US-Canada tariff dispute puts North American auto-parts supply chains under pressure
The latest escalation in the US-Canada trade dispute is putting pressure on one of North America's most deeply integrated manufacturing networks, with auto-parts makers facing higher costs and growing uncertainty over where and how components should be produced. The two countries have spent decades...
Mercuria, Glencore explore Venalum aluminium smelter deal as Venezuela eyes production revival
Venezuela’s biggest aluminium smelter, Venalum, could be heading for a fresh start as Mercuria Energy Group Ltd. and Glencore Plc explore a potential deal that could bring new investment and operating expertise to the facility that has spent years producing only a fraction of its original capacity....
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Vedanta’s newly unveiled 3D strategy gains momentum with 99.5% demerger approval
At its 60th Annual General Meeting, Vedanta Ltd. unveiled an ambitious roadmap for its next phase of growth, centred on a transformative 3D strategy of Demerger, Diversification, and Deleveraging. Chairman Anil Agarwal laid out a compelling vision to double Vedanta's size, unlock deep value for...
Southfield-based aluminium wheel maker Superior Industries to go private after acquisition
Superior Industries International Inc., based in Southfield, Michigan, and one of the leading suppliers of automotive aluminium wheels manufacturers in the world, announced a transformative acquisition deal that will change the company’s future on July 9, 2025. A group of term loan investors led by...
AL Circle launches industry-focused report, "Aluminium Foil and its End Uses – Current Trends and Forecast till 2030"
In a rapidly transforming global aluminium landscape, AL Circle proudly announces the launch of its industry-focused market research report, "Aluminium Foil and its End Uses – Current Trends and Forecast till 2030". As the market for aluminium foil was valued at USD$ 38.55 billion in 2024 and is...
EU’s 2035 zero-emission car rule could put 1 million jobs at risk
The European Union’s move to eliminate carbon-emitting vehicles by 2035 is vital not just for climate goals, but also for the economic future of Europe. Image for representational purpose According to a new study by Transport & Environment (T&E), maintaining the 2035 zero-emission vehicle (ZEV)...
5-year countdown: How close is the aluminium industry to meeting the 2030 low-carbon goal?
A gentle but urgent reminder: the world has just five years left to meet the 2030 low-carbon target – a milestone set by high energy-intensive industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent from 2010 levels of approximately 43,420.56 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, aiming to...
The most-traded cast aluminium alloy futures contract breaks through the 20,000 marks, with costs boosting spot prices
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,945 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 20,050 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,915 per tonne, before closing at RMB 20,015 per tonne, up RMB 75 per tonne or 0.38 per cent from the previous trading...
Get set to scroll an interactive e-Magazine ‘Aluminium China 2025 and Beyond’ – Your VIP pass to the future China market
When it comes to aluminium, China is not just in the game — it is the game. As the world’s top producer and consumer, the country has long been the heavyweight champion in the global aluminium industry, gracefully sidestepping every curveball - be it anti-dumping duties, steep tariffs, or even its...
Part 2 - “The X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft is specifically designed to address the most significant environmental noise pollution challenge associated with supersonic flight: the sonic boom,” Kalea Texeira, National Training Program Manager at Federal Aviation Administration
Welcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Kalea Texeira, National Training Program Manager at the Federal Aviation Administration. In this segment, Kalea dives deeper into NASA’s groundbreaking X-59 Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST) aircraft, offering an inside look at how its innovative design...
From 274 thousand tonnes to fivefold aluminium production – Know how Indonesia is planning its major production boom
Chinese tycoons are accelerating the growth of Indonesia’s aluminium industry with multibillion-dollar investments that echo the country’s earlier nickel boom and have the potential to disrupt the global aluminium market. Facing tightening production limits at home, giants like billionaire Xiang...
North Coast Brewing pops the top on cans
North Coast Brewing Company has officially joined the can revolution! For the first time, two of its iconic brews, Red Seal Ale and PranQster Belgian Style Golden Ale, are now available in sleek 12 oz aluminium cans. Image credit: linkedin.com This milestone marks the launch of the brewery’s...
“By utilising our custom SCS4.0 software (Industry 4.0), there will be a significant reduction in unplanned downtime (measured in hours or percentage).” - Granco Clark
Granco Clark is a leading manufacturer of automated equipment for aluminium extrusion operations, offering innovative solutions that enhance production efficiency and reduce downtime. With a strong focus on engineering excellence, the company designs and builds advanced handling systems, heating...
Alro powers ahead with 11.5M furnace upgrade – eyes efficiency & market gains
Romanian aluminium producer Alro has commissioned a state-of-the-art electric furnace for ageing aluminium alloy plates, following an investment of 11.5 million lei ($2.7 million/2.3 million euro). The newly installed electric furnace replaces three older gas-powered units, streamlining heat...
Euric pushes back on EU aluminium scrap export ban while others support it - what drives this divide?
The Brussels-based European Recycling Industries' Confederation (EuRIC) has voiced strong opposition to a proposed ban on recycled aluminium exports from the EU. On the flip side, several other European industry groups are pushing for tighter controls, citing growing concerns over aluminium scrap...
Aluminium, part of sector 232, not under reciprocal tariff. Then, what is? And, who pays for it?
“Tariff is the most beautiful word in the dictionary,” Donald Trump once declared. That wasn’t a throwaway line, but what seemed to be a transnational battle cry. Six months into his second term, the former and now current US President has turned the word into a policy instrument of unparalleled...
RUSAL strengthens position in EcoVadis global supplier sustainability ranking
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has improved its rating in EcoVadis, the authoritative international supplier sustainability assessment. The company received 67 points out of 100 possible (compared to 63 in the 2024 rating). Image for referntial purposes only RUSAL's higher...
The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract increased in positions and rose overnight, with short-term import losses widening
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,820 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 19,960 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,780 per tonne, before closing at RMB 19,945 per tonne, up RMB 115 per tonne or 0.58 per cent from the previous trading...
Capral, Rio & Sims team up for closed-loop aluminium recycling
Three major aluminium giants, Capral, Rio Tinto and Sims Metals, have successfully collaborated to have a closed-loop aluminium recycling plant in Queensland, Australia, giving tribute to the "Made in Australia" gesture. Image source: capral.com.au In this collaboration, Capral's Bremer Park...
India: ADC12 aluminium OEM-grade alloy ingot prices hold firm m-o-m in Jun'25
Aluminium ADC12 alloyed ingot prices remained stable m-o-m in June 2025 across both northern and southern India, according to BigMint's benchmark assessments. Steady pricing was supported by ongoing shortages of raw materials used in alloy ingot production. BigMint's monthly assessment for the OEM...
