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Possible Guinea export cap adds pressure to bauxite shipping market
Bauxite
The global bauxite trade, which has been one of the strongest drivers of dry bulk shipping demand in recent years, is now facing pressure from both supply restrictions and geopolitical disruption. Guinea, the world’s biggest exporter of seaborne bauxite, is reportedly considering a cap on exports ...
Chinese researchers create body armour inspired by crocodile scales
End User
A group of scientists in China has turned to crocodiles for inspiration while working on a new body armour concept built around lightweight ceramic materials. The idea came from the way crocodile scales overlap across the animal’s body. Instead of sitting in neat patterns, the scales form uneven ...

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Alcoa Corporation continues to benefit from strong demand in its aluminium business, supported by the packaging, electrical and transportation sectors. The company’s aluminium production capacity has increased following the restart of the San Ciprián smelter in Spain, Alumar in Brazil and Lista i ...
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Fifth Pershing 140 aluminium superyacht launched in Italy
End User
13 May 2026
Ferretti Group has launched the fifth hull of its Pershing 140 superyacht series at the company’s Superyacht Yard in Ancona, Italy. Unlike earlier units in the series, which used a metallic aluminium-grey finish, this version was completed in bright white following requests from the owner. The li ...
JPMorgan Chase and Co. says aluminium smelters may face a longer recovery period than petroleum coke supply
Primary AL
12 May 2026
Aluminium production outside the Gulf region could also be affected if petroleum coke shortages worsen because the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.  A report by JPMorgan Chase & Co. said petroleum coke, a key raw material used in aluminium production, may become a major problem for aluminium prod ...
US eases tariff pressure on Canadian and Mexican metal producers
Primary AL
12 May 2026
The US Commerce Department has introduced a new process that would allow steel and aluminium producers from Canada and Mexico to apply for reduced Section 232 tariffs if they commit to investing in manufacturing operations in the United States. Under the proposal, eligible companies could see tari ...
CBAM hits Indian aluminium export by 41%: Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme to reverse the slide
Sustainability
12 May 2026
The Indian Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) signifies India’s venture towards realising sustainability goals by reducing 45 per cent of greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity by 2030 compared to levels since 2005 and achieving net-zero by 2070. This groundwork was laid and implemented by the E ...
MBK Partners to acquire Japan’s aluminium can maker Altemira in $760M deal
End User
12 May 2026
Asian private equity firm MBK Partners is set to acquire Japanese aluminium can producer, Altemira Holdings Co. in a deal valued at around YEN 117.5 billion (USD 760 million), according to industry sources. The acquisition involves MBK Partners acquiring 100 per cent of Altemira from US-based inv ...
92% of metal packaging professionals say current technology can’t guarantee consistent, measurable test results, new research finds
End User
12 May 2026
New global research from test and measurement partner, Industrial Physics, has exposed a critical issue in the metal packaging industry. The survey uncovered that the vast majority (92 per cent) of professionals are unable to guarantee consistent, measurable results with current technology – highl ...
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