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A2MP takeover bid casts uncertainty over Canyon Resources' Minim Martap bauxite project
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A2MP takeover bid casts uncertainty over Canyon Resources' Minim Martap bauxite project
The future of one of Africa's largest undeveloped bauxite deposits has entered a new phase of uncertainty after A2MP Investments launched a takeover bid for Canyon Resources, raising questions over whether the company's flagship Minim Martap project will proceed as originally planned. A2MP, Canyon Resources' majority shareholder with a 55.56 per cent stake, has launched an unsolicited off-market takeover offer of AUD 0.05 (USD 0.035) per share, valuing the Australian mining company at approxi ...
Europe's aluminium duty-paid premium falls 18% in August as easing geopolitical risks erase war premium
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Europe's aluminium duty-paid premium falls 18% in August as easing geopolitical risks erase war premium
Europe's duty-paid aluminium premium has fallen sharply from the highs recorded earlier this year as the supply concerns that dominated the first half of 2026 continue to ease. The Rotterdam in-warehouse duty-paid premium has dropped from its mid-May peak of roughly USD 600 per tonne to around USD 490 per tonne for the August contract, while the forward curve suggests the market could see further easing through 2027. The market has changed considerably over the past few months. Fears that the ...
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Japanese automakers halt production after earthquake, adding pressure to aluminium demand
Japan's aluminium market is facing another setback after major automakers suspended production following the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck the Kyushu region on Tuesday, July 28. The temporary shutdowns come at a time when demand for both primary and secondary aluminium was already subdued during the seasonal slowdown in automotive sales, further weighing on spot restocking activity. Although most market participants expect only a limited immediate impact on aluminium consumption, the d ...
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Aluminium alloy futures price drifts higher, spot aluminium steady with slight gains
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Aluminium alloy futures price drifts higher, spot aluminium steady with slight gains
Futures: The aluminium alloy 2610 contract opened today at RMB 23,440 per tonne, with an intraday fluctuation range of RMB 23,420–23,545 per tonne, and closed at noon at RMB 23,520 per tonne, up 55 yuan from the settlement price, an increase of 0.23 per cent. Intraday futures drifted higher, with multiple shots up to test highs during the session, and overall trading remained firmly above the average price line. Trading volume for the day was 6,114 lots, while open interest increased to 18,342 ...
Boeing approves Quaker Houghton’s coolant for aerospace aluminium alloys
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Boeing approves Quaker Houghton’s coolant for aerospace aluminium alloys
Quaker Houghton has strengthened its position in the aerospace manufacturing sector by securing Boeing BAC 5008 approval for its Hocut 4260 metalworking coolant, expanding its portfolio of certified solutions for machining aluminium alloys and other high-performance aerospace materials. The approval reinforces the product’s suitability for critical aerospace production, where manufacturers require high-performance coolant technologies that improve machining efficiency, extend tool life and co ...
Kentucky's former aluminium smelter and uranium plant find new role as AI data centres
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07 Aug 2026
Kentucky's former aluminium smelter and uranium plant find new role as AI data centres
Former industrial sites across Kentucky, including an aluminium smelter, are being repurposed as hyperscale data centres as developers seek locations with existing high-capacity power infrastructure to support artificial intelligence (AI) projects.  One of the most prominent examples is the former Century Aluminum smelter in Hancock County, which stopped production in 2022 after more than 50 years of operation because of high electricity costs. The closure resulted in the loss of more than 60 ...
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Arun Misra named Vedanta CEO as company posts 72% rise in June-quarter profit
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Arun Misra named Vedanta CEO as company posts 72% rise in June-quarter profit
Vedanta Ltd has appointed Hindustan Zinc Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra as its new Chief Executive Officer for a one-year term beginning August 1, as the diversified mining company reported a 72 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit for the June quarter, supported by higher metal prices across its key businesses. Misra, who currently heads Hindustan Zinc, will step down from that role to lead Vedanta following the board's approval of his appointment. The strong quarte ...
Vedanta Aluminium opens post-demerger chapter with 205% profit surge and record 632 KT output
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03 Aug 2026
Vedanta Aluminium opens post-demerger chapter with 205% profit surge and record 632 KT output
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited has opened its first full reporting chapter as an independent listed aluminium producer with record production and sharply higher earnings. For the quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27), the company reported profit after tax (PAT) of INR 65.97 billion, up 205 per cent year-on-year and 33 per cent sequentially, alongside its highest-ever quarterly aluminium production. The numbers put both scale and profitability at the centre of Vedanta Aluminium’s post-demerge ...
Aluminum Association applauds trump administration action to secure critical materials supply chains
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Aluminum Association applauds trump administration action to secure critical materials supply chains
The Aluminum Association today welcomed President Trump's memorandum calling for strengthened domestic supplies of recoverable critical minerals and materials. The memo directs the Commerce Secretary to take “all appropriate action under section 101 of the [Defense Production] Act” to “secure the supply of recoverable Critical Minerals and Materials.” Aluminium is one of only a handful of materials included on every government critical minerals list. The Aluminum Association has called for ta ...
BofA says aluminium cans are winning over beverage brands and consumers
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07 Aug 2026
BofA says aluminium cans are winning over beverage brands and consumers
Whether it's a soft drink, an energy drink or an imported beer, aluminium cans are increasingly becoming the packaging of choice. New market data analysed by Bank of America (BofA) shows the material continues to gain market share, while glass packaging loses ground across several beverage categories, reflecting changing consumer preferences and packaging trends. According to BofA's analysis of Nielsen scanner data for the week ended July 25, 2026, non-alcoholic beverage volumes rose 0.7 per ...
Century Aluminum record Q2 profit as stronger prices, Mt Holly restart lift H1 earnings
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07 Aug 2026
Century Aluminum record Q2 profit as stronger prices, Mt Holly restart lift H1 earnings
Century Aluminum has reported record second-quarter (Q2) 2026 financial results, backed by stronger aluminium prices, increased shipments and higher production driven by the completion of the Mt Holly restart and the recovery of operations at its Grundartangi smelter. The robust quarterly performance also lifted the company’s first-half (H1) earnings well above the corresponding period last year, indicating improved market conditions and operational execution. Explore: The most comprehensiv ...
Vedanta Aluminium's next chapter begins with $1.62b refinancing
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07 Aug 2026
Vedanta Aluminium's next chapter begins with $1.62b refinancing
Less than two months after beginning its journey as an independent listed company, Vedanta Aluminium is raising about ₹13,500 crore (USD 1.62 billion) from a consortium of Indian banks to refinance inherited debt, marking its first major financing initiative since the Vedanta Group's demerger. According to people familiar with the matter, Axis Bank has signed a loan agreement worth ₹5,500 crore (USD 658.3 million) with Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd., while HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank will jointly ...
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