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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Columbia Falls community launches aluminium recycling drive during Earth Month
The Columbia Falls Community Market has launched an aluminium recycling campaign in April as part of Earth Month initiatives, encouraging residents and businesses to collect and recycle aluminium cans. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...
Changes to section 232 tariff valuation a welcome step, certain aluminium product segments need reconsideration
Charles Johnson, President & CEO of the Aluminum Association, issued the following statement after the Trump Administration’s decision to modify the valuation process for Section 232 derivative tariffs of certain aluminium products: For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
AMS Advanced Material IPO tagged ‘rich’ by TA Securities ahead of ACE Market debut
AMS Advanced Material Bhd, operating in Malaysia and Singapore, a supplier of aluminium sheets, plates, rods and bars and profile extrusion, is now making its way to the ACE Market listing by gaining a valuation which is described as “rich” premium compared to its industry peers by TA Securities....
Aluminium stock surge prompts JPMorgan’s bullish call on Vedanta, Hindalco
With a broader shift in the global metals cycle that could reshape earnings expectations, major Indian aluminium companies are drawing renewed investor attention. JPMorgan has upgraded both Vedanta Limited and Hindalco Industries Limited to “overweight”, citing a favourable mix of higher aluminium...
Weak aluminium prices weighed on the market, and ADC12 remained in the doldrums
Futures: Overnight, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy ad2606 contract closed at RMB 23,585 per tonne, down RMB 40 from the previous trading day's close, or 0.17 per cent. The night session formed a small bearish candlestick, with an extremely narrow body and short upper and lower shadows, a...
Daouda Diakite: “Guinea never intends to stop raw material exports”
Mr Kamal Prakash, founder of AL Circle, recently engaged in an insightful conversation with Mr Daouda Diakité, Senior Advisor to the Guinean Minister of Mines and Geology, at Fastmarkets Bauxite & Alumina 2026, where they discussed extensively about Guinea’s plans with bauxite exports, exploration...
Riding India’s infra wave, Dhabriya Polywood lands $3.75 million aluminium door, windows and facade deal
Dhabriya Polywood Limited, the manufacturer and supplier of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (uPVC) products in India, has landed the order worth INR 34.81 crore (USD 3.75 million) for aluminium doors, windows and facade projects. The order came from an Indian company,...
Manaksia Aluminium hits 5% upper circuit on strong buying; weak delivery raises caution
Manaksia Aluminium Company Ltd’s stock rose by 4.99 per cent and hit its upper limit. It closed at INR 24.61(USD 0.26), which was also the highest price of the day. Since it reached the limit, trading stopped at that level. There were buyers in the market, but no sellers. The stock, trading in the...
TECNO launches SPARK 50 series with aviation-grade aluminium build and high-capacity batteries
Image credit: TECNO/PR Newswire TECNO launched the SPARK 50 series with two new models, the SPARK 50 5G and SPARK 50, with aluminium design, AI features and large batteries for everyday performance and endurance. The SPARK 50 5G features a six-series aviation-grade aluminium build, which offers...
APAA backs Trump’s aluminium tariffs enforcement order, targets import valuation loophole
The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA) said it supports an executive order issued by Donald Trump to tighten enforcement of aluminium tariffs. Until now, importers had been declaring only the value of the raw aluminium used in products, leaving out the additional value created through...
Pakistan's electric fan industry seeks policy change over aluminium exports
Pakistan’s electric fan industry has called on the government to reassess its export policy on key raw materials such as copper and aluminium, warning that rising exports in raw form are weakening domestic manufacturing and limiting growth. This issue was highlighted by Finance Minister Muhammad...
Brazil’s bauxite exports increase by 20% in 2025 even as production remains stagnant at 30–33 Mt
Brazil sits among the world’s five major bauxite players as of 2025-alongside Guinea, Australia, Vietnam and Indonesia-with reserves estimated at around 1.7 billion tonnes. But that hasn’t translated into higher output. Production reached 33 million tonnes in 2025, unchanged from 2024, and has been...
Korean aluminium, steel, copper exporters gain relief as US revises tariff regime
The United States is simplifying its Section 232 tariffs on derivatives of aluminium, steel, and copper, easing compliance burdens for exporters, including those from Korea. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the revised regime will take effect from April 6 (Eastern Standard...
Worldwide Aluminium downgraded to ‘Strong Sell’ amid weak finances and bearish signals
As of March 20, 2026, the New Delhi-based Worldwide Aluminium Ltd has been downgraded from ‘Sell’ to ‘Strong Sell’, as concerns around its financial position, pricing and market signals continue to build. This reassessment has come even though the company has improved in recent quarters, suggesting...
ORIX group pioneers aluminium window horizontal recycling at Suginoi Hotel’s Naka Kan demolition
ORIX Real Estate Corporation, along with ORIX Corporation and ORIX Eco Services Corporation, has revealed its plans to start horizontal recycling of the used window glass and aluminium window frames from the demolition of the Naka Kan guest room building at Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL. Within this...
Vedanta Resources gets ‘BB-’ rating upgrade from Fitch; Highest rating since 2015
• Issuer and bond ratings upgraded to BB- with Stable outlook • Upgrade reflects strong EBITDA outlook, improving cost structure and sustained deleveraging • Improved financial discipline, diversified portfolio and lower supply chain risks support rating Vedanta Resources Limited, a global leader...
UAE aluminium giant moves to offload alumina cargoes after smelter strike disruption
Following the strike of Iran on two major aluminium facilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain, escalating the US-Israel-Iran conflict, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is now moving to sell a large volume of alumina, which is deemed the key raw material required for producing...
Global aluminium plates, sheets and strips trade 2025: Policy, cost and geopolitics reshape export
Global exports of aluminium plates, sheets and strips between 2023 and 2025 have formed a chain that goes beyond routine market cycles. The export trend depicts the reshaping of the market by policy decisions, geopolitical tensions and evolving supply chains. Latest trade data accumulated from the...
