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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For Vietnam’s mining sector, future isn’t about digging deeper—it’s about digging smarter
Vietnam’s mining industry is taking a turn towards a greener future as it looks like the path forward is paved with sustainability. Leading the charge is Vietnam National Coal and Mineral Industries Holding Corporation (TKV), which has laid out an ambitious roadmap to modernise its operations and...
Hindalco unveils plans to invest INR 45,000 crore ($5.22 million) in aluminium and copper, leaving share price up
Thursday, March 20, marked a significant milestone for the Indian aluminum industry. NALCO reported a 2.1 per cent growth in a single day, while Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Hindalco unveiled plans to invest INR 45,000 crore (USD 5.22 million) in its aluminum and copper segments. Image source: Hindalco...
Alupro hosts expert panel event to accelerate circular economy progress
Earlier this week (March 19, 2025), Alupro brought together influential political figures from across Wales to discuss how best to further accelerate national progress towards achieving a truly circular economy in 2025. Kindly sponsored by Mike Hedges MS, the expert panel discussion took place at...
Sentiment boost from easing overseas trade frictions coupled with significant destocking trend makes aluminium price uptrend more clear
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at RMB 20,875 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 20,895 per tonne, and a low of RMB 20,780 per tonne, closing at RMB 20,840 per tonne, down RMB 55 per tonne, or 0.26 per cent. LME aluminium opened at USD 2,674 per tonne,...
Monos redefines travel with all-aluminium luggage starring Adrien Brody
Oscar-winning actor Adrien Brody has teamed up with luxury travel brand Monos to launch a striking all-aluminium luggage collection, blending durability with minimalist elegance. Released in March 2024 and available online, this collection showcases precision-crafted aluminium suitcases designed...
Vedanta’s ‘green aluminium plant location’ almost ready for reveal ahead of demerger commissioning
Vedanta Limited, a massive player in the Indian aluminium industry, is one step closer to announcing its site for what the brand mentions as the world’s first 100 per cent green aluminium manufacturing plant, shares Group Chairman Anil Agarwal in a media interview. He has delineated the company’s...
GCC imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium imports to limit $1 billion foreign goods
More anti-dumping duties are on the way to Chinese aluminium products. After India, now the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are imposing duties on China for flooding their countries with aluminium products at unfair prices. The news came on Thursday, March 20, after the GCC Ministerial...
Flat 25% is a myth, US tariffs can go upto 50% (read 225%) for global businesses!
Okay, first things first to be straightened out — the US aluminium and steel tariff implemented is not the only tariff that businesses have to pay while exporting commodities to the nation’s backyard. If a country was paying a 10 per cent tariff to export aluminium goods to the US, they are now not...
South India aluminium manufacturer caught by BIS for illegal operations, risking jail or fine
The Bureau of Indian Standards recently conducted another raid at an aluminium alloy ingot manufacturing facility in Sipcot Industrial Park, Vallam Vadagal, Sriperumbudur, for operating without the necessary permits. As per the report, the company has been producing and selling aluminium alloy...
Ore price pullback drives cost centre downward; Alumina and SHFE aluminium prices under pressure
Today, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at RMB 20,650 per tonne, with a high of RMB 20,770 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,570 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,705 per tonne, up 0.27 per cent. Trading volume was 10,600 lots, and open interest was 240,000 lots. Image for...
European Aluminium welcomes EU metals action plan but warns time is running out
European Aluminium welcomes the European Commission’s EU Steel & Metals Action Plan as an important step toward addressing the critical challenges facing the aluminium industry. Aluminium is a strategic raw material essential for the green and digital transitions, defence, and other key sectors....
Impact or no impact on India’s $1 billion aluminium exports due to Trump’s tariffs? Discover here…
The ongoing debate about the impact of the Trump administration's tariff increase from 10 per cent to 25 per cent on India's aluminium exports is generating considerable discussion. While various industry leaders offer different viewpoints, it is essential to understand India's current aluminium...
Swiss government rolls out energy subsidies to protect domestic steel and aluminium sectors
Switzerland has taken a decisive step (it was really high time!) to safeguard its steel and aluminium industries from mounting electricity costs. The government has announced a subsidy programme wherein the Swiss authorities pledged CHF 37 million (USD 42 million) in financial aid to four key...
Anodised aluminium to elevate The Muskegon Museum of Art's grand expansion
The Muskegon Museum of Art's (MMA) recent announcement of expansion has created a buzz in the aluminium industry besides the people with a keenness towards art. MMA will spend USD 15.4 million on the expansion, which is said to double the museum's current footprint from 31,800 SF to 57,570. As...
China’s aluminium imports plunge, bauxite inflows surge, hinting a shift in trade strategy
China’s aluminium trade landscape saw stark contrasts in January 2025, as aluminium imports plummeted while bauxite imports soared. According to customs data, China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products fell by 24.3 per cent year-on-year to 290,000 tonnes. In comparison, bauxite...
Bauxite imports increase; short-term adjustment risks to watch; medium and long-term bullish logic remains unchanged
Futures Market: Overnight, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at 20,715 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 20,720 per tonne, a low of RMB 20,630 per tonne, and closed at RMB 20,650 per tonne, down RMB 65 per tonne or 0.31per cent. Yesterday, LME aluminum opened at USD 2,690 per tonne...
ASI certifies Kunshan Chaoqun Metal Products Co., Ltd against Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status
Kunshan Chaoqun Metal Products Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status for the production of aluminium alloy ingots and bars, with the processes of melting, refining, ingot die casting, casting bar casting, homogenisation and cutting, at their facility in...
Aluminium beverage can moves from recycling bin to newly formed can in less than 60 Days
New research from circular economy and materials management consultant RRS confirms that used beverage cans (UBCs) move from recycling bin to newly formed cans in less than 60 days on average in the United States. The study, released today on Global Recycling Day and commissioned by the Aluminum...
