US industrial policy needs to be systematic, not just ad hoc – Part 1
Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 1 After decades during which the very concept was taboo and the reality swept under the rug, the US has now rediscovered industrial policy. But this rediscovery remains incomplete, as too much of it is...
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...
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NBS: China's primary aluminium output rises 2.7% YoY in March
On a per-day basis, national output averaged 124,194 tonnes last month, marking a 2.8 per cent increase from a year earlier, Mysteel Global's calculation based on the NBS data showed. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...
GMG’s graphene aluminium-ion battery: A breakthrough in ultra-fast charging performance
Graphene Manufacturing (GMG) has reported a notable improvement in the performance of its Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology (G+A CELLS), being developed in collaboration with the University of Queensland. Working under a Joint Development Agreement with one of the globally leading metals...
Heavy industry could grow global output while using up to 45% less energy by 2050
Improving energy productivity can meet rising needs for housing, mobility and goods while reducing reliance on expensive fossil fuels and the need for new energy infrastructure, says a new report from the Energy Transitions Commission (ETC) and Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) published today....
Local scout group wins national award after recycling over 76,000 cans in one year
1st London Colney Scouting Group has been recognised with a prestigious Green Can Award from Every Can Counts after recycling more than 76,000 aluminium cans in the last year alone. Now in their 13th year, the Green Can Awards from recycling not-for-profit, Every Can Counts, celebrate organisations...
A Canadian first: Alumilex’s ALX2090 achieves PHI certification milestone for aluminium window performance
On April 15, Alumilex, a Canadian manufacturer of custom high-performance aluminium windows and doors, announced that its new ALX2090 fixed and operable window system has been recognised by the Passive House Institute (PHI). PHI, which is the leading authority on energy-efficient building...
LME aluminium cools after record surge; cash eases to $3581/t as stocks continue to decline
After remaining above USD 3,600 per tonne for two sessions, LME aluminium prices dropped below the all-time high mark on the April 15 session. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The LME aluminium cash bid as...
SAGA metals to acquire Wolverine REE project to expand rare earth portfolio
SAGA Metals Corp. has entered into an agreement to acquire the Wolverine rare earth project in Labrador from Catalyst Rare Metals Ltd., a deal that would give it full ownership of the asset. The project is about 50 km from Hopedale and covers a bit over 230 sq. km. Access is by air mostly, then...
New MXene composite extends aluminium battery life and cuts material loss
A team of researchers in Bengaluru is trying to fix a problem that has held aluminium batteries back for years, they don’t last very long. The work was led by Kavita Pandey from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences, along with collaborators from Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence. Aluminium...
BRP halts FY27 outlook as US tariff shift triggers $500M cost hit
BRP Inc. has decided to pause its full-year FY27 guidance after recent changes to US tariffs on steel, aluminium and copper imports. The shift came into effect on April 6 and changes how duties are applied. Instead of taxing just the metal content, the new setup applies a 25 per cent tariff on the...
LME aluminium prices drop after record surge but still hover above $3600/t
After a record growth rate the previous day, aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange contracted overnight on Tuesday, April 14, albeit still standing above USD 3,600 per tonne. While the LME aluminium bid price shed off USD 41 per tonne, amounting to USD 3,624 per tonne, the LME aluminium...
Aluminum price centre shifted upward, overall market procurement sentiment declined
During the morning session, SHFE aluminium 2604 fluctuated downward, with the price centre rising significantly from the previous day. Influenced by higher aluminium prices, overall willingness to sell in the market was high, while buying sentiment was suppressed by elevated prices. Circulating...
Canyon Resources begins CEO search after Secker’s resignation Cameroon bauxite project nears production
Canyon Resources is looking for a new chief executive, with Peter Secker stepping down just as its key bauxite project in Cameroon moves closer to production. Secker hasn’t left immediately though. The company said he will stay on for the next few months to manage the transition, which comes at a...
Chalieco signs EPC update for 1 million tonne alumina project in Indonesia
China Aluminum International Engineering Corporation (Chalieco) has announced that it has signed an updated EPC contract for a 1 million tonnes per year alumina project in Indonesia with PT Inalum. The project has now been split into two parts. The alumina plant was completed on February 11. The...
Capral moves to electric furnace at Bremer Park to cut emissions and boost efficiency
Capral Aluminium is phasing out a decades-old gas furnace at its Queensland facility, replacing it with a fully electric system aimed at improving both efficiency and emissions performance. The upgrade will take place at the Bremer Park extrusion site, where a 40-year-old gas-fired log furnace is...
UBS upgrades Ford to buy, sees 23.4% upside despite being down 7% YTD
Ford Motor has faced pressure due to rising aluminium and gas prices, but Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) says the concerns may be greater than actual risks. UBS upgraded Ford’s rating from neutral to buy and kept its price target at USD 15, suggesting about 23.4 per cent upside. The bank said...
Novelis and Infinitum renew aluminium recycling tie-up, focus shifts to scale and stability
Aluminium can recycling between Norway and the UK is set to continue at scale, with Novelis and Infinitum extending their long-running partnership. The setup is fairly straightforward but effective. Used beverage cans collected across Norway are sent to Novelis’ recycling plant in Latchford, where...
Bridgnorth Aluminium unveils £15,000 grant scheme for Shropshire communities
A new funding initiative aimed at reducing rural isolation in Shropshire will see local charities and community groups benefit from a GBP 15,000 (USD 20,273) grant pot established by the UK’s last remaining aluminium rolling mill, Bridgnorth Aluminium. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
IBAAS 2026 to highlight breakthrough innovations and expert insights across the aluminium value chain
The 14 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–2026) , scheduled from September 9–11, 2026 , is set to emerge as a key global platform for showcasing cutting-edge advancements, technological innovations, and forward-looking strategies in the aluminium industry....
