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💢 #Hydro will supply #LowCarbonAluminium to #GeneralMotors, supporting the automaker’s strategy to reduce emissions across its vehicle manufacturing supply chain

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💢A #Pentagon led strategic simulation has highlighted the United States’ dependence on imported #HighPurityAluminium, warning that geopolitical disruptions could threaten the #DefenceSupplyChain for military aircraft, armoured vehicles and other critical systems

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💢As the European Union phases in #CBAM, ALCircle has launched a calculator to estimate #CarbonBorderAdjustmentMechanism costs for #Aluminium imports

📌Users can estimate payable carbon costs based on embedded emissions, import volume and #EU carbon prices

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💢The latest market data show that #Aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange have climbed above USD 3,200 per tonne once again

📌Tight inventories, ongoing supply concerns and stronger downstream demand continue to support the rally

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💢 Rising #Aluminium prices and global supply concerns are driving the restart of long-idled #AluminiumSmelters in the #US and #Europe

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💢 #Hulamin reported a stronger first-half 2026 financial performance, driven by improved operational stability and higher manufacturing efficiency in its rolled #AluminiumProducts business

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💢 #PressMetal plans to expand production of #AluminiumAlloys following weakness in the silicon market, aiming to strengthen its downstream product portfolio and capture higher-value opportunities

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💢 A new market analysis shows that #Asian trade in #AluminiumProfiles, bars and rods is being reshaped, with #Vietnam strengthening its position in imports and downstream processing, influencing regional #AluminiumTrade flows.

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💢The restart of several Middle Eastern #AluminiumSmelters has lifted overseas daily #Aluminium Production by 1.6% month-on-month, supported by resumed operations and capacity ramp-ups

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💢 #Alba has deployed an #ArtificialIntelligence-based monitoring system for its power station gas turbines.

📌The platform enables #PredictiveMaintenance, improves operational efficiency and supports more reliable #Aluminium production

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💢Global #Alumina production reached 70.24 million tonnes during the first half of 2026, remaining almost unchanged year-on-year as expanding Chinese refining capacity offset weaker output in other regions

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💢Rising #Aluminium prices and shortages of beverage cans have increased packaging costs in #India, affecting Coca-Cola's market performance despite continued growth in Diet Coke demand.
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💢According to a new GEM Mining report, automakers are expanding the use of #Aluminium in wiring systems and lightweight components for #ElectricVehicles.

📌The trend supports weight reduction, improved efficiency and higher vehicle performance.

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💢 #Aluminium on the London Metal #Exchange climbed to $3,192 per tonne, while #Alumina prices rose 2.7%.

📌Falling #LME inventories continue to signal tightening #Supply conditions in the global market.

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💢 Rising #Aluminium exports from #China and #Indonesia have helped offset global supply disruptions and prevented sharper price increases in international markets.

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💢Negotiations over a new #PowerSupply agreement for the #BellBay #AluminiumSmelter continue, with industry leaders warning of major economic consequences if no agreement is reached.

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💢 #RioTinto has exited the #AluminiumComposites business, transferring customers to Canada’s Cymat as part of its strategic portfolio restructuring.

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💢Despite damage to #PersianGulf #Aluminium facilities, the global market has remained resilient.

📌Increased exports from #China and #Indonesia have helped stabilise the #SupplyChain, although physical supply remains tight.

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💢The United States has announced tariff incentives for companies investing in new #AluminiumSmelting capacity.

📌The policy aims to strengthen the #SupplyChain, expand domestic #Aluminium production and improve defence manufacturing resilience.

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💢#RioTinto advances low-carbon #alumina production with biofuel agreement

📌 Rio Tinto signed a five-year agreement with SuperChar for locally produced bio pellets to support lower-carbon operations at its Gladstone alumina refineries