The Latest Breaking News from aluminium

War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishes

Despite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as markets bet that higher exports from China and Indonesia will offset Gulf production losses. However, rising physical premiums in Europe and Japan suggest supply concerns remain unresolved.

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Vedanta Aluminium shares in a sweet spot, says ICICI Securities; initiates coverage with Buy rating

ICICI Securities has initiated coverage on Vedanta Aluminium Metal (VAML) with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of Rs 520, implying over 19% upside. The brokerage expects strong earnings growth, driven by favourable aluminium prices, higher volumes, backward integration and lower costs. It also sees robust cash generation, debt…

The Economic Times · Jul 28

Major 'green' smelter ineligible for renewable credits

A major aluminium smelter, which has a quickly approaching deadline to lock-in a long-term electricity deal, won't be able to rely on green credit help.

AAP · Jul 28

A floating 'igloo' research station has left France for the Arctic, where it will drift with polar ice to study climate change and life in one of Earth’s harshest environments

A floating research station shaped like a giant aluminium igloo has left France on a two-year Arctic mission to study biodiversity and the effects of climate change. The station will drift with sea ice while an international team of scientists collects more than 10,000 samples despite extreme cold, months of…

The Times of India · Jul 20

Downstream aluminium industry says duty structure hurting competitiveness, seeks relief

Downstream aluminium manufacturers are urging the government to reduce import duties. Higher global metal prices and freight costs pressure small businesses. A duty cut could ease input costs and improve capacity utilization. Primary producers may resist this move due to current pricing benefits. This situation impacts sectors like cables, conductors,…

The Economic Times · Jul 19

Do natural deodorants actually work? I put 18 to the test – here are my favourites

Our writer braved smelly pits to see which deodorants, from aluminium-free sticks and creams to long-lasting balms and roll-ons, pass the sniff test

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Vedanta, demerged Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas get rating upgrades from CRISIL

CRISIL has upgraded ratings for Vedanta Aluminium Metal and Vedanta Oil and Gas. These upgrades reflect stronger business and financial risk profiles for the demerged entities. Hindustan Zinc Ltd continues to be fully consolidated with Vedanta due to strong integration. Vedanta's financial risk profile has improved significantly after the demerger.…

The Economic Times · Jul 17

Tins ain’t what they used to be: canned wine is no longer the preserve of Gen Z

Aluminium is practical, recyclable and, for wines drunk young, the ideal container. Better still – high-quality options are increasingly available

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

Vedanta AGM: Anil Agarwal maps aggressive expansion after demerger, targets scale-up across metals, oil and power

Vedanta plans major expansion across its demerged businesses, targeting higher production in metals, oil, gas, steel and power. Chairman Anil Agarwal highlighted record FY2026 performance, AI-led efficiency, critical mineral exploration and ambitious capacity additions to drive long-term growth.

The Economic Times · Jul 14

Vedanta charts $5 billion oil & gas push, targets sharp capacity expansion across businesses

Vedanta plans to significantly increase zinc and lead production capacity by 2031. Aluminium production capacity will double over the next three years. The company targets iron and steel output expansion to fifteen million tonnes annually. Vedanta will invest five billion dollars in its oil and gas business. This expansion aims…

The Economic Times · Jul 14