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Alcoa and US Department of Energy to explore critical mineral recovery from bauxite residue in Arkansas
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Alcoa and US Department of Energy to explore critical mineral recovery from bauxite residue in Arkansas
The US Department of Energy and Alcoa are teaming up on a pilot project in Saline County, Arkansas, to recover critical minerals from mining waste left behind by earlier bauxite operations.  The project is part of USD 162 million in DOE selections for nine private-sector projects aimed at recovering critical minerals and other valuable materials from industrial and mining byproducts. Alcoa has not mined bauxite in the area for decades. However, the company says residue from earlier mining op ...
Vedanta’s net-zero transition investments cross $1 billion; Renewable energy use surges 52 per cent Y-o-Y to 4 billion units
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Vedanta’s net-zero transition investments cross $1 billion; Renewable energy use surges 52 per cent Y-o-Y to 4 billion units
As India rapidly expands renewable energy and electrification to meet its growing energy needs, Vedanta Group is strengthening its position across the energy transition — both as a supplier of the critical materials needed to build the new energy economy and how those materials are produced sustainably. India has set an ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based power capacity by 2030, alongside its broader ambition of meeting 50 per cent of its energy requirements from renewable sou ...
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Prior to the roll-out of extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR), the UK’s approach to capturing, recording and reporting recycling data had remained consistent for years. You had a denominator (market size) and a numerator (number of Packaging Recovery Notes [PRN/PERNs] issued), which provided a simple route to calculate the amount of material recycled against the total volume produced. Although many would argue, myself included, that this approach was far from perfect, it prov ...
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Inventory destocking continues to support the futures, making it difficult for aluminium prices to break the consolidation range in the short term
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20 Aug 2026
Inventory destocking continues to support the futures, making it difficult for aluminium prices to break the consolidation range in the short term
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 23,655 per tonne in the night session on August 19, hit a high of RMB 23,720 per tonne, a low of RMB 23,630 per tonne, and closed at RMB 23,685 per tonne, up 0.04 per cent from the previous close. After the sharp decline, futures consolidated at lows, with prices trading below the short-term moving averages MA5, MA10, and MA20, and tested the support around MA60 on the downside. Trading volume during the session contracted somewha ...
LME aluminium cash offer price declines 0.85% on August 19; stocks stay unchanged after 3 months
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20 Aug 2026
LME aluminium cash offer price declines 0.85% on August 19; stocks stay unchanged after 3 months
LME aluminium prices declined on August 19 compared with the previous trading day, while exchange stocks remained unchanged. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,191 per tonne on August 19, down from USD 3,218.5 per tonne on August 18, marking a decline of USD 27.5 per tonne, or 0.85 per cent. The cash offer price fell to USD 3,191.5 per tonne from USD 3,219 per tonne, down USD 27.5 per tonne, or 0.85 per cent. The LME aluminium 3-month bid price declined to USD 3,211 per tonne on ...
Chuangxin Industries reports $1.7b H1’26 revenue as integrated aluminium strategy gains traction
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20 Aug 2026
Chuangxin Industries reports $1.7b H1’26 revenue as integrated aluminium strategy gains traction
Chuangxin Industries reported a sharp improvement in its first-half (H1) 2026 earnings, supported by higher aluminium prices, lower production costs and reduced finance costs. Revenue reached RMB 11.53 billion (USD 1.7 billion), while profit attributable to the company's owners rose to RMB 2.30 billion (USD 342 million), up about 166 per cent year on year. The company said the stronger market was supported by rising demand from areas including artificial intelligence infrastructure, electric ...
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2025 Chinese NEV roundup: A look at the year's most significant launches
In 2025, China's new energy vehicle (NEV) market is accelerating into a new phase shaped by rapid technological breakthroughs and a reshaping of competitive dynamics. From intelligent MPVs designed for family mobility to ultra-high-end flagships built around performance and luxury, Chinese automakers are rolling out a wave of high-profile new models across nearly every major segment. Advanced driver assistance, extended range, and ultra-fast charging have emerged as common denominators, under ...
China prebaked anode profits evaporate on feedstock surge despite steady demand
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17 Aug 2026
China prebaked anode profits evaporate on feedstock surge despite steady demand
Following a brief upward spell, the prebaked anode market has pulled back again, with a major Shandong-based aluminium smelter setting its August 2026 procurement benchmark at RMB 5,630 per tonne by cash and RMB 5,645 per tonne by acceptance, down RMB 53 per tonne from July. Meanwhile, the prebaked anode production costs during the current settlement cycle are estimated at RMB 5,615.02 per tonne in Shandong, leaving an average industry profit margin of roughly RMB 14.98 per tonne. While recen ...
LME aluminium price eases to $3,248/t: Is EGA Q1’27 restart update driving the decline?
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17 Aug 2026
LME aluminium price eases to $3,248/t: Is EGA Q1’27 restart update driving the decline?
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph has steadily been on the decline since the August 12 session, as Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced the restart of full-scale production at its AL Taweelah facility in the first quarter (Q1) of 2027. As the drop persists on the August 14 trading session, the figures indicate a cooling effect of the EGA update. The LME aluminium cash bid and offer prices contracted by 0.95 per cent day-on-day on August 14. The bid slumped from USD 3, ...
Impact Minerals announces renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.9m
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20 Aug 2026
Impact Minerals announces renounceable rights issue to raise up to $2.9m
Impact Minerals Limited has announced a renounceable rights issue to raise up to approximately AUD 4.1 million (USD 2.9 million) before costs, as the company continues to develop its High Purity Alumina (HPA) opportunities. Under the offer, eligible shareholders will be entitled to subscribe for one new share for every four shares held at AUD 0.032 per share. For every three new shares subscribed for, shareholders will receive two free attaching new options, each with an exercise price of AUD ...
Talica expands aluminium surface treatment portfolio with Hard Anodize acquisition
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19 Aug 2026
Talica expands aluminium surface treatment portfolio with Hard Anodize acquisition
US-based surface science technology platform Talica has acquired Minneapolis-area company Hard Anodize. The move would help Talica expand its precision aluminium anodising and specialised surface treatment capabilities for the aerospace, defence, medical device and high-performance manufacturing sectors. Financial terms of the transaction are yet to be disclosed. Hard Anodize adds specialised aluminium finishing expertise With more than 30 years of experience, Hard Anodize provides technical ...
Ducon grabs cooling-system contract at major Indian aluminium smelter
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19 Aug 2026
Ducon grabs cooling-system contract at major Indian aluminium smelter
Ducon Infratechnologies has secured an end-to-end contract to supply and service a Forced Cooling Network system for the potlines of one of India’s largest single aluminium smelter plants. The order covers manufacturing, testing, packaging, transportation, installation, commissioning and performance proving, as well as specialised technical support during execution. The company did not disclose the contract’s financial value, so its immediate contribution to Ducon’s revenue, margins and earni ...
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