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LME aluminium cash price drops 4.16% to a three-month low of $3,263.5/t as Gulf supply concerns ease
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Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) fell sharply on June 23, reaching their lowest level in nearly three months after the United States granted Iran a 60-day sanctions waiver following preliminary peace talks. The development improved expectations for the resumption of trade flows through the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns over supply disruptions that had previously supported aluminium prices. The LME aluminium cash bid price declined to USD 3,263 per tonne on June 23 from ...
Canada to the world: Q1’26 aluminium export declines by 20%
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The unwrought aluminium export graph of Canada to the world follows a significant year-on-year declining streak. The cumulative exports in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 amounted to 579,279.8 tonnes, valued at USD 1.95 billion. Q1 volume comparison: 2026, 2025, 2024 Comparing quarterly volumes, the Q1 2026 export figure reflects a Y-o-Y decline of 19.7 per cent from 721,400.36 tonnes shipped in Q1 2025. Again, the Q1 2025 volume slipped from that of Q1 2024, which totalled 779,517.6 tonnes. ...

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CANPACK made the CDP Supplier Engagement Assessment (SEA) A-List 2025 for its work with suppliers on climate issues and cutting emissions.  The annual assessment scores how companies work with suppliers on climate change, covering governance, strategy, supplier engagement, Scope 3 emissions and climate targets. An "A" rating means the company performs strongly in managing supplier relationships and embedding sustainability into procurement.  The recognition highlights CANPACK’s efforts to ad ...
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Woodside to supply natural gas to Alcoa’s Western Australia alumina refineries till 2030
Sustainability
24 Jun 2026
Woodside Energy has signed a new gas sale and purchase agreement with Alcoa of Australia to supply 31.1 petajoules of natural gas from its Western Australian operations between 2027 and 2030. The agreement will provide gas to Alcoa’s alumina refineries in Western Australia, helping secure energy supply for one of the state’s major industrial sectors. Alumina produced at these refineries is the key raw material used in aluminium production. Woodside said the deal strengthens its long-standing ...
China and the UAE forge a clean energy partnership to accelerate solar and battery projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America
SupplementAL
23 Jun 2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China are collaborating on an increasing number of renewable energy projects across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. In this partnership model, UAE companies provide funding and project development support, while Chinese firms supply equipment, technology, and construction services.  In late 2025, UAE-based Global South Utilities began two 50 MW solar projects in the Central African Republic and Madagascar using Chinese technology. In early 2026, Abu Dhabi’s ...
How ceramic welding is reducing furnace downtime in aluminium production: Fosbel’s approach
Downstream
23 Jun 2026
Keeping aluminium furnaces running efficiently often comes down to a component that rarely attracts attention: the refractory lining. These linings protect furnace structures from extreme temperatures and harsh operating conditions, but they gradually wear over time, particularly in areas such as metal lines, roofs and side walls. Repairing this damage has traditionally required furnace shutdowns, resulting in production losses and maintenance costs. Technologies that allow repairs to be carr ...
Automation, integrated plant design and smarter material flow encourage profitability in aluminium extrusion & casthouse operations: The Cometal stance
Downstream
23 Jun 2026
The aluminium industry has been fighting on multiple fronts. Energy prices have surged. Carbon regulations are tightening. Labour shortages persist across manufacturing hubs. Meanwhile, customers are demanding shorter lead times, better quality and greater traceability — often simultaneously. Yet amid all these pressures, one issue is quietly separating industry leaders from the rest and that is efficiency. In today's market, every unplanned stoppage, every handling delay and every percentag ...
From waste to energy: GeT Metal Group transforms tyres into fuel for aluminium production
Sustainability
23 Jun 2026
South Africa-based GeT Metal Group and its subsidiary GeT Alloys have launched a waste-to-energy initiative aimed at eliminating fossil fuel use in aluminium melting operations by converting end-of-life tyres into industrial fuel. The project is designed to process around 150,000 waste tyres annually, producing approximately 1.44 million litres of industrial fuel. The fuel will replace conventional heavy fuel oil previously used in GeT Alloys’ aluminium recycling operations, helping address S ...
Vedanta Aluminium poised for Large-Cap status in upcoming AMFI reclassification
Primary AL
23 Jun 2026
Vedanta Aluminium holds the potential to secure a place in the Large-Cap segment along with BSE, Vodafone Idea, and Hitachi Energy India, under the upcoming semi-annual stock categorisation by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Meanwhile, LG Electronics and Siemens Energy India might occupy Mid-Cap positions. Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil & Gas and Vedanta Iron & Steel, from the Vedanta demerger, are expected to enter the Small-Cap category. The revised classification, expected in ...
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