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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H1 2025: World primary aluminium output grows despite market headwinds, with China and emerging regions driving gains
The world primary aluminium production seems to have withstood all the recent hurdles like escalating trade tensions, raw material costs, and supply chain disruptions with a decent growth rate of 1.4 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025. Albeit a slower than in 2024, the growth in...
No carbon relief in UK trade deal — is India’s aluminium industry at risk?
India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the UK, signed with hopes of unlocking duty-free market access, has come under fire from trade experts and industry leaders for omitting carbon tax exemptions. This omission, according to the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI), could undermine Indian...
Bandit9 redefines bespoke motorcycle engineering with limited-edition aluminium-clad Ducati 821
For those who see motorcycles not just as machines but as masterpieces, the Bandit9 x Ducati 821 is your next rideable obsession. Initially commissioned by a San Francisco-based collector, this project reflects a deep appreciation for Van Daryl Vincente Villanueva, the Founder and Design Chief of...
LME aluminium price hits 4-month high owing to optimistic demand outlook in China; Alumina price inches down by $0.44/t
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices on Friday, July 25, closed the week hitting a four-month high. The prices hiked by USD 10.5 per tonne or 0.39 per cent to settle at USD 2,656.5 per tonne and USD 2,657 per tonne, driven by more optimistic demand outlook in China and tightening global...
Statistics on domestic aluminium billet production cuts released! Will the forecasted production value for July plummet?
Overwhelmed! Domestic primary aluminium billet supply has been caught up in production cuts since June. Since June, low domestic and overseas inventories have sparked a market "cornering" trend, with spot aluminium prices surging and nearly reaching the RMB 20,000 per tonne mark. Image for...
Cooling smarter: Aludecor unveils India’s first home-grown aluminium sun-louver system
Aludecor an Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminium composite panel (ACP), has introduced ‘Alubreeze’, the country ’ s first home-grown metal sun-louver system, an energy-efficient, design-forward solution engineered to reduce solar heat gain and cooling loads in modern buildings. Image for...
For eco-savvy adventurers: JFA Yachts’ aluminium hybrid explorer set to make waves soon
JFA Yachts has released a construction update on its 50.5-metre hybrid explorer project, confirming that the vessel is currently in the outfitting phase, well in advance of its scheduled launch later this year. This development represents a significant milestone in the company's ongoing innovation...
Pupils take home prizes in Alupro’s latest school competitions
Alupro has announced the lucky winners of its Masters of Infinity and Bin-fluencers competitions. Designed as part of a national educational initiative to bring sustainability into the curriculum, the competitions reward creative thinking and a real passion for recycling. Rron Krasniqi, year 3,...
China's aluminium profile exports in June decrease 27.28 per cent Y-o-Y
According to customs data, China's aluminium profile exports (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990) reached 70,900 tonnes (-1.80 per cent M-o-M, -27.28 per cent Y-o-Y) in June 2025. Breakdown by export origin: Guangdong Province (51.82 per cent), Shandong Province (15.06 per...
Kemira to invest in Tarragona plant expansion, new line for aluminium chlorohydrate
Multinational chemicals giant Kemira has unveiled a major investment for the expansion of its production facility in Tarragona, Spain, with the addition of a new aluminium chlorohydrate (ACH) production line. The investment, with an outlay of USD 23 million, is aimed at responding to the Europe,...
When tariffs double: How aluminium majors rewired Q2 2025 to survive
The US decision to double Section 232 aluminium tariffs to 50 per cent on June 4 (after sitting at 25 per cent since mid-March) instantly reshaped cost curves and trade flows. Producers exporting into the US saw margins squeezed despite a jump in the Midwest premium. Image for referential purposes...
AL Circle x ANYbotics: AI robotics transforming aluminium inspections and maintenance automation
Belin Güngör, Head of Metals & Minerals for North America at ANYbotics, leads AI-driven robotic inspection solutions for heavy industries. ANYmal robots are transforming routine inspections and predictive maintenance in metals and mining through autonomy, agility, and real-time data insights,...
New Zealand’s first supermarket-based RVM turns aluminium cans into treasure for local schools
Auckland’s New World Birkenhead is leading the charge in smart recycling with the launch of New Zealand’s first supermarket-based Reverse Vending Machine (RVM). This exciting new trial invites shoppers to recycle their single-use drink containers like aluminium cans, plastic, and glass bottles...
Trump’s conscious move to exempt aluminium scrap from tariff is reflecting on booming recycling market
When the US slapped a steep 50 per cent tariff on imported aluminium earlier this year, it was pitched as a bold step to revive the country’s flagging smelters and bring metal production back home. But on the ground, something quite different is happening: scrapyards, not smelters are thriving....
India’s ACP industry gets a fire-safety upgrade with Viva’s A2 core facility
Viva, the India-based aluminium composite panel manufacturer, has launched India's first dedicated facility for producing A2-grade fire-retardant cores. This move marks a significant step toward aligning India's ACP manufacturing capabilities with global fire safety standards. The A2 core made of...
Alongside aluminium, Rio Tinto strengthens lithium project for EV; inks a deal with ENAMI
Global mining giant Rio Tinto has signed a binding agreement with Chile's state-owned mining company, ENAMI, to jointly develop the promising Salares Altoandinos lithium project in the Atacama region, with a USD 425 million contribution. While the deal marks another major push into the booming...
Metal packaging coatings sector set for 5% CAGR through 2030
The global metal packaging coatings market is growing steadily with an estimated CAGR of around 5 per cent from 2020 to 2030 driven by increasing demand for premium, attractive and sustainable packaging. Recent insights show the future of this small but increasingly important market will continue...
LME aluminium price grows to $2646.5/t; Alumina price inches up by 0.26/t
Aluminium price on July 24 witnessed slight growth, with both cash bid price and offer price moving up by USD 3 per tonne and USD 1.5 per tonne. The prices closed at USD 2,646 per tonne and USD 2,646.5 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price moved up by USD 1.5 per tonne or 0.05 per...
