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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CM Devendra Fadnavis praises Bharat Gite for successful execution of 500cr MoU within a year at Davos
On January 19, Devendra Fadnavis, the Chief Minister (CM) of the Indian state of Maharashtra, commended the rapid execution of an aluminium manufacturing project worth INR 5 billion (USD 54.6 million). Led by the entrepreneur Bharat Gite, often called the ‘Aluminium Man of India’, the project was...
Immersive Infinity Room returns to Catalyst Science Discovery Centre for year long run
A popular immersive installation designed to inspire recycling has made a comeback at Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes, Cheshire, for a year-long residency. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, access the report “ Global Aluminium Industry...
Aluminium import tariffs in Mexico: previewing upcoming changes
Aluminium Import Duties in Mexico: Previewing Possible Upcoming Changes: Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies has moved forward with reforms to its General Import and Export Tax Law, setting the stage for significant changes to aluminium import duties. The Commission on Economy, Trade and Competitiveness...
Vedanta Aluminium strengthens quality leadership with 18 BIS certifications
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, announced that it has cumulatively secured a total of 18 BIS (Bureau of Indian Standards) certifications across its smelter operations at Jharsuguda, Odisha, home to the world’s largest aluminium plant and Korba, Chhattisgarh, where Bharat...
LME aluminium slips as cash offer hits USD 3,093.5 per tonne, while stocks quietly build
After the close of the previous session, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price declined across major contracts. However, there was a significant rise on the inventory front with a slight decline in the cancelled warrants on January 22. The LME cash bid declined by USD 19 per tonne or 0.6...
Constellium moves 52-week high after HARBOR Capital reduces its holding
HARBOR Capital Advisors has marginally trimmed its exposure to aluminium products manufacturer Constellium SE, according to a recent regulatory disclosure in the United States. A Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission shows that the investment firm reduced its holding during the...
Aluminium packaging firm i2r expands its team with three key appointments
Aluminium foil tray manufacturer i2r Packaging Solutions is strengthening its commercial structure as part of preparations for business expansion in 2026, with a series of senior appointments across foodservice, distribution and national accounts. The company has appointed Fern Timmins as Head of...
How is electricity reshaping the future of aluminium smelters - and what does it mean for global aluminium production?
Imagine running a factory where one input dominates the cost structure and suddenly, far richer buyers start paying more for the same supply. That is the pressure aluminium smelters are now facing which affacets the overall aluminium smelting outlook 2026. From Europe to Australia to the United...
Press Metal sets a new aluminium shares record with a new high of MYR 7.40
Shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd saw a sharp upward momentum on Wednesday, January 21, reaching a fresh high of MYR 7.40 (USD 1.83) , and marking a 42.86 per cent rise over the past twelve months. The record was achieved as the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBMKLCI) index went 0.4 per cent...
Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026: Upstream pressures, downstream shifts, recycling momentum
AL Circle launches its latest industry-focused market research report—" Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 ”— a concise, data-driven guide to a year that will deliver twists, turns, and transitions across the aluminium value chain. As cost curves reset, trade flows realign, and decarbonisation...
Ramkrishna Forgings goes beyond steel, starts aluminium forging facility in Jharkhand
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has introduced commercial production at its new aluminium forging unit in Jharkhand on January 20, 2026. With this new project, the company expands the scope and prospects of its manufacturing operations beyond steel. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
EU holds public consultation on aluminium scrap availability to prevent leakage and safeguard recycling targets
The European Commission has launched an essential public consultation with a specific emphasis on aluminium scrap availability and safeguarding its supplies within the European Union (EU), to achieve the green transition by meeting recycling and downstream manufacturing goals. Led by the...
EU wants aluminium and steel to power 20% of its economic growth - How real is the ambition?
Aluminium is everywhere in Europe’s economy, from power transmission and renewable energy systems to transport, defence, construction and packaging. Its importance has led the European Union to classify aluminium as a critical and strategic raw material. The challenge now is whether Europe’s...
GIADEC dismisses reports of VALCO Sale, confirms strategic partnership instead
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has firmly rejected claims that the Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) is being sold, clarifying that the government is instead pursuing a carefully structured strategic partnership to revive and expand the long-idled smelter. The...
Greenland crisis takes a turn for the better, aluminium prices gain support at a phased bottom
Futures: Last night's session, SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,100 per tonne, up 0.77 per cent. The price stood above all key moving averages (MA5: 24,086; MA60: 24,083.08), with short-term MAs forming a bullish alignment, indicating a strong structure. In the MACD indicator, the DIF (0.9315)...
LME cash offer price represents a further drop to 0.74% while opening stocks look up by 5.6%
London Metal Exchange aluminium prices weakened across most contracts on January 21, reflecting a broad pullback from the previous session, while exchange inventories reflected significant improvement. The LME aluminium cash bid price continued to decline, reaching USD 3,112 on January 21 from USD...
ASI certifies Nemak Nanjing Automotive Components Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1
Nemak S.A.B de C.V (Nemak) has achieved ASI Performance Standard Certification for the casting, cleaning, heat treatment processes for the manufacturing of aluminium alloy components for the automotive industry at Nemak Nanjing Automotive Components Co., Ltd. in Nanjing, China. To know more about...
Japan’s Q1 2026 aluminium premium of $195 likely to continue in the same bracket in Q2
A single smelter has had immense impact on the global trade scenario. Mozal’s closure hit the CBAM impacted nations, tightened the global aluminium supply chain scenario and now is influencing the Japan’s Q1 2026 aluminium premium with around a 127 per cent hike quarter-on-quarter. After a year of...
