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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IBAAS–2026 to spotlight innovation, sustainability and digital transformation in the global aluminium industry
The 14 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–2026) will bring together leading experts, industry professionals, technology providers, and researchers from across the global aluminium value chain. The conference will be held from September 9–11, 2026 at Mayfair...
ASI certifies Hindalco Industries Ltd (Aditya Aluminium) against Performance Standard V3.1 with Provisional status
Hindalco Industries Ltd (Aditya Aluminium) has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture and export of high-purity primary aluminium in different forms and specifications, including pig ingot, sow ingot and primary foundry alloy, and the 900 MW...
Constellium authorises $300M on share buyback authorised by the board till December 2028
Constellium SE announced their approval of a new share repurchase programme of up to USD 300 million for its outstanding ordinary shares. The board of directors said that it will take effect after the company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting of shareholders, scheduled to be held on May 21, 2026, till...
Aluminium chlorohydrate market outlook to 2033: Expanding water treatment needs and personal care demand driving industry growth
The global aluminium chemicals sector is witnessing steady growth, supported by increasing demand for efficient water treatment solutions and expanding personal care consumption worldwide. Among these chemicals, aluminium chlorohydrate (ACH) has gained strong industrial relevance due to its...
Recycled AL & Sustainability update: Plant fire, low-carbon cable trials, recycling gains and major global expansions
The aluminium sector is currently juggling a variety of challenges and recent developments, from unexpected operational hiccups to strategic investments and innovations aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Recent news highlights everything from plant incidents and sustainability achievements to...
Power and economic obstacles nudge Venezuela’s aluminium industry downhill
The once prominent aluminium producer in Latin America, Venezuela’s aluminium industry has experienced a dramatic decline over the past decade, largely due to persistent electricity shortages, ageing infrastructure and prolonged political and economic instability. The sector, which once produced...
Rio Tinto, Prysmian launch trial of low-carbon aluminium cables for data centre infrastructure
Rio Tinto and Prysmian have started an industrial trial to produce low-carbon aluminium cables for the data centre sector. The project combines aluminium production and cable technology to reduce the carbon footprint of IT infrastructure. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
Alba holds virtual AGM for 2026
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, held its 16 th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, 12 March 2026, via virtual attendance, in accordance with applicable regulations. The meeting was chaired by His Excellency Mr Khalid Omar Al Rumaihi,...
US craft beer aluminium cans share hits 78%, leading growth to level off, Brewers Association says
Aluminium cans have become the main packaging format for US craft beer, though the shift away from glass bottles now appears to be slowing. Data for 2025 from the Brewers Association shows that most craft beer is already sold in cans, leaving limited room for further gains. Cans represented 78 per...
India: Rare earth exploration intensifies in Andhra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu
On March 11, 2026, the government told Parliament that efforts to explore rare earth minerals are being expanded across coastal and inland regions. Ongoing surveys in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu are being conducted by the Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) to...
AAI warns of export strain as it asks DGFT to exempt aluminium from RoDTEP cuts
The Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has been reached out by the Aluminium Association of India (AAI), asking them to remove aluminium and its products from the recent government notification. This took effect immediately, slashing the Remission of...
Middle East tensions drive LME aluminium prices above $3,500 while stocks continue to dip
The Middle East tensions continue to drive the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices. March 12 witnessed the LME aluminium cash price soar and surpass the USD 3,500 mark. Similarly, 3-month contracts reported gains, while exchange inventories continued to slide. The LME aluminium cash bid...
Vedanta Chairman, Anil Agarwal calls for resource self-reliance, simpler regulation and greater trust in entrepreneurs
Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta, has shared a detailed post on LinkedIn emphasising India’s potential to achieve greater self-reliance in natural resources, reduce import dependence on critical commodities, and unlock the country’s geological strength through policy stability and entrepreneurial...
Rio Tinto-Chinalco wins CADE approval for controlling stake in CBA, opportunity to expand low-carbon aluminium for Rio
Brazil's antitrust authority CADE has approved the joint acquisition of Companhia Brasileira de Aluminio (CBA) by Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China, also known as Chinalco, clearing the final regulatory hurdle on March 11, 2026. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
Hydro approves: Qatalum to maintain 60% aluminium production amid reduced gas supply
Norsk Hydro has confirmed that aluminium production at the integrated aluminium complex Qatalum, Hydro’s joint venture with Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company QPSC (QAMCO), will continue at around 60 per cent capacity. The announcement followed the initial announcement of a controlled shutdown of...
Aluminium at the core: iCaur details 03T engineering as T03 and V23 near South Africa debut
iCaur, the new-energy brand from Chery, before the official launch in 2026, chalked out insights about the engineering, testing and manufacturing processes behind its 03T compact SUV. The 03T will touch down in Mzansi later this year and requires a rigorous quality and durability testing program....
Australia poised to unlock AUD300 billion clean industrial opportunity if it takes action to boost demand
Australia’s transition to a clean industry could unlock a near AUD300 billion economic opportunity if decisive action is taken to deliver a pipeline of 70 projects, according to a new briefing from Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) and the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA). For the global...
Middle East disturbed: 350 dry bulk vessels restricted, 9% of global aluminium at risk & some buyers pay over $5,000/t
The global economy is staring at a supply shock triggered by a waterway barely 33 kilometres wide at its narrowest point. The Strait of Hormuz, sitting between Iran, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, has become the most dangerous chokepoint in global trade since the beginning of March. The...
