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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Alba exports aluminium via Jeddah, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is exporting aluminium through Jeddah, as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. CEO Ali Al Baqali said the company is sending 40–60 per cent of its exports through Saudi Arabia. The route involves land transport of about 1,400 km (870 miles) to Jeddah. He said this adds land...
Kunal Bajaj, Jupiter Group: Building India’s aluminium foil edge via integration, scale and global competitiveness
In this interview, Mr Kunal Bajaj outlines a clear roadmap for scaling India’s aluminium foil ecosystem through backward integration, capacity expansion and global market alignment. He highlights how the integration of JUPALCO and LSKB Aluminium Foils is enhancing supply chain control, cost...
High inventory, coupled with macro headwinds, led to a phased pullback in global aluminium market risk premiums
Futures: In the night session on March 19, the SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at RMB 23,100 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 24,020 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,100 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 23,930 per tonne, down RMB 250 per tonne from the previous close, a decline of 1.03...
From peak to pullback: LME aluminium cash offer retreats from $3,400/t to $3,200/t as tensions ease and prices retreat
As we are aware that the current geopolitical tension has created a temporary halt to the passage of goods through the Strait of Hormuz, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price soared to an all-time high. However, now the market is slowly but steadily witnessing a return to the range it was...
Ball and Grupo Mariza launch first ASI-certified aluminium can for juice in Brazil
Ball Corporation partnered with Grupo Mariza to launch Nutrinéctar juice in cans in Brazil. This is the first juice in the country packaged in aluminium, certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is an international organisation that sets standards...
Australia weighs $470m subsidy-backed power deal to keep Tomago smelter operational
Australia is negotiating a complex support package to keep the Tomago Aluminium smelter active. The push could lock taxpayers for up to a decade into annual subsidies of a minimum of USD 300 million. Owing to rising energy costs and a lack of affordable long-term renewable power, Australia’s...
PPG highlights aluminium can recycling urgency with students on World Recycling Day
For the second time in a row, PPG participated in the national “Million Cans Recycling Contest.” This year, the packaging company in Pittsburgh collaborated with more than 100 second-grade students from the Environmental Charter School (ECS). The aim here was to help these students collect and...
China’s aluminium inventories rise amidst Middle East supply disruption
Aluminium inventories in China have climbed above 1.3 million tonnes, reaching their highest level since 2020 as weak domestic demand coincides with tightening global supply linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global...
Lianhuashan Foundry unlocks higher quality and efficiency with real-time process data
By partnering with Monitizer, Lianhuashan Foundry brings every aspect of production into one clear view—unlocking greater efficiency, reducing energy costs, improving quality and increasing uptime. This data-driven approach empowers the team to lead the way in smart, sustainable manufacturing....
Vedanta Aluminium’s Jharsuguda plant steps up safety game during 55th National Safety Month
India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, is celebrating the 55th National Safety Month at its massive plant in Jharsuguda. Due to this, the firm is celebrating via a variety of well-structured and engaging initiatives aimed at boosting workplace safety and nurturing a culture of...
Macro headwinds and high inventory continued to keep SHFE aluminium under pressure at elevated levels in the short term
Futures: In the night session on March 18, the SHFE aluminium 2605 contract opened at RMB 24,800 per tonne, hit an intraday high of RMB 24,880 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,575 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 24,835 per tonne, up RMB 35 per tonne from the previous close, or 0.14 per cent....
From tariffs to trade wins: Inside Alvance’s 10% production boost
Due to some recent changes in the United States’ tariffs, Alvance British Aluminium, one of the world’s greenest metal production plants, announced a 10 per cent production boost. The smelter is located in Fort William and exports nearly half of its output to the US after the tariffs were put in...
Midal Cables achieves EcoVadis platinum rating, ranking among top 1% globally
Midal Cables is proud to announce that it has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Rating, the highest level of recognition granted by EcoVadis, placing the company among the top 1 per cent of more than 130,000 companies assessed globally. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
LME aluminium offer price slipped 0.76% to $3,400/t on March 18; opening stock declined to 440,325t
LME aluminium prices moved lower on March 18 compared to March 17 across both cash and forward contracts, while exchange inventories also declined. The cash bid price fell to USD 3,399.5 per tonne on March 18 from USD 3,425 per tonne on March 17, marking a 0.74 per cent decrease. The cash offer...
SPIROL strengthens insert offering with lightweight aluminium solutions
Four new machined aluminium threaded inserts, designed for heat or ultrasonic installation into straight plastic holes, have been launched by SPIROL, a manufacturer of fasteners and components. The latest addition includes the Series INS19, INS20, INS29 and INS30, helping to enhance the existing...
China's aluminium output remains high as Strait of Hormuz disruption affects supply
Commerzbank said China’s aluminium output has increased by about 3 per cent compared to last year. Production is now above the government’s annual cap. Higher aluminium prices and changes in alumina supply have supported this rise. Analyst Volkmar Baur said production is expected to stay above 3.75...
Century Aluminum sees higher demand, restarts capacity, and plans 750,000-tonne smelter
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is seeing support from strong demand for aluminium. Demand is linked to industrial activity and use in key sectors. Prices are influenced by the London Metal Exchange and regional premiums, which remain firm. The company operates smelters in the United States and...
Clean Cult scales refillable aluminium packaging with new product expansion
Clean Cult, the US based cleaning brand has reinforced its commitment to aluminium-based packaging with a major expansion of its fragrance lineup across laundry detergent, dish soap and hand soap, now available through online channels like Amazon. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook,...
