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India’s aluminium recyclers navigate supply constraints, quality and policy challenges - Aluminium Bharat 2026
India’s circular aluminium industry is facing growing pressure from tightening global scrap availability, rising prices, export restrictions and higher logistics costs, even as demand for recycled aluminium continues to expand. These challenges were highlighted during the Circular Aluminium: Scrap, Recycled Billet & Alloy Quality session at Aluminium Bharat 2026, organised by the Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) and co-hosted by BigMint, held on September 26 at the Helipad Exhibition Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Industry leaders discussed India’s dependence on imported scrap, rising sourcing costs, domestic collection challenges, alloy quality and the need for greater efficiency across the recycling value chain. Middle East supply tightens as local demand...
Aluminium billet inventory consolidates at highs; production cuts and aluminium price pullback lead to regional divergence in processing fees
According to SMM statistics, on September 30, aluminium billet inventory in major consuming regions in China stood at 149,500 tonnes, up 500 tonnes WoW from last Thursday and down 5,000 tonnes from this Monday, with inventory consolidating at highs and basically flat overall. On a year-over-year basis, inventory was about 35,000 tonnes higher than the same period in 2025 and about 41,000 tonnes higher than the same period in 2024, with total inventory still at the highest level for the same period in the past four years. From the perspective of warehouse withdrawals, aluminium billet withdrawals from September 21 to September 28 totalled 44,800 tonnes, holding near 45,000 tonnes for two consecutive weeks. By region, Foshan inventory stood at 69,500 tonnes, down 3,000 tonnes from last...
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Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay aluminium smelter secures five-year extension with $200m support
Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Tasmania has secured a five-year extension, with federal and state governments providing a USD 200 million support package to keep the facility operating until the end of 2031. The agreement ends months of uncertainty over the smelter’s future, with its existing electricity supply agreement with Hydro Tasmania due to expire on December 31. Under the new arrangement, Hydro Tasmania will continue supplying power to Bell Bay through 2031, while government support will help maintain the smelter’s competitiveness. Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff said, “ The outcome we have today is the security of over 500 jobs at Bell Bay Aluminium. ” Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite &...
LME aluminium cash bid drops $22 to $3,203 as Asian reference price falls 1.38%
LME aluminium prices extended their decline on September 30, with cash and futures contracts moving lower. The Asian Reference Price also fell, while LME stocks remained broadly unchanged. Alumina Platts prices, however, rose sharply. The cash bid fell 0.68 per cent to USD 3,203 per tonne from USD 3,225 per tonne previously , while the cash offer declined 0.67 per cent to USD 3,204 per tonne from USD 3,225.50 per tonne. Three-month aluminium prices also weakened, with the bid down 0.71 per cent at USD 3,208 per tonne from USD 3,231 per tonne. The offer slipped 0.68 per cent to USD 3,210 per tonne from USD 3,232 per tonne. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade...
China’s aluminium imports flat, exports slump; molten-metal shift keeps physical ingot tight despite 163,600 tonnes net inflow
According to data released by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China(GACC), China’s primary aluminium imports totalled 185,500 tonnes in August 2026, down 14.65 per cent year-on-year (YoY) and up just 0.16 per cent month-on-month (MoM). For January–August, cumulative imports reached 1.66 million tonnes, down 3.41 per cent YoY. August exports stood at 21,900 tonnes, down 14.53 per cent YoY and 30.48 per cent MoM. Cumulative exports for the first eight months were 167,500 tonnes, up 9.26 per cent YoY. Net imports in August came to 163,600 tonnes, down 14.67 per cent YoY but up 6.44 per cent MoM; the January–August cumulative net import total was 1.49 million tonnes, down 4.65 per cent YoY. In aggregate terms, August imports were essentially flat MoM while...
Caustic soda plant setup in India: How aluminium growth is reshaping demand, costs and opportunities
Caustic soda may not be the most visible ingredient in aluminium production, but without it, the journey from bauxite to alumina would look very different. The chemical, also known as sodium hydroxide, is a crucial reagent in the Bayer process, where it helps dissolve alumina-bearing material in bauxite and separate it from impurities. The dissolved material is then processed to recover alumina, which ultimately feeds aluminium production. That makes caustic soda more than just another industrial chemical. Its availability, price and efficient use can influence the economics of alumina refining and, by extension, the wider aluminium value chain. As India expands its alumina and aluminium capacity, the requirement for this chemical is also becoming increasingly important. For companies...
