Nalco to commission India’s first gallium recovery plant this month
In short
Nalco said it will commission India’s first gallium recovery plant this month. Its CMD also said the company expects 488,000 tonnes of aluminium output in FY27 and plans to commission the Anugul smelter expansion by 2030.
The company warned that margins may come under pressure in the second half because global prices are softening.
What the reporting says
Nalco said it will commission India’s first gallium recovery plant this month, according to its CMD. The company also expects 488,000 tonnes of aluminium output in FY27, sees margin pressure in the second half as global prices soften, and plans to commission its Anugul smelter expansion by 2030. The update points to future production and pricing pressure for the aluminium business.
Why it matters
Nalco outlined several operating plans and market expectations: a gallium recovery plant this month, aluminium output of 488,000 tonnes in FY27, and the Anugul smelter expansion by 2030. The company also flagged margin pressure in H2 as global prices soften. The story is tied to aluminium production, metal recovery and pricing trends.