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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Dubai plays host to ‘Every Can Counts Global Managers Meeting,’ an event promoting aluminium recycling
For the first time in the Middle East, Dubai played host to the ‘Every Can Counts Global Managers Meeting’ a dynamic four-day event that brought together sustainability champions and communications experts from more than 21 countries. This landmark gathering marked a pivotal moment for the...
Aluminium futures leap on US-China trade negotiation optimism
The world aluminium market is abuzz with optimism once again as futures of the metal on the London Metal Exchange inched higher to USD 2,460 per tonne today from a bottom of USD 2,166 per tonne in April. The hike comes against the backdrop of expectations of top-level trade talks between China and...
Iranian researchers develop aluminium fluoride to boost energy efficiency in metal production
Specialists at the Khomein branch of Islamic Azad University in Iran have successfully produced aluminium fluoride, a compound that helps lower the melting temperature of aluminium. Aluminium fluoride (AlF₃) is a colourless, inorganic compound typically found as a white powder or granules with a...
Overview of China's primary aluminium production in May 2025 and forecast for June
According to SMM statistics, domestic aluminium production in May 2025 (31 days) increased by 2.7 per cent Y-o-Y and 3.4 per cent M-o-M. In May, the operating capacity of domestic aluminium smelters remained stable M-o-M, mainly due to no new projects or maintenance and production cut appearing...
Baheti Recycling continues to trade above INR 600 following 159% profit jump
India-based mircocap company, Baheti Recycling Industry Limited, specialised in recycling aluminium scrap into various aluminium alloys, reportedly concluded the day on June 9, 2025, at a 1.43 per cent higher than its previous closing price. The company’s share price clocked at INR 602 (USD 7.03)...
Europe’s primary aluminium output in first four months tracks last year’s rhythm, only volumes varied
Europe, including Russia, recorded a 2.2 per cent year-on-year growth in primary aluminium production during the first four months of 2025, driven by consistent growth in almost every month barring February when the output was 537,000 tonnes this year, compared to 540,000 tonnes in February 2024....
China’s East Hope Group investment to fuel green aluminium boom in Kazakhstan
In a landmark move, China’s East Hope Group (EHG), one of the world’s leading non-ferrous metals conglomerates, has unveiled plans to invest over USD 12 billion in Kazakhstan’s green aluminium and non-ferrous metals sector. The announcement came following high-level talks on February 17, 2025,...
Sun Metalon aims to reduce emissions from aluminium & steel production with its breakthrough technology
A Chicago-based startup Sun Metalon is taking on one of the world’s biggest climate challenges with a bold solution of turning industrial waste into a valuable resource. The company says its breakthrough technology can removes gunk and grime from discarded metal slivers, enabling their reuse and...
MIT unveils a cost-effective green hydrogen production tech from recycled aluminium and seawater
Researchers at MIT have developed a novel method to produce sustainable green hydrogen using recycled aluminium and seawater, a breakthrough that promises dramatically lower emissions and cost compared to traditional methods. Conventional hydrogen production relies heavily on steam methane...
Ghana president declares nationwide ban on Styrofoam plastic, emphasising the use of aluminium food containers
President John Dramani Mahama has announced the government’s intention to ban the importation, production, and use of Styrofoam plastic takeaway containers in the country. He made this declaration during the formal launch of the One Tree Per Child Initiative at Kwabenya Community Senior High School...
Mining and downstream investments pillars of economic growth in Ketapang
Industries in the Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, have been altering the region by creating mining investments and enhancing downstream processing. Ketapang Regency has the potential to extend from the seas and plantations to bauxite mining. Mining investment, as reported by West Kalimantan...
Rio Tinto seeks government salvation for Tomago Smelter as energy costs keep surging
Rio Tinto Group has entered into talks with Australian authorities over a potential multibillion-dollar bailout for its Tomago aluminium smelter, with discussions focusing on the electricity supply contract for 2026 to 2029 and the design of production tax credits to shield the operation from...
ASI certifies MinTa Aluminum Technology against Performance Standard V3
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Min Ta Al-Tech (Taicang) Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022). The Certification covers processes including aluminium extrusion, processing, deep processing and surface treatment. The facility...
Rimowa x Vitra have invented dual utility luggages which can extend as aluminium stools and toolboxes
What if a product comes into light that not only carries your luggage but also helps you find a seat anywhere? You read that right because Rimowain's collaboration with Vitra has turned their former aluminium luggage into a limited-edition luxe living room decor. Image source: rimowa.com Crafted by...
Emballator announces the construction of its new packaging facility in Lempäälä
Emballator, an aluminium packaging company, has announced the construction of its new 8,000 m² facility in Lempäälä, Finland. This new project will be a part of the strategy to support growth and optimise material flows for the company. Developed in partnership with Meijou Oy, the factory aims to...
Ma'aden nears complete control of Saudi aluminium operations
Saudi Arabian mining company Ma'aden is close to achieving total control of its integrated aluminium business after getting critical regulatory consent to buy Alcoa's 25.1 per cent stakes in two significant joint ventures. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) approved the offer by Ma'aden to buy...
190% surge in US premium - how are the US market and consumers reacting to it?
The implementation of the United States’ tariff hike to 50 per cent on June 4 instantly prompted a 4.85 per cent surge in the US Midwest duty-paid premium on the physical market on June 5, clocked at USD 973, compared to USD 928 the previous day. Image source: lme.com Trump doubled the aluminium...
NALCO’s INR 30,000C smelter expansion plan is on track, defies delay report
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a 'Navratna' company under the Schedule 'A' category of CPSEs, announced on Thursday, June 5, that its INR 30,000-crore capital expenditure plan for smelter expansion with captive power is still on track. This announcement was made to clarify the previous...
