NALCO plans Rs 1,500–2,000 crore push to extract critical minerals from red mud, fly ash
National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO) is planning to invest ₹1,500–2,000 crore to commercially extract critical and high-value minerals from red mud and fly ash, according to people familiar with the company’s plans, marking one of India’s most ambitious circular economy initiatives in the metals sector.

Aluminium sector is not yet ready for green transition: NALCO CMD

Bhubaneswar : Against the backdrop of the European Union’s imposition of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, India’s aluminium sector is not yet ready for green aluminium, BRIJENDRA PRATAP SINGH, chairman and managing director, National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) said in an interview with The Indian Express.

NALCO accelerates overseas push for lithium and critical minerals to secure future supply chains
Bhubaneswar: State-run National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) is fast-tracking its overseas strategy to explore and produce lithium and other critical minerals, aiming to secure long-term supply amid rising demand and tightening global availability, Chairman and Managing Director Brijendra Pratap Singh told ANI.

Aluminium sector is not yet ready for green transition: NALCO CMD
Against the backdrop of the European Union’s imposition of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, India’s aluminium sector is not yet ready for green aluminium, BRIJENDRA PRATAP SINGH, chairman and managing director, National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) said in an interview with The Indian Express.

Anil Kumar Singh takes charge as NALCO director (Commercial)

Hindustan Copper shares fall over 4% as copper prices retreat

China output cap, tight supply and energy transition may keep aluminium prices on upward trajectory this year: Analysts

Why has the copper price made an all-time high?
Copper has set a new record high, with three-month copper futures breaching the $13,000 per tonne level for the first time on the London Metal Exchange (LME). Copper return in one year is 40%, having jumped 11% in the last 30 days. Copper return in ten years is 11% CAGR.

Runaya, ECKART join hands to launch India’s 1st gas-atomised aluminium powders-making unit
Chennai: Runaya Metsource (“Runaya”), a company providing advanced technological solutions for circular economy and waste-to-wealth innovations, and ECKART, a global leader in aluminium granules and effect pigments headquartered in Germany, will come up with Runaya Eckart Aluminium Powders Private Limited (REL) in Jharsuguda, Odisha.

NALCO shares scale fresh record high after 14% jump in 4 days. Can the aluminium-backed momentum last?
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Anil Kumar Singh takes over as Director (Commercial) of NALCO
 

NALCO shares hit record high, up 12% in 4 sessions. What’s behind the surge?

Explained: Four reasons why Copper prices hit an all-time high today
Copper prices are close to record highs, but this rise is not because factories or construction activity have suddenly increased a lot. Instead, prices are being pushed up mainly by supply problems and fears of new US tariffs.

The green copper question India can no longer avoid
India’s ambition to lead in electric vehicles, renewable energy and digital infrastructure rests on an uncomfortable contradiction. The country is racing to dominate copper-intensive industries while remaining structurally dependent on imported copper. As global demand for the metal accelerates on the back of the energy transition and digitalisation, the question facing policymakers is no longer whether India should produce copper, but how it should do so responsibly.

Aluminum prices top $3,000 for the first time since 2022 as supply risks grow

Specialised copper products exempted from QCOs for a year
The government has exempted imports of specialised copper products used in the automotive, electrical and consumer industry from quality control orders (QCO) for a year till December 2026.

‘Next gold’ copper poised to rule higher in 2026 on slack supplies, higher demand
Chennai: Copper, which soared to a record high of nearly $13,000 a tonne last week on the London Metal Exchange (LME), will likely rule higher in 2026 due to slack supplies and higher demand.

Hindustan Copper doubled money in 2025 after 40% rally in 8 days

EU CBAM to crush aluminium,steel exporters’ margin

Copper rally driven by supply crunch, volume growth, not just prices: Anand Rathi

Hindustan Copper jumps 8% as copper prices hit record highs — What next for investors?
The share price of Hindustan Copper continued its strong upward run on Friday, rising nearly 8% intra-day. The stock has emerged as one of the top performers in the metal space, with momentum driven by firm global copper prices and sustained investor buying. Over the past five trading sessions, the shares have gained more than 22%, while the one-month return is nearly 43%.

Copper may test USD 13,500/ton by first half of 2026 amid supply constraints: experts
New Delhi: Copper prices are expected to extend their bull run into the first half of 2026, supported by persistent global supply constraints, limited new mine capacity, and a recovery in demand across key consuming sectors, analysts and industry participants said.

Mines secy urges Nalco to meet production targets, boost efficiency
New Delhi: Mines Secretary Piyush Goyal on Wednesday stressed the need for timely completion of expansion projects, meeting production targets and systematically boosting operational efficiency, while reviewing state-run Nalco's ongoing expansion initiatives and performance. Nalco, a key player in bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium production, is ramping up capacities amid increasing domestic demand for aluminium in EVs, renewables and infrastructure.

AM Green ties up with Mitsui to eye investment in green aluminium chain
Hyderabad: AM Green and Mitsui have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the following strategic collaboration and broader energy transition opportunities. The two companies also explore investment opportunities in the low-carbon aluminum space.

Jaya Hind Industries marks ground-breaking ceremony for expansion of Chennai die-casting plant

Vedanta Aluminium ramps up Odisha's Lanjigarh refinery capacity to 5 MTPA

Vedanta Aluminium raises Lanjigarh refinery capacity to 5 million tonnes a year
Chennai: Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has increased its Lanjigarh Refinery capacity to 5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), a significant step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in aluminium. A company statement said with the expansion, Vedanta Lanjigarh now ranks as the world’s second-largest alumina refinery (ex-China). It has  boosted India’s total alumina refining capacity to nearly 13 MTPA and makes the country the third-largest producer globally. 

Hindalco Industries Limited commissions 100 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) unit with advanced MVR system
 

Cheap copper imports hurting domestic manufacturing, says industry body

Domestic copper industry flags cheap imports, seeks 3% safeguard duty
New Delhi: Cheap imports of copper under multiple free trade agreements are "severely damaging" Indian manufacturing, industry body IPCPA said and sought immediate government interventions in the form of a safeguard duty and quantitative restrictions on inbound shipments from overseas. According to the Indian Primary Copper Producers Association (IPCPA), a surge in zero-duty copper imports is eroding the country's domestic smelting and downstream manufacturing sector, even as over ₹20,000 crore has been invested in recent years to achieve self-sufficiency.