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...
The US Department of War has committed USD 750 million to back rare earth supplies from Brazil’s Serra Verde, as Washington moves to build a more secure, China-independent supply chain for critical minerals used in defence, energy, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The investment will support...
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Born from the 1992 UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) treaty and signed at the Rio Earth Summit, the COP (Conference of the Parties) completes three decades of climate commitment meetings. The 30 th COP or the ‘2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference’ is being held...
Made with aluminium supplied by Hydro, the Peace Bench is installed in COP30’s Green Zone to symbolise the importance of dialogue in climate action. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The Peace Bench, commissioned and owned by the Nobel...
Brazil has yet to tap its full aluminium potential, and the country must look beyond the domestic market and re-enter global trade, according to Luciano Alves, CEO of aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). He said Brazil could lift production and expand its industrial footprint...
Cátilo Cândido, CEO of Abralatas, is a seasoned public affairs leader with over two decades of experience in driving Brazil’s aluminium can industry toward sustainable growth. Recognised among Brazil’s most admired professionals, he champions innovation, circularity and low-carbon practices within...
Iochpe-Maxion (B3: MYPK3), a global manufacturer of automotive wheels and structural components, through its subsidiary Maxion Wheels, has announced a series of strategic steps to strengthen its light vehicle aluminium wheel business in South America. The company plans to redeploy existing global...
After years of steady growth, beverage can makers like Crown Holdings and Ardagh Metal Packaging are facing headwinds from soaring aluminium costs and a demand slump in Latin America. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Crown Holdings said...
The event features exhibition stands and a conference with debates on innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. Brazil, October 2025 – The Brazilian Aluminium Can Summit 2025, organised by the Brazilian Aluminium Can Association (Abralatas), will gather national and international leaders...
China’s economic rise across Latin America and the Caribbean has quietly redrawn the map of global influence. What began as scattered infrastructure projects has evolved into a network of ports, energy facilities, and data hubs that increasingly serve Beijing’s strategic interests. For years,...
In Ciudad Juárez, a vital manufacturing centre near the Mexican-US border, many companies that mainly cater to the US market have recently made some tough decisions to cut their workforce. These layoffs are primarily linked to the effects of the US administration’s tariff policies, which have...
From being a bauxite-rich nation to now positioning itself as a potential global powerhouse in critical minerals, Brazil stands at the crossroads of industrial opportunity and sustainable development. Nestled in South America, Brazil ranks first in niobium, second in rare earths, graphite and iron...
Argentina’s government has suspended export taxes on aluminium , steel and related products from Wednesday to boost export competitiveness and stimulate industrial output. The policy, effective until 31 December 2025, applies only to destinations where import tariffs are at least 45 per cent. It...
The first half of 2025 has been challenging for the aluminium aerosol can industry. According to the International Organisation of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), global deliveries by its members fell by 1.7 per cent, reaching approximately 3.3 billion units, compared to the...
The White House and Planalto Palace are inching toward détente after months of trade friction that has left industries on both sides bruised. A half-hour video call this week between US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva opened the first door toward thawing...
Echoing the last year’s trend, the world metallurgical-grade alumina production in August 2025 recorded a month-on-month rise, touching an all-time high. Notably, the output neared 12.5 million tonnes, with daily average production above 400,000 tonnes. The monthly production stood above 12 million...
Ball Corporation, a top player in the global aluminium packaging scene, has teamed up with Brazilian brands Soffie and Aeroflex to roll out the world's very first aluminium aerosol cans that have received certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The ASI certification ensures...
The Brazilian aluminium can industry has reaffirmed its strength in 2025, maintaining steady sales while continuing to lead the world in recycling performance. Despite a cooling market compared with last year’s record growth, the sector is pressing ahead with investments, industrial expansion, and...
The world’s primary aluminium production remained almost muted over a month in August 2025, mirroring the same trend as the previous year. However, on an annual basis, the output stood 1 per cent higher than 6.222 million tonnes. According to the data reported by the International Aluminium...
Brazil’s aluminium recycling success story is about to get a new chapter. Alugreen has announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art recycling plant in Linhares, Espírito Santo, an ambitious project backed by an initial investment of R$45 million (USD 8.47 million). Linhares is a city located in...
