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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中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The Ports of Indiana have opened a new bonded storage facility at their Mount Vernon port along the Ohio River, expanding their capabilities and enabling their first aluminium shipment. According to Ports of Indiana, the facility was developed in around six weeks to meet urgent...
AMS Advanced Material Bhd (AMSB) plans to expand in Malaysia’s semiconductor and electronics system integration (ESI) by raising RM32.77 million (USD 6.9 million) through an initial public offering (IPO) for its ACE Market listing on Bursa Malaysia scheduled for April 23, 2026. To know predictions...
Eural Gnutti is fully prepared for the updated Directive 2011/65/EU , which from June 12, 2027, will limit lead content in aluminium alloys for machining to 0.1 per cent. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain The...
Boosting a legacy that stretches back 127 years? Well, it has been rightly done by the luggage brand, Rimowa, aligning rich history with smart strategies. By tapping into the design roots and aluminium craftsmanship, the Classic Aluminium Grid has been reintroduced by the firm in the market. This...
The NSW Government has been called upon by the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) to conclude the financial support with consideration of the Tomago aluminium smelter. The union warned that any hold-ups could jeopardise jobs and weaken Australia’s industrial strength. Within the recently released...
Rio Tinto is increasing its focus on aluminium as part of a long-term strategy, driven by rising demand for low-carbon metals. The company is now looking beyond its long-established base in Canada to expand across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Jérôme Pécresse, Chief Executive of Rio Tinto, said,...
Lyra Energy has started building the Thakadu solar power plant in South Africa. The project is worth about USD 238 million and will have a capacity of 255 megawatts. It is located between the Free State and North West provinces. The project will be built in two phases. Part of the electricity...
The government of Egypt has signed three agreements covering renewable energy and battery storage projects with a combined capacity of 5.62 GW. The agreements were concluded under the supervision of Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. Minister of Electricity Mahmoud Esmat said the developments are in...
Odisha has approved industrial investment proposals worth INR 45 billion (USD 481 million), a move that is expected to generate over 10,122 jobs across 11 districts. It is expected to back the state’s push for diversified industrial growth and value addition. Approval for aluminium and steel...
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is seeing support from strong demand for aluminium. Demand is linked to industrial activity and use in key sectors. Prices are influenced by the London Metal Exchange and regional premiums, which remain firm. The company operates smelters in the United States and...
Image credit - Heesen Dutch shipbuilder Heesen, owned by entrepreneur and investor Laurens Last, has launched its 50-metre, all-aluminium superyacht Sophia at its Oss facility, with delivery scheduled for June 2026. Weighing only 499GT (gross tonnes), the lightweight yacht has a top speed of 23...
HWI, a member of Calderys and a leading supplier of refractory products and services in the United States, today celebrated the official opening of its new lightweight monolithics production facility in Fulton, Missouri. The greenfield investment increases HWI's lightweight monolithics production...
On 10 March 2026, Alcomet AD successfully completed the first extrusion on its newly installed 10-inch Presezzi extrusion press with a force of 40 MN (4,000 tonnes) at the company’s production facility in Shumen, Bulgaria. The milestone marks an important step in Alcomet’s ongoing investment...
The USD 175 million casthouse expansion by Arconic Davenport Works has been officially completed. The firm, which is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specialises in providing aluminium sheet, plate and extrusions, along with cutting-edge architectural products. These products are catered to...
Rio Tinto is undertaking a research and development project focused on extracting primary gallium from its alumina refining process in Quebec. This project received a conditional contribution approval from Natural Resources Canada as part of the Global Partnerships Initiative (GPI). This came to...
Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, holds various projects, aiming to enhance its Amrun bauxite operations in the far north of Queensland. Due to the rising operational improvements at Amrun operations, bauxite production in 2025 saw an increase of 6 per cent, reaching a total of 62.4 million...
Alumil Misr for Trade & Industry SAE, the Egyptian subsidiary of Alumil SA, will be receiving a loan of USD 15.88 million from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). With this investment, Egypt’s aluminium production will be supported by constructing and installing a new...
Manaksia Aluminium has formally entered the high-security materials space with the launch of a dedicated aluminium sheet line tailored for High Security Registration Plates (HSRP). The company has set ambitious targets to scale production to 200 tonnes per month by the financial year 2026-27,...
