Odisha has brought forward its investment roadshow in the United Arab Emirates as competition among Indian states for overseas capital intensifies. The programme was initially planned for December, but growing investor outreach by other states prompted the government to advance the visit, according...
What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
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A surge in intra-African trade is reshaping West Africa’s industrial outlook. Data from the Nigeria Customs Service shows that Nigeria’s exports to other African markets rose by 14 per cent to NGN 4.82 trillion (USD 3.4 billion), with over 60 per cent flowing into West Africa. Ghana's 24-hour...
The global aluminium downstream is blending new capacity, tech upgrades and innovative applications in packaging, mobility and advanced manufacturing. The industry is seeing everything from investments in integrated foil and FRP to design-focused architectural solutions and localising equipment and...
As 2026 begins, the upstream aluminium value chain is expanding under rising pressure. New capacity is coming online, capital is returning to upstream assets, and prices are reacting more sharply to supply risk. Leadership reshuffles and cross-border partnerships point to a sector repositioning for...
Egypt Aluminium Company (Egyptalum) saw its profitability weaken in the first half of the 2025-26 financial year, even as turnover rose, according to unaudited figures released to the Egyptian Exchange on January 28. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium...
GlassPoint, the leader in solar industrial process heat, today announced it has closed a USD 20M funding round led by N.I.S. New Investment Solutions, a Liechtenstein-based asset management firm, with participation from returning investor MIG Capital. The investment will advance existing...
India has extended the deadline for the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification through a mandatory Quality Control Order (QCO) for aluminium cans used in soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, and food processing. The decision has helped in easing the supply pressure of aluminium cans right...
Image source: EGA Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has secured a place in the World Economic Forum’s Global Lighthouse Network, a recognition reserved for manufacturing operations that have successfully embedded advanced technologies into day-to-day production. The announcement places the UAE-based...
The global aluminium downstream sector, with further alignment with the end-use sector are undergoing some serious changes, driven by everything from major industrial expansions and strategic partnerships to fresh technology launches, policy shifts and market signals. This week’s news highlights a...
Achenbach, one of the world’s leaders of aluminium foil rolling mills and slitting machines, has just landed the biggest single order in its history. The firm will be providing a cutting-edge aluminium foil plant to Tahweel Metal Industry Corporation (TMIC), as per the supply contract. The...
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...
Europe’s oldest and most established art fairs, the 71st edition of BRADA Art Fair, unveiled Spectrum XXIV (2025) by Rashid Al Khalifa with the Boon Gallery. Initiated by Triyad, the presentation showcases Al Khalifa’s first participation in BRAFA, presenting the contemporary abstraction from the...
Saudi Arabia is set to expand its downstream aluminium manufacturing footprint after PIF and Red Sea Aluminium Holdings (RSAH) agreed initial terms to jointly develop an advanced, single integrated aluminium complex in Yanbu, located on the Kingdom’s western coast. To know more about the global...
Ships leave Guinea’s ports every day loaded with bauxite destined for refineries thousands of miles away, while only a fraction of that ore is ever transformed at home. This contrast captures the essence of Africa’s aluminium story - a sector - rich in resources, steady in operations, yet still...
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly recently visited Egypt Aluminium Company to inspect the newly commissioned high-quality aluminium wire production line. The facility, now fully operational, has been installed at a cost of close to USD 17.5 million and marks a significant upgrade in the company’s...
Just ahead of summer, India is facing a shortage of aluminium beverage cans, which is threatening supplies for soft drinks and beer manufacturers like Coca-Cola and United Breweries Ltd (Kingfisher). Officials in the beverage industry report doubled imports of beverage cans from Sri Lanka and the...
Scatec ASA, a Norwegian renewable energy developer, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) for 1.95 GW of solar capacity and 3.9 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS), which will strengthen Egypt's utility-scale renewable power...
The Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) announced the plan for expanding its smelter operational capacity to 40 per cent from the current 23 per cent. The initiative supports Ghana’s downstream value-addition chain, overcoming the limitations of exporting primary aluminium only. This strategic...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, kicked off its Annual Majlis 2026 sessions on 12 January at the Oasis Hall, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the...
