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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Moggaro’s aluminium hybrid dive boat wins award for design and performance
Image credits: Moggaro Aluminium Yachts Spain-based Moggaro Aluminium Yachts has picked up recognition at The Baird Maritime 2025 Work Boat World Awards for its 16-metre hybrid aluminium dive boat, built for operations in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea. The vessel stands out mainly for how it blends...
Waaree Energies brings its 3,000 MW solar module plant in operation in Gujarat
Image credits: Waaree Energies Ltd Waaree Energies has started operations at a 3,000 MW per year solar module facility in Gujarat, marking the addition of capacity to its portfolio. The plant, located in Samakhiali in Kutch, has been set up through its subsidiary Sangam Solar One Private Limited....
UK aerosol filling stable in 2025 despite 2 per cent decline
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) shares that the UK aerosol filling industry has had remained stable in 2025, with overall volumes dropping 2 per cent year-on-year. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the...
From policy to recycling loops: Sustainability push and recycled aluminium reshape global value chains
In the current global downstream and recycled aluminium, every company is making crucial steps towards sustainability, circularity and better operational efficiency. With new regulations coming into play, smart investments being made and improvements in recycling and manufacturing practices,...
Glencore buys 45% stake in US aluminium recycling plant, targets 120,000 tonnes recycling capacity
Glencore secured a 45 per cent stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, raising its position in the US aluminium market. The move is due to global supply chains facing pressure because of the conflict in the Middle East, which has affected availability...
From Guinea to the Gulf: Policy shifts, alumina surplus and middle east disruptions split the value chain
Over the past two weeks, the aluminium value chain has unfolded in fragments rather than a single, linear move. What starts as policy shifts and price pressure in bauxite moves through a well-supplied alumina market, before ending in a sudden supply shock in primary aluminium. Each layer is...
Middle East geopolitical tensions remained uncertain, aluminium prices mainly fluctuated at highs in the short term
Macro perspective: This week, the global macro front remained focused on geopolitical disruptions. On April 7 local time, US President Trump posted on social media: "I have agreed to a pause on the bombing and strikes on Iran for a period of two weeks." Subsequently, a White House official stated...
Canada emerges as a winner although US tariffs leave mark on jobs and regional economy
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Canada’s economy has handled a year of US tariffs better than expected, but the impact has not been equal across sectors and regions, according to a report by Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). Industries such as steel, aluminium, copper, auto parts, softwood lumber, and some consumer...
Alcoa rejects alleged mercury concerns at Wagerup alumina refinery
Alcoa has pushed back against concerns over rising mercury emissions at its Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia, even as environmental groups move to challenge its operating licence. The refinery is located about 120 km south of Perth in the Jarrah forest region and it has come under...
Vedanta Aluminium signs strategic MoU with downstream customers for Aluminium Park in Jharsuguda
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two leading manufacturing companies, Singhal Steel & Power Pvt. Ltd (a unit of Singhal Group of Industries) and SCOT-AL Metcon Pvt. Ltd. (an associate company of Scottish Chemical...
Hind Aluminium clarifies share price movement, cites market factors
Hind Aluminium Industries Limited has reported to the BSE that fluctuations in its share price are due to overall market trends rather than significant developments at the Company itself. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...
Europe’s 6.8% dross generation from aluminium recycling reflects global standard- how the continent is scaling its recovery efforts
Did you know? Around 7 per cent of black dross is generated from the total volume of recycled aluminium worldwide, and Europe reflects a similar ratio of black dross generation at around 6.83 per cent. Aluminium dross occurs in two forms: black and white. White dross is generated mainly in primary...
LME aluminium price and stocks continue to sledge downwards; future contracts rise nearly 1%
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices continued to edge downwards on April 9. As cash prices and near-term contracts eased, the longer-dated contracts improved considerably. Stocks kept sliding down, indicating a continued high demand and supply pressure. Explore- Most accurate data to...
Global aluminium tightness meets domestic limits: Xingfa’s balancing act
A significant reduction in the shareholder payout has brought Xingfa Aluminium’s current position into sharper focus. The company lowered its annual dividend from HKD 0.64 to HKD 0.50 ( USD 0.082 to USD 0.064) after reporting a 23.5 per cent decline in 2025 profit, which fell to RMB 632 million (...
Calderys inaugurates Indian state-of-the-art facility in the presence of Odisha's Chief Minister
Calderys officially inaugurated its new facility on April 8, 2026, in a ceremony honoured by the presence of Shri Mohan Charan Majhi, Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha, and Shri Sampad Chandra Swain, Hon'ble Minister for Industries and Skill Development & Technical Education, alongside senior...
Strait stalemate unresolved on the eve of U.S.-Iran talks, supply hard damage supports aluminium prices fluctuating at highs
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,670 per tonne in the night session, up 0.39per cent. The price stood above all moving averages (MA5=24,656, MA10=24,619.5, MA30=24,559.17, MA60=24,351.92), with the moving average system in a bullish alignment. The MACD indicator showed a golden cross with...
Tecnoglass lowers 2026 outlook as US aluminium tariffs weigh down on price margins
Colombia-headquartered Tecnoglass Incorporated, manufacturer of architectural glass, windows and associated aluminium products, has revised its full-year 2026 profit outlook downward, citing the impact of newly implemented US tariffs on aluminium window imports. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
India's aluminium extrusion output drops sharply as West Asia crisis disrupts supply
India’s aluminium extrusion sector is seeing a steep slowdown, with production levels falling sharply due to ongoing disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis. Industry body Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India said monthly output has nearly halved, dropping from around 100,000...
