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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Trump government’s response to India at WTO: 'Tariff is for security, not safeguards'
In response to India’s complaint to the World Trade Organization (WTO) on April 11 , labelling the US tariffs as safeguard measures, the United States countered by asserting that the tariffs were imposed on national security grounds, not as safeguards. Image source: Wikipedia The Trump...
Police recover 778 kg of aluminium electric wire worth INR 2.2 lakhs from Sangareddy
In a dramatic turn of events straight out of a crime thriller, the Sangareddy police cracked down on an aluminium theft racket that had been quietly siphoning aluminium electric wires from burgeoning seven different real estate sites. Yes, you heard it right! Sangareddy, situated in the northern...
China’s aluminium imports fall 10.6% in March 2025, while bauxite shipments rise 39.1%
According to the customs data, in March 2025, China witnessed a 10.6 per cent decline in aluminium imports, including unwrought aluminium and aluminium products, year-on-year to 340,000 tonnes. Image source: IndiaMART In March 2024, China’s primary aluminium imports surged by 246 per cent...
Promoting sustainability in healthcare with Pillumina's recyclable aluminium bottles
Aluminium has become a vital material in pharmaceutical packaging. It acts as a robust barrier against moisture, oxygen, and light—key environmental factors that can degrade the safety and effectiveness of medications. Ten Acres Pharmacy, led by sustainability champion Dr Sonya Frausto, is ushering...
Moving a step closer to National Green Hydrogen mission with the newly signed TTA between BHEL & BARC
Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) with the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, in a major move to boost India’s hydrogen production capacity. The partnership centres on the mixed-matrix membrane diaphragm technology, which will...
Here’s why China’s aluminium trade confidence, despite repeated tariff lashes and export dip, is what it is…
In a recent comment, He Zhigang, Deputy General Manager of Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co. said that China’s producers are “numb to tariffs,” citing years of trade restrictions imposed by Western countries. He added that demand for the metal produced in China remains strong due to its...
Saint James Iced Tea launches new re-sealable aluminium bottles in packaging launch
Saint James Iced Tea, the fastest-growing iced tea brand in the US, announced a major packaging expansion at the beginning of this month. The brand introduced 100 per cent recyclable aluminium bottles, besides its previous tetra packaging. This milestone highlights Saint James’ commitment to...
Where the aluminium demand is: Downstream, end-user & recycling trends that matter in 2025
One metal consistently stands out in a world navigating towards decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and circularity: Aluminium . Lightweight, endlessly recyclable, and a strategic material across sectors, aluminium is now central to global sustainability transitions—and the recently published...
Aluminium prices sink below $2,400 amid US-China tariff clash
Aluminium futures remain under pressure, trading below USD 2,400 per tonne and holding near their eight-month low of USD 2,340 hit on April 9. The slump is an after-effect induced by escalating US-China trade tensions that have cast a shadow over global manufacturing. Following tit-for-tat tariff...
Tariff is a pro for North America’s optimistic demand projection for 2025; 2024 already shows a 3.4% growth, setting the stage right
North America (US and Canada), which is currently embroiled in the ongoing trade war, is otherwise a key aluminium market, with demand consistently reaching millions of pounds annually, primarily driven by semi-fabricated and mill product. Although the demand decreased in 2023 to 26,087 million...
Fagerhult aims to lower its carbon footprint by 225 tonnes with recycled aluminium usage
Fagerhult, the sustainable lighting company has announced the use of extruded aluminium profiles made with 75 per cent recycled content from end-of-life products. This material is now integrated into high-volume product families—where it can have the greatest impact. The move is expected to lower...
Alcoa’s Q1 2025 performance displays stable 26% EBITDA growth amid first phase of tariff pressure
Alcoa Corporation delivered a robust financial performance in the first quarter of 2025, marking a sharp turnaround from the prior year and a solid improvement over the previous quarter. Net income more than doubled sequentially, driven by higher aluminium prices, effective cost management, and...
Hear it from the Top: ‘Aluminium LeaderSpeak 2025’ premieres with global insights
AL Circle, the world's fastest-growing global ALuminium ecosystem, is delighted to share the official launch of its flagship annual publication – ‘ Aluminium LeaderSpeak 2025 ’ . As the global aluminium industry grows sustainably, ‘ Aluminium LeaderSpeak 2025 ’ brings together the voices of some...
Chrysler’s 100-year ride rolls into the future with electrified shine
Chrysler is set to celebrate a century of automotive innovation in 2025, marking 100 years since its founding. From April 16-27, the brand will take centre stage at the 2025 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), which itself commemorates 125 years. This dual milestone will spotlight Chrysler’s...
HPQ, Novacium & GLD’s new partnership aims towards a cleaner energy industry with METAGENE™ fuel
HPQ Silicon Inc., a technology company focused on developing green engineering solutions, has re-issued an amended version of its April 10, 2025, press release in response to a request from l’Autorité des marchés financiers. The announcement highlights the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding...
Trump’s 245% tariffs (read 270%) on Chinese imports mean evident global trade disruption
In a bold move that has reignited trade tensions, former US President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping tariffs of up to 245 per cent on a wide range of Chinese imports. With the initial 25 per cent remaining in place, the total tariff to be paid by the aluminium and steel exporters from China...
UK-based aluminium trays manufacturer expands its range of Ultra container with new addition
i2r Packaging Solutions, a UK-based manufacturer of aluminium trays, has added another range of sustainable containers. The company has expanded its Ultra container range with the introduction of a new 260mm x 260mm x 50mm format. Specifically developed for large ready-to-cook meals and...
Geomega & Rio Tinto unlocks significant progress in its bauxite residue valorisation pilot project
Geomega Resources, in partnership with Rio Tinto, has made significant progress on its bauxite residue valorisation pilot project, which was launched in March 2022. The process is structured into three sequential circuits, each undergoing individual testing and scale-up. Depending on the...
