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Vedanta Aluminium, GAIL ink pact to supply natural gas for cleaner production

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… natural gas daily through a dedicated 7.5 km pipeline to … . By transitioning to natural gas at our Jharsuguda operations, … carbon emissions and embracing cleaner energy solutions.” Sunil Gupta, Chief … impact. By adopting cleaner energy solutions, we aim to …

Is a Global Aluminum Shortage on the Horizon?

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Via Metal Miner The Aluminum Monthly Metals Index (MMI) steadied, with a 1.38% rise from October to November. Aluminum prices moved sideways during October. While they only managed a 0.99% rise, aluminum still managed to outperform other base metals during the month. However, prices started to slip by mid-November as they echoed the increasingly bearish trend emerging in markets like copper, nickel, zinc and tin. China to End Export Rebates for Aluminum and Copper Effective December 1, China will end export rebates for aluminum and copper products.…

Aluminum Resumes Gains on Export Tax Rejig and Weaker Dollar

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Aluminum resumed gains on concerns global supplies would tighten following China’s removal of an export tax rebate, while a weakening dollar also supported metals across the board.

GEP ECOTECH Delivers Aluminum Recycling Line for North America’s Largest Aluminum Producer

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GEP ECOTECH supplied North America’s largest aluminum company with a production line to shred and purify baled scrap aluminum for smelting. MEXICO, November 18, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GEP ECOTECH, a global leader in metal recycling solutions …

Hindalco's Pai on Demand for Aluminum and Copper Prices

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Hindalco Industries Managing Director Satish Pai discusses the prices for copper and aluminum. He speaks with Haslinda Amin on "Insight with Haslinda Amin". (Source: Bloomberg)

China’s Bid to Rein In Exports Roils Aluminum Stocks and Prices

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China’s cancellation of tax relief on exports has left the aluminum industry scrambling to assess the impact on supply flows, with Chinese companies suffering steep stock declines while their international peers rally.

Aluminum Soars as China Scraps Tax Sweetener That Fueled Exports

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Aluminum jumped on Friday after China said it would cancel a tax rebate that’s helped fuel a decades-long boom in exports and shielded an industry prone to overcapacity.

China Ends Export Tax Rebate for Aluminum, Copper From December

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China is ending its export tax rebate policy for aluminum and copper, while lowering it for some refined oil and battery products as overcapacity concerns have grown among global trading partners.

JBM, Agro-Invest sign MoU to transform former bauxite lands into agricultural hub

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… bauxite mining lands into innovative agricultural hub. This collaboration aligns … framework to promote investment in agriculture and agribusiness • Facilitate market linkages … underutilised lands into productive agricultural assets that benefit both …

PT Vale and China’s GEM partner for US$1.4 billion Indonesian nickel plant

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… US dollars) plant will process nickel laterite ore from the Vale … more than half of global nickel production and has been seeking …

Alcoa CEO on US-China Tariff Risks

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Bill Oplinger, President and CEO at Alcoa, discusses how the aluminum producer will manage tariff risks under a new Donald Trump administration in the US. He speaks exclusively with Haidi Stroud-Watts from the sidelines of the UBS Australasia Conference on "Bloomberg: The China Show." (Source: Bloomberg)

South32 to acquire AEG stake

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Mixed metals miner South32 has filed documents to acquire a 19.9 per cent stake in Canada-based American Eagle Gold, amid the company’s push to increase its North American portfolio.

India’s Hindalco Reports 78% Jump in Profit on High Metal Prices

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Hindalco Industries Ltd., one of India’s largest aluminum and copper producers, reported a 78% jump in second-quarter profit, aided by higher prices of metals and a rise in income from non-core business sources.

China’s GEM and Vale Plan $1.42 Billion Indonesian Nickel Plant

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GEM Co., a Chinese battery-metal producer, and Vale SA’s Indonesian unit signed an agreement to build a $1.42 billion nickel plant in the Southeast Asian nation, highlighting the country’s drive to boost processing.

Metro Mining inks bauxite offtake contracts into 2026 with Chinese m

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… receive exclusive market insights Metro Mining (ASX:MMI) has updated the … users are saying about Metro Mining and be part of the …

Rio Tinto CEO: China's energy transition admirable

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Rio Tinto CEO: China's energy transition admirable

Alara taps investors for $15m

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Oman-focused Alara Resources has announced plans to raise $15.3 million, as it aims to resolve a brief production bottleneck at its Wash-hi Majaza copper mine.

