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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An analytical comprehension of the MSCI ACWI IMI Aluminium Index
The MSCI ACWI IMI Aluminium Index — a narrow, commodity-dependent equity yardstick that tracks 19 aluminium-sub-industry companies across developed and emerging markets reads like a textbook case of high concentration and high cyclicality. Since its launch (back-tested to May 31, 2007), the index...
BALCO begins production at India's largest smelter, entering the million-tonne league
Vedanta Aluminium’s subsidiary firm Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) has achieved a major milestone with the first metal output from India’s most advanced 525 kilo-ampere (kA) smelter. This is quite a strategic drive that makes BALCO’s goal of producing one million tonnes of metal a...
The quiet rise of Vietnam in aluminium: Bauxite, smelters and growth paths
As the global demand for aluminium continues to surge, Vietnam is stepping up as a vital player in the supply chain. With its rich bauxite reserves and increasing production capabilities, the country is becoming an attractive hub for investors and manufacturers looking for reliable and...
Fourth year running: AMAG claims top 1% ESG ranking worldwide for aluminium
AMAG Austria Metall AG, located in Ranshofen, Upper Austria, has once again achieved the prestigious Platinum rating from EcoVadis, a top global platform that assesses environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. This is the fourth year in a row that AMAG has earned this honour,...
Aluminium usage in EV market is affected as the tax credit expiry prompts discounts
With the USD 7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers now expired, automakers are offering significant discounts to keep their electric vehicle (EV) inventories moving. Image for representational purpose Hyundai has introduced a USD 7,500 cash incentive on the 2025 Ioniq 5 and reduced the price of...
Trade turbulence hits Mexico: 14,000 jobs lost amid tariff woes
In Ciudad Juárez, a vital manufacturing centre near the Mexican-US border, many companies that mainly cater to the US market have recently made some tough decisions to cut their workforce. These layoffs are primarily linked to the effects of the US administration’s tariff policies, which have...
Escalating China-US trade tensions to weigh on aluminium prices in the short term
Futures: The SHFE aluminium 2511 contract fluctuated downward during the night session of October 10, closing at RMB 20,755 per tonne, down 1.59 per cent. The MA indicators show that MA5 (20,766), MA10 (20,764), and MA30 (20,764) are all above the closing price, with short-term moving averages in a...
AL Circle x CitiUS: Insights on energy-efficient furnaces, automation and global aluminium foundry trends
CitiUS delivers end-to-end aluminium foundry and heat treatment solutions, from custom furnace design to supply, construction and in-house commissioning. With decades of expertise, the firm has combined high-efficiency, low-energy systems with European-quality components, serving diverse industries...
Beer growth in India stalls as aluminium can supply hits capacity limits
The Indian domestic beer industry is currently facing a challenging situation with a significant shortage of aluminium cans and there are worries about how this might impact its growth. In light of these challenges, the Brewers Association of India (BAI) has reached out to the government, asking...
Brembo’s aluminium innovation paves the way for sustainable caliper development
Brembo’s journey toward a 100 per cent recycled aluminium caliper began with a bold ambition: to merge sustainability with uncompromising braking performance. The Italian manufacturer undertook an intensive development process, reengineering its casting, machining and validation systems to...
When going green becomes the new profit curve for aluminium. Or does it?
The aluminium industry sits at a stark juncture where demand tied to the energy transition is set to surge. But is it a viable choice, bearing the short-term and long-term impact? Industry projections point to roughly an 80 per cent rise in aluminium demand by 2050, while the sector itself remains...
Shares of Marco Cables rise by 4% post purchase order of aluminium cables from an Indian client
Marco Cables & Conductors Limited have recently secured a purchase order of INR 132.2 million (USD 1.4 million approx) from an undisclosed domestic client for supplying aluminium cables of various shapes and sizes. It is anticipated that the deal will be executed within the next eight months....
Aluminium ingot and billet inventory shows mild buildup during the National Day holiday, with destocking likely to emerge towards month-end
Panorama of Aluminium Inventory During the Double Holiday: Mild Overall Buildup with Significant Regional Divergence Following the 8-day Double Holiday, SMM monitored changes in China's aluminium ingot and aluminium billet inventories before and after the National Day holiday. In 2025, domestic...
Commercial scale pilot of PV-thermal system rolled out at North Sydney Olympic Pool
Sydney-based climate-tech startup Coolsheet has launched a commercial-scale pilot of its photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system at the iconic North Sydney Olympic Pool. The company’s patented aluminium heat-exchange panel upgrades standard solar modules into high-efficiency hybrid PVT systems, suitable...
FILLSY and Meadow to open new sustainable packaging factory in Poland
The factory will help boost the EU supply of recyclable packaging solutions, reaching a target capacity of 100 million cans per year by the end of 2027. Polish co-packer FILLSY has today announced the opening of a manufacturing factory in Żyrardów, Poland, in partnership with Swedish packaging-tech...
A week of highs for the upstream aluminium industry – Prices, policies, and projects take the centre stage
Price, policy, and projects – the three Ps - have defined the pulse of the global upstream aluminium industry this week. The sector has been abuzz with record-high prices on the London Metal Exchange, strategic investments in bauxite projects, and reports of a potential full-scale restart of a...
Constantia Flexibles & Watttron unveil dual-material sealing system
Constantia Flexibles and Watttron have developed a high-end sealing solution that allows polypropylene (PP) and aluminium lids to be sealed on the PP cups using the same system. The innovation is built on Constantia Flexibles’ PPCover, a mono-material PP lidding solution. The primary obstacle was...
Weekly Recap: Aluminium’s low-carbon revolution in action
The global aluminium industry is going through an exciting transformation as companies focus on sustainability, innovation and circular practices. With a shift towards low-carbon production, the use of renewable energy, cutting-edge recycling technologies and impressive safety achievements,...
