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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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sheds 200 gms with aluminium-based structural improvements
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has strengthened the hinge mechanism and increased the use of aluminium in the frame to improve durability. The changes make the phone weigh about 200 grams, which makes it a little lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which was around 215 grams....
Henkel to present sustainable can packaging innovations at METPACK 2026
Henkel Adhesive Technologies, the world's number one producer in adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, at METPACK 2026, will showcase its latest innovations for efficient, safe and sustainable metal packaging. In the event, the firm will be showing its digital equipment and service concepts...
Fastmarkets Bauxite & Alumina 2026 to provide commercial clarity amid shifting supply and policy landscape
As global bauxite and alumina markets confront evolving trade flows, complex supply chains and shifting policy frameworks, Fastmarkets Bauxite & Alumina 2026 will convene senior executives, government officials and analysts from March 23 to 25 in Miami. The forum will focus on the operational...
Middle East geopolitical risks heighten supply concerns; aluminium prices expected to trend strongly higher in the short term
Futures: Last Friday, the most-traded SHFE aluminium contract closed at RMB 25,180 per tonne, surging 2.55 per cent. The price strongly broke above all moving-average systems, with MA5 (24,682), MA10 (24,302.5), and MA20 (23,935.5) forming a standard bullish alignment, confirming a clear...
LME aluminium offer price rose 2.62% to $3,384.5/t, continuing its upward trend amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz
Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) continued to climb amid rising geopolitical uncertainty linked to the US-Israel conflict with Iran and the disruption of shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global trade corridor. The conflict has raised concerns over potential...
Assessing if aluminium is ready to take up copper’s share of demand in renewables, EVs and data centres
Copper and aluminium have long competed across a wide range of industrial applications. In many sector, these two metals can be used alternatively because of their few common traits like durability, conductivity, ductility, and corrosion-resistance. But at this moment, there is one factor that is...
AL Circle x Sachin Chugh, ARUP: “The main application for hydrogen lies in replacing the heat supplied by fossil fuels, such as natural gas, in aluminium production”
In this exclusive interview with AL Circle at India Energy Week 2026, Sachin Chugh, the Hydrogen & Energy Lead at ARUP in India, explains in detail how green hydrogen can be converted into usable electricity and why it could prove transformative for energy-intensive industries like aluminium....
Rising costs coupled with declining tender prices highlight production pressure on aluminium fluoride enterprises
This week, the tender price for aluminium fluoride by leading downstream benchmark enterprises was finalised, and aluminium fluoride prices declined somewhat. As of now, SMM aluminium fluoride prices closed at RMB 10,180-10,450 per tonne; cryolite prices also weakened, with SMM cryolite quotes at...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings posts record FY’25 profit as RHB maintains ‘buy’ rating
On March 6, 2026, the globally renowned producer of integrated aluminium, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd was identified as one of the top picks in Malaysia’s basic materials sector by RHB Investment Bank Bhd. The research house continues to maintain an “overweight” rating on the sector...
Economic and policy challenges in Australia’s aluminium recycling industry
The aluminium industry has been driving the Australian economy since 1955. The industry includes six bauxite mines that together produce more than 100 million tonnes annually, making Australia one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite. The country is also the largest exporter of alumina, with...
Beiersdorf pushes sustainability with recycled aluminium can usage expansion in Europe
Beiersdorf has finalised the conversion of its European aerosol cans to aluminium made entirely from post-consumer recycled material, working in partnership with Ball Corporation . Don't miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The initiative was initially trialled in 2024...
Women take up core operations at Vedanta Aluminium’s Lanjigarh alumina refinery
Vedanta Limited has been taking a variety of initiatives for a greater engagement of women in the aluminium industry. At present, women from Odisha’s local communities are increasingly stepping into technical roles at the Vedanta Aluminium refinery in Lanjigarh. This development indicates a gradual...
Strait of Hormuz closure sparks revised aluminium price forecast, pushing it above $4000/t
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Since the onset of US-Israel and Iran conflict, the aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange have surged without a hint of slowing down. At present, the price stands at USD 3,385 per tonne (as of March 6), gaining 4.9 per cent since February 28 (USD 3,226 per tonne), and...
Nigeria seeks EU partnership to strengthen aluminium and mineral industries
Nigeria is considering enhancing industrial collaborations with the European Union to advance the development of its aluminium, mineral and steel industries through investment, technology transfer and infrastructure reinforcement. Nigeria’s Minister of Steel Development, Prince Shuaibu Abubakar...
MacBook Neo: Apple’s most affordable laptop with high performance and sustainable design
Apple Inc. recently introduced MacBook Neo, a laptop developed to provide the Mac computing experience at a comparatively lower price. Through this release, the company seeks to extend its hardware and software ecosystem to a wider group of users around the world. The starting price is INR 69,900...
NALCO shares surge 18% in 8 days amid West Asia disruptions and firm aluminium prices
Over eight trading sessions, the shares of National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) rallied nearly 18 per cent, backed by rising global aluminium prices triggered by supply disruptions in West Asia. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...
Chinalco reaffirms its confidence in SMS group’s aluminum rolling technology by placing follow-up order for tandem cold rolling mill
Chinalco Southwest Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd. (SWA) has awarded SMS group the contract to supply a two-stand tandem cold rolling mill (TCM), which will be installed at SWA’s new facility near Xipeng, China. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry...
Aerospace sourcing talks, aluminium-for-copper shift, strong packaging earnings to new investments reshape downstream sector outlook
A flurry of changes in the aluminium downstream and end-use sectors has been witnessed in the last week, highlighting new supply strategies, fresh investments and shifting market dynamics. The sectors witnessed everything, starting from discussions about sourcing in aerospace and trends in material...
