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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Middle East tensions disrupt aluminium imports; South Korean SMEs facing supply risks
The Middle East tension is affecting small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Korea that depend on the region for aluminium and naptha. A report says these firms need support to manage raw material supply and exports. SMEs do not import much overall from the Middle East, but they depend on it...
Century Aluminum sees 41% SG&A rise from higher alumina and power costs, margins at 10.1%
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has reported higher costs and expenses in 2025. Cost of sales increased by 10.9 per cent compared to the previous year. Selling, general and administrative expenses rose by about 41 per cent. Other operating costs also increased by more than 100 per cent. The main...
ALFED submits response to UK CBAM consultation, urging Government to provide urgent clarity for industry
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has formally submitted its response to HMRC's consultation on the draft regulations for the UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), highlighting the urgent need for clarity, alignment and practical implementation to protect UK manufacturing competitiveness....
The decarbonisation pathway of the aluminium industry – crucial synergy of technology, recycling, and renewable
The importance of aluminium for the global energy transition is undeniable, yet the fact remains that its production is one of the most carbon-intensive processes in the industrial sector. According to the International Aluminium Institute (2023), the aluminium value chain accounts for roughly 3...
Aluminium price surge exposes policy gaps, squeezing India’s MSMEs
The ongoing Middle East conflict led to the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices soaring above USD 3,500 per tonne , with forecasts pointing to a potential rise to USD 4,000 by 2026. While the rally offers the primary aluminium producers a strong earnings opportunity, it is severely...
Global aluminium scrap trade trend: US sells, Asia buys
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Ever since the emergence of recycled aluminium as a key lever for both decarbonisation and supply security in the industry, the United States (US) has emerged as one of the world’s leading exporters of aluminium scrap, with a well-established collection network and surplus...
Rimowa revisits 1969 design language with Classic Aluminium Grid release
Boosting a legacy that stretches back 127 years? Well, it has been rightly done by the luggage brand, Rimowa, aligning rich history with smart strategies. By tapping into the design roots and aluminium craftsmanship, the Classic Aluminium Grid has been reintroduced by the firm in the market. This...
Gränges advances sustainability goals with $64M green bonds
Swedish aluminium rolling and recycling company Gränges has issued two five-year senior unsecured green bonds, adding up to SEK 6 million (USD 64 million) under its Medium-Term Note (MTN) programme. Marking a step in the low-carbon aluminium industry and sustainability, the bond is dated to mature...
Geopolitical disruptions and a stronger dollar combined to keep aluminium prices volatile under pressure
Futures: In the night session on March 25, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at RMB 23,890 per tonne, hit a high of RMB 23,900 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,745 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 23,820 per tonne, down 0.17 per cent. Open interest in the night session stood at...
NSW under pressure to secure Tomago aluminium smelter backing amid job and green aluminium risks
The NSW Government has been called upon by the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) to conclude the financial support with consideration of the Tomago aluminium smelter. The union warned that any hold-ups could jeopardise jobs and weaken Australia’s industrial strength. Within the recently released...
LME aluminium price climbs to $3,294.5/t, despite backward curve pressure
After two days of declining price trend, on March 24, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price rose significantly. However, the longer-dated contracts were deduced from the previous season. The LME alumina platts price also rose from the last day. Both the LME cash bid and offer rose by USD...
Speira receives 2025 Supplier Excellence Award from Ball Corporation
Ball Corporation recognises and celebrates the outstanding contributions of its suppliers across several key areas that are critical to the world’s biggest canmaker’s success. The criteria for the Ball Supplier Excellence Award include Operational Excellence, Cost and Value Leadership,...
Nothing phone (4a) Pro: Aluminium build, triple camera and snapdragon 7 Gen 4 at the core
The Nothing Phone (4a) Pro sits in the mid-range segment, with a strong focus on its aluminium build. It features a 6.8-inch display (2800×1260), a 5,080 mAh battery, and is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, with base variants starting at 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. Design-wise, this is...
Leadrive begins mass production of EV0062 controller with integrated aluminium capacitor
Leadrive Technology has moved into mass production of its EV0062 hybrid dual motor controller, bringing into focus a design that incorporates a dual-channel water-cooled aluminium capacitor to manage thermal performance under demanding conditions. The unit, confirmed on March 23, 2026, is being...
Rio Tinto targets global aluminium expansion with AP60 low-carbon technology
Rio Tinto is increasing its focus on aluminium as part of a long-term strategy, driven by rising demand for low-carbon metals. The company is now looking beyond its long-established base in Canada to expand across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Jérôme Pécresse, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto, said,...
Automakers accelerate to stockpile aluminium as Middle East conflict disrupts supply
Global automakers are accelerating aluminium procurement as the ongoing Middle East conflict continues to disturb supply chains, disrupting production and trade routes, thereby raising concerns over near-term supply shortages and escalating costs. The situation has catalysed a wave of precautionary...
Australia’s $2B fund for Rio Tinto’s Boyne aluminium pushes renewable energy and employment
The federal and Queensland governments of Australia are to jointly sponsor a USD 2 billion support package for Australia’s second-largest aluminium smelter, the Boyne aluminium smelter of Rio Tinto. The joint funding is being rendered as a large-scale renewable energy transition while aiming to...
Freight surge reshapes Guinea-China bauxite trade: Is the momentum under pressure?
The Guinea-China bauxite corridor has long powered global aluminium supply chains. However, this high-volume trade now appears to be entering a more fragile phase, as rising freight costs, shifting trade flows, and emerging policy signals from Guinea begin to test the resilience of one of the...
