The European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact...
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
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Aluminium futures price currently reached INR 307 per kg. At the beginning of the month, the contracts were recorded in a stable situation, remaining in a stable range. M-o-M aluminium futures movement As the market witnessed fluctuations in the January second half, traders on both the bullish and...
Economic Times (ET) Infra recently hosted the 4th edition of Global Metals and Mining Meet, held at Kolkata, India, on February 18, which revealed the Indian mining industry with ample insights and information, including on the current mining relations between India and Australia. The discussion...
The fourth edition of the Global Metals and Mining Meet 2026 , organised by ET Infra, was held on February 18 in Kolkata (India). The conference witnessed the assembly of some of the most influential policymakers, industry heads and technical experts from India’s mining and metals sector, along...
Metal counters fell under tremendous pressure today, as investors moved away from the sector, thus affecting several stocks with significantly lower rates on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Nifty Metal index reflects the weakness, when it declined around 2 per cent during the session and...
India’s leading producer of aluminium, Vedanta Aluminium, has deployed an in-house developed Forced Cooling Network (FCN) at its mega smelter in Jharsuguda to strengthen energy efficiency and potline performance. The advanced system uses 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling to optimise...
At Mumbai Climate Week 2026, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet today launched the India Grids of the Future Accelerator, a national platform through which the Alliance will deploy up to USD 25 million to modernise power distribution, integrate renewable energy and storage, and...
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, marked a significant milestone in its energy transition journey with the inauguration of its solar power plant at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our...
Hindalco Industries Limited has reportedly promoted Kailash Pandey to the position of Head - Mining, Sambalpur Cluster and Sales of primary aluminium. It is a significant milestone in his entire three-decade-long career with Hindalco. In this new role, Kailash Pandey would be responsible for...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices showed a mixed trend w-o-w on 17 February 2026, despite a decline in London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices. While some grades remained supported due to steady demand, others faced mild corrections. Meanwhile, domestic Tense scrap prices firmed up on...
In 2025, India-US aluminium trade did not simply slow - it changed direction. What began as a policy intervention quickly evolved into a broader supply-chain shift. In March, Washington imposed a 25 per cent tariff on aluminium products under Section 232, citing the need to protect domestic...
India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium, took initiatives of installing solar-powered borewells with advanced purification systems across villages in Odisha. The company reinforces its commitment to community well-being through its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme across...
Odisha has drawn renewable energy investment commitments of INR 670,000 million (USD 7.4 billion) for the development of 6.8 gigawatts (GW), announced on the opening day of the third edition of the Odisha Renewable Energy Investor Conclave. To learn about the global aluminium outlook, download our...
India has expanded its electricity generation base by more than 50,000 megawatts (MW) during the current financial year, setting a new annual benchmark for capacity growth. According to figures released on Sunday by the Union Ministry of Power, the country added 52,537 MW of generation capacity...
The membership of the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) elected Bruno Rea as the new President of the organisation, representing aluminium foil rollers worldwide. The election took place during the General Assembly on 28 January 2026, held on the occasion of the 8th Global Aluminium...
As the global aluminium industry accelerates its transition towards low-carbon production, digital operations, and circular resource use , IBAAS 2026 (Jharsuguda, India) is placing strong emphasis on deep, solution-oriented technical dialogue through a curated series of Special Thematic Technical...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved certification against the full set of 11 principles of the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium components for the automotive industry, including powertrain components at their Nemak Aluminium Casting India Pvt Limited facility. To...
Hindalco Industries Limited, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, reported its financial results for the third quarter of FY2026, highlighting sustained business momentum driven by a record performance in India. The company reported an all-time high India business profit after tax of INR...
Firm pricing reflected upward revisions across major producers. Domestic premiums held largely steady w-o-w. Domestic aluminium prices in India edged higher w-o-w on 12 February, tracking gains in aluminium futures on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), as global...
