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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Western Yilgarn raises $460,680 to fast-track bauxite-gallium project development
Australian mining and exploration firm Western Yilgarn Limited has successfully raised AUD 698,000 (USD 460,680) through a placement of 17.45 million shares valued at AU$0.04 (USD 0.0264) each. Investors received one free attaching option for every two shares subscribed. The proceeds will fund...
Vedanta pushes demerger to March 2026 as it waits for approvals
Vedanta Ltd has again pushed back the date for its ambitious demerger. It has moved the target deadline from September 2025 to March 31, 2026, as it awaits approval from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) and completion of related restructuring formalities. Image source: Vedanta Aluminium The...
EU-India FTA talks enter 14th round: CBAM and tariffs loom over aluminium, steel and broader trade deal
All eyes are on the fourteenth round of EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, scheduled on Monday, October 6, in Brussel, as it promises to build stronger ties of trade and economy between India and the European Union. However, there are a few challenges that have been hindering the...
Bridgnorth Aluminium posts robust turnaround turnover in 2024
Bridgnorth Aluminium has made a strong comeback in 2024, with its turnover soaring to nearly GBP 230 million (USD 287.5 million) and impressive performance improvements across the board. This Midlands-based company, the only fully integrated producer of flat-rolled aluminium coils in the UK,...
Vedanta's INR 13,226 crore aluminium ramp up plan is here
Vedanta Ltd, under the leadership of Anil Agarwal, has revealed plans to invest INR 13,226 crore (USD 148 million) to boost its aluminium production capacity from the current 2.4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 3.1 MTPA by FY28. This move underscores the company's dedication to solidifying its...
LME aluminium cash bid price rises $2.5/t; 3-month bid up $1.5/t amid steady gains
On Friday, October 3, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium cash bid price rose by USD 2.5 per tonne or 0.1 per cent, up from USD 2,699.5 per tonne to USD 2,702 per tonne. The LME aluminium official settlement price added USD 3 per tonne or 0.11 per cent to halt at USD 2,703 per tonne, up from...
TOMRA launches new eBook underlining AI's transformative power in recycling
Leading global sorting solutions provider, TOMRA Recycling, has published its latest eBook, ‘AI in Recycling: Unlocking New Possibilities’. This comprehensive guide explores the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly deep learning (DL), in revolutionizing the global...
Carney & Trump’s next meeting may unlock movement on the ongoing aluminium & steel tariffs
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Washington next week for a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump. This marks Carney's second visit to the White House since taking office, and expectations are high for progress on long-standing issues, particularly steel and aluminium...
Eural unveils lead-free aluminium alloy for next-gen automotive solutions
Eural Gnutti, a manufacturer and seller of semi-finished aluminium products, has rolled out a new lead-free aluminium alloy specifically designed for the automotive industry, meeting the growing demands of stricter regulations. This development is in line with the changing standards in the...
Downstream weekly: US tariffs shake South Korea’s aluminium exports amidst ongoing market shifts
The global aluminium trade is undergoing significant shifts, driven primarily by the impact of US tariffs on semi-fabricated aluminium products and key export markets. South Korea, a major player in the aluminium export sector, is feeling the brunt of these changes. With the imposition of 50 per...
CODIT flags tariffs strain on South Korea, whose aluminium export growth starts faltering from 62% to 25%
US tariffs have had a serious adverse impact on Korea as the country’s economy leans heavily on exports to the American market. The strain is already visible in the country’s trade performance, with export growth slowed to 3 per cent Y-o-Y, down from 5.8 per cent in July. Although that marked the...
US schools make aluminium can recycling a sustainability lesson
Elementary schools across the United States are turning empty aluminium beverage cans into both classroom resources and environmental lessons, as the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Recycling Society kick off the latest edition of the Million Cans Recycling Contest. Image for...
Stadler expands US operations with aluminium welding hub in Salt Lake City
Stadler has strengthened its American manufacturing footprint by opening a new aluminium welding hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, a move that aligns with Buy America requirements and reinforces local supply chains. Image source: Stadler The 50,000-square-foot facility, an expansion of the company’s...
Jean Simard, first person from aluminium industry to receive King Charles III Coronation Medal
In recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedication, Jean Simard, the President and CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada, has been awarded the prestigious King Charles III Coronation Medal. As of October 2025, Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada, is...
US semi-fabricated aluminium imports drop in H1 2025 under tariff and demand pressures
Semi-fabricated aluminium products (plates, sheets, and bars), recorded a slowdown in imports into the United States during the first half of 2025. According to the latest data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the decline reflected subdued demand from downstream industries and the...
India-based aluminium foil importers' customs duty plea rejected by CESTAT
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) bench in Ahmedabad recently dismissed an appeal concerning the applicable customs duty on imported aluminium foils. The case centred on the date that determines the duty liability and whether the increase in duty rate, from 5 per cent to...
In September, the operating rate of primary aluminum alloy steadily rose, and aluminum alloy wheel hub exports hit a record high
In September 2025, the operating rate of China's primary aluminium alloy industry showed a steady upward trend, while aluminium alloy wheel hub exports hit a new record high, injecting strong momentum into the industry's development. In terms of operating rate performance, the preliminary operating...
Drip Water saves 80K aluminium bottles from waste
Drip Water has given a second life to more than 80,000 empty aluminium bottles from the defunct Almighty Water brand, cutting waste while meeting commitments to retail partners. When its regular can supplier fell short, Drip purchased the pre-branded bottles from Leicestershire-based Drinks Chef,...
