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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Inside the US-India trade talks: any breakthrough on aluminium and steel tariffs?
Note: This is an AI-generated image for respresentational purpose All eyes are now fixed on the trade dialogue between India and the United States that kicked off on June 26. The stakes are high—not for a full-fledged trade deal, but for an interim agreement that could shift the course of...
ALFED launches UK Aluminium Alliance, driving low-carbon growth & strategic industry alignment
The voice of the UK aluminium Industry, Aluminium Federation (ALFED), have once again marked their supremacy today by officially launching the UK Aluminium Alliance (UKAA). This initiative is tapped to create a future-proof aluminium industry, which shall aid the sector in securing low-carbon...
Citi tags Alcoa with a ‘Buy’ call on rising aluminium demand forecast
Citi has reinstated coverage of Alcoa Corporation with a buy rating and a USD 42 price target, to improve aluminium market conditions and the company’s consistent operating performance. Image for representational purposes. The stock, currently trading at USD 29.81, is viewed as undervalued based on...
Aluminium takes centre stage in Cambodia’s $5.8B investment wave
Cambodia has drawn an impressive $5.8 billion in fixed-asset investments in the first half of 2025, marking a remarkable 77 per cent surge compared to the same period last year, according to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC). Greenlight to 373 investment projects The country...
AlcoTec introduces 32-lb spools to boost productivity in high-volume aluminium MIG welding
All welders, pay attention here because new consumables will make your work easier and faster. Keeping in mind the heightened productivity in the high-volume Metal Inert Gas (MIG) aluminium welding application, AlcoTec, a leader in the manufacturing and supporting of aluminium welding consumables,...
India’s aluminium revolution: A sixfold surge by 2047
At the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining, Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy unveiled the Aluminium Vision Document, signaling a strategic shift in how India views and manages one of its most vital industrial resources. Framed within the broader Viksit Bharat 2047 vision,...
The most-traded aluminium alloy contract rose slightly overnight, with intensified competition between cost support and weak demand
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 19,755 per tonne, hitting a bottom of RMB 19,750 per tonne, reaching a peak of RMB 19,810 per tonne, and finally closing at RMB 19,785 per tonne, up RMB 35 per tonne or 0.18 per cent from the...
Zhonglian’s powder-coated aluminium profiles score big with “Foshan Standard” seal
Guangdong Zhonglian Aluminium has added a new feather to its name with the prestigious “Foshan Standard” certification for its powder-coated 6063-T5 aluminium profiles. The certificate ensures a true testament to the company’s dedication to excellence and innovation. This recognition highlights...
Alupro upping recycling game, pledges to assist Welsh Councils for new EPR goals
The Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro) has pledged to assist Welsh councils in readiness for the implementation of the UK's new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme in 2025. Given that Wales is already ahead of the UK when it comes to recycling, Alupro is...
Why only Pro Max? Apple iPhone 17 Pro is also returning to aluminium
Iconic California-based tech-giant Apple is likely making a comeback to aluminium for its upcoming iPhone 17 Pro, marking a significant departure from the titanium frames used in recent flagship models. Recent leaks reveal Apple's return to aluminium components for its chassis, as opposed to the...
LG faces aluminium tariff bites – Q2 profits plunge amidst global slowdown
LG Electronics reported a sharp decline in performance for the second quarter of this year (Q2 2025), impacted by weakening global demand amid an economic slowdown and lingering effects of Trump's aluminium and steel tariffs. On July 7, LG Electronics announced that its consolidated operating...
Gardaí investigate after suspect device defused at Limerick factory
Gardaí and army bomb disposal experts are investigating after a suspect device was defused near the Aughinish Alumina factory in County Limerick. Image credit: alustory.international-aluminium.org The device, found yesterday afternoon close to an oil tank at the facility, prompted a major operation...
Aluminium prices dip amid weak manufacturing demand despite steady global supply and rising Chinese output
Aluminium prices fell by 0.56 per cent and are settled at INR 249.15 (USD 2.99) per kg, where the fall is witnessed due to the weak manufacturing demand, irrespective of immense support from the supplies. As per the latest manufacturing Purchasing Manufacturing Index (PMI) by China's National...
CANPACK on expansion mode in Poland
Canpack has officially commenced the expansion of its aluminium cans production facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland, marking the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Canpackleadership, local government representatives, the Chargé d’Affaires a.i. of the US Embassy in Poland, along with...
TCN’s bold move to power up Northern Nigeria’s aluminium and other industrial sectors
Nigeria, one of the world's leading oil producers and home to over 200 million people, continues to grapple with a range of challenges, from insufficient job creation and limited economic opportunities to widespread mismanagement. Among these pressing issues, inadequate electricity supply stands...
US aluminium tariff 2025: Latest updates, trade figures and partner responses as July 9 approaches
As the July 9 deadline approaches, the US trade partner countries are looking to initiate deals with the Trump administration for tariffs to snap back to higher levels. Moreover, more than 100 partners are expected to see a "reciprocal" rate of 10 per cent in the coming week, where the possibility...
The role of IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025: Building a collaborative future for aluminium
In an era driven by sustainability, innovation, and strategic partnerships, the 13 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025) emerges as a key global platform for the aluminium industry. 📅 Dates: October 8–10, 2025 📍 Venue: CSIR-Institute of...
Becker Aluminium-Service certified by renowned Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) against Performance Standard V3
One of Europe’s leading aluminium distributors and service providers, Becker Aluminium-Service, has been certified against the renowned Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3 (2022). Becker Aluminium-Service, part of the Becker Group and a subsidiary of Klöckner & Co, one of...
