India is set to become the world’s third-largest battery market by 2030 – and @Fastmarkets ’ India Battery & Critical Materials Conference 2026 is where that future takes shape. 🚀 Why You Should Attend: • Accelerate your growth: Meet global leaders, investors & innovators

The growth of the Indian aluminium industry is unlocking doors to millions of employment opportunities. https://t.co/Mt6peSWw6E

#IBAAS invites global experts to contribute technical papers for its 2026 conferences in India and Vietnam https://t.co/OFAoa7B8dn

Unlock the insights shaping the future of global energy at @IndiaEnergyWeek 2026 taking place from 27 – 30 January in Goa, India. From 6,500+ delegates and 550+ expert speakers to 120+ sessions, the conferences deliver unmatched opportunities to learn, network and engage with

#Hydro Energi signed a five-year power purchase agreement with Hafslund Kraft for 1.75 TWh of renewable electricity from 2036–2040, supplied in Norway’s NO3 region. The deal strengthens long-term power security for Hydro’s aluminium operations, supporting low-carbon production,

US bauxite imports fell 17.6% year on year in H1 2025 to 849,000 tonnes as refinery closures and sharply higher tariffs cut demand. Q2 volumes dropped steeply, Jamaica’s shipments weakened, and only one US alumina refinery remains operational, tightening import requirements

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#CBAM compliance: A checklist for importers in the European aluminium market https://t.co/SXGZQi5kF0

#US Section 232 tariffs up to 50% shut #EU aluminium out of the US market across primary, semis and derivatives, including autos. The EU avoided aluminium retaliation, absorbing higher costs instead. Trade rerouted rather than collapsed, sustaining speciality flows while

Aluminium UBCs supply over 70% of can scrap globally, but metallurgy determines circularity, Innoval’s COP30 factsheet shows https://t.co/BYzgJLwnIc

Vietnam’s rare earth export ban – imitating China, developing import-substitution, or laying the foundation for energy transition https://t.co/n9vv2AUEv5

#China’s primary aluminium output rose 2.5% YoY in Jan–Nov, with November production at 3.79 million tonnes. Strong demand from automotive and energy storage supported prices, lifting ingot prices 2.3% MoM and smelter profits to a 3.5-year high. https://t.co/OSPUyWBqWz

#Mexico approved tariff hikes of up to 50% on imports from #China and Asian countries including India from January 2026, targeting metals, autos, textiles and plastics. China warned of retaliation, the US is watching closely, and Indian exporters face major losses, especially in

#UK aluminium squeezed by weak production, soaring demand, and high energy costs – What's the way forward? What UK Budget indicates? https://t.co/xPjA1bw7oW

LME aluminium saw marginal gains in cash prices on December 10, while 3-month and short-dated contracts weakened slightly. Asian Reference Price stood at USD 2,619.50/t. Exchange stocks fell 0.29%, with cancelled warrants down 6.6%. Alumina Platts settled at USD 312.22/t.

After dominating primary aluminium, the numbers from 2015 to 2024 now show that China is decisively pulling ahead in recycled aluminium as well https://t.co/DlDibSqFnu

Glencore will cut 1,000 jobs as rising costs and weak copper output force a reset. It targets becoming the top copper producer by 2035, backed by a USD 23 billion brownfield push including restarting Alumbrera. Rio Tinto and BHP are also tightening workforces amid mounting cost

Several major EV models from Nissan, Mercedes, Polestar, Porsche and Maserati are being scrapped or delayed for 2026 due to tariffs, weak demand and design misfires. Meanwhile, Ferrari, Porsche, Volvo, BMW and Honda prep advanced next-gen EVs, with aluminium playing a critical

LME aluminium edged up to about USD 2,865/t on December 5, with cash and 3-month prices rising slightly. Forward December 26 contracts dipped. Inventories fell by 2,600 tonnes, while live warrants stayed unchanged. The Asian Reference Price slipped modestly, and alumina prices