Latest Developments in Global Lightweight Metals Market

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Latest Developments in Global Lightweight Metals Market

  • Chemical and Materials
  • Mar 2024
  • Global
  • 350 Pages
  • No of Tables: 1332
  • No of Figures: 41

  • In January 2025, the Alumina Second Branch at Hongqiao has implemented advanced testing protocols to significantly enhance both the quality and efficiency of its production processes. The initiative focuses on stricter quality controls, faster data analysis, and improved equipment calibration. As a result, the branch has achieved greater consistency in product standards and minimized defects. This move reflects Hongqiao’s commitment to high performance, operational safety, and customer satisfaction. Continuous training and upgraded lab facilities are also key contributors to this improvement
  • In June 2025, Hindalco acquired U.S.-based AluChem Companies, Inc. for USD 125 million through its subsidiary, Aditya Holdings LLC. AluChem, a producer of high-purity alumina, adds strategic value to Hindalco’s global expansion in the high-tech alumina segment. This move strengthens Hindalco’s focus on value-added products, supported by the strong growth and profitability of its existing specialty alumina business
  • In October 2024, thyssenkrupp Steel advanced its bluemint Steel, producing low-CO₂ steel using scrap in blast furnaces. This helps both the company and its customers reduce carbon footprints. High-performance, ultra-high-strength steels are also being developed, enabling lighter, safer vehicles with better fuel efficiency and performance
  • In July 2025, Tata Group Chairman N. Chandrasekaran marked the groundbreaking of Tata Steel UK's new Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) in Port Talbot. This USD 2.25 billion green steel project, backed by GBP 500 million from the UK Government, aims to reduce carbon emissions by 90% and secure 5,000 jobs. The EAF will be one of the world’s largest, producing 3 million tonnes of low-carbon steel annually. The initiative marks a major step in Tata’s decarbonisation and UK industrial transformation strategy
  • In April 2024, Vedanta Aluminium hosted the Auto-Edge conclave to promote the use of aluminium in the automotive industry. The event brought together leading automotive companies to discuss the future of mobility and the role of lightweight metals. Vedanta showcased its diverse range of products, including aluminium alloys for vehicle manufacturing