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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Clean-up effort: Coca-Cola and Samoan Recyclers report the collection of 80,000 glass bottles and aluminium cans
It has been reported that over 80,000 used PET bottles and aluminium cans have been gathered through the initiative of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) and the Samoa and Tokelau Association of Recyclers (S.T.A.R.)’s initiative, launched this month. It is a pilot project in Central Apia for...
Two cons form a pro: Russia & China’s $612.1M aluminium trade is a shout-out for a win-win tale
Over the past few years, Russia has ramped up its aluminium exports to China and other Asian economies. According to the latest trade data by the Chinese Statistical Service, China imported USD 612.1 million worth of Russian aluminium in April 2025 alone, which accounts for close to double the...
Forging the future: VNIT and JNARDDC host landmark aluminium casting and heat treatment workshop
With a view to reducing the gap between industrial practice and academics, Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT) and the Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC) successfully hosted a two-day aluminium metallurgy workshop at VNIT and JNARDC...
Canada’s aluminium & steel sector could witness demand optimism & job security if trade talks succeed amidst ongoing tariff dispute
Kirsten Hillman, Canada's ambassador to the United States, expressed confidence that the two countries could successfully reach a trade agreement within the 30-day deadline set during last week's G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta. This was announced right after a disappointing outcome at the G7...
Metlen Energy & Metals warns of risks to Europe's aluminium scrap, urging safeguards
In the wake of the Trump administration's tariff hike to 50 per cent on aluminium excluding the scrap, alongside the UK coming into a discussion for relief, a rising concern has levitated in Europe. A silent "scrap battle" arises from Europe, which is deemed to have lost a vast amount of aluminium...
Answered: What is ‘Tariff Offset Credit’? And, how is it going to benefit not only US automakers but global businesses?
When President Trump invoked Section 232 ‘national security’ tariffs on imported auto parts (effective May 3, 2025), it was a uniform 25 per cent duty on key systems from transmissions to lithium-ion batteries. Panic spread far and wide! And then, to temper the immediate cost shock for US...
Has the inflection point of inventory buildup in social inventory of aluminium ingots already formed? The bullish market sentiment still dominates
Futures Market: On Friday, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2508 contract opened at RMB 20,425 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,465 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,400 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,425 per tonne. Trading volume was 56,000 lots and open interest was 248,000 lots. On Friday, LME aluminium...
2025 SMM field trip to Indonesia's aluminium industry: Second Stop - Huafon Group's Jakarta office
On June 6, 2025, Ju Anran, Senior Manager of SMM's Aluminum Category, and Liu Xinyi, Analyst of SMM's Aluminum Category, led a delegation to the Jakarta office of Huafon Group, where they held discussions with the group's management team. PT Hua Chin Aluminum Indonesia is a joint venture registered...
Kyrgyzstan and the Russian Aluminium Association explore collaboration at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum
Daniyar Amangeldiev, First Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, met with Irina Kazovskaya, Chairwoman of the Russian Aluminium Association, to explore avenues for cooperation during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, according to Trend, citing the Kyrgyz Cabinet....
Paul Joachimczyk joins Sonoco as the new CFO, driving a new chapter of global growth
Sonoco Products Company, a global leader in sustainable, value-added packaging, including steel and aluminium, has announced the appointment of Paul Joachimczyk as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 30, 2025. Joachimczyk brings extensive financial leadership experience, having most recently...
India imposes 5-year anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium foil imports as domestic producers push for market resilience
The Indian government has taken a bold step by implementing five-year anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil from Russia, China and Taiwan. The duties are imposed under the finding of unfair trade practices that are poised to hurt the domestic industries, following the Indian aluminium extrusion...
In May, domestic primary aluminium exports and imports were approximately 32,000 mt and 223,200 mt, respectively
According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminium exports in May 2025 were approximately 32,000 tonnes, up 136.9 per cent M-o-M and up 376.4 per cent Y-o-Y. The cumulative total primary aluminium exports from January to May 2025 were approximately 67,000...
No G20 repeat at G7: Canada warns of tariffs on US aluminium and steel amid faltering trade talks
Following a disappointing outcome at the G7 summit, Canada has signaled to adopt a tougher stance against the United States, as a renewed trade standoff threatens to unravel years of economic integration under the USMCA. Initially, the G7 platform had reignited a hope for the cooperative spirit...
Whittley Marine strengthens market presence with the launch of its new aluminium boat series
Whittley Marine Group, a leading Australian trailer boat manufacturer and retailer, has broadened its lineup with the launch of the new Whittley AL Series, a range of aluminium boats that are now available at all five Whittley Boating Centre locations nationwide. The AL Series features six compact...
Uno Minda to invest INR 210 crore in an aluminium die-casting facility supporting EV powertrain demand and localisation efforts
Uno Minda, a leading automotive components and systems manufacturing company, is setting up an aluminium die-casting plant in Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra, after the board approved an INR 210 crore (USD 25.15 million) investment. The firm added 2.23 per cent post-approval to set up the greenfield...
“In aluminium extrusion, maintaining consistent thermal stability is essential to avoid product defects, de-stress, and increased rejection rates,” Soumo Roy, Director of Business Development at Tempcon
Soumo Roy is the Director of Business Development at Tempcon, where he leads global marketing initiatives and oversees end-to-end execution of industrial process cooling projects. An electrical engineer by qualification, he brings over 20 years of industry experience in delivering advanced cooling...
Hindalco stock price rises yet again after its second 100% acquisition in a month
Hindalco industries' wholly owned subsidiary, A.V. Minerals (Netherlands) N.V., has acquired 100 per cent equity in Aditya Holdings LLC, a newly incorporated entity, through a capital subscription worth USD 100. The acquisition, completed on June 19, 2025, was formalised through the execution of an...
With a promising 7% CAGR, India seeks govt support to safeguard its aluminium extrusion industry
On Thursday, the aluminium extrusion industry called on the government to implement protective measures to support underutilised domestic units from potential overdumping by FTA countries. The industry is struggling to remain viable due to free trade agreements with several Far East countries,...
