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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Strait of Hormuz closed, trade in disruptions, and crude oil price is on rise - what do they all mean for the global aluminium market?
The escalating tensions surrounding the US-Israel conflict with Iran percolating down to the entire Middle East have triggered economic shockwaves across the globe. Aluminium and oil sectors are particularly vulnerable, and for obvious reasons. The Middle East is a pivotal region in aluminium...
AMAG financials 2025: Revenue rises on aluminium price strength, earnings impacted by volume and margin pressure
In 2025, AMAG’s performance reflected strong aluminium prices against a backdrop of operational pressure. Revenue increased 2.1 per cent to EUR 1.47 billion, up from EUR 1.44 billion in 2024. The improvement was largely driven by market pricing. The three-month LME aluminium average rose 7.4 per...
ASI certifies Intals S.p.A. against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Intals S.p.A. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The Certification covers the production of aluminium ingots and alloys, including pure and alloy aluminium ingots, master alloys, speciality products,...
Nigeria signs $1.3 billion alumina refinery deal with AFC to boost mining sector
Africa Finance Corporation and the Federal Government of Nigeria have signed a deal to invest in three major mining projects. One of them includes USD 1.3 billion for an aluminium refinery project. This agreement was signed under the Solid Mineral Development Fund (SMDF), a sovereign investment...
LME aluminium climbs above $3,220t amid geopolitics, market momentum and lower stocks
The impact of geopolitical developments may have started reflecting on the metal market, as aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) shot up on March 2 compared to the previous close. Both cash and futures contracts reported gains by wide margins, while exchange inventories continued to...
Scientific innovation of aluminium-based compounds can act as alternatives to rare earths
Researchers at King’s College London have discovered a new form of aluminium which may offer a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to rare and expensive metals used in modern technology. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry...
Aluminium scrap prices follow an upward trend, but with regional divergence as market supply increases
The most-traded AD2604 aluminium alloy contract opened higher and retreated after a rapid rise, touching a high of RMB 23,305 per tonne before fluctuating downward, reaching a low of RMB 22,940 per tonne, and rebounding slightly at the close. It finally closed at RMB 230,450 per tonne, down RMB 135...
A shopping centre car park turned into a sculptural marker using aluminium blade system
At Chadstone Shopping Centre, Carpark B has shifted from being a straightforward 850-bay parking structure to something far more distinctive. Where there was once a typical concrete shell, there is now a layered exterior that changes in appearance throughout the day. Light, shadow and movement...
Alba and American industrial partners enter into an exclusive agreement for alba to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (“Alba”), the world’s largest aluminium smelter at a single site, and AIP VII EUROPE SARL, a wholly owned subsidiary of AIP Fund VII, managed by American Industrial Partners (“AIP”), today announce that they have entered into an exclusive agreement under which Alba will...
VALCO reports $120m revenue as government reviews expansion drive
The 2025 revenue generation of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) in Ghana has surpassed USD 120 million. This marks the highest and best performance by the company in recent years. The update comes at a significant juncture as the state-owned aluminium smelter proceeds with a turnaround...
EGA in 2025: Record 2.83 million tonnes sold, but net profit slips to AED 2.12 billion
When Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) declared “strong underlying financial performance” for 2025, the forefront numbers were difficult to ignore. Underlying net profit (excluding Guinea Alumina Corporation) rose 16 per cent year-on-year to AED 4.93 billion (USD 1.34 billion), while total cast metal...
Rio Tinto considers reopening Tiwai Point potline as aluminium prices near all-time highs
Rio Tinto is “actively considering” restarting the dormant fourth potline at the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter near Bluff. With global aluminium prices surging past USD 3,000 per tonne, hovering near historical highs at around USD 3,148 per tonne, up 24 per cent since the end of March 2025, the...
Yeşilova: Integrated aluminium power driving sustainable manufacturing and people-focussed transformation
Operating since 1975, Yeşilova Holding delivers integrated aluminium solutions to strategic industries, primarily automotive and rail systems. With a robust production chain spanning from casting and extrusion to surface treatments and value-added manufacturing processes, Yeşilova is positioned as...
Bullish sentiment strong aluminum ingot quotes firm
The international situation boosted aluminum prices, and today, traders in central China had a strong bullish sentiment, with overall transaction sentiment strengthening. Some large downstream processing enterprises stopped purchasing due to high inventory, but influenced by the bullish sentiment,...
Vedanta emerges as the preferred bidder for Odisha's Karnapodikonda bauxite block
In a competitive auction conducted by the Government of Odisha, Vedanta Limited has been awarded the status of preferred bidder for the Karnapodikonda bauxite block in Odisha. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain...
Middle East geopolitical black swan strikes aluminium market maintains strong oscillation
Futures: On the night session of February 27, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2604 contract opened at RMB 23,815 per tonne, reaching a high of RMB 23,885 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,710 per tonne, finally closing at RMB 23,730 per tonne, down RMB 105 per tonne or 0.44 per cent from the previous...
LME aluminium cash offer recorded 1.17% gain while opening stocks declined to 467,550t
The consulting firm, AZ China Ltd, has reported that the Middle East accounts for 9 per cent of global aluminium production. The major producers use the Strait of Hormuz , off the coast of Iran, as an import corridor for raw materials and export metals. Owing to the recent geopolitical tensions in...
Press Metal's 2025 fiscal gains set the tone for 2026, with stronger margins, improved cost control and hard-won lessons
Note: This image is AI-generated and for illustrative purpose only 中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Firm aluminium prices, improved cost control, and easing input prices defined the operating performance of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad in 2025. The year began on a strong footing, with H1 revenue at RM...
