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Global aluminium value chain sees capacity expansions, trade shifts, premium spikes and volatile LME prices shaping 2026 outlook
13 Feb 202610MINS
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The momentum in the global aluminium value chain is showing a complicated blend of growth, changing trade patterns and price fluctuations. As upstream mining, alumina production and downstream investments continue to develop together, the global aluminium industry is seeing everything from new cap ...
Global aluminium capacity to grow 4.58% with an additional 20.9 Mt coming by end-2026
13 Feb 20266MINS
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Though a plethora of speed breakers hit the aluminium industry in recent times, global primary aluminium operating capacity is set to rise sharply. SMM, through one of its recently held webinars, projects an increase of about 20.9 million tonnes by the end of 2026, taking total operating capacity ...

13 Feb 20268MINS
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Recycling of aluminium coffee capsules, in France, is rapidly increasing with the right public awareness and behaviour towards reusing, reflecting both progress and persistent challenges in sorting practices. A survey of 1,977 users taken between November 20 and December 9, 2025, revealed that a q ...
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