China exported 626,000 tonnes of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products in August, with shipments up 17.2 per cent year on year despite a 2.6 per cent monthly decline. China's aluminium exports remained firmly above year-earlier levels in August, highlighting continued strength in overseas...
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including aluminium and steel products, take effect as Washington intensifies pressure on Canadian industry. Canada is escalating its trade confrontation with the United States, imposing tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US imports worth CAD 27.6 billion (USD...
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The Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA), has announced that it will be recruiting companies to join the “2026 Carbon Reduction R&D for Core Export Items of SMEs” project. The project will take place from May 13...
Vedanta Aluminium has regarded the Government of Odisha’s issued penalty notice worth INR 2.33 billion (USD 24.55 million) regarding the alleged illegal extraction of water from the Bheden river system, Jharsuguda, as a claim based on "incorrect assumptions". Explore: The most comprehensive and...
Exports from the Gulf region, a key supplier of primary aluminium, billet, and other alloys to Europe, have been severely limited as the conflict has effectively brought most shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz to a standstill. Aluminium billet, which is a semi-finished product, saw a...
The iPhone 17 Pro Max has now been revealed, following a video leak from China, which highlighted the refurbishment process involved in bringing back its aluminium chassis. The device has been refurbished without changing the outer casing of the device itself. The video was posted on social media...
According to SMM statistics, China’s primary aluminium output in April 2026 (30 days) rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year and fell by 2.9 per cent month-on-month. As the traditional peak consumption season continues, demand from downstream sectors including aluminium sheet, strip & foil and aluminium...
Rio Tinto-owned Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter hangs in the balance as union members in the company have decided to go on strike. In a workforce of 670 members, 186 or almost 28 per cent of the smelter’s staff are part of the E tū Union, who have action planned at various intervals for the upcoming...
All the share capital of Republic Wire, Inc., a manufacturer of aluminium and copper wire with headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been acquired by Nexans, a global leader in electrification, driving the energy transition with innovative solutions that power a safer, sustainable, and connected...
May 2026 opened with an improvement in the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices , following a dip on the April 30 close. The continued tensions between the US and Iran, stirring up the Middle East conflict, are reshaping market trends. As Iran declared on April 30 to retaliate with "long...
uCan-Packaging has unveiled a new seamless aluminium bottle design that moves away from the rounded look usually associated with metal packaging. The company’s latest container features sharp flat shoulders with near right-angle edges at the top and bottom, giving it a more structured appearance...
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and...
Researchers at the Seoul National University have created a carbon fibre that is low in weight with surprisingly high strength, opening new possibilities for drones, robotics and aerospace. Instead of combining materials layer by layer, scientists have created a way to create a continuous carbon...
A fire outbreak damaged part of an aluminium company facility in Ibadan, Oyo State, while another incident affected a residential property in Ogbomoso earlier in the week. The fire at the industrial site happened around the Iyaganku area of Ibadan, where an office building and an attached warehouse...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has seen insider selling, worth about USD 2.6 million at an average price of around USD 174. An independent director Brett Wilcox has sold his shares. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036:...
French cleantech company ROSI, specialised in high-value recycling of end-of-life photovoltaic panels, has secured funding of over EUR 20 million (USD 23 million) for upgrading and optimising the efficiency of its high-value photovoltaic module recycling facilities all over Europe. Established in...
The interview with Krassimira Kazashka, CEO of Metal Packaging Europe, highlights the steady progress and future potential of aluminium beverage can recycling across Europe. It explores how robust infrastructure, supported by Deposit Return Schemes and evolving EU regulations like the Packaging and...
Leading company in the Austrian aluminium industry, AMAG Austria Metall AG, posted its financial results for the January-March quarter (Q1) 2026, displaying a modest revenue increase but robust gains, driven by favourable pricing dynamics. The lowered raw material or alumina cost and a continued...
Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd., has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for manufacturing operations, including aluminium casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, precision finishing, and packaging processes, located in the Development Zone of Huiguo Town, Gongyi City, Henan Province,...
The global energy transition has reached a point where renewable policy and industrial metals are structurally interlocked. With one month into Q2 2026, solar installation subsidies and aluminium supply chains have formed a feedback loop that is actively redoing both markets. Aluminium, long...
