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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Aluminium offer price hits $2,649/t on LME as market trends upward
Aluminium gained ground on the LME between July 18 and July 21, with key contract prices rising over 2 per cent amid steady demand and marginal inventory increases. The LME aluminium cash bid price climbed 2.22 per cent to USD 2,648.50 per tonne on July 21, compared to USD 2,591 per tonne on July...
WTO briefing: US says India's retaliatory tariffs on steel, aluminium & automobiles are unfounded
In response to India's earlier warning about imposing retaliatory tariffs if the US doubled duties on aluminium, steel, and automobile imports, Washington has pushed back. On July 17, 2025, the US told the World Trade Organization (WTO) that India has "no legal basis" to retaliate using safeguard...
AL Circle Team is onward and forward to North America with Lillian Group as ‘Channel Partner’
AL Circle is delighted to announce its partnership with Lillian Group Marketing, LLC as a channel partner in North America. With over 30 years of expertise in integrated marketing communications, public relations, and strategic business development, Lillian Group will play a key role in...
Canada to revise 25% tariff on the US trade on aluminium & steel?
A new development has surfaced in the US–Canada trade relationship. As of July 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a potential revision of the existing 25 per cent retaliatory tariff on US aluminium and steel products. This move is contingent upon the outcome of trade negotiations...
AL Circle x Industrial Physics: Safeguarding aluminium packaging quality in a circular economy
Stefan Welker brings over 18 years of dedicated experience in the packaging industry, with a strong focus on inspection systems. His expertise spans the entire process from designing and specifying systems to developing advanced measurement and image processing solutions. This conversation offers a...
US targets India, Indonesia & Laos with import tariffs on solar panels – a covert move to shield domestic aluminium industry?
The United States’ dumping allegation against India has now extended beyond aluminium to include solar panels. Indonesia and Laos are also carrying similar accusations, as a group of US solar panel manufacturers have claimed that an influx of cheap products from these countries is harming the...
EU announces anti-dumping duties on Chinese fused alumina
The European Commission has officially announced imposition of provisional anti-dumping duties on fused alumina imports from China. This time, it is a move to resolve to protect Europe’s domestic industry from market distortions. Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1456, adopted on July...
Domestic "anti-rat race" efforts stimulate industrial metal rally, with aluminium prices fluctuating at highs
Futures Market: On the previous trading day's night session, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2509 contract opened at RMB 20,560 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,795 per tonnes, a low of RMB 20,560 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,770 per tonne, up 1.27 per cent from the previous close. LME aluminium...
LME aluminium price closes the week with a hike of $34.5/t; Alumina(Platts) price remains unchanged at $366.13/t
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) registered significant growth in almost all areas. To begin with, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by USD 34.5 per tonne or 1.34 per cent to settle at USD 2,591 per tonne and USD 2,591.50 per tonne. As...
Turning cans into care: how Erie Trap and Release is saving cats and the planet
At first glance, a pile of empty soda cans might seem insignificant, but for Erie Trap and Release, those aluminium scraps are a vital resource. This dedicated local non-profit organisation is on a mission to humanely manage Erie’s feral cat population through a trap-neuter-release (TNR) programme....
China & Japan sees aluminium ingot market shift in June-July
In mid-July, China's aluminium ingot prices remained stable, supported by elevated raw material costs and ongoing efforts to reduce inventory buildup. Despite increased motorcycle production and government subsidies driving the demand, overall market growth remained subdued due to seasonal...
ALVANCE British Aluminium partners with VTG Rail UK to modernise alumina transport fleet
ALVANCE British Aluminium has entered a 10-year leasing agreement with VTG Rail UK for the supply of 20 modern 4 axle powder tank wagons, marking a major step forward in the transformation of our rail logistics between the Port of Blyth in Northumberland and our Fort William smelter in Lochaber....
Indofen’s AL downstream & recycling to get Siemens’ assisted real-time insights
A strategic collaboration has emerged, reinforcing digital transformation while redefining the aluminium recycling and die-casting landscape. Indofen Furnaces LLP, a leading manufacturer of furnaces for the aluminium and die-casting sector, has partnered with Siemens, the German industrial...
Vedanta to convert aluminium waste into agricultural resource
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer, has begun a path-breaking project to convert red mud, a big industrial waste from the alumina refining process, into a useful agricultural resource. The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council of Agricultural...
Schabmüller partners with Mapal for high-performance machining
Desiring to master the ins and outs of EV component manufacturing, German automaker supplier Schabmüller is strengthening its partnership with toolmaker Mapal. They are leveraging Mapal's expertise in high-performance machining to improve the manufacturing of electric vehicle chassis and suspension...
Hongte Technology bets big on auto recovery with new aluminium die cast plant in Thailand
Guangdong Hongte Technology Co., Ltd., or simply Hongte Technology, popularly engaged in manufacturing precision die casting of aluminium alloys, has unveiled its sweeping expansion blueprint with €78 million investment funds that it plans to raise. The finances are planned to be deployed...
Can Southeast Asia’s export economy withstand tightening US tariffs?
Thailand’s Board of Investment (BoI) has announced strategic measures to help local manufacturers navigate the growing trade tensions with the US. In response to newly imposed US tariffs, the BoI has ceased promotional incentives for solar panel production, citing the industry's vulnerability to...
Manaksia Aluminium sees sales growth and technical momentum amid long-term financial strain
Manaksia Aluminium Company, a leading Indian manufacturer and supplier of aluminium products, has reported a score adjustment reflecting shifts in its technical trends. In the past six months, the company has recorded a 25.15 per cent rise in net sales and demonstrated a substantial operating...
