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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Ireland’s Aughinish plant linked to Russia-bound alumina trade scrutiny in the defence sector
The largest alumina producer in Europe is reported to supply the aluminium smelting raw material to the defence industry of Russia. The shipment is said to have started from Ireland's Aughinish plant and is subject to the US and EU sanctions. In the production of military equipment, the need for...
Strained fuel supply and cost challenges worry the Indian aluminium extrusion sector
Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has warned that the strained fuel supply, with rising energy prices, is weighing on key industrial units as they run below capacity. Consequently, these challenges are taking a toll on the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs),...
BIS mandates ISI certification for aluminium utensils and cans from October 1
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has made ISI certification mandatory for aluminium utensils used in food and beverage applications, effective October 1, 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " G. Bhavani,...
Banco Aluminium executes inter-se share transfer, subtly reshaping ownership control
29 thousand equity shares in Banco Products (India) Limited, on March 23, 2026, were sold by Banco Aluminium Private Limited. This marks an inter-se transfer between Banco Aluminium and Mr Mehul Kanubhai Patel, the buyer. After acquiring these stocks, the buyer, along with his Persons Acting in...
LME aluminium cash offer softens to $3,242.5/t as EGA reroute eases Hormuz disruption
As the US-Israel conflict with Iran persisted, blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) secured an alternative route for export activities last week, easing the global trade disruption along the Middle East route. The impact was immediate, as the London Metal Exchange (LME)...
Aluminium price falls as Alvance raises output at UK smelter
Aluminium prices remained low, dipping by 0.12 per cent to settle at USD 330.9 per kilogram, as mixed supply developments and demand concerns kept the market range-bound. However, output has picked up in some regions, with Alvance British Aluminium increasing production at its Lochaber smelter by...
Press Metal strengthens on the aluminium upswing and supply disruption fears
While the global aluminium industry is grappling with the impact driven by the ongoing geopolitical tension, one company is silently marking the upswing in the price to its advantage. According to the Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB Research), Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, the...
LME aluminium and SHFE aluminium edged up overnight, and aluminium prices remained under pressure at high levels in the short term
Futures: In the night session on March 24, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at RMB 23,655 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 23,895 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,610 per tonne, and finally closed at 23,810 per tonne. Open interest in the night session stood at 266,000 lots,...
Industrial Accelerator Act proposes EU-origin necessities with inferences for trade & supply chains
On 4 March 2026, the European Commission presented its Proposal for a Regulation on establishing a framework of measures for accelerating industrial capacity and decarbonization in strategic sectors, which aims at “improving the functioning of the internal market by establishing a framework to...
Pilbara is at the centre of Australia’s green metal transition, including iron ore and aluminium
Australia is considering a shift to ‘green’ aluminium and iron production using renewable energy. This could increase iron ore export earnings from about USD 116 billion to around USD 386 billion a year by 2060. Metal production uses large amounts of energy. Producing aluminium and steel without...
Hulamin signals declined earnings from aluminium ahead of annual results
Hulamin has indicated that it will post a loss for the 2025 financial year, pointing to a combination of operational setbacks and unfavourable currency movements ahead of its full-year results due on Monday. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry...
Vedanta Aluminium drives water stewardship with 24 Lakh+ m³ of recharge and storage
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has reported strong progress in strengthening water security in villages in the vicinity of its operational areas in Odisha and Chhattisgarh on World Water Day 2026. Through a growing portfolio of over 330 water structures and community ponds,...
Tomago Aluminium in finalisation of a model for low-carbon industrial transition
The Tomago aluminium smelter is planning to shift to renewable electricity, with an expectation of targeting 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030 and 100 per cent by 2035, while also strengthening the case for government-backed financial support. To know how the Middle East crisis is affecting the...
Chris Latham-Warde, Every Can Counts: 59% of Gen Z, 66% of Millennials, 75% of Gen X, and 77% of Boomers support for Deposit Return Scheme
In an exclusive conversation with Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager of Every Can Counts a not-for-profit communications programme delivered by Alupro across the UK and Ireland. According to Mr Chris, deposit return scheme (DRS) is a great way to encourage people to partake in aluminium cans...
San Ciprián smelter nears full capacity amid power uncertainty
Recently, the investors informed that Alcoa’s San Ciprián smelter has ramped up to 90 per cent of its capacity. The smelter, located in Spain, by mid-year, especially after experiencing some earlier cutbacks, is expecting to reach its full capacity. Back in 2021, the smelter's production was...
Geopolitical risks compound interest rate cut expectations, intensifying the tug-of-war between longs and shorts in the aluminium market
Futures: During the night session on March 23, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at 23,850 per tonne, hit an intraday high of 23,855 per tonne and a low of 23,615 per tonne, and finally closed at 23,750 per tonne. Open interest in the night session stood at 267,000 lots, down 113...
LME aluminium cash offer drops to $3,251.5/t amid rising market volatility
Given the volatility rising due to the Middle East crisis and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices seem to be high one day but again trembling on the other. March 23 saw such a time, where the LME aluminium prices, including the...
Aluminium anode EV battery achieves high efficiency and fast charging at -25°C
A research team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) performed a field evaluation of an aluminium-based lithium-ion battery designed for wide temperature ranges in Heilongjiang Province. At -25 °C, the battery attained more than 92 per cent discharge efficiency in practical urban driving and...
