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Bauxite meets smart tech: Indonesia and China deepen industrial alliance
Bauxite
Indonesia is reportedly locking in industrial and technology partnerships with China as discussions with Hebei Province focus attention on smart manufacturing, strategic supply chains and downstream development of minerals such as bauxite and nickel.  Explore the relevance of red mud in the sust ...
Can recycling and innovation shield aluminium from global disruptions?
Recycled AL
The global aluminium sector is witnessing a sharp transition as recycling, low-carbon technologies, trade tensions and supply chain disruptions reshape industry priorities. On the one hand, stronger earnings and recycling investments have been unlocked, while on the other hand, the impact of the M ...

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1. Aluminium semis exports overview In April 2026, China's aluminium semis exports showed a strong rebound. According to customs data, April exports of aluminium semis (including aluminium extrusion, aluminium plate/sheet and strip, aluminium foil, etc.) reached 535,700 tonnes, up 20.9 per cent M ...
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Jakarta's export curbs may lift coal costs for China power plants
SupplementAL
29 May 2026
Under the new two-stage plan outlined by President Prabowo Subianto on May 20, private Indonesian miners will gradually shift their trading relationships to state firms during a transition period running from June 1 to August 31. 2026, as reported. From September 1, exports of coal, palm oil and f ...
Vedanta secures highest credit rating in over a decade following ICRA upgrade to AA+
Bauxite
29 May 2026
Vedanta Group has received its highest domestic credit rating in over a decade after ICRA, an affiliate of Moody’s, upgraded the long-term ratings of key group entities to AA+. This reinforces confidence in the group’s strong operational performance along with its robust financial profile and stru ...
Rio Tinto considers reopening aluminium potline at NZAS
Primary AL
29 May 2026
Rio Tinto is looking at bringing part of the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter in Tiwai Point back into use after several years of inactivity. The company has announced plans linked to the possible restart of Line 4, a potline that has been shut down since 2020. The proposal depends on a planned powe ...
Aluminium supply uncertainties prompt EU to step back from Aughinish sanctions
Alumina
29 May 2026
The European Commission has decided not to move ahead with sanctions on Ireland-based Aughinish Alumina for the time being, particularly amid concerns that restrictions could disrupt Europe’s already fragile aluminium supply chain. The Shannon-based alumina refinery, owned by Russian aluminium gi ...
Kolkata Metro completes aluminium third rail upgrade on Blue Line underground section
End User
29 May 2026
Kolkata Metro Railway has completed the aluminium third rail upgrade across the underground section of its Blue Line, replacing the older steel-based traction system that had been in use for more than four decades. The upgrade is part of the metro’s broader infrastructure modernisation programme ...
Alupro reveals how to achieve the circular packaging economy with new manifesto
Recycled AL
29 May 2026
As part of its commitment to delivering a circular and sustainable aluminium packaging supply chain for the UK, Alupro has unveiled a pioneering new manifesto. Alongside navigating the sector through a challenging period of change, the report aims to create the conditions needed to further improve ...
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