Ball Foundation raises skilled manufacturing scholarship investment to $300,000
The Ball Foundation and SKILLED Nation have extended their scholarship partnership for a third year, with 60 students set to receive $2,500 awards in 2026. The Ball Foundation and SKILLED Nation have extended their scholarship partnership for a third year, bringing the foundation’s cumulative investment in the program to $300,000. Through the Ball Foundation SKILLED Scholarship, another 60 students will receive $2,500 awards in 2026 to support education and training for careers in advanced manufacturing and other technical fields. More than 100 scholarships will have been supported over the three years of the partnership. “Three years and $300,000 reflect The Ball Foundation’s sustained commitment to creating real opportunities for students pursuing skilled careers,” said Alvin Townley,...
Sampat Aluminium shareholders approve four resolutions with 100% votes at 27th AGM
Sampat Aluminium shareholders unanimously approved the company’s FY26 financial statements and three other resolutions at its 27th Annual General Meeting held on September 26, 2026. Sampat Aluminium Limited passed all four ordinary resolutions at its 27th AGM, with 54,69,800 votes cast in favour and no votes against. The meeting was held through video conferencing, while remote e-voting was available from September 23 to September 25, 2026. The resolutions covered the adoption of the company’s audited standalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the reappointment of Sanket Sanjay Deora as Managing Director, the appointment of M/s Utkarsh Shah & Co. as Secretarial Auditor, and the ratification of remuneration for the Cost Auditors for FY27. All four...
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Ambani’s Reliance eyes aluminium as Adani bets $11.5b on Odisha project
Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is evaluating an entry into India’s aluminium industry, potentially placing Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate in competition with Gautam Adani’s Adani Enterprises as both groups expand into metals, bauxite and natural resources. The proposal remains at an exploratory stage, associated with Reliance’s plans for coal gasification, with the company considering metals production as a way to improve the commercial viability of the business. Reliance also showed interest in Odisha’s Karlapat bauxite block by purchasing its tender documents. To know the production, demand and consumption forecasts on bauxite and alumina, explore the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” Reliance...
BIS seizes pharmaceutical aluminium foil worth ₹1.4m from Rohtak firm
The Bureau of Indian Standards has seized about three tonnes of aluminium foil intended for pharmaceutical packaging from a Rohtak-based firm over suspected violations of India’s mandatory quality-certification rules. The Haryana office of BIS said it recovered about 250 rolls of foil, with an estimated value of INR 1.4 million (USD 14,695), during an enforcement operation at Jainalco Industries Limited. BIS cites missing licence According to BIS, the foil was covered by Indian Standard IS 16011, which applies to aluminium and aluminium-alloy foil used for pharmaceutical packaging. The agency said the company was found in possession of the material without a valid BIS licence, even though the product is subject to a Quality Control Order. Such orders require notified products to comply...
Vedanta Aluminium eyes next growth phase on higher volumes and lower costs
Motilal Oswal has maintained its “buy” rating on Vedanta Aluminium Metal, saying production growth, lower costs and a bigger share of value-added products could support a multi-year expansion in earnings. The brokerage has set a target price of INR 540 (USD 5.67) per share, implying potential upside from the stock’s recent level of about INR 451 (USD 4.73). Vedanta Aluminium shares were trading higher in Wednesday morning deals after gaining about 3 per cent over the previous week. Growth outlook drives bullish call Motilal Oswal expects Vedanta Aluminium’s revenue, EBITDA and profit after tax to grow at compound annual rates of about 11 per cent, 18 per cent and 23 per cent, respectively, between financial years 2026 and 2028. The brokerage’s investment case rests on rising aluminium...
Ambani’s Reliance eyes aluminium as Adani bets $11.5b on Odisha project
Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) is evaluating an entry into India’s aluminium industry, potentially placing Mukesh Ambani’s conglomerate in competition with Gautam Adani’s Adani Enterprises as both groups expand into metals, bauxite and natural resources. The proposal remains at an exploratory stage, associated with Reliance’s plans for coal gasification, with the company considering metals production as a way to improve the commercial viability of the business. Reliance also showed interest in Odisha’s Karlapat bauxite block by purchasing its tender documents. To know the production, demand and consumption forecasts on bauxite and alumina, explore the report “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook ” Reliance...
BIS seizes pharmaceutical aluminium foil worth ₹1.4m from Rohtak firm
The Bureau of Indian Standards has seized about three tonnes of aluminium foil intended for pharmaceutical packaging from a Rohtak-based firm over suspected violations of India’s mandatory quality-certification rules. The Haryana office of BIS said it recovered about 250 rolls of foil, with an estimated value of INR 1.4 million (USD 14,695), during an enforcement operation at Jainalco Industries Limited. BIS cites missing licence According to BIS, the foil was covered by Indian Standard IS 16011, which applies to aluminium and aluminium-alloy foil used for pharmaceutical packaging. The agency said the company was found in possession of the material without a valid BIS licence, even though the product is subject to a Quality Control Order. Such orders require notified products to comply...
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