Secondary aluminium is increasingly central to Europe’s decarbonisation plans. It is used in automotive castings, construction profiles, packaging and consumer goods and is valued because it can deliver similar mechanical properties to primary metal while requiring a fraction of the energy and...
As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) gradually extends to downstream aluminium processing products, accurate product classification and origin information are becoming increasingly important and directly affect the assessment of potential carbon exposure. Following the analysis in...
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A plant manager running a highly efficient aluminium extrusion facility in Guangdong or an advanced die-casting hub outside Pune currently operates under a comfortable, yet highly precarious, illusion. They produce complex window frames, automotive structural castings, and precision-machined parts...
Aluminium rolled and extruded products manufacturer Constellium’s FY2025 chart pinned robust financial results, reinforced by firm demand across its packaging, aerospace and industrial product segments. The company reported notable gains in revenue, profitability and cash generation, improving...
It has been over a month since we released our flagship magazine " ALuminium LeaderSpeak 2026 ", bringing together industry leaders, executives and decision-makers from across the global aluminium value chain. Through interviews and articles, the magazine explores the opportunities, challenges and...
The aluminium industry witnessed a defining phase shaped by tightening supply chains, rising sustainability pressures, accompanied by an acceleration in recycling investments. From shifting global scrap trade patterns and low-carbon aluminium initiatives to CBAM-driven policy responses and ESG-led...
The interview revolves around the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and its implications for the aluminium sector, particularly Indian exporters. Alberto Monje Gama, global Sustainability Policy Manager at TIC Council explains that CBAM is not primarily designed to reduce...
The Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) signifies India’s venture towards realising sustainability goals by reducing 45 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity by 2030 compared to levels since 2005 and achieving net-zero by 2070. This groundwork was laid and implemented by the...
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA), has announced that it will be recruiting companies to join the “2026 Carbon Reduction R&D for Core Export Items of SMEs” project. The project will take place from May 13...
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and...
The aluminium industry is quietly undergoing a structural shift. What was once dominated by primary smelting is now moving toward a scrap-led ecosystem, with used beverage can (UBC) material emerging as a critical feedstock. The shift is rooted in cost and power. Producing primary aluminium...
As CBAM enters full implementation, Turkish manufacturers are facing a tougher export environment where reliable supply, clear data and commercial continuity are becoming as important as price. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry...
A consultative seminar on “Navigating CBAM: Challenges, Readiness, and India’s Carbon Market Context” concluded successfully on 21 April 2026 at PHD House, New Delhi. The seminar brought together representatives from industry, government, export-oriented sectors, and the testing, inspection, and...
The European Union is evaluating an expansion of its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). After setting carbon tax certificates at EUR 75.36 (USD 88.14) per tonne of aluminium and steel imports for Q1 2026, the push could widen the scope of carbon-linked import costs for global exporters....
Primary aluminium remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial commodities, consuming 13-15 MWh per tonne and accounting for over 900 TWh of electricity demand globally. When powered by coal, production emits 12–14 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium, making electricity sourcing (not...
If you had to pin down the aluminium industry today in just a few words, what would they be? At AL Circle, we call it critical, agile, sensitive, and resilient – not because it makes for a tidy line but because it describes the present condition of the metal. Critical because the metal is now...
In the current global downstream and recycled aluminium, every company is making crucial steps towards sustainability, circularity and better operational efficiency. With new regulations coming into play, smart investments being made and improvements in recycling and manufacturing practices,...
The European Commission has set the first official price for Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) certificates at EUR 75.36 (USD 88.14) per tonne for the January–March quarter of 2026, formally launching the EU’s carbon pricing framework for imports. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026...
Executive Summary: The global aluminium sector is feeling the heat of a supply crisis, as major aluminium producers face policy curbs, geopolitical crises, sanctions and tariff hurdles, and environmental setbacks. The war in Iran has further inflated the crisis with shipping disruptions and attacks...
The European aluminium premium, the extra cost buyers pay above London Metal Exchange prices to obtain physical metal, has risen in early 2026, indicating higher costs and tighter supply in the region. It was at USD 335 per tonne on January 2, 2026 and stayed within USD 340 per tonne to USD 360.63...
