The US Department of Justice has urged a court to dismiss Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s lawsuit filed on the proposed USD 4 billion Oklahoma aluminium smelter, arguing that the project would strengthen national and economic security. The move comes as the joint venture of Emirates...
Oceania’s primary aluminium industry is facing a fragmented energy transition. While Australia, the leading aluminium producer of the continent, has abundant renewable resources and a well-established aluminium value chain, its smelters remain significantly more dependent on fossil-fuel-based...
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The US-based Century Aluminum (CENX) is back in focus, as its first quarter (Q1) of 2026 financial results depicted a mixed picture . While revenue surpassed market expectations, adjusted earnings per share (EPS) did not meet consensus estimates. Nonetheless, management’s strong Q2 EBITDA guidance...
The Interministerial Committee for Strategic Investments of the Hellenic Republic has approved a new strategic investment by METLEN Energy & Metals in the ramp-up of gallium production capacity in Greece. It falls within the framework of METLEN's existing bauxite mining and alumina refining...
On Tuesday, the Government of Haryana passed approval for several primary industrial projects and incentive packages under the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020. It aims to reinforce manufacturing capacity, investment, as well as state-wide employment generation across multiple...
Jenc has recently developed a 70 metre aluminium spray boom designed specifically for large-scale farming necessities and the company claims that it is the widest model in the market till date. The boom has already been incorporated into the Nexat multifunctional farming platform used in Brazil....
The Australian government has shortlisted seven green hydrogen derivative projects with a combined capacity of 2.18GW under the second round of its Hydrogen Headstart programme, despite reducing the scheme’s funding allocation by half. The programme is being administered through the Australian...
ROLEC has launched a new line of diecast aluminium enclosures aimed at protecting in-cab control systems used in sectors such as agriculture, construction and heavy engineering. The new profiCASE range is designed for human-machine interface systems, commonly known as HMIs, which are increasingly...
Arctial, backed by Rio Tinto, is targeting first hot metal production from its planned aluminium smelter in Finland in the second half of 2029. Speaking at the CRU World Aluminium Conference in London, Arctial chief commercial officer Maxime Vandersmissen said the project aims to produce around...
A group of scientists in China has turned to crocodiles for inspiration while working on a new body armour concept built around lightweight ceramic materials. The idea came from the way crocodile scales overlap across the animal’s body. Instead of sitting in neat patterns, the scales form uneven...
Australia has wrapped up its latest anti-dumping review of Malaysian mill-finish aluminium extrusions, keeping duties on some producers and scrapping measures on another company. Under the decision, which will take effect from June 3, 2026, LB Aluminium will continue to face a floor price...
GE Vernova said the Upper Sileru pumped-storage hydropower project in Andhra Pradesh is expected to be completed by 2030 and will become one of India’s largest pumped-storage power plants. The company’s work includes design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, transportation, supply, erection...
Waaree Renewable Technologies is set to acquire a 55 per cent stake in Associated Power Structures Private Limited (APSL) in a transaction valued at INR 12.25 billion (USD 128.7 million), as the company expands its presence in India’s renewable energy and power infrastructure sector. The company...
Texarkana Aluminum has rolled its first coil following the commissioning of a major hot mill expansion project at its Texas facility, featuring a new four-stand hot tandem mill supplied by Mino. The project began in 2023 after Mino received a contract to design, supply, and commission the mill. The...
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited reported higher revenue and profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, supported by stronger volumes and better realisations across aluminium foil businesses, carbon steel, stainless steel, and speciality alloys The company recorded a 22 per cent rise in...
A group of UK companies is developing a new battery recycling system designed to recover critical materials from used electric vehicle batteries without relying heavily on overseas processing. The initiative, called ReCAM, brings together the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Watercycle...
The money tells the story. Western governments just committed USD 12.1 billion in new mining project capital through 30 partnerships at the 2026 PDAC conference, while the US launched its FORGE coalition, pulling in 54 nations and locking down 11 bilateral supply agreements in a single day. That...
Azerbaijan is the new route for aluminium shipment from Russia to Armenia, symbolising close ties between the countries. Azerbaijan Railways confirmed two railcars carrying aluminium departed on May 7, forming part of a new transit route linking Russia to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory. The...
EGA’s reset of its Guinea bauxite supply and progress at the Al Taweelah recycling facility have sparked curiosity about whether these moves are aimed at reviving the company’s resilience in the global aluminium market after a temporary shutdown of the Al Taweelah smelter following damage from...
American Steel and Aluminum (ASA) has opened a new 50,000 square-foot integrated contract manufacturing facility in Syracuse, New York. The new site is the company’s second facility in the city and is aimed at increasing production and processing capacity. The expansion comes as demand rises from...
