ElvalHalcor reported strong performance in the first half of 2026 despite a challenging operating environment marked by geopolitical uncertainty, inflationary pressures, a shifting regulatory and trade landscape, and sharp fluctuations in metal prices.For the remainder of the year, the group said it expects to benefit from its strengthened capital base and continued demand growth for aluminium and copper products.The company said demand prospects remain positive, driven by investments in data centres, energy infrastructure, packaging products with high recycled content, heat pumps, as well as applications in shipping, defence and energy-efficient construction.ElvalHalcor has increased both sales volumes and market share in its aluminium and copper businesses, while maintaining strict cost controls and prudent management of working capital and investments to support long-term value creation.The aluminium division maintained its growth momentum during the first half of 2026.Sales to the United States continued throughout the period despite the 50% tariffs imposed on aluminium imports, accounting for 10.7% of the division’s total sales.“The aluminium division’s strong performance in the first half of 2026 reflects the consistent execution of our strategic initiatives,” General Manager of the Aluminium Division Nikolaos Karampateas said.“The aluminium sector continues to play a key role in the green and digital transition, and we therefore remain confident about the long-term prospects of the markets in which we operate,” he added.CopperRevenue in the copper division rose 22.6% to 1.13 billion euros from 925.7 million euros in the first half of 2025, primarily reflecting significantly higher average London Metal Exchange (LME) copper prices.The division also continued to shift its product portfolio toward higher value-added products.