Poland-based metals producer Kety has announced plans to pursue both organic growth and acquisitions as part of its expansion strategy. During a recent video conference, deputy CEO Roman Przybylski stated that the company is considering acquisition opportunities in Western Europe and the United States, but emphasized that Kety intends to approach acquisitions carefully and not...
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Global primary aluminum production reached 6.23 million tonnes in March 2025, up from 6.09 million tonnes in the same month last year, according to the International Aluminum Institute (IAI). This marks a 2.3% year-on-year increase, with the daily average output rising to 200,900 tonnes from 196,400 tonnes in March 2024. However, this daily rate fell...
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Mozal Aluminium, operated by South32 in Mozambique, increased its production by 12% to 265,000 tonnes in the nine months to March 2025, up from 237,000 tonnes in the same period last year. Third-quarter output surged 23% to 87,000 tonnes, compared to 71,000 tonnes a year earlier. The Beluluane-based smelter’s annual production guidance remains unchanged at...
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Chinese aluminum producers are accelerating their overseas expansion plans, maintaining confidence in global market demand despite new trade barriers introduced by the United States. At a recent industry conference in Suzhou, executives from leading firms such as Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials and Henan Mingtai Aluminum emphasized that U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% blanket tariffs on...
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Alcoa has reported $20 million in added costs for the first quarter of 2025, directly tied to new U.S. tariffs on aluminum imported from Canada. The 25% tariff, enacted on March 12, is projected to push the company’s second-quarter costs to $90 million, according to CFO Molly Bierman. The impact could worsen over the course...
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China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products fell by 10.6% year-on-year in March 2025, totaling 340,000 metric tons, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. For the first quarter of 2025, imports amounted to 950,000 tons, a 14% decline compared to the same period last year. The figures include primary metal as...
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Goldman Sachs has lowered its aluminium price forecast for 2025, citing the effects of new US tariffs on aluminium and automotive imports. The US-based bank now expects prices to average $2,000 per tonne in the third quarter of 2025, a substantial downgrade from its earlier estimate issued six months ago. Prices are forecast to recover...
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Rio Tinto reported aluminium production of 829,000 tonnes for the first quarter of 2025, matching output from the same period last year, despite energy restrictions at its operations in New Zealand and Canada. The New Zealand Aluminium Smelter has been asked to reduce electricity use through August, and the Kitimat plant in British Columbia experienced...
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Novelis has commenced operations at its new aluminium recycling centre in Ulsan, South Korea, marking a key milestone in its efforts to expand circular production capabilities in Asia. The facility is designed to process up to 100,000 tons of scrap annually, including used beverage cans, automotive components, and industrial aluminium, to produce low-carbon sheet ingot....
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Geomega Resources has provided an update on its bauxite residue valorization project, developed in collaboration with Rio Tinto. The initiative, which began pilot testing in March 2022, focuses on transforming bauxite residue—an industrial waste byproduct of alumina production—into valuable metal products through a three-stage processing system. The modular technology, divided into Circuits 1, 2, and...
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Rio Tinto has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AMG Metals and Materials to assess the feasibility of developing a large-scale, low-carbon aluminium and alumina operation in India. The project would be powered entirely by renewable energy sources, including wind, solar, and pumped hydro storage. The proposed integrated facility would feature up to 1 million...
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China exported 1,365,000 metric tons of primary aluminum and aluminum products in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 7.6% decline compared to the same period last year, according to Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). March exports totaled 506,000 metric tons, reflecting broader trends in China’s aluminum trade amid domestic production shifts and global market pressures....
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ALRO S.A., one of Europe’s largest vertically integrated aluminium producers, has commissioned a state-of-the-art aluminium plate cutting saw at its Slatina facility in Romania. The RON 8 million ($1.76 million) investment aims to bolster the company’s production of high and very high value-added aluminium products for advanced industries such as aerospace and automotive. This marks...
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Intel Corporation has introduced stringent compliance requirements for its suppliers following the imposition of new 25% tariffs on aluminum and stainless steel imports into the United States. The updated regulations, effective March 12, 2025, eliminate all exemptions and apply to covered metals and their derivatives, significantly impacting industries reliant on these materials. The semiconductor giant’s...
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The European Union has approved a series of countermeasures in response to tariffs imposed by the United States on aluminium imports. On April 9, EU member states voted overwhelmingly in favor of the European Commission’s proposal to levy additional duties ranging from 10% to 25% on various American goods. These tariffs will begin to take...
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According to the latest update from the U.S. Geological Survey, primary aluminum production in the United States reached 57,000 metric tons in December 2024. The average daily production for the month was 1,850 metric tons, slightly up from 1,840 metric tons in November 2024 but down by 10% compared to both December 2023 and December...
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Novelis, a global aluminum rolling and recycling company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, has announced the closure of two U.S. manufacturing facilities as part of its restructuring efforts. The Richmond, Virginia facility will cease operations on May 30, 2025, resulting in the loss of 72 jobs, while the Fairmont, West Virginia plant will close permanently on...
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Vedanta Limited has released its production figures for the fourth quarter of FY25, showcasing varied performance across its key operations. Aluminium production at the Lanjigarh refinery stood at 431,000 tonnes, marking an 11% year-on-year (YoY) decline and a 15% quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) drop. Saleable metal production reached 270,000 tonnes, down 1% YoY but up 4% QoQ....
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Novelis, an international aluminum rolling company, informed its Fairmont, West Virginia, employees on Monday, March 31, 2025, that the local plant will permanently shut down on June 30, 2025, resulting in the loss of approximately 189 jobs. This marks the second major job loss for the region within a year. Fairmont Deputy Mayor Josh Rice,...
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India’s primary aluminium production saw a marginal increase of 0.9% to 3.836 million tonnes between April 2024 and February 2025, according to provisional data from the Ministry of Mines. During the same period, refined copper production grew by 7.1% to 497,000 tonnes. India ranks as the world’s second-largest aluminium producer, is among the top 10...
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Hyundai Mobis has announced a $42.3 million (KRW 62 billion) deal with Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA) to secure a 15-kiloton supply of low-carbon aluminum to reduce carbon emissions in manufacturing. The South Korean auto parts manufacturer plans to use the material for lightweight mobility solutions, incorporating it into key automobile components like chassis. The exact...
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Vanguard has surpassed BlackRock to become the largest shareholder in Alcoa, acquiring over eight million shares in the second half of 2024. This increase has pushed Vanguard’s stake in Alcoa to 10.03%, with a total of 25.98 million shares. In comparison, BlackRock holds 24.66 million shares, representing 9.52% of the company. The shift in shareholding...
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China has unveiled a comprehensive plan to enhance the quality and sustainability of its aluminum industry by 2027, setting ambitious targets for resource security, green transformation, and technological innovation. The plan, spearheaded by ten government departments including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), arrives as the nation’s aluminum production capacity nears its government-imposed...
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Hindalco Industries plans to invest Rs 45,000 crore (USD 5.4 billion) over the next three years to strengthen its operations in aluminium, copper, and specialty alumina, with a focus on upstream capabilities and high-precision engineered products, according to Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla. Speaking at the launch of Hindalco’s new brand identity, Birla...
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