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From CBAM to recycling growth, here’s how supply shocks and sustainability race redraw the global aluminium map
Recycled AL
The aluminium industry witnessed a defining phase shaped by tightening supply chains, rising sustainability pressures, accompanied by an acceleration in recycling investments. From shifting global scrap trade patterns and low-carbon aluminium initiatives to CBAM-driven policy responses and ESG-led ...
South Korea accelerates SME R&D drive to cut aluminium and steel carbon exposure
Sustainability
The Ministry of SMEs and Startups, in collaboration with the Korea Technology and Information Promotion Agency for SMEs (TIPA), has announced that it will be recruiting companies to join the “2026 Carbon Reduction R&D for Core Export Items of SMEs” project. The project will take place from May 13 ...

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Preference for aluminum cans in South Korea appears to be steadily increasing, reflecting a gradual shift in choice toward more sustainable packaging solutions. A recent survey conducted by the Seoul Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM), which included 1,011 respondents nationwide, ...
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Hindalco eyes higher aluminium exports amid Middle East supply disruptions
Primary AL
17 Mar 2026
Hindalco Industries Limited expects its aluminium exports to rise in the coming months as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, resulting in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupt regional supply. Managing Director Satish Pai said that the company plans to increase shipments to Japan, S ...
South Korea's alumina imports rise 6 per cent y-o-y in 2025
Alumina
13 Mar 2026
  Meanwhile, the value of the country's alumina imports reached USD114.3 million during the year, rising by 7.7 per cent on the year. China, Australia and Indonesia were the three largest suppliers of South Korea's imported alumina last year, accounting for 22 per cent, 21.8 per cent and 16.1 pe ...
Japan auto-parts makers eye aluminium from Russia’s RUSAL amidst Middle East crisis
Downstream
11 Mar 2026
Aluminium supply chain crisis due to the geo-political conflict in the Middle East has turned Japanese auto-parts manufacturers to Russia's Rusal. Reports from various sources suggest that Japanese auto-parts manufacturers are even in talks with Rusal for over a week now to secure primary foundry ...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 sheds 200 gms with aluminium-based structural improvements
End User
09 Mar 2026
中文翻译附于新闻末尾,敬请继续阅读。 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 has strengthened the hinge mechanism and increased the use of aluminium in the frame to improve durability. The changes make the phone weigh about 200 grams, which makes it a little lighter than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, which was around 215 grams ...
Hyundai commits $6b to build hydrogen, AI and solar innovation hub in South Korea
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04 Mar 2026
An investment of USD 6 billion for establishing a high-tech innovative hub to be located in Saemangeum, Gunsan, will be made by Hyundai Motor Group. This investment targets establishing a high-tech innovative hub with hydrogen production, renewable energy and artificial intelligence. From completi ...
Samsung Galaxy 26 drops titanium to embrace aluminium for major internal upgrades
End User
28 Feb 2026
Image source: Samsung Newsroom The forthcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is moving away from titanium and returning to an Armor Aluminium frame to bring in a subtle but meaningful design rethink ahead of its official release on March 11. Despite the switch in build material, the device does not dr ...
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