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US backs Serra Verde rare earth with $750m, aims to reduce China dependence
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US backs Serra Verde rare earth with $750m, aims to reduce China dependence
The US Department of War has committed USD 750 million to back rare earth supplies from Brazil’s Serra Verde, as Washington moves to build a more secure, China-independent supply chain for critical minerals used in defence, energy, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The investment will support an offtake agreement for mixed rare-earth carbonates (MREC) from Serra Verde’s Pela Ema Project in central Brazil. The funding forms part of a broader USD 1.55 billion initiative mobilised by the Dep ...
Norsk Hydro shares gain 14% M-o-M: Aluminium demand, Q2 results draw investor focus
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Norsk Hydro shares gain 14% M-o-M: Aluminium demand, Q2 results draw investor focus
Leading recycled aluminium producer Norsk Hydro stock is attracting investor attention as its second-quarter (Q2) performance, aluminium prices and market outlook shape sentiment around the company. Hydro reported strong Q2 2026 profitability, backed by higher aluminium prices, product premiums and improved recycling results. As of August 25, Hydro stocks closed at USD 10.08, marking a stark month-on-month (M-o-M) rise by 14.16 per cent over the closing price of USD 8.83 reported on July 27, ...
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ASI certifies Nemak Wernigerode GmbH against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak Wernigerode GmbH has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility produces aluminium components for the automotive industry using core package systems with gravity and GSPM casting, followed by heat treatment, machining and assembly. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability stand ...
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China's aluminium wire exports drop 8.53% M-o-M in July 2026, Up 481.79% Y-o-Y
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China's aluminium wire exports drop 8.53% M-o-M in July 2026, Up 481.79% Y-o-Y
Data shows that in July 2026, China's aluminium wire exports totalled 102,800 tonnes, down 8.53 per cent M-o-M and up 481.79 per cent Y-o-Y. From January to July 2026, China's aluminium wire exports reached 386,300 tonnes, up 152.78 percentage points Y-o-Y. Among them, exports of other non-insulated aluminium  stranded wire, cable, braid and similar articles totalled 84,600 tonnes, down 12.23 per cent M-o-M, accounting for 82.29 per cent of total exports; exports of non-insulated steel-cored ...
CRRE 2026 set to welcome large Egyptian recycling delegation
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26 Aug 2026
CRRE 2026 set to welcome large Egyptian recycling delegation
Driven by the global shift toward sustainable, low-carbon development, cross-border collaboration in the circular economy has never been more urgent. As a premier hub for circular technology and partnership, the Circular Resources and Recycling Expo (CRRE) is dedicated to driving international cooperation by connecting global stakeholders with advanced technologies, equipment, and market opportunities. CRRE 2026 will be taking place from November 25-27 at Suzhou International Expo Center in S ...
Vedanta Aluminium eyes next growth phase on higher volumes and lower costs
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26 Aug 2026
Vedanta Aluminium eyes next growth phase on higher volumes and lower costs
Motilal Oswal has maintained its “buy” rating on Vedanta Aluminium Metal, saying production growth, lower costs and a bigger share of value-added products could support a multi-year expansion in earnings. The brokerage has set a target price of INR 540 (USD 5.67) per share, implying potential upside from the stock’s recent level of about INR 451 (USD 4.73). Vedanta Aluminium shares were trading higher in Wednesday morning deals after gaining about 3 per cent over the previous week.  Growth o ...
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BIS Seizes 2,350 Foil Rolls in Alleged ISI-Mark Compliance Case in Delhi
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23 Aug 2026
BIS Seizes 2,350 Foil Rolls in Alleged ISI-Mark Compliance Case in Delhi
The Bureau of Indian Standards has seized around 2,350 aluminium foil rolls from a unit in Mandoli, northeast Delhi, in an enforcement operation over alleged non-compliance with mandatory quality-certification rules. The search was carried out by BIS’s Ghaziabad Branch Office under Section 28 of the BIS Act, 2016, after the agency received information about possible violations. Officials seized the products for investigation and examined records linked to their manufacture, storage and certif ...
Falling costs coupled with off-season double inventory buildup, adc12 consolidates on a subdued note
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23 Aug 2026
Falling costs coupled with off-season double inventory buildup, adc12 consolidates on a subdued note
Aluminium scrap: This week, domestic aluminium scrap prices in China followed the primary aluminium pullback, showing a pattern of high-level weakness. However, cost support remained, limiting the decline. On August 20, SMM A00 spot aluminium ingot prices closed at RMB 23,600 per tonne, down RMB 520 per tonne from RMB 24,120 per tonne last Thursday. Dragged down by the fall in primary aluminium  prices, aluminium  scrap prices pulled back, but thanks to cost support and tight supply, the dec ...
LME aluminium cash offer price rises 1.4%, while opening stocks remain unchanged at 246,925t
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LME aluminium cash offer price rises 1.4%, while opening stocks remain unchanged at 246,925t
LME aluminium prices increased on August 21 compared with the trading day before, however, opening stocks are still unchanged. The LME aluminium cash bid price stood at USD 3,226.5 per tonne on August 21, up from USD 3,180 per tonne on August 20, marking an increase of USD 46.5 per tonne, or 1.5 per cent. The cash offer price rose to USD 3,227 per tonne from USD 3,182 per tonne, up 1.4 per cent. The LME aluminium 3-month bid price increased to USD 3,242 per tonne on August 21 from USD 3,182 p ...
Bridgnorth Aluminium targets growth in North America under new GM
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26 Aug 2026
Bridgnorth Aluminium targets growth in North America under new GM
Bridgnorth Aluminium has appointed Ilias Avgerinos as General Manager to lead a new expansion push after investment and operational upgrades returned the UK aluminium producer to round-the-clock production. Avgerinos takes charge as the company targets growth in North America and newer markets including electrification, energy storage and defence. He replaces Gerhard Trilling following a difficult period for the business, which says it has restored full operational performance within two year ...
7075 aluminium chassis and heatsink support BotBlox’s 40g SwitchCore module
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26 Aug 2026
7075 aluminium chassis and heatsink support BotBlox’s 40g SwitchCore module
BotBlox has introduced SwitchCore, a compact 40-gram Layer 2 networking module featuring a 7075 aluminium enclosure that serves as both the structural chassis and heatsink. Measuring 27.6 × 27.6 × 10.7 mm, the module provides eight-port Fast Ethernet functionality for space- and power-constrained platforms while using 1 W of power. The 7075 aluminium enclosure eliminates the need for additional cooling hardware and also helps protect the internal electronics from shock, vibration and environm ...
Alcoa-Hillside deal supports South Africa’s aluminium industry growth ambitions
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26 Aug 2026
Alcoa-Hillside deal supports South Africa’s aluminium industry growth ambitions
Alcoa’s proposed acquisition of South32’s aluminium assets in Australia, Brazil and South Africa is an important development for the global aluminium industry, particularly for South Africa’s primary aluminium production. Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) CEO, Muzi Manzi, said, “On July 1, South32 signed a binding conditional agreement to sell its aluminium value chain assets…to US-based Alcoa.” The deal was valued at up to USD 5.6 billion and included the Hillside Aluminium smelter ...
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