The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
Alurion Resources has started infill drilling and bulk-sample trenching at its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project in Bahia, Brazil, as the newly listed company advances the asset toward a targeted mid-2027 pre-feasibility study. The field programme marks a shift from defining the project’s resource...
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With the approach of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, brands have been striving to capture the public's attention. The Revista Alumínio website has already reported on the cans that shout "goal" launched by Coca-Cola , and also on Budweiser's aluminium bottles that celebrate the games of the last editions...
ASX-listed rare earth explorers in Brazil, for the quarterly update, have showcased the latest project advancements, resource developments and strategic moves. This latest update emphasises how the region is playing an increasingly vital role in bolstering global rare earth supply chains. Here is a...
Mineracao Rio do Norte (MRN), Brazil’s largest bauxite producer, has secured an installation licence for its Novas Minas project, paving the way to extend operations in Pará state until 2041. To know the long-term bauxite market forecast, book our report: “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast...
To further strengthen its market coverage and customer service capabilities in Latin America, Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) is pleased to announce the appointment of external consultant Mr Marcio Goto, a senior mining engineer and mining economics expert, as Regional Manager for Latin America. Mr...
Ball Corporation partnered with Grupo Mariza to launch Nutrinéctar juice in cans in Brazil. This is the first juice in the country packaged in aluminium, certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is an international organisation that sets standards...
The United States is awaiting policy clarity from the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil, to advance a bilateral agreement on critical minerals. The US Embassy has identified Brazil as a key “friend-shoring” partner to reduce dependence on China. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
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...
Last time, during the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brazil in July 2025, the two nations sealed a renewable energy partnership , and now, on the occasion of the Brazilian President's visit to India, they exchanged words over critical minerals supply, alongside setting an ambitious...
Hydro has reached new milestones in its support for the TerPaz community program with the opening of community centres in Barcarena in late 2025, and most recently, in Paragominas. The centres are part of a broader, long-term effort to expand access to essential services for local communities...
Rio Grande do Norte is set to receive another major boost in renewable energy. The Chinese group CPFL Energia confirmed an investment of about BRL 800 million (USD 144.8 million) to install new photovoltaic generation projects in the state, strengthening its position as one of Brazil’s leading hubs...
Brazil’s aluminium can industry is deeply interwined with the country’s economy and lifestyle, and this is not any recent development but the outcome of consistent, decades-long journey that began in 1989 with Latasa’s first factory in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais. Since then, there is no looking...
Rafael Aun Ming, Founder and Chairman of Açaí Motion Group, is a visionary entrepreneur scaling an authentic Brazilian functional beverage brand across 60+ countries. A strong advocate of sustainability, ethical sourcing and the circular economy, he pioneered the use of ASI-certified aluminium cans...
The fourth-largest bauxite deposit in Pará State, Brazil, is expected to set a new course for Brazilian mining history. Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN) has announced that the discovery is of key strategic importance and the operations are soon to begin in the following years. Image for referential...
Iochpe-Maxion, a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, through its subsidiary Maxion Wheels, announced that it was taking strategic measures to strengthen its light vehicle aluminium wheel business in South America. It had redeployed existing global production assets...
Otavio Augusto Rezende Carvalheira is a veteran metals industry leader with 35+ years in global aluminium operations. As former President of Alcoa Brazil and current Senior Advisor to AL Circle and Boston Consulting Group (BCG), he brings deep expertise in recycling systems, industrial strategy and...
Made with aluminium supplied by Hydro, the Peace Bench is installed in COP30’s Green Zone to symbolise the importance of dialogue in climate action. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The Peace Bench, commissioned and owned by the Nobel...
Brazil has yet to tap its full aluminium potential, and the country must look beyond the domestic market and re-enter global trade, according to Luciano Alves, CEO of aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). He said Brazil could lift production and expand its industrial footprint...
Iochpe-Maxion (B3: MYPK3), a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, through its subsidiary Maxion Wheels, has announced a series of strategic steps to strengthen its light vehicle aluminium wheel business in South America. The company plans to redeploy existing global...
