Can old trains become new ones? Hydro joins Train2Train aluminium loop
Hydro has joined Siemens Mobility, TSR Group and Voestalpine in the Train2Train pilot project aimed at recovering aluminium from decommissioned trains and recycling it into components for new rail vehicles. The project brings together the rail value chain, from train dismantling and material...
South China aluminium premiums hit year-to-date high on rising southwest conversion rates, scarce ingot supply
In recent weeks, the domestic spot aluminium ingot market has exhibited notable regional divergence. While basis levels in East China and the Central Plains have remained relatively stable, the South China market has seen its aluminium ingot basis strengthen independently to a year-to-date high....
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The UP beer industry is set to invest ₹55 billion in aluminium cans and greenfield breweries
The beer and allied manufacturing sectors of Uttar Pradesh are poised for major expansion, backed by fresh investments and a standardised excise policy. The Director General of the Brewers' Association of India (BAI), Vinod Giri, has announced that "The beer industry and its ancillary industries...
Vedanta Aluminium deploys Odisha’s first all-women power unit at Jharsuguda
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has deployed Odisha’s first all-women power operations team, who will be responsible for managing a 135 MW power unit at its Jharsuguda facility, the world’s largest aluminium plant. In the run-up to Women’s Day 2026, this comes as a...
Impact Minerals achieves first HiPurA alumina delivery to US partner C4V from its Alluminous pilot plant
Impact Minerals has shipped the first significant quantities of HiPurA high purity alumina from its Perth pilot plant to the United States, marking a key milestone in the company’s push into advanced battery materials. The 50 per cent-owned associate Alluminous dispatched approximately 15 kilograms...
Indonesia aluminium market deep dive: Dynamics and policy-driven stability
The Indonesian aluminium market demonstrated operational resilience during the 2026 Chinese New Year period, with smelting and refining production activities continuing unabated. This stability, confirmed by multiple industry sources, underscores the mature nature of the downstream processing...
Egyptalum to modernise cold rolling lines with €19 million investment
Egyptalum, the largest aluminium producer in Egypt and one of the largest in Africa, has allocated EUR 19 million (USD 22.4 million) for the modernisation of its cold rolling line. The company produces a wide range of products, including billets, wire rods, foundry alloys, ingots, T-bars, and...
AL Circle x Shubhra Thakur from LDES Council: “Long-duration energy storage (LDES) makes high renewable energy penetration technically feasible for aluminium”
In this interview, Shubhra Thakur, the Director - Policy and Markets, Asia- Pacific and Country Director- India at LDES Council, has elaborately explained the critical contribution of long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems for making a seamless availability of renewable electricity for the...
Reliance hit with rating cuts from JP Morgan, BMO amid aluminium market volatility
Reliance Inc. faced rating cuts from both JP Morgan and BMO Capital Markets after analysts pointed to weakening gross margins and stretched valuation levels. JP Morgan set a December 2026 price target of USD 330, suggesting limited upside from current levels. BMO lowered its target to USD 320,...
SMM analysis: Jan aluminium billet output slumps, Feb production to hit 4-year low
In January, the operating performance of domestic primary aluminium billets weakened more than expected. According to SMM data, the operating rate for aluminium billets dropped significantly by 5.3 percentage points m-o-m to 50.3 per cent, down 1.3 percentage points y-o-y. Aluminium billet...
Gramercy alumina refinery files contamination investigation plan following red mud leaks
Image for representational purpose After months of leaks from its red mud containment lakes, Atlantic Alumina’s refinery near Gramercy has submitted a site investigation work plan to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), marking a critical step in addressing environmental...
AC makers pivot to aluminium as copper surge bites: Vir Advani
On Friday, the deputy chairman of the western region of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), Vir S Advani, shared that air-conditioning and refrigeration producing companies are shifting towards aluminium. This decision aims to help reduce reliance on copper, especially when the price...
LME aluminium prices make a recovery recover with cash offers recorded at 3,053/t
From the previous close, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices recovered with a steady increase. LME inventory side, on the other hand, recorded a steady figure, an improved figure, as well as a declining trend as earlier. On February 20, the LME cash bid increased by 0.88 per cent from...
Record year for EBRD risk-sharing drive in central Asia and Mongolia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is starting with its risk-sharing framework (RSF) throughout Central Asia and Mongolia. As reported by Qazinform News Agency, referencing the Bank’s press service, the initiative will allow EBRD to take on 50 per cent of the credit risk...
Industrial Physics names Andrew McCauley as the new CEO
Industrial Physics, a US-headquartered company known for driving quality assurance and innovation in the aluminium packaging value chain, announced on February 19 that Andrew McCauley would be succeeding Barry Lyon as the Chief Executive Officer. Brandon Brahm, Partner at KKR, said, “We want to...
Bevan Group named as JPM Group’s exclusive UK distribution partner
JPM Group, a French manufacturer, has expanded its presence in the UK commercial vehicle market by selecting West Midlands-based Bevan Group as its exclusive UK distributor. Alongside, JPM formally announced hiring as part of its expansion strategy. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
Century Aluminum company statement on US Supreme Court IEEPA ruling
Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) today issued the following statement regarding the US Supreme Court’s decision on the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook...
A1R water to transform humidity into drinking water for attendees at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival®
At this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival ® , South Florida-based atmospheric water generation leader A1R water is introducing its still and sparkling water at 17 official Festival events across five venues – including Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District, Eden Roc Miami Beach, The...
Century Aluminum’s Iceland smelter set to reopen 6 months ahead of schedule
US-based aluminium producer, Century Aluminum, expects to restore shuttered capacity at its Grundartangi smelter in Iceland significantly ahead of schedule, with operations now set to resume by the end of April 2026, around six months earlier than initially projected. Explore- Most accurate data to...
Aluminum Dynamics wins final permit for Benson recycling plant amid local opposition and environmental concerns
A long-debated industrial project in Benson has cleared its final regulatory hurdle, but the conversation around it is far from over. Aluminum Dynamics has received the last permit required from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), allowing the company to continue construction...
