China’s 45Mt aluminium cap pushes producers overseas as global dominance grows
China’s aluminium industry is running close to its limits in 2026. As Shanghai aluminium prices near a three-month high, historically low raw material costs and strong smelter margins encourage producers to operate at maximum capacity. National aluminium output remains above Beijing’s...
India's ₹9,150b power grid push could drive new aluminium demand
India's planned transmission investment and renewable-energy expansion could lift aluminium consumption in electrical applications to 4 million tonnes by FY30. India's push to expand its electricity transmission network is emerging as a major potential growth driver for aluminium, with the...
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Alumicor to set up a cutting-edge aluminium recycling facility with Tamkeen’s support
Bahrain’s Labour Fund Tamkeen has announced to lend support to Alumicor in setting up a new operational base for aluminium recycling and manufacturing in Askar. Tamkeen has agreed to support Alumicor as its new project aligns with the former’s mission to strengthen Bahrain’s industrial sector,...
Boosting Morocco's cathode production, Chinese firms invest $700 million
According to a London-based IOSCO-regulated Price Reporting Agency and specialist information provider for the lithium-ion battery to electric vehicle supply chain, Morocco is set to strengthen its global standing as a cathode producer, as Chinese companies plan to invest over $700 million in the...
Vietnamese carmaker THACO sets sight on $4.1 billion bauxite complex project
Carmaker Truong Hai Group Corporation (THACO), one of the pioneers in the Vietnamese auto industry, has unveiled plans for a VND103 trillion (US$4.1 billion) circular economy complex dedicated to mining and processing bauxite in Lam Dong Province. Dubbed Lam Dong 2 Aluminum Complex, this innovative...
Downstream weekly recap: SRF Ltd's share price rises 1% following approval of its aluminium foil venture
The downstream aluminium sector has been a witness to major developments this week. To begin with, SRF Ltd committed INR 536 crore towards establishing SRF Altech Limited, a dedicated subsidiary focused on producing aluminium foil. This strategic decision aligns with SRF's broader goals of...
Xingxian Economic Development Zone inks deal for 150,000 tonnes automotive aluminium profiles project
On December 26th, a momentous signing ceremony occurred between China-based Xingxian Economic Development Zone and Shanghai Xinying Chain Management Co., Ltd., marking the commencement of a transformative project focused on producing 150,000 tonnes of new energy automobile parts and aluminium...
Chinalco pioneers new mining company in Xiongan with whopping RMB 2 billion capital injection
On December 18th, Aluminum Corporation of China (CHINALCO) disclosed its intention to collaboratively invest RMB 2 billion with its controlling shareholder, Chinalco Group, along with subsidiary entities such as China Copper and Chinalco Capital Holdings. The objective was to establish a new entity...
Nanshan Aluminium's renewable resource project gears up for trial run
China-based Shandong Nanshan Aluminium Co., Ltd, primarily involved in the production and distribution of various aluminium products, has made strategic investments in the establishment of Longkou Nanshan Renewable Resources Co., Ltd.As part of the company's commitment to sustainability, some...
SRF Ltd's shares soar 1% after INR 536 crore gets approved for its aluminium foil project
SRF Ltd has invested INR 536 crore in establishing SRF Altech Limited, a subsidiary dedicated to manufacturing aluminium foil. This strategic move aligns with SRF's broader initiatives for diversification and growth within the aluminium industry. The commissioning of the facility underscores SRF's...
AL Taiseer Aluminium Company receives approval for IPO launch
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has reportedly approved the initial public offering (IPO) of Altaiseer Group Talco Industrial Company, popularly known as AL Taiseer Aluminium Company or TALCO. As per the report, TALCO will list 12 million shares, which account for 30 per cent of its share...
Sustainability weekly recap: JS Renew Energy goes live with the first phase of its 51 MW capacity wind farm in Tamil Nadu
The post-Christmas week was full of exciting clean energy updates. Two major solar projects in Western Australia, Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project and Waroona Energy, merged to establish a new entity. The Bristol Springs project secured development approval for a 355 MW solar generation...
Downstream recap: Jiangsu Minglida expands operations with its state-of-the-art aluminium die-casting project in Hai'an County
The Jiangsu Hai'an High-tech Industrial Development Zone Management Committee inked an investment agreement with Jiangsu Minglida and the People's Government of Hai'an County to construct a new aluminium alloy precision die casting project. The statement was made on December 15 during the 14th...
End user recap: Austal secures massive $1.3 billion deal with U.S. navy for medical ship construction
Austal, the famous shipbuilder financed by the Forrest family, is said to have landed a coveted contract worth about $1.3 billion for designing and building three medical boats solely for the US Navy. This recent transaction adds to the Perth-based company's already enormous order book of $11...
The first aluminium road bridge in Russia opens for traffic
The first aluminium road bridge in Russia - a true innovation for the aluminium and construction industry - has opened for traffic. A 72-metre-long bridge across the Linda River was built in the town of Bor on the Tolokontsevo – Mogiltsy motorway. The spans (beams) and orthotropic plates are...
“The thermochromic aluminium cans project for Fanta brought a twist to the Halloween holiday promotion by The Coca-Cola Company in Latin America in 2023,” Daniel Wachter, CEO of CTI Chromatic Technologies
Daniel Wachter is the dynamic CEO of CTI Chromatic Technologies, where he serves as a visionary leader with a passion for shaping strategy and mobilising global teams to achieve optimal business success. With a remarkable track record, Daniel excels in turning around commercial environments,...
Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel breaks ground on its aluminium alloy automotive calliper project
Zhejiang Wanfeng Auto Wheel (ZCW), the China-based company mainly engaged in the manufacturing and distributing of aluminium alloy wheels for automobiles and motorcycles, completed the piling construction of its much-awaited automobile calliper project on December 8. The project is expected to...
Beijing Only Aluminium joins forces with AL Biz, unleashing a new chapter in the aluminium downstream products market
Established in 1992, Beijing Only Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd is a prominent force in China's aluminium processing sector. Boasting a comprehensive industrial chain, the company encompasses a melting and casting plant, mold processing centre, building profile plant, industrial profile plant,...
Energy solutions provider Apraava bags a 300 MW wind energy project in Karnataka
Apraava Energy, a well-known integrated energy solutions provider, has recently talked about its final acquisition of a 300 MW wind energy project in Aski, Karnataka. The project is a part of the 1,200 MW auction capacity of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS)-connected wind power projects...
Chalco’s Zhengzhou Research Institute plans to create an aluminium JV worth RMB20million
Chalco, the aluminium corporation of China, recently announced the establishment of a joint venture between Chalco Zhengzhou Nonferrous Metals Research Institute Co., Ltd. and Zhengzhou Light Metals Research Institute Co., LTD. As per the announcement, the joint venture company, named Chalco...
