
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price reported improvements across the pricing and contract segments on the September 7 close, recovering from the downward trend reported at the September 4 session . As the repair and operations stabilise at the facilities of Emirates Global Aluminium...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has indicated Ottawa’s readiness to resume Canada-US trade talks and reach a deal with President Donald Trump, as the tariff debate continues to pressure deeply integrated supply chains. Tariff uncertainty could also pressure aluminium trade, costs, aluminium...
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In November 2024, the global aluminium industry continues demonstrating resilience and innovation amidst evolving market dynamics. The month has been marked by significant milestones, from groundbreaking advancements in sustainable production and recycling technologies to strategic investments...

In a recent forecast by Bank of America, analysts have projected a turbulent year ahead for the metals and minerals market in 2025. Bank of America is the second-largest banking institution in the United States and the second-largest bank in the world by market capitalisation, both after JPMorgan...

The European aluminium foil industry demonstrated strong performance in the domestic market this year, with increased deliveries, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the third quarter of 2024, which ended September 30, Europe's domestic foil deliveries rose 15 per cent...

China's primary aluminium billet output in October 2024 retreated from its previous month's high as many billet manufacturers reduced their production pace due to several unfavourable factors like high selling prices, lower processing fees, and sluggish downstream demand. Usually, October is a...

The aluminium beverage can sales in Brazil have recorded an impressive 12 per cent year-on-year growth for H1 2024, revealed the Brazilian Association of Aluminium Can Manufacturers (Abralatas). The association, representing the country's aluminium can sector, previously noted that macroeconomic...
Hindalco Industries Limited, the Aditya Birla Group metals flagship and one of India's biggest aluminium manufacturing companies has announced the second quarter results for the fiscal year 2024-25, reporting a year-on-year hike of 7.45 per cent in revenue from operations. From INR 54,169 crore...
In a world where data-driven decision-making is crucial, AL Circle's industry-focused report library offers an essential resource for professionals, analysts, and stakeholders across the aluminium value chain. With an extensive collection of in-house as well as in-depth partner's reports, AL Circle...

AL Circle recently had the privilege of attending the presentation of Mr Uday Patel, Senior Research Manager for Metals and Mining – Aluminium, Wood Mackenzie, at the ICSOBA 2024 conference in Lyon, France. This enlightening session provided valuable insights into the current challenges facing the...

Alumina trihydrate (ATH), also known as aluminium hydroxide — chemical formula Al(OH)3, has a vast market potential ahead. The element, which is derived during the refinement of bauxite through the Bayer process, is majorly known for its flame retarding property. Image Source: Anglo Pacific...

The traditional "September peak season" revitalised demand for China's primary aluminium billets and boosted their operating performance, leading to a new high production volume for the year and historically. Despite fewer operating days in September compared to August, the domestic primary...

Gränges, a global leader in aluminium engineering and manufacturing, has reported a strong performance in its third-quarter 2024 interim results, driven by increased market share and strategic sustainability efforts. Despite some pressures on profitability, the company delivered robust growth in...

In September 2024, primary aluminium production globally experienced a month-on-month fall, mirroring the trend seen across all the major primary metal-producing countries/regions. However, the monthly fall in September posed no impact on the growing trend through the third quarter of the year, as...

Amidst the chances of importing from intensively limited sources, the European Union (EU) is reconsidering banning Russia as its aluminium supplier. The immediate result? Small and medium-sized business entities, which rely on close to 70 per cent of turnover and 92 per cent of employment in the...

Hind Aluminium Industries, a manufacturer of aluminium & alloy conductors and aluminium wire rods, reached a 52-week high on October 18, 2024. The stock opened with a 2.19 per cent gain and touched an intraday high of INR 85.4, outperforming the sector by 2.44 per cent. The company’s shares have...

In September 2024, the global aluminium industry witnessed significant developments across production, sustainability, and market dynamics. Aluminium producers continued to push for greener technologies, as the global primary aluminium producers are focusing on expanding their low-carbon aluminium...

In a rapidly evolving packaging landscape, aluminium is playing an increasingly critical role in meeting sustainability goals and responding to dynamic consumer preferences. Today, AL Circle, the world's fastest-growing global ALuminium ecosystem, proudly announces the launch of its highly...

On Monday, September 30, at LME week 2024, Rusal expressed its confidence that the ongoing supply-demand gap in the global aluminium market would narrow shortly and reach balance by the end of 2025. This optimism follows a market upturn buoyed by the Chinese stimulus programme, leading to a demand...

On Friday, September 27, the United States Department of Commerce announced its final verdict in relation to the anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations for aluminium extrusion dumping from several countries, including India. In the verdict, the department named Maan Aluminium as the...