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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Novelis and The Future is Neutral partners to boost high-recycled-content automotive aluminium
Aditya Birla Group's subsidiary has shaken hands with automotive circular economy firm The Future is Neutral, an entity of the Renault Group and SUEZ that provides comprehensive circular economy solutions for the automotive industry, covering every stage of a vehicle's life, to drive innovative,...
Wake-up call for Malaysia-based aluminium scrap recycling facility
The Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) has fined a factory in Sungai Kapar Indah, Malaysia, a total of RM3,000 (USD 630) for generating smoke and dust pollution. The facility is known for processing aluminium scrap into ingots. Following an inspection by the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) on Tuesday...
Miche X2 RD Carbon-Aluminium chainrings launched for Dura-Ace and Ultegra
The Italian cycling brand, Miche has unveiled its new X2 RD chainrings, built on a simple idea: don’t waste a single watt of rider effort. The chainrings combine CNC-machined AL 7075-T6 aluminium with a 3K carbon structural layer, a mix that delivers a rare balance of lightness, stiffness, and...
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Everything on recycling - Speira invests 40m € in circular can business
• Transformation of the Rhine plant progresses • Expansion of storage areas for scrap cans completed Neuss, 5 September 2025 – Anyone travelling east on the A 57 motorway is familiar with the four 85-metre-high chimneys of the former aluminium smelter at Rheinwerk in Neuss. Daniel Rinkert knows the...
Indian aluminium sector seeks policy support to counter rising plastic use
India’s aluminium industry is under pressure as cheaper plastic alternatives like UPVC products replace aluminium in many uses. The industry body Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to step in, encourage more domestic aluminium consumption, and...
Downstream Weekly : Global market for aluminium sheets, foils & cans to reach 2.5Mt by 2033
The aluminium downstream sector plays a critical role in the processing and utilisation of aluminium, a versatile and lightweight metal with a wide range of applications. From automotive and aerospace to construction, packaging, and electrical applications, it delivers tailored solutions that...
Revolutionising aluminium recycling: turning EV scrap into high-performance alloys
Whether it's in skyscrapers or innovative electronics, metals are the foundation of modern industry. Aluminium is noted for its relatively low weight and its significant energy inputs in production. Recycling aluminium saves considerable energy when compared with primary aluminium, but the...
From packaging to automobiles: aluminium sheets, foils and cans to reach 2.5M tonnes by 2033
At the start of September 2025, primary aluminium is trading on the London Metal Exchange at a fairly narrow range of USD 2,591.75 per tonne to USD 2,606 per tonne. While primary aluminium prices influence global trade dynamics, the downstream market of sheets, foils, and cans demonstrates the...
Canada to announce aid for aluminium, steel and canola sectors amid tariff dispute
Canada is preparing to announce long-awaited support measures for its aluminium, steel and agricultural sectors, as trade frictions with the United States intensify. Industry Minister Melanie Joly commented that targeted relief for aluminium companies will be rolled out soon in the following days....
If aluminium exports are rising, why is South Korea crying foul over US tariffs and rushing to offer support funds?
Among many countries being affected by the United States’ steep aluminium and steel tariffs, South Korea claims to be one of them. The country that was once an important trade partner of the United States, back from 2007 with the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA), is now one of the major...
Nova Alumina appoints Zoran Stevanovic as the New CEO
Bosnian aluminium producer Nova Alumina has announced a leadership change as part of its evolving corporate journey. The company confirmed that Radislav Filipovic has been appointed CEO, succeeding Zoran Stevanovic, who has taken up the role of transport minister of Bosnia's Serb Republic. Image...
AL Circle x Jagannath Prasad: Runaya charts 5x growth path, backed by partnerships, tech & green energy
With nearly two decades of rich industry experience, Jagannath Prasad Routray serves as the CEO of Green Aluminium Recovery & Diversified Metal Recovery Businesses. His steadfast dedication to building a greener, empowered, and sustainable future has been the driving force behind the many...
Packaging sustainability debate: Aluminium, PET or glass, who leads?
Packaging sustainability continues to be a hot topic, given that assessments of sustainability can vary and may even contradict each other. It is also easy to become sidetracked, as many of these rankings rely on the hierarchy of sustainability metrics or the approach taken to analyse them. Now the...
Canada seeks US trade concessions for steel, aluminium and auto industries, Carney confirms
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has disclosed that he had a lengthy conversation with US President Donald Trump on Monday evening (September 01, 2025). Both neighbouring countries are working together to resolve a row over tariffs on commodities and automobiles. Carney confirmed that talks were...
Secondary aluminium alloy social inventory maintains buildup momentum, short-term focus on consumption improvement
9.5 SMM Cast Aluminium Alloy Morning Comment Futures: The most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2511 contract opened at RMB 20,220 per tonne overnight, hitting a high of RMB 20,305 per tonne and a low of RMB 20,205 per tonne, before closing at RMB 20,215 per tonne, flat from the previous close....
ASI certifies Midal Cables Saudi against Performance Standard V3.1
Midal Cables has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium rod coils and bare aluminium conductors for overhead lines (OHL) at their Midal Cables Saudi L.L.C facility located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that...
AL Circle x Andrew Perchard: Insights on US aluminium history, government policy and global industry dynamics
Andrew Perchard, PhD and the Honorary Research Professor at Otago Business School, University of Otago and Visiting Professor at Birkbeck, University of London. An expert in the global aluminium industry, he has authored key industry histories, advised leading aluminium bodies and served on the...
Hydro adds foundry alloys to Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium range
Hydro launched its recycled aluminium product, Hydro CIRCAL, which is available in both extrusion ingot and foundry alloy formats. The product maintains a minimum of 75 per cent post-consumer scrap (PCS) content. With the addition of foundry alloys, automotive companies can now use Hydro CIRCAL for...
