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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The geography of ‘green’ aluminium: Why location trumps technology
Primary aluminium remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial commodities, consuming 13-15 MWh per tonne and accounting for over 900 TWh of electricity demand globally. When powered by coal, production emits 12–14 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium, making electricity sourcing (not...
Alcoa sees $55M gain in the aluminium segment in Q1, while alumina faces $15M hit
Alcoa boosted Q1 2026 profits (about USD 212 million net income) with higher aluminium prices (around USD 3,600-3680 per tonne) despite falling revenue. The company reported Q1 2026 revenue of USD 3.2 billion, down from USD 3.4 billion in Q4 2025. Net income rose to USD 425 million, or USD 1.60 per...
LME index peaks as aluminium gains 15%, copper up 11%
Industrial metals reached a record high on the London Metal Exchange, supported by strong gains in aluminium and a recent rise in copper prices. The LME index , which tracks six major metals, has climbed nearly 12 per cent in the past four weeks and closed at an all-time high on Thursday. Aluminium...
Polygon expands Collosus T aluminium range with new T5, T6 and T8 trail models
Polygon has expanded its trail line-up with three fresh additions to the Collosus T aluminium range: The T5, T6, and T8. Built on an established aggressive trail platform, the models combine IFS Compact suspension with integrated storage, adjustable geometry and 29/MX compatibility. Produced...
Press Metal Aluminium owners rise in wealth rankings via strong aluminium market
Kuala Lumpur-based Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad is recognised as Southeast Asia’s largest aluminium smelter with annual capacity exceeding 1 million tonnes. The founding family has witnessed a notable increase in wealth, reinforced by favourable aluminium market conditions and steady...
Oman eyes green aluminium expansion with new projects in Duqm SEZ
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Oman, a notable player in the Middle Eastern aluminium industry , is planning to establish three low-carbon aluminium projects at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). It is a strategic stance to boost sustainability by moving beyond the conventional iron and steel bases and...
US dollar fell for 9 consecutive days, metals rose nearly across the board, SHFE aluminium up nearly 3%, lithium carbonate up over 4%
As of the daytime close, domestic base metals generally rose, with SHFE tin being the only decliner, down 0.07 per cent. SHFE aluminium led the gains with a 2.89 per cent increase, while the rest of the metals gained less than 1 per cent. The alumina front-month contract rose 1.44 per cent, and the...
Deutsche Bank trims Norsk Hydro to ‘hold’ as aluminium rally stretches valuations
Deutsche Bank has downgraded Norsk Hydro to “hold” from "buy", as it raised its price target to NOK100 (USD 9.3) from NOK88 (USD 8.2), citing stretched valuations after a sharp rally in aluminium prices. Shares of the Norwegian producer closed at NOK107.60 (USD 10), marking a record high. The stock...
Nanshan Aluminium advances digital governance amid steady FY25 performance
Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited, a leading company in the aluminium value chain, has proposed to modernise its corporate governance framework. The company is pushing a revised set of articles of association aimed at improving shareholder protection standards while enabling digital...
Ekta Joshi named key managerial personnel at Hind Aluminium Industries
On the resignation of Ms Ankita Vishwakarma on April 15, 2026, Hind Aluminium, the manufacturer of aluminium & alloy conductors and aluminium wire rods, initiated a smooth leadership transition process and named Ms Ekta Joshi as her successor and designated her as Company Secretary and Compliance...
After a brief dip, the LME aluminium price hits $3,678.5/t, 4-year high returns on April 15
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price saw a modest decline on April 14, but again on the next day, i.e. April 15, the price rose, touching the four-year high again. However, the longer dated contract continued the declining trend along with the LME warehouse. The LME cash bid price rose...
Rolls-Royce unveils the Nightingale concept as its first electric convertible
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has revealed its Project Nightingale concept, marking the brand’s first fully electric convertible developed through its coachbuild division. Production will be limited to 100 units, with deliveries expected to begin in 2028. The name “Nightingale” ties back to "Le...
South32 takes Siemens to court over turbine failure linked to software issue
South32 is suing Siemens over a turbine failure at its Worsley alumina operation in Western Australia, claiming a software flaw led to the generator being destroyed. The case goes back to an incident in October 2015, when a steam turbine generator at the site overheated during operation. According...
ALuminium LeaderSpeak 2026 – All about how industry leaders are reading the aluminium market today
If you had to pin down the aluminium industry today in just a few words, what would they be? At AL Circle, we call it critical, agile, sensitive, and resilient – not because it makes for a tidy line but because it describes the present condition of the metal. Critical because the metal is now...
India replicates solar sector strategy for its battery ecosystem, approves list of battery manufacturers
India has launched an Approved List of Battery Manufacturers (ALBM) with the aim to establish a national battery ecosystem. The goal is to boost domestic battery production so that reliance on China can be reduced. In addition to promoting the goal of energy storage projects supported by government...
Strained aluminium supply exposes Sri Lanka’s construction sector to an uncertain future
Sri Lanka’s construction sector, heavily dependent on aluminium, is hanging by the thread of uncertainty. Roughly 28,000 tonnes of aluminium is used in the construction sector of the nation. The two-week ceasefire in the Middle East conflict led to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, only to be...
Aluminium alloy futures closed up 1.64% overnight as bullish sentiment heats up
Futures: The aluminium alloy 2606 contract opened at RMB 23,755 per tonne during the night session and closed sharply higher at RMB 24,130 per tonne. In the early stage of the night session, prices moved sideways around the opening level with a steady trend. Mid-session, bulls pushed prices up...
Yeşilova bolsters its high-tech extrusion lines with a low-carbon production strategy
With 50 years of experience in the aluminium industry, Yeşilova positions itself as a premier solution partner in global markets by combining high-tech extrusion lines with a sustainability-focused manufacturing model. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...
