[SMM Aluminum Flash News] Vitol Ships First Gulf Aluminium Cargo Through Strait of Hormuz After Conflict

Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has awarded Suzlon Group a new 400MW wind EPC contract in Andhra Pradesh, lifting the two companies' cumulative wind energy collaboration beyond 1GW. Suzlon will supply, install, commission and maintain 127 units of its 3.15MW S144 wind turbines. The project supports India's renewable energy expansion and decarbonisation goals while further strengthening Suzlon's growing wind energy project pipeline.

MP Materials has filed a lawsuit against USA Rare Earth, alleging the company obtained confidential rare earth magnet technology through former employees and seeking at least USD 5 million in damages. The dispute centres on grain boundary diffusion technology used to improve magnet performance. Both companies denied wrongdoing and continue expanding domestic rare earth production with US government support, highlighting intensifying competition for technology, talent and supply chain leadership as the US seeks to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earth materials.

European Aluminum has urged the EU to tighten sanctions on Russian aluminum by closing loopholes that allow Russian metal to enter Europe after being processed in third countries such as Türkiye and China. The association proposed mandatory reporting of smelting and casting origins, stricter customs inspections and an indirect ban on products made from Russian primary aluminum. It warned that continued geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions could further increase Europe's dependence on Russian aluminums if alternative low-carbon supplies remain limited.