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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IBAAS 2025 Bhubaneswar: India’s Aluminium industry charts a sustainable path forward
The IBAAS–IMMT–IIM 2025 conference in Bhubaneswar, held from October 8 to 10, brought together researchers, policymakers, and industry veterans from around the world to talk about the future of aluminium. It wasn’t just another technical meet. It felt more like a statement — that India is ready to...
Proposed acquisition of Telwater by Yamaha raises competition concerns in the aluminium trailer boats market
Yamaha Motor Company Ltd (YMC), in Australia, is planning to acquire full ownership of Telwater from Bombardier Recreation Products Inc (BRP), along with its property in Coomera, Queensland, where aluminium trailer boats, mainly used for leisure purposes, are manufactured, assembled, and stored....
US tariffs hit China’s container trade, including aluminium, electric machinery and other items
US imports of containerised goods fell 8.4 per cent in September compared with a year earlier, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. Shipments from China dropped sharply by 22.9 per cent, according to new data released on Thursday. The effect was seen on aluminium ,...
AL Circle x SIMVIC: Driving aluminium recycling innovation through AI, automation and smart factory solutions
SIMVIC Group is a global leader in advanced metal recycling technologies, specialising in customised aluminium recycling solutions. Through AI, LIBS and smart factory automation, the company enhances recovery efficiency, purity and traceability across diverse aluminium scrap streams. In an...
LME aluminium hits USD 2,786.5/t, indicating a rise or rally ahead?
The upward trajectory of the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices followed on Thursday, October 9, where both the cash bid and offer rose by USD 36 per tonne or 1.3 per cent, marking each at USD 2,786 per tonne and USD 2,786.5 per tonne, respectively. At the same time, the LME 3-month bid...
Century Aluminum’s sustainability blueprint for a carbon-free tomorrow
As the aluminium industry faces growing environmental pressure, top companies globally are taking every step possible to unlock more sustainable solutions. And this is where Century Aluminium, a prominent producer of primary aluminium, has taken up initiatives of not just reducing carbon footprint...
AL Circle x Yiğit Kasapoğlu: Transforming industries with RUSAL’s sustainable aluminium solutions
RUSAL, a global aluminium leader, delivers low-carbon, high-quality products across key industries, including automotive, packaging and electrical applications. With advanced technologies, circular economy initiatives and a strong presence in Türkiye, RUSAL ensures stability, sustainability and...
Fastmarkets proposes CBAM cost integration into aluminium P1020A premiums
Fastmarkets, the price reporting agency whose assessments underpin the London Metal Exchange’s (LME) physical aluminium trade, has proposed incorporating the cost of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) directly into the aluminium P1020A benchmark premiums for Italy and...
NALCO records 11 million share transactions, joins top active stocks
India’s leading integrated aluminium producer, National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO), recorded 11,005,871 shares on October 8, with a total turnover of approximately INR 244.13 million (USD 27.5 million). The stock opened at INR 218.15 (USD 2.456) and climbed to an intraday high of INR 223.23...
China issues 2025-2026 action plan to drive growth in non-ferrous metals sector
Resource development and recycling A core priority of the plan is to strengthen resource development and utilisation. Strategic initiatives will target breakthroughs in the exploration of key minerals such as copper, aluminium, lithium, nickel, cobalt, and tin. Regions with favourable conditions...
‘Constructive discussions’ on aluminium tariffs held between Carney and Trump
When aluminium crossed paths with ambition, Carney and Trump found common ground, transforming the landscape of North American trade. Carney mentioned that he and Trump discovered a shared understanding on topics like aluminium, steel and energy, suggesting a potential for closer cooperation within...
LME aluminium cash rises 1.4% to USD 2,750/t as cancelled warrants soar
A massive leap in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price is seen on October 8, 2025, when the price surged significantly. However, the cancelled warrant rose on the same day. Both the LME aluminium cash bid and offer price went up by USD 37 per tonne or 1.4 per cent and each settled at USD...
Argentina suspends aluminium export taxes to strengthen industrial competitiveness
Argentina’s government has suspended export taxes on aluminium , steel and related products from Wednesday to boost export competitiveness and stimulate industrial output. The policy, effective until 31 December 2025, applies only to destinations where import tariffs are at least 45 per cent. It...
Massive aluminium plant fire sparks potential disruption for Ford’s F-150 output
Doomsday for both the aluminium and the automotive sectors, especially Ford. A recent fire at an aluminium plant in New York is expected to throw a wrench in the production of Ford Motor's F-150 pickup for several months. This disruption could hit the automaker's earnings by as much as USD 1...
ASI certifies Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited against the Chain of Custody Standard V2
Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its alumina refining facility, Aluminium Oxid Stade GmbH in Stade, Germany. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited has been...
Expectations for US Fed interest rate cuts heat up, aluminium prices expected to hover at highs in the short term
Futures: On the night session before the holiday (September 30), the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2511 contract opened at RMB 20,765 per tonne, with the highest price at RMB 20,770 per tonne, the lowest price at RMB 20,680 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,680 per tonne, down 0.43per cent from the...
2025: US tariffs & economic challenges drive 4% drop in aluminium aerosol can deliveries to America
The first half of 2025 has been challenging for the aluminium aerosol can industry. According to the International Organisation of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), global deliveries by its members fell by 1.7 per cent, reaching approximately 3.3 billion units, compared to the...
LDEQ flags red mud management at Atalco alumina refinery
Atlantic Alumina, also known as Atalco, has come under regulatory scrutiny following reports of red mud discharges from its Gramercy refinery in Louisiana. The refinery is the only alumina refinery left in the United States, producing aluminium oxide from bauxite. The site relies on giant manmade...
