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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Mexico avoids new tariffs for now as US demands sweeping trade reforms
Mexico has secured a 90-day delay on the implementation of new 30 per cent US tariffs on selected imports, following an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Mexico’s President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum. The extension, however, is conditional on Mexico’s commitment to address a broad range...
Aluminium cost fell 1.7% M-o-M in July, and some aluminium smelters reported a slight increase in electricity fees in August
According to SMM data, the average tax-inclusive full cost of China's aluminium industry in July 2025 was RMB 16,261 per tonne, down 1.7 per cent M-o-M and 5.8 per cent Y-o-Y. During the period, alumina prices were boosted by macro policies such as "anti-rat race" competition, but due to the low...
SMI acquires two recycling facilities to strengthen Kansas operations
Scrap Management Industries (SMI), a ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler firm located in Kansas City, USA, has expanded its footprint in the Midwest. It has acquired two highly operational recycling facilities, both in Kansas - the 12th & Haskell Recycle Centre in Lawrence and the East Wilson...
Ricardo unveils rare-earth-free aluminium EV motor for a greener future
As the automotive industry races toward sustainable mobility, one major challenge persists: the heavy use of rare earth materials in electric vehicles (EVs). These materials, widely used in motors and batteries, come with significant environmental costs, including global warming and ozone layer...
Powering aluminium's green shift: Otto Junker & Neuman go electric
Otto Junker, a globally renowned manufacturer of advanced industrial furnace systems for the metal processing sector, has successfully concluded a key decarbonisation project at Neuman Aluminium's Strangpresswerk facility in Lilienfeld, Lower Austria. Dedicated to aluminium component production,...
Aluminium slips on tariffs—but is a rebound likely as China’s demand picks up?
Aluminium futures slipped on Friday, with August contracts on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) trading at INR 249.30, down 0.46 per cent, after the Trump administration announced a fresh round of tariffs scheduled to take effect within a week. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), three-month...
Ferroglobe’s rebound depends on tariffs, tech gains and demand revival
Ferroglobe PLC, a London-based supplier of high-purity chemical and metallurgical-grade silicon metal for the aluminium and steel industries, reported a weak Q1 2025 performance, with revenue declining to USD 307.2 million, a 32 per cent drop year-on-year and an adjusted EBITDA loss of USD 26.8...
EU-US to forge a common shield, a metals alliance as industrial sovereignty in action
When the European Union and the United States announced the formation of a new “metals alliance” on July 28, 2025, it signalled more than just tariff alignment. It marked a turning point, a coordinated effort to shield their domestic metals sectors from a common adversary: China’s state-driven...
Trek Bicycle to shift to low-emission aluminium in its production
Starting from October 2025, almost all the aluminium bicycle frames from Trek, Electra, and Diamant will be made out of aluminium. These aluminium would be mostly sourced from various renewable sources like recycled material. This initiative of Trek would impact over 1,000,000 bikes produced...
Tariff tensions in focus: US–Canada aluminium ties ahead of August 1
As August 1 approaches, trade discussions between the US and Canada have shifted focus amid ongoing concerns over aluminium tariffs. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking on July 31, 2025, acknowledged the financial strain faced by American manufacturers, particularly Ford Motor Company and...
Vedanta Q1: Profit down 13%, aluminium underperforms! So, how did EBITDA hit a record?
Vedanta Limited missed quarterly profit estimates for the first quarter of FY26, as weaker aluminium and copper prices, coupled with a sharp increase in tax expenses, weighed on earnings. Despite strong domestic demand and robust operational performance across its business segments, the...
Ragon Institute features a stone-inspired aluminium fin system by Payette for enhanced shading
In the heart of Kendall Square, a Boston neighbourhood known for its practical and distinctive architectural features, the new Ragon Institute medical centre has been built. Designed by acclaimed architecture firm Payette, the building makes a bold statement with its use of aluminium, not just for...
Proportion of liquid aluminium pulled back significantly in July, and whether it can recover in August remains to be verified
According to SMM statistics, domestic primary aluminium production in July 2025 (31 days) increased by 1.05 per cent YoY and 3.11 per cent M-o-M. The operating capacity of primary aluminium in China increased slightly M-o-M in July, mainly due to the start-up of the second-phase replacement project...
LQDX finalises sale of ACL™ IP to Toyo Aluminium, enabling next-gen semiconductor solutions
LQDX, formerly known as Averatek Corp. and a developer of high-performance materials for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, has announced the successful divestiture of its Aluminum Clad Laminate IP (ACL™) intellectual property to Toyo Aluminium K.K. Toyo Aluminium, a global leader in speciality...
FLASH: Twelve Chinese non-ferrous firms make 2025 Fortune Global 500 list
A total of 12 Chinese non-ferrous metal companies made the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list of the world's largest firms by revenue, China Nonferrous Metals News (CNMN) noted from Fortune China's release on July 29. Image for referential purposes only (Source: Linkedin) The top three among the 12 firms...
AL Circle x Luoyang Longding Aluminum Industries Co., Ltd.: Driving aluminium innovation through R&D, patents and process optimisation
Zhang Anle, a Metallic Materials Engineering graduate from Wuhan University of Science and Technology, has been instrumental in advancing aluminium processing since 2007. Currently, at Luoyang Longding Aluminum Co., Ltd., he has led innovations in product R&D, quality management and industrial...
LME aluminium price shrinks by $31/t; Alumina price inches down to $369.09/t
On Thursday, July 31, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price witnessed significant drop of USD 30.5 per tonne or 1.16 per cent and USD 31 per tonne or 1.18 per cent, compared to the previous day. This drop can be attributed to the ongoing economic concerns in...
Unifor Local members at Dajcor Aluminum go on strike
Unifor Local 127 members at Dajcor Aluminum have hit the picket lines after discovering the company’s plan to remove equipment and bring in replacement workers. Tensions flared when employees voted down a tentative agreement on Tuesday, July 29, prompting the union to extend the strike deadline and...
