Alcoa says Canada tariff cut alone won't bring US aluminium premium down
A cut in US tariffs on Canadian aluminium alone is unlikely to bring down the elevated Midwest aluminium premium significantly, according to Alcoa CFO Molly Beerman, as the US still relies on imports from other countries to cover a structural supply gap. Speaking at the Jefferies Global Industrials...
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...
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CIE Aluminium Casting aims to boost India’s renewable energy usage with 20% stake acquisition in AMPIN Energy C&I Thirty One
CIE Aluminium Casting India Limited (CIEALCAST), a wholly owned subsidiary of CIE Automotive India, will acquire up to a 29 per cent stake in AMPIN Energy C&I Thirty One Private Limited for INR 1.75 crore, as per a recent stock exchange filing. This strategic investment is aligned with CIE...
China Airlines delays retirement of older aircraft amid Boeing 787 delivery setbacks, possibly due to tariffs on aluminium and steel
China Airlines, Taiwan’s oldest carrier, founded in 1959, has postponed plans to retire several older aircraft due to ongoing delays in receiving its Boeing 787-9 jets. The setback may trigger compensation clauses outlined in the purchase contract, according to newly appointed Chairman George Kao....
Hindalco becomes the first Indian firm to enter the low soda tabular alumina market with 100% equity stake in AluChem
Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has announced the acquisition of a 100 per cent equity stake in US-based AluChem Companies, a leading producer of speciality alumina, for an enterprise value of USD 125 million. The deal will be executed through Aditya...
The green metal push of Australia gains momentum with the CSIRO–HILT CRC joint alliance
In the Green Metals Innovation Network (GMIN), the Australian Government has funded a USD 10 million initiative to enhance the collaboration in industry research. It would help Australia’s ambition of achieving the lead position in the production of green metals with the Green Metals Innovation...
SMM aluminium morning meeting summary on June 25
Futures Market: Last night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2508 contract opened at RMB 20,300 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,310 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,240 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,270 per tonne. The trading volume was 40,000 lots, and the open interest was 251,000 lots. Last night,...
Middle East ceasefire eases geopolitical risks; short-term bearish factors dominate, with aluminum prices in the doldrums
On the macro front, the ceasefire between Israel and Iran has alleviated geopolitical risks, reducing the demand for capital flight, which is short-term bearish for aluminium prices. US Fed Chair Powell's neutral stance, coupled with potential expectations for US Fed interest rate cuts and pressure...
Cymat signs LOI with Rio Tinto Alcan to establish aluminium metal matrix composites facility in Mississauga
Cymat Technologies Ltd. has announced the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. (RTA) to acquire the technology and associated know-how for manufacturing RTA’s proprietary aluminium metal matrix composites (MMC). As part of the agreement, Cymat also aims to facilitate the...
ASI certifies Nemak S.A.B de C.V against Performance Standard V3
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak Dillingen GmbH and Nemak Dillingen Casting GmbH & Co. KG have been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The certified operations produce aluminium components for the automotive industry, including engine blocks...
ERG to start production of gallium in Kazakhstan, redefining the critical mineral supply chain
In a step to change the global critical minerals map, Eurasian Resources Group (ERG) will start producing gallium in Kazakhstan next year with an investment of USD 20 million. With the commitment to make Kazakhstan the second-largest supplier of the critical metal in the world and to respond to the...
Behind the LME aluminium shortfall is Russia-China story with no easy fix
There was a time when LME aluminium inventory (opening stock) was at 1.47 million tonnes. Only four years ago in July 2021, Live Warrants were at 8,97,275 tonnes and Cancelled Warrants at 5,68,500 tonnes. Fast-forward four years, LME aluminium opening stock came in at 340,975 tonnes, marking a...
Powering progress: AL Circle releases its e-Magazine, “Advanced Industrial Technologies in the Aluminium Industry”
The aluminium industry is evolving—and fast. From automation and AI to smart recycling and intelligent casting, innovation is reshaping how we produce, process, and sustain this essential metal. At the heart of this transformation are the machines, technologies, and engineering minds quietly...
Cachaça 51 turning heads with its festive special aluminium cans for São João 2025
What if every sip you take is a mixture of taste and sustainability at the same time? This is what Cia. Müller de Bebidas, the iconic maker of Cachaça 51, has recently launched. Just in time for the 2025 June festivities, the limited-edition Cachaça 51 and Cachaça 51 Ouro is already turning heads...
Oman's OAPIL achieves major ASI certification for sustainable production
Oman Aluminium Processing Industries SPC’s (OAPIL) commitment to ethical production has now been independently validated. It has recently achieved certification for the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). This high-profile certification covers the company’s...
Huawei nova Y73: Budget-friendly smartphone featuring aerospace-grade aluminium alloy body launched in Philippines
Huawei, the Chinese multinational cooperation and technology company, has finally launched its much-awaited smartphone – the nova Y73 in the Philippines. Designed for everyday hustle, this affordable smartphone punches well above its weight both in power and durability. Wrapped in aerospace-grade...
Over 25,000 aluminium cans collected at Download Festival by Every Can Counts
Every Can Counts, a not-for-profit recycling initiative, announced that it collected more than 25,000 aluminium drink cans during the Download Festival held at Donington Park from June 10-14. Image credit: everycancounts.eu Festivalgoers were actively encouraged throughout the weekend to recycle...
'BulletProof': Synonymous with plastic waste elimination & aluminum 3D printing-led sustainable innovation
Australia-based East Coast Canning + Printing is set to launch its latest game-changing creation, the ‘BulletProof’, hailed as the world’s most durable digitally printed can. This outcome results from three years of relentless innovation and precision testing. This proprietary breakthrough...
Impact Minerals PFS confirms Lake Hope as world-leading low-cost HPA project with vertical integration on the horizon
Impact Minerals has unveiled the latest progress report of its transformative pre-feasibility study (PFS) for its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) project in Western Australia, positioning itself as a potential global cost leader in the burgeoning battery and tech-grade alumina sector. Managing...
SMM Field Trip to Indonesia's aluminum industry: Fourth stop - Antam Tbk - UBP Bauksit Tayan
On June 9, 2025, Ju Anran, Senior Manager of SMM's Aluminum Division, and Liu Xinyi, Analyst of SMM's Aluminum Division, led a delegation on a field trip to visit Indonesia Chemical Alumina (ICA), a bauxite mine and chemical-grade alumina refinery owned by PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) in Indonesia....
