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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Samta Metals invests $70M in Morocco’s green aluminium & copper recycling facility
Samta Metals & Alloys, a subsidiary of India's Samta Group, is constructing an aluminium and copper recycling facility in the Atlantic Free Zone in Kenitra, Morocco. Image source: Flickr The company is investing USD 70 million in the development of the project within Morocco’s Atlantic Free Zone in...
Price charts in India hit by ripple effect of April’s routine of alumina and aluminium maintenance season in China
Aluminium prices in India nudged up 0.8 per cent to INR 238.9 per kilogram, buoyed by a chain reaction unfolding in China’s refinery landscape. But this isn’t just another pricing blip, and it’s a mirror to something deeper: the calculated routine of alumina supply, energy bottlenecks, and macro...
CCEP Australia's new $75M new caning line to increase production capacity for brands like Coca-Cola & Sprite
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners Australia (CCEP) has unveiled a cutting-edge canning line at its Richlands manufacturing facility in Brisbane, Queensland. Backed by a major $75 million investment, this new line isn't just impressive it's the largest and most efficient in CCEP's entire global...
Andhra CM aims to make India ‘defence ready’ by reviving stalled aluminium projects & setting up air force stations
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has set his sights on transforming the state into a powerhouse for aerospace and defence industries. In a recent meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Naidu pitched an ambitious vision backed by a wish list of key projects aimed at...
Guinea pulls the plug by cancelling 129 mining licences, and it seems to be just the beginning
Guinea has just made a move that could send tremors through global commodity corridors, cancelling from 50 plus to 129 mineral exploration permits in a single sweep. No clarifications. No negotiations. Just a decree from the military-led government aimed at “tightening control” over the West...
Low inventory support vs off-season demand: Short-term aluminium prices lack clear drivers
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2507 contract opened at RMB 20,165 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,205 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,130 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,180 per tonne, up RMB 140 per tonne or 0.70 per cent from the previous close. LME aluminium opened at USD...
“Deploying processing facilities near cast houses minimises the carbon footprint by reducing the need for transportation and reheating of dross,” Frank Pollmann, TAHA International
Frank Pollmann, Founder, Taha International, is a German entrepreneur whose business roots are more than 30 years deep in the Gulf region. He founded TAHA International Corporation and led its transformation from a small trading company in Bahrain to a leading-edge provider of award-winning...
“The aluminium industry operates in a high-risk environment where safety, productivity, and sustainability are critical. TRAKR leverages the power of IIoT and AI to address these challenges comprehensively,” Vikram Rastogi, Hacklab CEO
Vikram Rastogi has emphasised how TRAKR, a brand of HACKLAB Solutions, is transforming the aluminium industry by addressing its key challenges like safety, productivity, and sustainability, through Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). He also highlighted that data...
“In Europe, a key trend for rolling mills is portfolio diversification,” Rene Liedtke, Quaker Houghton
Rene Liedtke, Segment Leader Non-Ferrous Europe at Quaker Houghton, has a PhD in organic chemistry with a background in synthesis and instrumental analysis. He is also a subject matter expert for lubrication of aluminium processing with broad experience in project management from R&D and...
Turkey initiates anti-dumping probe on import of some Chinese-origin products like aluminium frames for PV panels
On Sunday, Turkish authorities announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into the import of specific Chinese-origin products, including solar panel junction boxes, sodium gluconate, and aluminium frames used in photovoltaic (PV) panels. The decision was formalised through the...
Aluwind Infra-Tech posts 51.59% Y-o-Y revenue surge in H2 FY25, inks pact with Hindalco
In an era where aluminium innovation and sustainability are reshaping India’s construction skyline, Aluwind Infra-Tech Limited has firmly planted its flag as a growth engine with both financial momentum and strategic clarity. The Pune-based fenestration and façade solutions provider reported a...
US tariff-led aluminium price volatility hits Singapore construction industry, with its GDP contribution shrinking 5%
The Republic of Singapore, a vibrant island nation and city-state in Southeast Asia, boasts a robust construction industry, driven by government initiatives, technological advancements, and a focus on sustainability. The sector spans commercial, institutional, industrial, and infrastructure...
Government reinstates $218.8 M RoDTEP benefits, marking a significant boost for aluminium & mining sector
The government has reinstated benefits worth ₹18,233 crore ($218.8 million) under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme for exports carried out by Advance Authorisation holders, Export-Oriented Units (EOUs) and units located in Special Economic Zones (SEZs). This...
SMM: Aluminium prices fall, aluminium scrap prices follow suit
Today, spot primary aluminium prices fell by RMB 150 per tonne from the previous trading day. SMM A00 spot aluminium closed at RMB 20,200 per tonne. Aluminium scrap market prices followed the decline in aluminium prices but remained at highs overall. With the off-season in June approaching,...
ALUMINIUM Arabia to mark its debut in Riyadh, showcasing the region’s booming metal market
RX, the global powerhouse behind world-class events and the renowned ALUMINIUM exhibition in Düsseldorf, has unveiled an exciting new chapter for the aluminium industry, ALUMINIUM Arabia. Set to make its grand debut at The Arena Riyadh from 27 to 29 April 2026, this landmark event will spotlight...
“The patented ‘Vedanta Lining Design’ for our aluminium smelting pots reduces energy consumption by 200-250 kWh per tonne and extends pot lifespan, which can cut 386,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually at our Jharsuguda smelter”, Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium
AL Circle is honoured to present an exclusive interview with Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium—India's largest aluminium producer and a key player in driving the nation's industrial growth and sustainability ambitions. In this conversation, Rajiv Kumar discusses Vedanta's transformation...
Shanghai Futures to host cast aluminium alloy options in response to market demand for sustainable alternatives
The Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) is set to enter China's recycled metal futures market with the introduction of cast aluminium alloy futures and options. As reported on May 26, 2025, the exchange has secured approval from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for this launch. The move is...
ASI certifies Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd against Chain of Custody Standard V2
Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for their Anhui Maximum Aluminium Industries Co., Ltd. facility, located in Anhui, China. The facility attained ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification (Provisional) in...