Aluminum’s Achilles’ Heel Strikes Again

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A supply crunch for the alumina fed into smelters has pushed prices to a record and spread panic among makers of beer cans and airplane parts.

LG Energy Profits Tumble 40% on Waning Battery-Powered Car Sales

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Sluggish demand for electric vehicles haunted South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd., dragging its profits down by almost 40% from a year earlier.

Latest News | Govt Plans to Issue ALMM for PV Cells to Push India's Green Energy Transition

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… specified models and manufacturers of solar PV modules, whereas List-II … an ALMM mechanism for solar cells will boost domestic … energy goals, he added. Yogesh Dua, co-founder of UTL Solar … also benefit consumers with efficient solar projects". (This is …

Biden Administration Approves Lithium Mine in Race to Add Supply

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The Biden administration has issued its first approval for a lithium mine, ramping up efforts to shift the US critical minerals supply chain away from China.

China’s CATL Unveils Battery Designed for Hybrid Vehicles

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China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. on Thursday unveiled a new battery designed for hybrid vehicles in an effort to wean more drivers off gasoline-guzzling cars.

The World’s Second-Most Used Material Needs a Makeover

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Concrete accounts for a big percentage of carbon emissions. Alternatives are emerging, but red tape stands in the way.

Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts record quarterly profit as AI boom drives demand

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Operating profit for the third-quarter hit 7.03 trillion won ($5.08 billion), a record high, beating LSEG forecast of 6.8 trillion won.

Huawei Chips Made by TSMC, Lagarde Sees Rate Cut Direction, More

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Panic Grows in Alumina Market as Prices Spike Toward a Record

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The key raw material needed to make aluminum is tearing toward a record high as buyers race to secure supplies, following an export disruption in top-miner Guinea that has rippled through to China.

Indonesia Forms $1.2 Billion Battery Venture with China’s CATL

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Indonesia announced a joint venture with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. to invest $1.2 billion in battery production in the country, the latest boost to its ambitions of becoming a global hub for electric vehicles.

Alcoa Shares Jump as Surging Alumina Prices Boost Profit

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Alcoa Corp. shares jumped as much as 10% in late trading as strong alumina prices boosted quarterly earnings to the highest in more than two years.

Arnest Packaging to build aluminium can plant in Uzbekistan

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… an investment agreement with the Uzbekistan Investment, Industry and Trade Ministry … as saying: “Localising production in Uzbekistan will significantly strengthen the company … EAEU [Eurasian Economic Union] countries, Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well …

GM to invest $625 million in joint venture to mine EV battery raw materials in U.S.

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The deal is centered on the development, construction and operation of a lithium carbonite mining operation called Thacker Pass in Humboldt County, Nevada.

China to Extend Record Aluminum Output Amid Ample Power Supply

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China’s record-breaking run of aluminum output is likely to extend through the rest of the year as supply risks dissipate at a key production base in the south of the country.

Rio output down, Guinea workforce grows

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Pilbara ore shipments have remained comparable to 2023, and progress at Simandou has seen Rio Tinto's Guinea workforce boom.

ASML Orders Miss as Chip Industry Weakness Weighs on Demand

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ASML Holding NV plunged after it booked only about half the orders analysts estimated in the third quarter and lowered guidance for 2025.

Uzbekistan to build $100 million aluminum can plant in Navoi.

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… will enhance market activities across Central Asia and the Caucasus. Alexander Isaev … commitment to international markets. The Uzbek government is poised to support … significant step forward in enhancing Uzbekistan's manufacturing capabilities and …

Uzbekistan secures $100mn aluminum can plant deal with Arnest Packaging Solutions

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… Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan has signed an investment … , Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan  The agreement details an … the localization of production in Uzbekistan as a strategic move.  … export markets in the EAEU, Central Asia, and Transcaucasia. It will …

Uzbekistan secures $100mn aluminum can plant deal with Ernest Packaging Solutions

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… Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan has signed an investment … , Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan  The agreement details an … to strengthen its presence in Central Asia and the EAEUSource: Ernest … the localization of production in Uzbekistan as a strategic move.  …

Arnest Packaging Solutions to build aluminum can plant in Uzbekistan

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… an investment agreement with the Uzbek government to build a plant … jobs. "Localizing production in Uzbekistan will significantly strengthen the company … export markets in EAEU countries, Central Asia and the Caucasus, as well …

Stellantis' Leapmotor Liaison: Choosing Plant in Europe To Manufacture

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Stellantis Board Member and the company's liaison to its Leapmotor joint venture Gregoire Olivier discusses its EV plans, the outlook for the sector, and manufacturing in Europe with Bloomberg's Oliver Crook at the Paris Auto Show. (Source: Bloomberg)

Aluminum Squeeze Unravels as Closely Watched Contracts Come Due

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A squeeze in the London Metal Exchange aluminum market is drawing to a close, with a hefty premium for October futures disappearing after a wave of selling over the past two trading days.

