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Alcoa posts record $4 billion Q2 revenue as South32 deal strengthens upstream portfolio
Bauxite
Alcoa Corporation reported record second-quarter 2026 revenue of USD 4 billion (24 per cent increase sequentially), supported by higher aluminium prices, improved operational performance and progress on key strategic projects. During the quarter, the company also signed an agreement to acquire South32’s interests in bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets, further strengthening its upstream portfolio. Alcoa president and CEO William F. Oplinger said, “During the second quarter, in addition to d ...
LME aluminium warehouse inventories decline nearly 45%: How sanctions, geopolitics and trade reshaped Russian and Indian stocks
Primary AL
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium warehouse inventories have almost halved in 2026. Warehouse stocks fell from 440,650 tonnes in January to 246,600 tonnes by June, a decline of nearly 45 per cent. At first glance, that simply looks like metal leaving exchange warehouses. But look closer and the picture becomes far more intriguing. Russian-origin aluminium now accounts for almost 95 per cent of the metal remaining on LME warrant, while Indian inventories have repeatedly entered and exited ...

Primary AL
The Federation of All India Aluminium Utensils Manufacturers (FAIAUM) and the Cable and Conductor Manufacturers Association of India (CACMAI) requested the Ministry of Mines to reduce the effective Customs duty on primary aluminium imports. They cited concerns regarding the current tariff structure, which is increasing raw material costs and affecting the competitiveness of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The industry bodies submitted a joint representation on July 14, urging the ...
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Downstream off-season demand is weak, while geopolitical conflicts support consolidation in aluminium prices
Downstream
17 Jul 2026
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2608 contract closed at RMB 23,255 per tonne, up RMB 90 or 0.39 per cent from the previous trading day's settlement price. It opened at RMB 23,190 per tonne and fluctuated in a range of RMB 23,180-23,285 per tonne. Prices ran above the MA5 (23,185.00) and MA10 (23,094.00) but below the MA30 (23,411.33) and MA60 (24,031.00). The short- to medium-term moving averages displayed a bearish alignment and steadily converged lower, highlighting a pronounced con ...
LME aluminium price makes modest recovery of 0.52% on July 16; stocks dip to 283,100t
Primary AL
17 Jul 2026
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices made a modest recovery on July 16. Cash price and futures contracts improved over the previous session’s figures, while the continued decline of opening stocks indicated market volatility.  On July 16, the LME aluminium cash bid price edged up from USD 3,153 per tonne to USD 3,169 per tonne, reporting a 0.51 per cent improvement. The offer price moved from USD 3,153.5 per tonne to USD 3,170 per tonne, rising by 0.52 per cent. Explore the rele ...
Sterling & Wilson Renewable hits record $1.35bn UOV as aluminium demand in solar rises
Sustainability
17 Jul 2026
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has reported its highest-ever Unexecuted Order Value (UOV) since the pandemic, closing the first quarter (Q1) of FY27 with an order pipeline of nearly INR 130 billion (USD 1.35 billion). The milestone was supported by strong domestic EPC activity and a landmark international solar project in Egypt, highlighting continued growth in renewable infrastructure and the increasing use of aluminium-inclusive products like solar module frames, mounting ...
Rare earth minerals become strategic resources for clean energy, defence and advanced manufacturing
SupplementAL
17 Jul 2026
Rare earth minerals have moved from a niche group of metals to a strategically important resource that is vital to sectors from clean energy to consumer electronics, defence and advanced manufacturing. As demand rises and supply chains are dominated by a few countries, rare earths are being labelled critical minerals by governments around the world. Rare earths demand ties aluminium downstream industries more and more The downstream aluminium industry is also increasingly impacted by the ris ...
Novelis Korea executive to lead KONMA's new Aluminium Committee
Downstream
17 Jul 2026
Novelis Korea has announced that Choi Min-young, the company's Director of Government Affairs, has been appointed the inaugural chair of the Aluminium Committee of the Korea Nonferrous Metals Association (KONMA). KONMA is an industry association that supports the development of South Korea's nonferrous metals industry and works to improve the competitiveness of its member companies. The Aluminium Committee was established this year to promote the sustainable development of the aluminium indus ...
Canadian aluminium extruders seek trade protection amid tariffs and import pressure
Downstream
17 Jul 2026
Canada's aluminium extrusion industry is calling on the federal government to introduce trade protection measures, arguing that rising imports and US tariffs are placing increasing pressure on domestic manufacturers even as aluminium prices remain strong. Although aluminium has been one of the best-performing base metals over the past year, extrusion companies—which process aluminium billets into products used in construction, automotive, industrial equipment and other applications—say busine ...
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