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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IFAT 2026: STEINERT is bringing upgrades, new applications and AI solutions to Munich
STEINERT will be presenting new and advanced sorting solutions at IFAT 2026 (4–7 May in Munich) at Stand 451/552 in Hall B6. The focus will be on the STEINERT PLASMAX, with an upgrade of the LIBS flagship for aluminium sorting. STEINERT will also be showcasing processes for separating food-grade...
ALEMAI launches ‘Aluminium Bharat’ to strengthen India’s aluminium value chain
The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has launched the ‘Aluminium Bharat’ initiative to strengthen India’s aluminium value chain. The initiative was introduced by Jitin Prasada, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry in New Delhi. For the global aluminium...
Allspring Global Investments builds fresh stake in Kaiser Aluminum amid rising institutional momentum
Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC, as revealed in its latest filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission in the fourth quarter, acquired new stakes in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation. Of the firm's industrial products company, the investment company brought a total of 41,712 shares, which...
China seizes opportunity to boost aluminium exports amid the Middle East conflict – which countries stand to gain?
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Restricted trade from the Gulf countries through the Strait of Hormuz and EGA’s Al Taweelah smelter becoming inoperative for a year due to Iranian strikes are seen as an opportunity for China’s aluminium export growth by many market analysts. Whether this ambition may turn real...
Jupiter Aluminum furnace rebuild lifts melt rate 15% amid faster turnaround
The completion update of one of the three reverberatory furnaces in Hammond, Indiana, has been shared by Jupiter Aluminum, a firm that transforms tonnes of recycled aluminium into a valuable coil. At the normal pace, completing this project takes nearly three-and-a-half to four months; however, in...
Does the Hormuz freeze, hitting 9% global supply, reopen the door for an alternative 5-6 Mt aluminium supplier?
The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East, notably a US-Israeli movement involving Iran in early 2026, has sent tremors through global aluminium markets. Gulf-region smelters account for roughly 9 per cent of the world’s primary aluminium supply (and over 20 per cent if China and Russia...
Hit before the ceasefire: Iran Aluminium Company struck by the US-Israel attacks
A few hours before the official announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the US-Israel and Iran conflict, the Iranian media reported that the US-Israel launched strikes on the Iran Aluminium Company (IRALCO), the largest aluminium plant of the country, as well as the Amirkabir Petrochemical Complex...
Weak demand, ADC12 spot cargo continued to decline
Futures: The most-traded aluminium alloy 2606 contract closed at RMB 23,595 per tonne overnight, down RMB 55 from the previous trading day's close, a decline of 0.23per cent. Trading volume was 1,340 lots, down 2,647 lots from the previous value, with a notable contraction in volume. Open interest...
LME cash offer spikes to $3,600/t, up by 3% from the previous close, as supply risks intensify in the Gulf
On April 7, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices further rose from the previous close on April 2. There has been a significant rise in the offer settlement price as well as in the forward contracts. Concerning the inventory, there has been a slight dip along with the LME alumina platts...
If not as critical mineral, aluminium has a strong case to be treated as strategic metal in Australia
Welcome to the first part of the interview with Rachel Howard from Mission Possible Partnership where the role of aluminium in green energy transition in Australia takes a centre stage. Unlike many other large economies, construction & infrastructure sector leads the demand for aluminium,...
Transparent, accountable & comprehensive: Speira offers EPDs for all major product categories, door opener for the sustainable construction segment
With the recent publication, Speira is now offering Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for all major product categories in its Specialities business. “Choosing the most sustainable aluminium should be as easy as possible for our customers. EPDs are an important tool for achieving this,...
Autostructures UK enters administration, aluminium and steel supplier faces market pressure
Autostructures UK, a long-running UK manufacturer of steel and aluminium components, has entered administration after 68 years in operation. The Telford-based company appointed administrators in late March. It had a long-standing relationship with JCB, working with the company for around 30 years,...
TRUNNANO introduces surface-modified alumina powder for advanced aluminium-based thermal applications
TRUNNANO has launched a surface-modified spherical alumina powder, marking progress in functional materials used across aluminium-related thermal management applications in electronics. A KH570 silane coupling agent is used by the product for surface treatment and is designed to be used in...
Aluminium price surge and regional supply disruptions hit India’s electric two‑wheeler industry
A global aluminium shortage is likely to lower electric two‑wheeler margins in India, as prices close to four‑year highs push up production costs and lead to some price hikes. Supply problems in the Gulf and higher commodity prices put pressure on EV affordability, while makers try to manage costs,...
RIMOWA launches aluminium Grid collection inspired by 1969 archive design
RIMOWA has introduced the Classic Aluminium Grid, a limited-edition collection built around its historic aluminium suitcase designs from 1969, with a total of 1,969 numbered pieces. The collection pulls directly from the brand’s archival hand-carry cases, reworking its signature grooves into a more...
Aluminum du Maroc: A vertically integrated aluminium business linked to Africa’s growth
Aluminum du Maroc, an aluminium business which has caught attention of global investors recently, is a major aluminium producer in Morocco and one of the leading domestic companies in the sector, listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange under the ISIN MA0000010936. It delivers investors with a...
Younglimwon SoftLab completes ERP project for aluminium producer Poongjeon Bicheol
Younglimwon SoftLab, an enterprise solution company, has completed an ERP implementation project for aluminium smelting and alloy manufacturer Poongjeon Bicheol. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, read our report “ Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 ”. The...
RUSAL implements neural networks to improve alumina quality
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has implemented a proprietary neural network-based technology for controlling aluminium hydroxide particle fractions. The technology improves the quality of alumina, which in turn enhances the quality of the aluminium produced from it and...
