RMB 20,855 per tonne, down 0.36 per cent. It was under pressure in the short term below the 5-day moving average (MA5: 20,934), but remained above the 10-day, 30-day, and 60-day moving averages,...
Vedanta looks to Odisha government to accelerate USD 20B aluminium investment
Vedanta's Chairman, Anil Agarwal, recently reached out to Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, to rally support from the state government for speeding up regulatory approvals and moving forward with Vedanta's ambitious USD 20 billion aluminium project. This conversation highlights the...
Aluminum Association calls for export restrictions on scrap to strengthen US manufacturing
The Aluminum Association has urged the US federal government to take immediate action to keep more aluminium scrap within the country. The Association argues that limiting exports of high-quality scrap, particularly used beverage containers (UBCs), will support US manufacturing and supply chains....
Nupur Extrusion to start operation at Tycod Autotech, Haryana
Nupur Recycling Ltd, New Delhi, has announced to start its operation in Tycod Autotech Pvt. Ltd in Haryana next month. The company's emphasis on metal scrap processing and the manufacture of aluminium extrusion products has acquired the plant for INR 240 million (USD 2.7 million). The expansion...
Steady output & green move, Rio Tinto’s Q3 unveils its aluminium edge
Rio Tinto Group has released its production figures for Q3 2025, highlighting continued output across its key commodities. The firm has just rolled out a fresh operating model along with a new executive team, all designed to streamline operations and boost shareholder value. The revamped...
Đức Giang Chemicals signs investment deal for integrated bauxite processing complex in Lam Dong
Vietnamese publicly listed company Đức Giang Chemicals Group has taken a major step to expand the country’s aluminium value chain footprint. On October 12 2025, the company signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during the Lam Dong Province Investment Promotion Conference in Da Lat. The...
Price difference between A00 aluminium and aluminium scrap narrows, strong expectations remain in aluminium scrap market
Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2512 contract opened at RMB 20,475 per tonne overnight, hit a high of RMB 20,505 per tonne, and finally closed at the lowest of RMB 20,405 per tonne, up RMB 80 per tonne or 0.39per cent from the previous close. Trading volume was 1,681 lots, and open...
Shyam Metalics reports mixed performance within the aluminium foil segment
Shyam Metalics mainly deals in various aluminium products, including aluminium foils used in packaging, electronics and in various other end products. The data of Q2 FY26 for the company shows varied performance for its products. Among all other products, the overall performance of the company in...
