Indian electronics manufacturers are increasingly substituting aluminium for copper in key components as surging metal costs put pressure on margins. Indian electronics manufacturers are turning to aluminium and steel as alternatives to copper as a sharp rise in copper prices pushes up production...
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...
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Rio Tinto has named Shiona Budby, a proud Thanikwithi woman and former participant of its Local Aboriginal Person (LAP) program, as the new manager of its Amrun bauxite mine in far north Queensland. Budby, who began her career with Rio Tinto more than a decade ago and formally joined the company in...
Red Bull, Ball Corporation, and Rauch Fruchtsäfte have begun construction on a 2.3-million-square-foot production, manufacturing, and distribution complex in Concord, N.C. First announced in 2021, the project is expected to transform both the local economy and the wider beverage industry. Concord,...
Global mining and metals company Vedanta Resources is pressing ahead with its long-awaited corporate restructuring, with Chief Executive Officer Deshnee Naidoo confirming that the demerger of its Indian arm is targeted for completion within FY2025–26. Her optimism follows a breakthrough in the...
Slovenian aluminium producer Talum is moving forward with a EUR 55 million (USD 65 million) green transformation project, to be completed by the end of 2025. The investment will drive Talum's transition away from primary aluminium production towards recycled aluminium. This will reduce greenhouse...
On September 12, 2025, Cameroon’s Prime Minister Joseph Dion Nguté presided over the groundbreaking ceremony and financing agreement signing for Proalu SA’s upcoming aluminium transformation plant in Douala. Proalu SA is a subsidiary of Prometal Groupe, the leading steel producer in Central Africa....
Golden Aluminum Inc. (GAI) has recently partnered with SMS group to launch the commercial operations of a state-of-the-art aluminium strip, called nexcast®, at its Fort Lupton, Colorado facility. This represents a significant breakthrough in aluminium casting methods, facilitating the production of...
When stone meets aluminium at Kazakhstan's new Almaty Museum of Arts, it's not just about stylish design, it's a game plan for how architects and builders can rethink cultural landmarks through innovative materials. Kazakhstan's vibrant cultural centre has just welcomed the newly opened Almaty...
An Austrian company, Lithoz, which specialises in ceramic 3D printing, is now focusing on the manufacturing of aluminium nitride (AlN) heat exchangers for hydrogen-electric propulsion systems for aircraft. This project forms a part of the TRIATHLON project that mainly aims to produce low-emission...
Sampat Aluminium, an aluminium products producer from Gujarat, is opening its first initial public offering (IPO) for subscription from 17 September 2025, with the issue closing on 19 September 2025. The company aims to raise about INR 305 million (USD 3.67 million) from a fresh issue of 25.44 lakh...
Vedanta is pressing ahead with plans to establish a new 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) aluminium smelter in Dhenkanal, Odisha, a senior company official confirmed. The projects, once completed, will effectively double the company's existing aluminium capacity. Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta's...
Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has made a move to enhance its aluminium recycling capabilities. It has commissioned a new, state-of-the-art shredding and sorting system from WENDT CORPORATION. The system will be installed at its Guthrie, Kentucky, recycling facility....
Novelis, a prominent player in the aluminium rolling and recycling industry, a part of the Aditya Birla Group, is pushing the boundaries of innovation in aerospace with new solutions designed to boost flight performance. At the Paris Air Show 2025, the company truly shone as a leading innovator in...
Vedanta Limited will invest over INR 12,500 crore to scale up its metal manufacturing business, with a clear focus on the electric vehicle (EV) sector. The investment covers new production facilities, technology upgrades, and downstream processing units to boost supplies of aluminium, copper, and...
Altmin Private Limited, a pioneer in Battery Materials and Supply Chain has now secured the first project from India to be listed with the Mineral Security Partnership. In 2023, the Ministry of Mines proposed Altmin’s project to refine lithium - as India’s 1st project under the US-led, 14-nation...
Aditya Alumina Refinery, Kansariguda – a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited – has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centurion University of Technology. The MoU is a major initiative for establishing a veterinary hospital in Kansariguda and is a key move by the company...
As of September 8, 2025, Adani Power Limited, an Indian multinational power and energy company, also a subsidiary of Adani Group, saw its share price skyrocket by 4.34 per cent, with the intraday high reaching INR 649.60 (USD 7.78). The increase in the share price was witnessed after the firm made...
India’s Navaratna Central Public Sector Enterprise National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), in partnership with Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO), is revitalising the Angul Aluminium Park to strengthen Odisha’s industrial ecosystem. A roadshow on 23 September 2025...
Canyon Resources is strategically pushing forward in the global bauxite market, with its Minim Martap project in Cameroon taking centre stage. CEO Peter Secker describes this project as "the largest high-grade undeveloped bauxite deposit worldwide". The company is positioning this asset as a prime...
