Uno Minda plans INR 14.15bn capex as aluminium casting capacity jumps 162%
Uno Minda is set to invest around INR 14.15 billion (USD 147.51 million) across four manufacturing expansion and consolidation projects, with a major portion of the spending directed towards increasing its aluminium casting capacity in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The automotive components maker plans to...
EU Parliament backs wider CBAM scope for steel and aluminium products
The European Parliament has backed plans to expand the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to a wider range of steel and aluminium products, including screws, wires, springs and household utensils. MEPs approved the Parliament’s position on the proposed CBAM review with 464...
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Enhanced aluminium separation achieved through advanced metal sorting technology
On March 30, 2025, a UK recycling facility adopted Redwave XRF sorting machines to improve aluminium separation. With this initiative, the business aims to improve the efficiency and purity of recycled aluminium, reducing waste and contamination. Source: Redwave The upgrade enables efficient...
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Greece’s first solar panel recycling unit in Heraklion aims to tackle the growing challenge of PV waste: Katheris S.A
Greek company Katheris S.A. has announced on Instagram the installation of Greece’s first solar panel recycling machine unit in Heraklion, Crete. This initiative aims to tackle the growing challenge of photovoltaic (PV) waste, which consists of discarded solar panels that contain metals like glass,...
Advertisement of mining benefits in dailies causes stir: Vedanta linked to the endeavour?
In the heart of Odisha’s Kalahandi district, a storm brews over bauxite mining — a saga intertwining corporate ambitions, tribal rights, and the promise of progress. Recently, a full-page advertisement appeared in the leading Odisha dailies, championing bauxite mining in Kalahandi. The ad,...
Inalum eyes 2025 for the second phase of its Mempawah alumina refinery
State-owned aluminium producer PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) plans to finalise the feasibility study and make a final investment decision (FID) for the second phase of its smelter-grade alumina refinery (SGAR) in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, within this year. These documents will serve as...
Rise in India’s aluminium production, a ripple effect of wider mineral market uptick
India’s aluminium production experienced a modest uptick during the April to February period of the financial year 2024-2025, recording a 0.9 per cent increase to reach 38.36 lakh tonnes (3.836 million tonnes), compared to 38 lakh tonnes (3.8 million tonnes) in the same period the previous year,...
RUSAL: 25 years of global leadership, innovation, and resilience
From a single plant in Siberia to a global aluminium powerhouse, RUSAL's 25-year journey is a story of bold vision, technological excellence, and enduring commitment to sustainable development. In 1994, amid the deep crisis in Russia's industrial sector, a transformation quietly began at the...
Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. joins hands with Once Upon a Coconut, backed by aluminium packaging
New York Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. has teamed up with Once Upon a Coconut as its newest brand ambassador. The partnership, announced in New York, reflects the brand’s commitment to premium hydration and sustainability. Chisholm's dynamic presence on the field aligns with the company’s vision of...
Structural recovery in aluminium processing PMI for March — Peak season demand fails to mask concerns over high aluminium prices and export pressures
According to data from SMM, China’s aluminium processing industry composite PMI index for March 2025 stood at 61.6 per cent, remaining above the boom-bust line. Driven by the traditional peak season and policy tailwinds, the domestic aluminium processing industry showed structural recovery in March...
EU aluminium trade deficit hits €11B — Imports skyrocket as domestic production struggles against high energy costs
In 2024, the European Union (EU) found itself tussling with a significant trade deficit of EUR 11.1 billion in aluminium and related articles. This figure emerged from imports totalling EUR 29.5 billion, overshadowing exports valued at EUR 18.4 billion. Since 2019, imports have surged by 29.9 per...
Heesen’s project Orion is sold, an all-aluminium superyacht aiming for efficiency
Dutch luxury yacht builder Heesen has confirmed the sale of Project Orion, a 49.8-metre, all-aluminium superyacht set to redefine speed and efficiency. Brokered by Anton Foord of Ocean Independence, this sleek vessel is currently under construction and will soon hit the waters. Aluminium plays a...
China's unwrought aluminium alloy imports slightly declined Y-o-Y in the first two months of 2025
According to customs data, unwrought aluminium alloy imports in January 2025 were 99,700 tonnes, down 4.9 per cent Y-o-Y and down 5.6 per cent M-o-M. In February, unwrought aluminium alloy imports were 91,900 tonnes, up 3.6 per cent Y-o-Y and down 7.8 per cent M-o-M. Cumulative imports from January...
Calderys launches CALDE® GUARD: a state-of-the-art concept for improving foundry furnaces’ lifespan and efficiency
Calderys introduces CALDE® GUARD: a top-of-the-line solution that improves environmental and operational sustainability and efficiency for foundry customers. CALDE® GUARD is a full concept, encompassing a product pairing – boron-free silica-based lining and a precast top ring – and its manufacture,...
Sprung Structures unveils new aluminium shelter for homeless in Phoenix
Sprung Structures, along with RPM Team, recently announced the opening of their new facility ‘Phoenix Navigation Center’ made with aluminium frames, addressing the current and urgent needs of the homeless people in Phoenix. The opening took place on March 26, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with the media...
Investment clearance worth INR 1.65 lakh crore for alumina, aluminium and other sectors in Odisha, India
High-Level Clearance Authority (HLCA) of Odisha, on March 28, 2025, sanctioned the investment proposal of a total INR 1,65,303 crore (USD 19.35 billion) under Chief Minister Mohan Majhi's chairmanship in a bid to boost the state's overall industrial landscape. The investment shall stretch across...
Metlen’s flagship gallium production initiative gets recognition as a Strategic Project by the European Commission
Metlen Energy & Metals, a prominent global industrial and energy company operating across all five continents in the Energy and Metallurgy sectors, has announced that its flagship gallium production initiative at the historic Aluminium of Greece facility has been designated a Strategic Project by...
Why should we care about China’s shiny new plan of greening the aluminium industry by 2027?
Fancy a cuppa and a bit of a 'green muscle' news, then? We have already divulged China’s embargo on ad-lib carbon emissions and instead brought in an overhauling carbon trade system for multiple industries. Now, word on the street (or rather, from Beijing) is that China is embarking on a rather...
Moss along with Multipanel UK and Perspex Distribution celebrates the success of recycling 4.3 tonnes of aluminium
In 2024, Moss launched its closed-loop scheme and is now celebrating the successful results of its first Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP) collection, recycling over six tonnes of plastic and 4.3 tonnes of aluminium. Partnering with Multipanel UK and Perspex Distribution, the initiative highlights...
Reynaers Middle East and Alumex complete iconic World Heart Hotel and Mall in Baghdad
Reynaers Middle East, a leading global provider of aluminium solutions, has announced the successful completion of the World Heart Hotel and Mall in Baghdad. This striking architectural landmark offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Iraqi capital. The project was brought to life in...
