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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Capped, committed, and carbon-conscious: China’s aluminium sector’s industrial power unveiled
Once known purely for its unmatched production scale, China’s aluminium sector is undergoing a fundamental transformation, wherein growth is no longer measured solely in tonnes, but in energy efficiency, carbon accountability, and global influence. Despite mounting trade barriers and domestic...
BALCO initiates 'Quality Sankalp' programme for aluminium manufacturing excellence
Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO), one of the largest Vedanta Aluminium subsidiaries, has launched its new 'Quality Sankalp' programme, a top-level programme to emphasise its commitment towards manufacturing excellence and world-class product quality. The programme, launched this week, aims at...
Tariffs slam GM: will shifting production to the US reverse a $1.1 billion hit?
General Motors is facing one of its toughest quarters in recent times, as trade tensions take a direct toll on its global operations. The company reported a 35.4 per cent drop in second-quarter profit, with a USD 1.1 billion dent attributed to new US tariffs on imported vehicles and raw materials....
Steel & aluminium tariffs not included in US-Japan deal
Japan’s top trade envoy, Ryosei Akazawa, clarified on Wednesday in Washington that the recently announced US-Japan trade agreement does not waive or reduce the existing 50 per cent tariffs on Japanese steel and aluminium exports to the United States. Image for representational purposes “If you are...
Arsenal & Athletic Brewing pops the top on sleek-trendy aluminium cans
Arsenal fans get ready to toast a new chapter, minus the alcohol, but full of flavour. Athletic Brewing Company, America’s leading non-alcoholic beer maker, is extending its winning partnership with Arsenal Football Club in a bold, multi-year deal that continues to blend sport, community, and...
Aluminium alloy imports declined by over 10 per cent Y-o-Y in H1 2025
Overall, in the first half of 2025 (H1), total imports of unwrought aluminium alloy amounted to 542,300 tonnes, representing an 11.7 per cent decline Y-o-Y. Monthly imports were all below 100,000 tonnes, while exports rebounded slightly Y-o-Y. Recently, the General Administration of Customs...
AL Circle x Atoco: Advanced porous materials reshaping gas separation & environmental control in aluminium smelters
Prof. Grant Glover, a seasoned researcher with over 20 years of expertise in gas separation and porous materials, currently leads a university research group delving into mixed gas adsorption and ionic liquid absorption. With a rich background in both academia and defence R&D, his contributions...
China-based Guangxi Investment Group explores bauxite collaboration in Northern Vietnam
Guangxi, a key hub for China’s aluminium industry, is actively pursuing collaboration with Vietnam’s Cao Bang province in aluminium mining and processing. During recent meetings, Guangxi officials have consistently highlighted their interest in partnering with Cao Bang for the exploration,...
PPG unveils next-gen BPA-and PFAS-free coatings for aluminium can easy-open ends
Aluminium beverage cans continue to lead in innovation, with a significant industry update from PPG Industries, Inc., a Fortune 500 American supplier of paints, coatings and speciality materials. The company has expanded its range of BPA-and PFAS-free coatings for aluminium can ends, representing a...
From glass to cans: AGI Greenpac’s ₹1,000 crore leap into aluminium sparks market buzz
As India’s beverage and lifestyle sectors continue to shift toward premium packaging, AGI Greenpac is making a bold play to tap into this rising demand not just with glass, but now with aluminium too. Image for representational purpose The company on Tuesday unveiled plans to invest INR 1,000 crore...
LME aluminium price moves down the graph by $10.5/t; Alumina price adds $2.78/t
On Tuesday, July 22, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved down by USD 10.5 per tonne or 0.39 per cent to settle at USD 2,638 per tonne and USD 2,638.50 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) price graph, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer...
Hydro’s strong EBITDA growth in Q2 2025 is toned down by cautious outlook and cost discipline
Amid an uncertain market trend across the globe, Norsk Hydro from Norway has managed to show resilience in its fiscal Q2 2025 performance, supported by firm aluminium and energy prices. The company reported a 33.41 per cent year-on-year increase in adjusted EBITDA, reaching NOK 7,790 million from...
Port Klang raid busts illegal aluminium & steel smuggling
In a bold and decisive operation, the Selangor Customs Department, part of the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD), has once again emerged as a formidable force against smuggling. With its latest high-stakes interception, the department has reinforced its reputation as a game-changer in the...
South32 to impair Mozal Aluminium smelter amid power supply uncertainty
The future of Mozambique’s Mozal Aluminium Smelter is under a cloud, with South32 set to write down the value of its majority stake due to unresolved power supply issues. After six years of unsuccessful negotiations for a new electricity agreement, the company now faces growing doubts over the...
Japan’s small firms brace for Trump’s tariff threats
As the Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on Japanese imports including vehicles, steel, and aluminium from August 1, Japan’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are gearing up for impact. Image for representational purpose Tokyo-based Mitsuwa Electric,...
Crown Holdings recognised by Forbes as a net zero leader in 2025
Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading aluminium beverage can manufacturer, has been recognised by Forbes as the top packaging company on track to achieve net-zero carbon emissions. The recognition comes as part of Forbes’ third annual list of Net Zero Leaders, which evaluated 200 companies across various...
AL Circle x TOMRA Recycling: Advancing aluminium recycling through intelligent, sensor-based sorting technology
Frank van de Winkel is Business Development Manager at TOMRA Recycling’s Metals sorting division. With a career starting in 2005 at CommoDaS, where he progressed from applications development engineer to test-centre manager, he transitioned into technical sales support after TOMRA acquired the...
In June, China imported 77,400 tonnes of unwrought aluminium alloy, with exports seeing a slight MoM increase
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at the lowest point of RMB 20,125 per tonne. The futures market fluctuated upward, reaching a high of RMB 20,250 per tonne, a new record high since its listing, and finally closed at RMB 20,215 per tonne,...
