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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Geneva accord presses pause on US-China tariff tensions, but can it revive US domestic aluminium?
China and the US struck a trade deal on May 12 in Geneva, prompting a collective sigh of relief from businesses and exporters, not just at home, but across the globe. After almost 90 days of retaliatory tariffs and spiralling economic tension, this long-awaited breakthrough spells hope for the...
Novelis’ net sales for FY2025 grow by 6% Y-o-Y, backed by higher aluminium prices and increased flat-roll products shipment
Novelis Inc., the premier manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminium goods and the world’s largest recycling company, has announced its financial performance for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024-25. As per the records, strong shipments throughout the year backed by increased demand for beverage...
Uno Minda’s new plant setup to roar in the Indian market with its two-wheeler alloy wheels
A global leader-manufacturer of proprietary automotive solutions and systems, Uno Minda, announced on May 9, 2025, its plan to develop a new manufacturing facility for two-wheeler alloy wheels in Bawal, Haryana. For the successful development of the new manufacturing plant, the board of directors...
Shares of Baheti Recycling jump 9% after signing MoU with Minda Corporation
Shares of India-based Baheti Recycling Industries Limited, a micro-cap company specialising in recycling aluminium scrap into various aluminium alloys such as ingots, cubes, shots, notch bars, and de-ox alloys, surged by up to 9.3 per cent on Monday following the announcement of a Memorandum of...
India proposes retaliatory tariff on US imports to recoup $1.91 billion cost: A realistic strategy or a far-fetched dream?
After prolonged consultations and bilateral discussions with the United States regarding the 25 per cent tariffs on aluminium and steel exports, India has officially proposed the imposition of retaliatory duties under World Trade Organization (WTO) guidelines. These countermeasures, scheduled after...
Hydro champions urban mining at the Biennale Architettura 2025
Hydro is putting urban mining in the spotlight as an official supporter of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. At the exhibition, Hydro is featuring two collaborative projects made with 100 per cent recycled post-consumer aluminium, Hydro CIRCAL 100R, one of...
The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract approached the critical level of 20,000, with processing fees under pressure, pulling back amidst generally sluggish trading volume
On May 13, SMM A00 aluminium was quoted at RMB 20,010 per tonne, up RMB 200 per tonne from the previous trading day, with a RMB -20 per tonne spread against the May contract, down RMB 20 per tonne from the previous trading day. On the same day, SMM A00 aluminium (Foshan) was quoted at RMB 19,930...
Aluminium busbars from Capral to be a part of PLP Australia’s ambitious Project EnergyConnect
In the dynamic and constantly evolving landscape of energy infrastructure, progress is driven by the synergy between engineering excellence and dependable materials. A prime example of this is the collaboration between PLP Australia and Capral Aluminium, whose combined expertise has been...
UK Aluminium Federation calls for aluminium-specific assessment of the UK CBAM’s impact on sector competitiveness
Following the publication of the UK Government’s draft legislation for a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has formally requested confirmation on whether an aluminium-specific impact assessment has been carried out under the UK CBAM policy framework. As of...
Indian aluminium market sees strong buying momentum as NALCO gains 7.4%
The Indian aluminium market witnessed a strong upward trend on Monday, May 12, with significant gains in the stock prices of major players - NALCO, Hindalco, and Vedanta. Among these, NALCO emerged as the standout performer, with its stock price soaring by 7.4% over the weekend to surpass INR 168...
This National Technology Day, Vedanta is set to empower India's engineering sector with aluminium & zinc
A leading Indian producer of energy transition metal, Vedanta Group, on National Technology Day, i.e., May 10, 2025, promised to power India's technology and engineering sector. The firm aims to increase production of the transition metals alongside the value-added products. With this focus, the...
DTE and Dynamic Concept announce partnership to offer complete metal analysis solution
Icelandic metals analysis pioneer DTE and Dynamic Concept, a global supplier of molten metal process technologies and equipment to the aluminium industry, have announced a strategic partnership. The agreement will see the two companies work together to deliver complete solutions including DTE’s...
Coca-Cola x Keep Louisiana Beautiful's “Love the Boot” recovered 16,503 cans and bottles from the landfill
Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB), an agency under the Office of the Lieutenant Governor, US, had initiated "Love the Boot Week" from April 5 to 13, 2025, for the annual litter removal and beautification. For this initiative to succeed, Coca-Cola partnered with KLB to recycle aluminium cans and...
European aluminium foil deliveries increase in Q1 2025, attributed to a potential surge in stockpiling ahead of US tariffs
In the first quarter of 2025, European aluminium foil rollers experienced a significant uptick in demand. According to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), total deliveries reached 243,900 tonnes, marking an 11.4 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was...
Alstone unveils its much-awaited aluminium honeycomb panel in Bengaluru, receives positive feedback from industry leaders
Alstone, India's premier manufacturer of high-quality exterior cladding solutions, recently hosted an exclusive event in Bengaluru to unveil its groundbreaking product, Alstone Alcomb – the Aluminium Honeycomb Panel. The event received an enthusiastic turnout from leading architects, façade...
US-based Merritt acquires Magnum Trailer & Equipment, unlocking new potential across aluminium truck accessories
US-based Merritt, one of the leading manufacturers of livestock and gooseneck trailers, with a legacy spanning nearly 75 years, has announced a strategic move that aims to strengthen its foothold and expand capabilities across aluminium truck accessories. The Merritt family of companies comprising...
Supply-demand imbalance coupled with cost disturbances led to a decline in ADC12 prices in Q2
Impacted by the US reciprocal tariff, the most-traded SHFE aluminium contract began a sharp decline from above the RMB 20,000 threshold in early April, and then continued to oscillate within the range of RMB 19,000-20,000 per tonne. In April (calendar month), the SMM average spot aluminium price...
Speira advances decarbonisation with hydrogen technology, with participation in the EU-funded HyInHeat project
Speira has reached another milestone in its sustainability journey: As part of the EU-funded HyInHeat project, the aluminium recycling and rolling group has successfully converted a melting furnace with a capacity of 1.5 tonnes to hydrogen operation. Initial tests with various scrap types show...
