Vedanta's ₹210b metals push targets India's EV and critical minerals demand
Vedanta is expanding aluminium, copper and other metals capacity as electric mobility and India's demand for critical minerals reshape the domestic materials market. Vedanta Group is putting INR 210 billion (USD 2.21 billion) into metals production and capacity through FY2026, building a broader...
Energy costs drive China's August inflation as non-ferrous metals surge 20.8%
China's producer inflation accelerated in August as higher energy and non-ferrous metal prices pushed industrial costs higher, while weak domestic demand kept consumer inflation subdued. China's factory-gate inflation accelerated in August, with non-ferrous metal smelting and processing prices...
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Oman gears up for aluminium scrap recycling symposium on April 22 organised by Sohar Aluminium
Organised by Sohar Aluminium in partnership with the Environment Authority, the third Aluminium Scrap Recycling Symposium is going to take place on Wednesday, April 22, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Muscat. The event will be conducted in the presence of the esteemed patronage of Dr Abdullah bin Ali...
Crude oil plunged, US dollar fell for three consecutive weeks, metals generally rose, LME aluminium and SHFE nickel dropped over 2 per cent, and copper and silver posted a four-week winning streak
Metals market: Last Friday's overnight session saw broad gains across base metals in the domestic market. SHFE copper rose 0.78 per cent; on a weekly basis, SHFE copper posted a four-week winning streak, gaining 4.07 per cent for the week. SHFE aluminium fell 1.25 per cent, SHFE lead rose 0.24 per...
Bjarke Ingels Group unveils Nashville arts centre with a striking aluminium curtain twist
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) announced that it has released the design for the Tennessee Performing Arts Centre for the riverside Tennessee Performing Arts Centre in Nashville, USA. The centre will be covered in a flowing curtain of aluminium pipes. The design team, which is behind the project and...
Studies highlight aluminium’s potential as a safer alternative to lithium-ion batteries
As the push grows to find safer and more affordable options beyond lithium-ion batteries, aluminium is gaining attention as a possible alternative. Aluminium is being studied for batteries because it is cheap, widely available, and can store more energy than lithium. Each aluminium atom releases...
Nespresso’s Vertuo World blends heritage with a new coffee culture vision
Wrapping the every-morning refreshment of coffee in aluminium capsules while promoting sustainability with coffee pods made of recycled aluminium , Nestlé Nespresso SA has emerged with a new campaign of Vertuo World. Blending brew with a personal touch, Nespresso promises to deliver morning coffee...
The US launches a 2-year project “Mud to Metal”, focusing on gallium, titanium and rare earth
US Critical Materials Corp. and Columbia University have signed a two-year research agreement to study the recovery of critical metals from red mud, a waste product generated during aluminium refining. The project will focus on extracting gallium, scandium, titanium, and rare earth elements, which...
Crude oil plunged, US dollar fell for three consecutive weeks, metals generally rose, LME aluminium and SHFE nickel dropped over 2%, copper and silver posted four-week winning streak
Overnight, domestic market base metals mostly rose. SHFE copper gained 0.78 per cent; on a weekly basis, SHFE copper posted a four-week winning streak, up 4.07 per cent for the week. SHFE aluminium fell 1.25 per cent, SHFE lead rose 0.24 per cent. SHFE zinc gained 0.71 per cent. SHFE tin rose 0.03...
ASI certifies Fagor Ederlan Group against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Fagor Ederlan S.Coop. Aluminium Spain has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facilities manufacture aluminium automotive components using high-pressure and low-pressure die casting, including suspension...
APAA applauds 10% increase in domestic aluminium production at Century Mt Holly due to Trump's national security tariffs
The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA) applauds Century Aluminum's restart of an idled potline at their Mt. Holly smelter in Goose Creek, South Carolina, this week. The restart represents a USD 65 million investment in domestic manufacturing that is creating over 125 new family-sustaining...
Brazil attains 34.1B aluminium can sales in 2025, driven by 24% surge in canned water sales
Brazil’s aluminium can story is not about how much it sells, but how much it gets back. For more than 15 years, recycling rates have stayed above 95 per cent, with the system hitting 97.3 per cent in 2024. The country still sits among the global leaders-and that consistency underpins how the entire...
India: Aluminium prices rise further as global benchmarks rally, tight inventories support market
Domestic aluminium prices in India extended their upward trend as of 16 April 2026, tracking continued gains in aluminium futures on both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), supported by firm market sentiment. As per market assessments, P1020 ingot...
Ex-China supply gap supported prices to hold up well; China focused on aluminium ingot social inventory turning point
Macro perspective: The Middle East geopolitical situation remained volatile, with US-Iran negotiations experiencing repeated setbacks. On April 8, the US and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire to initiate negotiations; on the same day, Israel launched a large-scale attack on Lebanon, and sources...
Rimowa and Lehni redefine suitcase storage with aluminium precision
To celebrate the launch, the collection will be showcased at the RIMOWA Lehni Visitor Centre in Milan during Design Week, happening from April 21–24 at Via Achille Maiocchi 10. The venue will also feature a curated selection of travel-themed books from INNEN Publishing, along with a postcard...
Double blow from the Middle East – aluminium supply disruptions and export challenges for the automobile industry
The ongoing geo-political conflict in West Asia has put many end-user sectors under strain in several parts of the world. From packaging to building and construction, all have been whining over raw material crisis, especially aluminium, since Gulf countries contribute a substantial portion of the...
Siemens partners with DrinkPAK to automate US canned beverage facility
Siemens is working with DrinkPAK to automate a new can manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas, as the drinks company looks to scale up production and improve efficiency. DrinkPAK already runs large contract manufacturing sites in Santa Clarita and Fort Worth, handling batching, filling and...
Reynolds Wrap’s new aluminium foil adds decoration and durability to food packaging
Reynolds Wrap, a packaging subsidiary under the Reynolds Group, has introduced the Reynolds Wrap Hearts Fun Foil. It is an embossed aluminium foil containing a playful heart symbol on it. Launching it as a permanent addition to the foil lineup, Reynolds presents the Hearts Fun Foil as a combination...
Global downstream aluminium and end-use markets enter transition phase amid tariffs, costs and tech breakthroughs
The landscape of aluminium and related materials is undergoing a quiet transformation, driven by shifting policies, changing cost structures and exciting technological advancements. The global downstream and end-use sector is seeing everything from trade adjustments and tariff changes to...
Century Aluminum begins expanded production at Mt Holly Smelter
Century Aluminum has begun producing its first hot metal following the expansion of its Mt Holly plant in South Carolina , marking a milestone in its capacity ramp-up. The company expects the project to reach full production by the end of June 2026, increasing total US primary aluminium output by...