Rio Tinto Takes Step to M&A Redemption

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Good morning and welcome back, it’s Ainsley here with all the news you need to get your working week going. Today’s must-reads:• Rio returns to acquisitive growth• New Zealand lures foreign investors• Kiwis head offshore for better pay

Aluminum Electrode Foil Market Future Looks Bright for Big Revenues as Market Size Expands

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… and Application (Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Communications, and Others): … layers, including aluminum electrode foil. By Application: … adoption of aluminum electrode foils in electric vehicle (EV … of electric vehicles and advancements in energy storage …

Alumina Surges to Record on Supply Disruptions and China Demand

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Alumina futures in Shanghai spiked to a record as global supply disruptions and resilient Chinese demand continue to tighten the market of the main feedstock for aluminum smelters.

Vedanta Aluminium digitally connects metal quality analysis system with LME

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Vedanta Aluminium on Thursday said it has digitally linked its metal quality analysis system with the London Metal Exchange (LME) -- the global hub for trading industrial metals and setting benchmark prices. The move aims to streamline operations throughout the entire metal supply chain, from production to delivery, the company said in a statement. "This makes Vedanta Aluminium the first smelter in India to digitally link its metal quality analysis system with it and the fifth primary aluminium producer globally to establish a direct digital connection for Certificates of Analysis submission from its smelters to the LME Passport platform," it said. "...implementation of the LME Passport underscores our commitment to adopting cutting-edge digital technologies that enable us to meet the highest global standards in metal quality assurance," Vedanta Aluminium Chief Operating Officer (COO) Sunil Gupta said in a statement.

Rio Tinto isn’t bagging a bargain with lithium deal

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Extreme volatility in price of key battery material reflects uncertainty over current global market for electric vehicles

Mining giant Rio Tinto to acquire Arcadium Lithium in $6.7 billion deal

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The world's second-largest miner Rio Tinto said Wednesday it will acquire U.S. lithium producer Arcadium for $6.7 billion.

Rio Tinto to buy Arcadium Lithium in $6.7bn deal

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The global mining giant sees significant growth opportunities in the lithium market; Arcadium’s operations include around 2,400 employees across Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Japan, the UK and the US.

HEG surges 6% after buying 8.23% stake in GrafTech Int'l for Rs 250 crore

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Graftech has a competitive portfolio of low cost, ultra-high power graphite electrode manufacturing facilities, with some of the highest capacity facilities in the world.

Rio Tinto in Talks to Buy Arcadium Lithium, Reuters Says

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Rio Tinto Plc is said to be in talks to buy Arcadium Lithium Plc, in a deal that would value the smaller miner between $4 billion to $6 billion, Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources.

Vedanta reports increase in production of aluminium, zinc, iron ore in Q2

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Mining giant Vedanta Ltd on Friday reported a rise in production of aluminium, zinc and iron ore in the September quarter. However, the production of steel, mined metal overseas and oil and gas dropped during the quarter. The aluminium output grew 3 per cent to 6,09,000 tonnes in the second quarter compared to the same period last year, Vedanta said in a filing to BSE. At Zinc India, the saleable metal output grew to 2,62,000 tonnes from 2,41,000 tonnes. While at Zinc International the mined metal output dropped by 34 per cent to 44,000 tonnes, from 66,000 tonnes in the second quarter. Meanwhile, oil and gas output dropped 22 per cent to 1,04,900 boepd (barrels of oil equivalent per day), average daily gross operated production during the quarter from 1,34,100 boepd a year earlier. The production of saleable iron ore rose to 1.3 million tonnes from 1.2 million tonnes in the year-ago period. The total saleable steel production dropped 22 per cent to 2,96,000 tonnes and power sale

Canada to Hit Chinese Steel and Aluminum With Tariffs on Oct. 22

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Canada published a list of dozens of Chinese steel and aluminum products on which it will place a 25% tariff, starting in three weeks.