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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NALCO’s FY2025 net profit posts triple-digit growth, breaking all previous records
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE, under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has announced the financial results for FY2025, breaking all the previous records, including revenue and net profit. As per the audited results approved by the Board of Directors, NALCO...
Nissan's towbars and aluminium castings facility in Dandenong bags the Australian-made certification
Nissan's Casting Australia Plant in Dandenong South has officially received the Australian-made certification, allowing all its towbars and aluminium castings to display the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo logo proudly. This certification is granted under rigorous standards, confirming that the...
Industry titans unlocking revolutionary technologies to recycle aluminium dross into a strategic resource
The aluminium industry is on a determined mission to build a truly closed-loop supply chain, and the spotlight is firmly on aluminium dross. Around the globe, smelters are ramping up efforts to minimise waste and supercharge recycling, driven by ambitious sustainability goals. Thanks to...
Can EGA buck the closure trend? A feasibility deep-dive into smelting amid US power crisis
Emirate Global Aluminium’s recent announcement of setting up a primary aluminium smelter in Oklahoma, close to the Tulsa Port of Inola, is going to be the first new primary aluminium plant built in the US in 45 years. The USD 4 billion investment by the Middle Eastern business will strengthen...
Capral Aluminium’s Bremer Park extrusion facility celebrates two decades of shaping Australian industry
Capral Aluminium marks the 20th anniversary of its Bremer Park facility in Bundamba, Queensland, which also gives the company a reason to celebrate the evolution of Australia's aluminium extrusion industry. The facility was opened in 2005 as the largest extrusion plant in the Southern Hemisphere....
Funds pivot from copper to aluminium amid market volatility
Image for representational purposes only The global commodities landscape is witnessing a significant shift as investment funds retreat from copper, citing heightened volatility and policy uncertainties, and increasingly turn their attention to aluminium. The US government's initiation of a Section...
DTE and Dynamic Concept launch cutting-edge metal analysis solutions for the aluminium industry
DTE and Dynamic Concept have joined forces to bring a cutting-edge molten metal analysis and handling solution to the aluminium industry. This powerful partnership blends DTE’s advanced laser-based technology with Dynamic Concept’s expertise in metal transfer systems and automation—creating a fully...
World primary aluminium production declines 3% in April 2025, extending three-year trend
In April (30 days) 2025, the world's primary aluminium production decreased by 3.27 per cent M-o-M despite no decline recorded in daily average output. According to IAI, the world’s daily average aluminium production in April was 201,100 tonnes, remaining flat compared to 201,200 tonnes in March....
“Hamilton’s systems leverage AI and machine learning to revolutionise energy efficiency and emission control," Vikas Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Hamilton Research & Technology Private Limited
In the 29th edition of the e-Magazine, themed “Digital Transformation in the Aluminium Industry: Drivers & Changemakers of 2024,” Vikas Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Hamilton Research & Technology Private Limited, shares his insights on driving innovation in aluminium plant operations through...
Atomik AM receives new capital injection from NPIF II, aims to scale up its cutting-edge manufacturing solutions
Atomik AM, a trailblazing UK spinout from the University of Liverpool, has secured a £600,000 (US$760,000) boost from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II to supercharge its growth. Founded by renowned additive manufacturing expert Professor Kate Black, Atomik AM is set to scale its...
China’s downstream aluminium market in Q1 ’25: Cracks emerge in trade landscape
Since January, US President Donald Trump has announced the probable implementation of tariffs. He did not disclose the details then, but the history made aluminium traders susceptible to the future of the global aluminium import-export scenario, which, with time, proved to be true. China’s...
Nanocatalysts that can transform aluminium foil & batteries into clean-burning methane fuel
The age of smart recycling is here, and it's making sustainability not just necessary, but revolutionary. Researchers at Vienna University of Technology have found a way to transform everyday waste into a powerhouse of sustainability. Think used batteries and crumpled aluminium foil, normally...
IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025 Conference & Exhibition – Promising Developments So Far
With increasing domestic and international participation, the 13 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-IMMT-IIM 2025), slated for October 8–10, 2025, in Bhubaneswar, India, is taking shape as a major industry event. Around 50 abstracts of technical papers have...
Destocking in East China exceeds expectations, suppliers strongly refuse to budge on prices
Today, SHFE aluminium fluctuated in the morning session, with its centre moving higher. From the perspective of the spot market performance, destocking exceeded expectations, providing support for local spot premiums. Amid high aluminium prices, downstream purchase willingness declined, while...
India’s EV sales grow 45% in single month, supplementing aluminium demand - Who’s capitalising on the market?
Since the end of 2024, market analysts in India consistently signalled strong growth prospects in the electric vehicle (EV) sector, urging the manufacturing industry to gear up for a major transformation. A central narrative in this shift was the soaring demand for aluminium, a vital material used...
Nikon and NCDMM join forces to advance the use of CP1 aluminium alloy for defence & aerospace sectors
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing has teamed up with the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), the organisation behind America Makes. Their mission? To push the boundaries of Additive Manufacturing using Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy. The initiative focuses on...
ALMAC and AR Aluminum scale up extrusion capabilities with $7.5M additional investment
In a strategic move to strengthen its footprint in the automotive aluminium sector, ALMAC announced on Wednesday, May 21 that it has invested an additional $7.5 million (approximately 10.4 billion won) in AR Aluminum through a shareholder rights offering. This marks the second round of equity...
Manaksia Aluminium reports growing sales and profit for Q4 FY2025, yet stock price dips
Manaksia Aluminium Co., an India-based mining and metal company engaged in manufacturing secondary aluminium products like aluminium rolled, sheets and coils, has announced its financials for the March 2025 quarter, highlighting increased sales and net profit. Image source: equitybulls.com Q4...
