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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Chalco's 2025 revenue rises 1.7 per cent Y-o-Y
Over the same period, the company's total profit rose by 15.8 per cent from 2024 to RMB 25.8 billion, while its net profit attributable to shareholders edged up by 2.3 per cent on year to RMB 12.7 billion. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global...
AGI Greenpac bets $144.6 million on aluminium cans, signals strategic shift
A packaging solution provider in India, AGI Greenpac, is now set to enter the high-growth aluminium can market. The firm will be investing nearly INR 1,200 crore (USD 144.6 million) for setting up the new facility in Uttar Pradesh. The operations will commence by October 2027. As shared with...
Advanced aluminium alloy powder adds more strength and stability to DED additive manufacturing
A group of UK-based researchers has developed a new aluminium alloy powder that improves the performance of Directed Energy Deposition (DED) additive manufacturing. The study was published in the International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing by the UK-based experts. To know predictions and...
Norton patents Manx R in India with aluminium frame; V4 engine launch likely by end-2026
Norton Motorcycles has taken a step towards its India plans, with the Manx R’s design now patented, hinting that the flagship supersport could make its way to the market in the future. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...
ASI certifies Shandong Chuanghui New Material Technology Co., Ltd. against Chain of Custody Standard V2
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of electrical round Aluminium rods at Shandong Chuanghui New Material Technology Co., Ltd.’s two facilities in Zouping, Shandong Province, China. For the global aluminium...
China’s aluminium ingot inventory continued to build up, and the pattern of high-level adjustment in aluminium prices continued
Futures: In the night session on April 1, the SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at RMB 24,830 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 24,980 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,775 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 24,910 per tonne, up RMB 250 per tonne from the previous close, or 1.01per cent....
LME aluminium cools after record surge, but market tension lingers post Iranian strikes
After the skyrocketing records on March 31 , the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices appeared to ease at the close of the April 1 session. The slightly declining trend was also noticed in the movement of the stocks. However, a rise in the near-term contracts amongst a few other upward...
Vedanta Aluminium doubles down on Odisha; $21.7 billion expansion signals bigger play
During the celebration of Utkal Dibas on Wednesday, India’s top aluminium provider, Vedanta Aluminium, reaffirmed its long-term dedication to Odisha. The commitment has been shown by the firm in its ambitious plan, with an investment of INR 1.8 lakh crore (USD 21.7 billion) on the horizon and over...
Kibar Americas acquires 100-year-old former Novelis facility
Kibar Americas confirmed in a press release that it is acquiring the former Novelis aluminium plant in Fairmont, West Virginia, in a bid to strengthen its operations in the United States. This acquisition marks a fresh chapter for the long-standing industrial site, which is over 100 years old. The...
RPM adds aluminium roofing capabilities with Kalzip acquisition
RPM International Inc. has finalised its acquisition of Kalzip GmbH, a company known for its aluminium roofing and facade systems, bringing the business under its Tremco Construction Products Group. The move adds to RPM’s presence in aluminium-based construction materials. Kalzip, based in Koblenz,...
Azerbaijan Aluminum moves toward liquidation, assets to be transferred to Azeraluminum
Azerbaijan Aluminum is being liquidated following a decree signed by Ilham Aliyev, the President of Azerbaijan. The decision is part of broader steps to develop the mining and metallurgy sectors in the country. As part of this process, all assets of the company will be transferred to Azeraluminum....
Guinea-Conakry limits its 2026 bauxite exports despite a 200 million tonne forecast
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Guinea-Conakry is set to reduce its bauxite export volumes, starting from April 2026, to support prices and protect the smaller producers from collapsing due to volatile margins. This move comes due to the weak Chinese demand and higher freight rates because of the Middle East...
Strikes on Gulf aluminium facilities disrupt supply chains, lowering Airbus’ price target
Bank of America lowered its price target for Airbus from EUR 259 (USD 300.62) to EUR 255 (USD 295.98), while maintaining a ‘Buy’ rating, citing rising aluminium supply costs. The price revision follows supply disruptions linked to strikes by Iran, which damaged aluminium plants in the United Arab...
April aluminium premiums on the rise: Market reacts to Gulf smelter hits
So far into the week, aluminium premiums in Europe and Japan have appeared on the rising graph as a reaction to Iran’s drone and missile strikes on the Gulf smelters of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) on Saturday, intensifying the prevailing worry over aluminium supply...
Vedanta delays demerger deadline to June 2026 amid pending regulatory approvals
Vedanta Limited has extended its business demerger deadline further to June 30, 2026, postponing it a third time and citing the pending regulatory approvals as the reason behind it. Although passed by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in December 2025 , the plan underwent delays in progress,...
Vietnam strengthens solar sustainability with IREX–Hamada partnership boosting aluminium recycling potential
Vietnam has formed a new partnership between IREX Energy Joint Stock Company and Hamada Company to make its solar industry more sustainable. These two firms have signed a recycling memorandum of understanding (MoU) to recover aluminium and other valuable materials from end-of-life solar panels. For...
MYSTEEL: Global aluminium prices seen buttressed by Middle East supply shortages
Over the past weekend, primary aluminium smelting and rolling facilities in the region suffered further damage, with those operated by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) in Bahrain reportedly hit by Iranian military attacks. For the global...
Crown appoints Dr John M. Rost as EVP & COO; Asia Pacific focus sharpens
Crown Holdings, Inc., an American multinational packaging company, has named Dr John M. Rost as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Asia Pacific and Transit Packaging. The new appointment will be effective from April 1, 2026. Currently, Dr Rost, for the Asia Pacific...
