Adani-IHC expand Odisha investment plans to $25bn across 14 projects
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) and India’s Adani Group have expanded their investment plans in Odisha, outlining INR 2.105 trillion (USD 25 billion) of potential investment across 14 projects spanning metals, critical minerals, energy, chemicals and infrastructure. The...
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...
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Rolls-Royce Cullinan Series II gets sleeker with Urban Automotive’s carbon fibre makeover
Rolls-Royce makes extensive use of aluminium in its vehicle architecture, taking advantage of its lightweight nature and exceptional acoustic properties. Image Source: Rolls-Royce The aluminium structure reduces the car’s overall weight, enhancing handling, fuel efficiency, and performance, while...
$180m investment drives Rio Tinto's Norman Creek project launch
Rio Tinto, a British-Australian multinational company and the world's second largest metals and mining corporation, announced the commencement of works on the Norman Creek access at its Amrun bauxite mine in Queensland's Cape York Peninsula. Work is underway on the project following approval of a...
Apple's iPhone 17 Pro to debut an aluminium frame, replacing titanium
If you're eyeing your next smartphone upgrade, the iPhone 17 Pro might surprise you. A recent leak provided an early glimpse of Apple's forthcoming iPhone 17 Pro, indicating a significant shift in design and materials. While it remains unconfirmed whether the component shown is an actual frame or a...
The weekly operating rate of aluminium processors rose by 0.8%, indicating a mild recovery in downstream consumption
This week, the overall operating rate of China's downstream aluminium processing leading enterprises rose by 0.8 percentage points M-o-M to 59.5 per cent, indicating a mild market recovery. In specific segments, the operating rate of primary aluminium alloy increased by 1.0 percentage points to...
Hydro to cut 750 white-collar jobs: Cost control or structural overhaul?
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy giant, has announced plans to lay off about 750 white-collar employees. Just two months after signalling a temporary hiring freeze without specifying the affected business areas, the company has escalated the measure into targeted job cuts....
Rusal posts $87M loss in H1 2025 despite 32% revenue surge — what went wrong?
Global aluminium market turbulence, rising costs, and a stronger rouble pushed Rusal into a USD 87 million net loss in the first half of 2025, reversing a USD 565 million profit in H1 2024. The company reported that its operational and financial performance came under pressure as domestic lending...
South32 to mothball Mozal Aluminium amid power deal deadlock
As of August 2025, South32, a mining and metals company, has made an announcement of its plan to place the operations of Moral Aluminium on care and maintenance from March 2026. Back in July 2025, Australia's South32 announced plans to mothball its Mozal Aluminium Smelter in Mozambique, citing an...
Global aluminium demand steadies in 2024, sets up for sustained growth through 2030
Global aluminium usage is stabilising after a choppy period and is positioned for steady expansion this decade, supported by electric mobility, packaging, and a gradual rebound in construction. Source: AI-driven image According to industry estimates, Asia Pacific (including China) is set to account...
Brisbane mall installs 250 kW solar canopy in just three weeks
Aluminium’s strength and adaptability are transforming the way solar power is integrated into commercial spaces, exemplified by a Brisbane shopping centre that now features a 250 kW prefabricated solar shade structure completed in only three weeks. Image used for reprentational purpose Widely used...
Kaiser Aluminum ramps up aerospace aluminium part with new facility
Ever wondered what keeps your flight airborne? A significant part is high-grade aluminium. In line with this, Kaiser Aluminum, a North American manufacturer of semi-fabricated speciality aluminium products delivering highly engineered, value-added solutions for aerospace, defence, automotive and...
Under the game between macro and fundamentals, aluminium prices will hold up well in the short term but there is risk of correction
Futures: On Thursday night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2509 contract opened at RMB 20,710 per tonne, with a highest price of RMB 20,785 per tonne, a lowest price of RMB 20,705 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,760 per tonne. Trading volume was 43,000 lots, and open interest was 198,000...
Novelis and DRT join forces to drive high-recycled-content beverage can ends globally
In the aluminium sector, initiatives often prioritise the integration of recycled content as a key sustainability driver. In line with this focus, Novelis, a global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, specialising in sustainable aluminium solutions, has entered into a joint development...
India–UK CETA pact: what does it mean for trade, particularly aluminium?
India and the United Kingdom have unveiled a new trade pact poised to open fresh avenues for India's mineral sector, particularly aluminium. The pact called CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) is expected to enhance market access and competitiveness, setting the stage for strategic...
Top 4 industry titans powering the shift from primary to secondary aluminium production
Do you know that recycling a single tonne of aluminium can prevent up to 9 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to the production from raw materials? As the race toward net-zero accelerates, recycled aluminium has moved from the sidelines to become a cornerstone of a resource-efficient, low-carbon...
Recycling – the United States’ fastest route to aluminium self-reliance amid tariff and energy crisis
What could be a viable solution for the United States to meet its current aluminium demand when the country is suffering from a domestic primary aluminium production shortage and high import costs due to a 50 per cent tariff on the metal? Recycling it is ! Rightfully, Trond Olaf Christophersen,...
Aluminium uptrend supported by tight supply and positive market sentiment
In line with the forecasts indicating tight supply and rising demand in Asian countries, Kedia Advisory reports aluminium prices have increased 0.99 per cent to INR 254.85 (USD 2.90). The supply to the European factories continues to face supply constraints amid sanctions on major producer Russia,...
Tight aluminium scrap supply pushes up costs; focus on the pace of consumption improvement in the short term
Futures: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 20,175 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 20,195 per tonne and a low of RMB 20,085 per tonne, before closing at RMB 20,105 per tonne, down RMB 95 per tonne or 0.47 per cent from the previous close. Trading...
Global aluminium recycling market faces scrap squeeze amid surging demand
The global aluminium recycling industry is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, with a projected market value rising from USD107 billion in 2023 to USD160 billion by 2032, according to the latest business market analysis. However, industry insiders warn that high-grade scrap shortages...
