China aluminium extends gains into August; supply tightness, demand recovery to support September
As of August 31, the monthly average price for A00 aluminium ingots was RMB 23,869.0 per tonne in East China, up 3.34 per cent M-o-M; RMB 24,010.0 per tonne in South China, up 3.79 per cent M-o-M; and RMB 23,762.4 per tonne in Central China, up 3.42 per cent M-o-M, based on Mysteel's assessment. In...
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...
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0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 Seconds: Meet the aluminium-built 2026 Dodge Charger
Dodge is charging full speed into the future with the debut of the all-new 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, driven by the formidable SIXPACK twin-turbo inline-six engine, a beast built to push modern muscle into its next era with raw performance, relentless power, and the unmistakable Dodge spirit....
Orora launches Helio: High-speed digital beverage can decorator
Orora is an Australian packaging company that mainly focuses on the manufacturing of aluminium beverage cans, which holds a strong ground in the markets of Australia and New Zealand. This company produces aluminium cans of various types and sizes, including classic, sleek, and slimline designs....
Energy crisis fuels Senator's jab at Tomago smelter's green shift
Australia, despite sitting on vast natural gas reserves, now finds itself staring down the barrel of not one, but two energy crises , one gripping the east coast and the other looming over Western Australia. Amid the turmoil, Nationals Senator Matt Canavan took a swipe at Rio Tinto's green energy...
AriZona’s 33-year price legacy at risk – thanks to Trump’s 50% aluminium tariff
With global trade conflicts heating up and political alliances in flux, US companies are facing a new economic reality of soaring tariffs on imported aluminium. The 50 per cent tariff, rolled out on June 4, 2025, was intended to shield domestic producers as tensions escalated between Western...
Aluminium pays the price, copper gets a pass – here’s solving the US tariff puzzle
The Trump administration’s latest tariff move has left a glaring question: why has aluminium been slapped with a punishing 50 per cent duty, while copper sails into US ports untaxed? At first glance, both metals are strategic, energy-intensive to produce, and integral to manufacturing. Yet...
THDC invites bids for 53.9 MWac solar project in Karnataka, boosting aluminium demand
THDC India Limited has launched a tender for a 53.9 MWac (72.8 MWp) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project to be set up within the premises of the KPCL Thermal Plant (RTPS) in Karnataka. Image used for representational purpose The project, valued at an estimated INR 220.24 crore including...
Southern states powering India’s aluminium extrusion boom
Southern India is now emerging as a growth engine for the aluminium extrusion industry, with Telangana and Andhra Pradesh leading the way. These states are not merely increasing domestic capacity. They are also becoming players in global supply chains, fuelled by strong industrial activity, export...
Steady growth signals confidence in recycled aluminium’s long-term potential
The global push for low-carbon or “green” aluminium is intensifying competition for available scrap. According to global market trends research, regional economies are ramping up remelting capacities and prioritising the retention of domestically generated scrap to meet internal demand. Source:...
Trump aluminium tariffs shake the industry — how are SMEs surviving the storm?
The Trump administration’s aluminium tariffs starting at 25 per cent in March 2025 and doubling to 50 per cent by June have reshaped global aluminium trade, rattling supply chains and upending industry dynamics. Major players like Alcoa, Rio Tinto, Rusal, Chalco, and Hindalco Industries have...
How Western Australia’s ongoing energy crisis is threatening the region’s alumina & aluminium supply
Australia stands as a major global player in aluminium production. As per AL Circle's report, Australia continues to be the second major producer and the biggest exporting country of alumina in the world. The country is estimated to have produced around 18.25 million tonnes in 2023-24, a decrease...
Vedanta Aluminium’s logistics network moves over 55 million tonnes of cargo in FY2025
Regardless of the industry, an efficient and advanced logistics network is essential for seamless transportation. Recognising this, Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, has developed a sophisticated logistics infrastructure that facilitated the movement of over 55 million tonnes...
Constellium & PyroGenesis advance aluminium remelting with cutting-edge plasma torch tech
In 2024, Constellium, a global leader in aluminium product development, manufacturing and recycling of aluminium products, joined hands with PyroGenesis, a world leader in advanced plasma process technologies, to procure state-of-the-art plasma torch technology designed to serve as efficient...
Beyond the kitchen: How aluminium foil is transforming global markets
The global aluminium foil consumption rose from 5.5 million tonnes in 2018 and is estimated to cross six million tonnes in 2025. As per competitive analysis market research, the world's second-largest economy by nominal GDP, China, continues to dominate the aluminium foil landscape as the world’s...
BMW, Ford, Tesla, and Audi are reshaping car design with aluminium at the forefront
Aluminium has gone from being just another metal in cars to a key player shaping the auto industry’s future. Its light weight, strength, resistance to rust, and ability to be recycled without losing its quality makes it vital for improving fuel efficiency, boosting EV range, and reducing emissions...
SHFE aluminum, nickel, copper futures prices edge up on week
Major futures contracts for the three key non-ferrous metals – aluminium, nickel, and copper – on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) had all risen from the previous week by the close of the daytime trading sessions on August 8. As of 3:00 p.m. on Friday, the most-traded SHFE nickel contract for...
Aluminium foil hack keeps hummingbird feeders cool & nectar safe this summer
Summer's soaring temperatures can turn your hummingbird feeder into a spoiled trap, but a simple trick with aluminium foil might just keep that nectar fresh and safe. Summer's soaring temperatures can turn a hummingbird feeder into a spoiled trap, but a simple trick with aluminium foil might just...
Midal Cables launches recycled aluminium rods, upholding sustainability
Driven by the pursuit of greater sustainability, the global recycled aluminium industry continues to witness near-daily advancements in innovation. This momentum has now extended to the aluminium wire rod sector, with Kingdom of Bahrain-based Midal Cables, a leading manufacturer and distributor of...
From metal to experience: aluminium’s role in the next generation of mechanical keyboards
Aluminium has become a material of choice in the world of mechanical and custom keyboards, valued for its strength, durability, and premium feel. Its rigid structure reduces flex during typing, improving accuracy and stability, while its resistance to scratches, dents, and corrosion ensures a...
