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ALFED lobbying delivers expansion of British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme for aluminium sector
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The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has welcomed the UK Government's decision to expand eligibility under the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), following sustained engagement with Government on behalf of the aluminium sector. The government has confirmed that just four additional Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes will be added following its latest consultation. Significantly, two of these directly support the UK cast metals sector, while the remaining additions recog ...
Aluminium coffee capsule market eyes 8.1% CAGR through 2033 - Read how aluminium shapes shelf life, performance and recycling
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Global aluminium coffee capsule consumption reached approximately 23–25 billion units in 2025, putting a small, one-gram package at the centre of a rapidly growing coffee market. Rising coffee consumption, particularly in urban areas, is driving demand as consumers increasingly look for coffee that is quick to prepare without compromising on quality. The market numbers reflect this shift. The aluminum coffee capsule with recycle scheme market was valued at USD 2.48 billion in 2025 and is proj ...

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Shares of National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) gained for the third consecutive trading session, rising 2.42 per cent to INR 363.80 (USD 3.82) at 12:49 IST on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock outperformed the broader market, with the NIFTY declining 0.53 per cent to 24,082.60, while the Sensex fell 0.57 per cent to 77,176.37 during the session. Over the past year, NALCO's share price has surged 90.99 per cent, compared with a 4.42 per cent decline in the NIFTY and a 34.76 per c ...
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Aluminium alloy futures edge higher, spot diverges; watch pace of import window opening
Downstream
14 Jul 2026
Futures side: The Aluminium Alloy 2609 contract opened today at RMB 22,865 per tonne, with an intraday high of RMB 23,060 per tonne and a low of RMB 22,825 per tonne, closing at midday at RMB 23,005 per tonne, up RMB 180 per tonne, or 0.79 per cent. In early trading, prices edged down to the intraday low before bulls stepped in to push them higher, consistently holding above the intraday average price line. During the session, prices repeatedly surged to new intraday highs, with bullish sentim ...
China's H1 2026 aluminium exports climb 16.3%, led by 711kt record June shipments
Primary AL
14 Jul 2026
China's exports of unwrought aluminium and downstream products reached a record high in June, according to official customs data released on Tuesday. Exports rose to 711,000 tonnes in June, the first time monthly shipments exceeded the 700,000-tonne mark. The volume was 12.5 per cent higher than 632,000 tonnes exported in May. During the first six months (H1) of 2026, exports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products increased 16.3 per cent year-on-year to 3.4 million tonnes. According t ...
China cast aluminium alloy on rollercoaster in 1H26 as tax policy tightens, scrap shortage bites
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14 Jul 2026
In the first half of 2026, China's domestic cast aluminium alloy prices initially surged and created a multi-year high before pulling back. By end-June, the spot prices in East China stood at RMB 23,200 per tonne, up 18.37 per cent year-on-year, having hit a record high of RMB 24,700 per tonne during the period. The price rally was driven by three main factors. First, overseas geopolitical tensions pushed up global aluminium prices, lifting domestic A00 prices and alloy prices in tandem. Sec ...
Bauxite mining under laterite permits in Karnataka draws calls for scrutiny
Bauxite
14 Jul 2026
A forest and environmental organisation has urged the Karnataka government to scrutinise and investigate the alleged extraction and transportation of aluminous laterite, or bauxite-bearing laterite, under laterite mining permits in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, India. The Society for Forest, Environment and Climate Change (Aranya, Parisara Mathu Havamana Badalavane Sangha) has urged the authorities to examine mining activities in areas such as Mudipu and Badaga Edapadavu. The issue h ...
US fed rate hike expectations persist, geopolitical premium boost the resilience of aluminium price bottom
Primary AL
14 Jul 2026
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2608 contract settled at RMB 23,075 per tonne, up RMB 75 from yesterday’s settlement price, a rise of 0.33 per cent. It opened at RMB 23,040 per tonne and traded in a range of RMB 23,025-23,160 per tonne. The price traded above the MA5 (23,042.00) and MA10 (22,864.50) but below the MA30 (23,543.17) and MA60 (24,138.33) moving averages. The short- and medium-term moving averages formed a bearish alignment and gradually exerted downward pressure, highlight ...
Cameroon's Minim Martap bauxite project nears production as Canyon receives new rail fleet
Bauxite
14 Jul 2026
Canyon Resources has taken another step towards commercial production at its Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon’s Adamawa region. It has received the new rail fleet to reinforce logistics of bauxite transportation from the mine to the Port of Douala. Canyon confirmed that seven CRRC Ziyang locomotives arrived at the Port of Douala in June and have since been delivered to its Cameroonian subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon. Commissioning, operational testing and driver training are now underway ...
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