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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LME aluminium dips $2.5/t as cancelled warrants surge 295%
With a slight surge on September 5, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price also saw a dip as the market opened on September 8. A significant difference could be seen in live warrants and the cancelled warrants. On September 8, the LME aluminium cash bid and offer price saw a decline by USD...
Odisha – A capital of Indian aluminium industry (Part 1)
Odisha has emerged as the cornerstone of India’s aluminium industry, accounting for 59 per cent of the country’s bauxite reserves, primarily located in the Eastern Ghats. The state hosts integrated operations encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining , and aluminium smelting, led by major...
Aluminium to be recognised as both a critical and growth mineral in forthcoming UK strategy
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is pleased to share that it has confirmation that aluminium will be included in both the critical and growth categories within the UK Government’s forthcoming Critical Minerals Strategy, due for publication in October. This recognition places aluminium at the centre...
India leads aluminium scrap imports with $1.96B as China drops 76% and US rises to $980M
Global aluminium scrap trade is undergoing a major reshuffle, with shifting demand patterns, tariff pressures, and regional recycling dynamics driving sharp changes in import rankings . Latest UN Comtrade data for the first half of 2025 shows India rising to the top as the largest importer, while...
AL Circle x Ajay Balakrishna: Schon Doorways on aluminium’s design, performance and global market potential
Founded in 2013 by Ajay Balakrishna, Schon Doorways combines German engineering with Indian innovation. Trusted by 5,000+ architects and 250,000+ homeowners across 200+ cities, they offer stylish, strong, and sustainable solutions—from ultra-slim aluminium doors and windows to custom railings,...
Victoria Falls combats plastic waste with EcoDrop’s smart aluminium bottles
Victoria Falls stands as one of Zimbabwe's premier tourist destinations, drawing over a million visitors annually and serving as a pillar for the country's tourism industry. While this influx benefits the local economy, it's also resulted in a significant increase in plastic waste, particularly...
Aluminium theft in India’s Thane highlights the metal’s soaring demand
Thane police in Maharashtra are probing a big theft, with aluminium plates worth INR 3.95 million (around USD 45,000) being robbed from a construction site in the Bhiwandi district. The theft reportedly happened in early April but was officially reported by the general manager of the construction...
Canyon Resources targets 2026 production at Minim Martap with $30+ per tonne margins
Canyon Resources is strategically pushing forward in the global bauxite market, with its Minim Martap project in Cameroon taking centre stage. CEO Peter Secker describes this project as "the largest high-grade undeveloped bauxite deposit worldwide". The company is positioning this asset as a prime...
China’s aluminium trade contradiction: Export peaks but import grows, too!
China’s aluminium story has always been a study in contradictions. On paper, the country dominates the industry. It produced nearly 43 million tonnes of primary aluminium in 2024, more than half the world’s supply. Yet in the same year, it imported over 3 million tonnes of primary aluminium,...
LME aluminium cash bid climbs $10/tonne, 3-month bid up $12/tonne on September 5
After a sharp decline on September 4, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price gained momentum. However, the price of aluminium platts further fell from the previous day by USD 1.23 per tonne. On September 5, both the LME cash bid and offer price gained by USD 10 per tonne or 0.38 per cent,...
UK regulator seeks clarity on Mercuria’s sway over LME aluminium stocks
Britain’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), a financial regulatory body, has approached Swiss-based energy and commodity trading firm Mercuria over its unusually large aluminium holdings on the London Metal Exchange (LME). Two witnesses who were familiar with the matter said the position has...
ASI certifies Sunho New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
HENAN SUNHO COAL & POWER CO., LTD has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium and aluminium alloy foils at their subsidiary facility, Sunho New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. in Shangqiu, China....
Drurys transforms recycling efficiency through innovative compact swarf technology
Precision engineering company Drurys Engineering, part of the manufacturing and engineering business Amcouri Group, has taken a decisive step towards reducing waste and boosting recycling revenue. At its Hitchin base, the company has installed a new centralised swarf processing system from J&S...
European solar manufacturers push for CBAM extension to expand their portfolio
The European Solar Manufacturing Council (ESMC) has recently had a meeting with the European Commission to extend the scope of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism to include solar trackers, photovoltaic modules, and similar other finished solar products in its portfolio. The concern is that...
Comment period extended for Benson aluminium recycling project
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced on Monday that the deadline for comments on the proposed aluminium recycling plant in Benson has been extended. Originally set to end on August 21, the new deadline is now September 16, following requests from community members for...
Alunorte seeks USD 69M in arbitration against New Fortress Energy over gas delays
A major customer of billionaire Wes Edens’ New Fortress Energy Inc . has taken the company to arbitration, alleging delays in natural gas deliveries and seeking nearly 376 million reais in damages. Image for representatioanl purpose The dispute was disclosed in a regulatory filing on Friday....
The "september peak season" effect begins to emerge! Weekly operating rate of aluminium processing rises by 1 per cent, with all sectors showing positive recovery trends
This week, the overall operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises rose 1 percentage point (ppt) w-o-w to 61.7 per cent, as the "September peak season" effect gradually emerged, with recovery trends improving across all sectors. The operating rate of primary...
Alba and Egyptalum lead joint effort to build alumina refinery in Egypt
Egypt and Bahrain are currently in discussions to jointly develop an alumina refinery, a project that will be co-owned by both nations. Alumina, or aluminium oxide, is a key feedstock in the production of aluminium. This initiative is part of a broader set of 22 memorandums of understanding (MoUs)...
