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LME aluminium prices ease on July 13; stocks and cancelled warrants continue to decline
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Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) are continuing to drop since the previous close. While cash, three-month contracts and stocks reported declines, longer-dated contracts improved. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,138 per tonne on July 13, down 0.54 per cent from USD 3,155.5 per tonne on July 10. The cash offer price also declined by 0.55 per cent to USD 3,138.5 per tonne from USD 3,156 per tonne. Likewise, the LME aluminium three-month bid price slipped by 0. ...
Nexon Geochem eyes fully integrated 1200 mpta NdFeB permanent magnet manufacturing facility by FY 2033
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In a groundbreaking first move from India, Nexon Geochem Private Limited fast tracks rare earth minerals processing and production signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Giredmet, the State Research and Design Institute of Rare Metal Industry under Russia's Rosatom State Corporation. The company is poised to hit a benchmark production capability of 1200 MTPA by FY 2033. Through this partnership, the Hyderabad-based advanced materials company, Nexon Geochem aims to bridge one of Indi ...

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After a volatile first half of the year, analysts believe that the recent correction in aluminium prices could bring favourable news. It may open up opportunities for investors in India's leading aluminium producers, including National Aluminium Company (NALCO), Hindalco Industries and Vedanta Aluminium Metal. From January to June, the London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices surged almost 25 per cent, driven largely by geopolitical concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. However, afte ...
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Vedanta Aluminium to rally 22%? Nuvama initiates ‘Buy’ with 29% EBITDA forecast
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14 Jul 2026
Vedanta Aluminium has been upgraded with a 'Buy' rating recommendation and a target price of INR 540 (USD 5.63) by the brokerage firm Nuvama Institutional Equities. It indicates an upside potential of nearly 22 per cent from current levels. The brokerage believes the newly demerged aluminium producer is entering a stronger growth phase, supported by capacity expansion, structural cost reductions, improved cash generation and favourable global aluminium market fundamentals. After the demerger ...
India widens policy support for ACC, battery recycling to secure critical minerals
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14 Jul 2026
India is preparing to widen policy support for advanced chemistry cells (ACC) and battery recycling as it seeks to strengthen domestic battery manufacturing and reduce dependence on imported critical minerals. The proposed measures indicate that the government's focus is extending beyond cell production to include recycling, battery components and niche battery technologies, reinforcing both electric mobility and renewable energy storage. Speaking at the 12th India Energy Storage Week (IESW) ...
MRAI urges government to remove import duty on aluminium scrap
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14 Jul 2026
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has urged the Indian government to abolish the 2.5 per cent Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on aluminium scrap, arguing that the measure would support the country's recycling industry and strengthen the circular economy. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the association said removing the duty would reduce raw material costs for recyclers and downstream manufacturers while improving their competitiveness in global markets. ...
Aluminium prices ease as EGA restarts Al Taweelah alumina refinery
Alumina
14 Jul 2026
Aluminium prices fell 1.6 per cent to settle at 338.45 after Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) restarted its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in the UAE following a shutdown of around three and a half months. EGA said the refinery is expected to reach 50 per cent of its production capacity within days and return to full technical capacity by the end of the year. The restart has improved expectations for alumina supply and reduced concerns over raw material availability. Although tensions in the Mi ...
Germany’s Q1’26 aluminium exports dip 26% as bars, rods, profiles post steeper fall
Downstream
13 Jul 2026
Germany’s aluminium exports to the global market in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 have taken a significant dip compared with the previous years. The cumulative exports in Q1 totalled around 469,178.09 tonnes, valued at USD 2.6 billion. Out of this, aluminium bars, rods and profiles contributed 52,071.88 tonnes or 11.1 per cent, valued at USD 423.34 million. Trade trends: bars, rods and profiles According to the data fetched from the International Trade Administration, the difference in expo ...
Limerick mayor calls for forum as uncertainty continues over Aughinish Alumina
Alumina
13 Jul 2026
Limerick Mayor John Moran has called on the Irish government to establish a forum to improve communication with stakeholders as uncertainty continues over the future of Aughinish Alumina, Europe's largest alumina refinery. In a letter to Taoiseach and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Peter Burke, Moran proposed creating a forum involving workers, trade unions, suppliers and the wider community to help address concerns surrounding the refinery and prepare for any future decisions. ...
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