Aluminum casthouses are facing a growing operational challenge of increasing the use of recycled metal without compromising melt quality, recovery rates or production efficiency. As manufacturers look to incorporate more post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminum, processing lightweight scrap, machining chips and other low-density materials has become increasingly important. Such materials are difficult to introduce into conventional melting furnaces, making efficient scrap feeding and submergence essential to improving recycling performance. The challenge extends beyond scrap preparation. Maintaining consistent temperature and chemical composition throughout the molten metal bath is critical to producing specification-compliant aluminum. Equipment used for circulation and stirring must...
ClearFlow Metalworks plans to invest $28 million in a new aluminum manufacturing facility in Russellville, Kentucky, marking an expansion of secondary aluminum production in the United States. The project is expected to create 50 full-time jobs, with its first phase designed to deliver an estimated annual production capacity of approximately 100,000 tons. The company, which focuses on sustainable aluminum recycling and production, will develop the facility in phases. Phase I will feature a secondary aluminum billet casting operation, processing recycled aluminum materials into billets for extrusion and other downstream manufacturing applications. The project will establish ClearFlow's manufacturing presence in the U.S. and support domestic demand for aluminum products while expanding...
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The US dollar was hemmed into a narrow range on Friday, while European stocks closed lower as concern over a spike in US coronavirus infections tempered the optimism arising from upbeat economic data out of the US, China and the eurozone. Three-month LME aluminium fell 0.74 per cent to end at a session-low of US$ 1,612 per tonne on Friday, July 3. It advanced 0.91 per cent on the week, marking the third straight weekly gain. It is likely to move between US$1,600-1,640 per tonne today. As of Friday, July 3, LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price declined from US$ 1601.50 per tonne to US$ 1581.50 per tonne. 3-months bid price and 3-months offer price stood at US$ 1614 per tonne after decreasing by US$ 7.5 per tonne from the previous day. Dec 21 bid price and Dec 21...
Hindalco Industries Ltd has reduced its aluminium products price after hiking it the price of the same products on July 1. With effect from Saturday July 4, Hindalco aluminium ingots price now stands at INR 136,750 per tonne, a decrease of 2.15% or INR 3,000 per tonne from INR 139,750 per tonne on July 1. The company is now selling its wire rods and billets at INR 147,850 per tonne and INR 143,850 per tonne with effect from Saturday, 4 July 2020, marking a growth of INR 3,000 per tonne from July 1. The Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The three-month futures of aluminium are down so far in 2020 due to slower global demand following the coronavirus outbreak. Aluminium prices are expected to...
Vedanta’s Alumina Refinery at Lanjigarh joined hands with Kalahandi District Police Administration in a grand blood donation event organized at Vedanta Hospital on 3 rd July’20, under the Odisha Government’s ‘My Government’ initiative. 95 units of blood were collected during the voluntary blood donation event with the support of police personnel, employees and associate partners of Vedanta along with members from the nearby community. Mr Rakesh Mohan, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh unit while recognizing the volunteers for their donation, said: “We are glad to be a part of this blood donation drive initiated by the District Police, Kalahandi. We have received proactive support and cooperation from our employees and associate partners in donating their blood for this...
The historic boss of Aluminum du Maroc gives way to his brother Mohamed Alami. The decision was formalized at the Board of Directors and the ordinary general meeting held on 29 th June’20. This has made an end of a long series of power struggles within the governing bodies of Aluminum du Maroc. Historical CEO of the firm, challenged by the dynasty brother Mohamed Alami for the diversification strategy he led in real estate and tourism, Abdelouahed Alami finally resigns as CEO. It is, therefore, the end of a long adventure for this mythical figure that made Aluminum du Maroc one of the industrial jewels of the country and the supplement of a power struggle that has lasted since 2016. "All of this is behind us," says Abdeslam Alami, son of the new CEO, who was behind the sling against his...
Power supply to Hydro’s Paragominas bauxite mine, in the state of Pará in northern Brazil, has been reportedly restored, allowing the production at the mine to recommence. The three transmission towers that overturned, leading to a power outage and temporary production halt at Paragominas mine, have been repaired and restored within the expected time frame, as per the report. As a result, the production, which was cut at Hydro’s Alunorte alumina refinery, has also been reinstated. About 50-70 per cent of the total capacity was reduced at Alunorte refinery due to bauxite production halt at its primary bauxite ore supplier Paragominas mine, in a bid to balance the inventories. The report states that there were no personnel injuries, damage to other production assets or impact on the nearby...
Vedanta cuts its aluminium products price after raising it for the second time in a row. With effect from Saturday 4 July 2020, the prices of some aluminium ingots are in the range of INR 135,500-148,500 per tonne, a decrease of 2.17% or INR 3,000 per tonne from INR 138,500-151,500 per tonne on July 1. With the latest cut, Vedanta’ billet now stands at INR 143,500 per tonne on July 4, a drop of INR 3,000 per tonne or 2.05% from INR 146,500 per tonne on July 1. The Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The three-month futures of aluminium have been declining due to slower global demand following the coronavirus outbreak. Vedanta Limited cuts its aluminium Cost of Production (CoP) in the fourth...
Leading Welsh aluminium fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium, has received new contracts to transform two police headquarters in South Wales. The project worth £1.4 million includes a four-story police learning centre, a human resources building and a two-story gym. The aluminium fabricator will install a range of Kawneer products including capped curtain walling, windows and doors. Dudley’s will work with Willmott Dixon on the build which includes revolving doors as well as automatic swing and sliding doors. Dudley’s will use Kawneer products throughout its second build, the Gwent Police Headquarters in Cwmbran. The company will also install Kawneer’s innovative Louvreshield external shading and providing extra security to the build with enhanced blast resistant capped curtain walling. Colin...
The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on 3 rd July’20 stated that he was still unsure whether he would travel to Washington D.C. next week to celebrate a new North American trade treaty. The issue of US tariffs on aluminium is holding him back is the most possible reason. Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump next week, has said he would like Trudeau to attend. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico, who is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump next week, has said: “He would like Trudeau to attend.” Trudeau said: "We're still in discussions with the Americans about whether a trilateral summit next week makes sense. We're concerned about the proposed issue of tariffs on aluminium and steel that the Americans have...
After 20 plus years of distinguished service at Vedanta’s various metal businesses, he is moving on for a new journey in a different industry with a new role to play. He has spent almost 9 years in the aluminium business of Vedanta. Preliminary to the aluminium segment, he has been with the mining and metal giant’s Copper and Zinc business. While bidding adieu to Vedanta, Mr Puneet said: “Vedanta is a phenomenal company and it has been a most fulfilling and transformational professional experience of my career.” The professional career of Puneet has always been filled with new leanings, networking and success stories. Mr Puneet Jagatramka is also associated with Aluminium Association of India (AAI) as Vice President, has been industriously contributing to the aluminium industry,...
The US dollar started the week on a negative footing and edged lower on Monday, June 29, and extended the downfall on Wednesday, July 1. Three-month LME aluminium closed higher on Monday, June 29, for the second consecutive session, ending at US$ 1,613 per tonne, up 0.97 per cent on the day. On Tuesday, June 30, it hovered in a broad range between US$1,615-1,626 per tonne and ended higher on the day at US$1,618 per tonne. However, on the next day, the dollar index touched a one-week low of 97.025 before closing at 97.153. LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price started the week on Monday, June 29, at US$ 1589 per tonne, an increase of US$ 7 per tonne from US$ 1582 per tonne on Friday, June 26. Continuing to grow, the prices on Tuesday, June 30, stood at US$ 1602...
The alumina price in China performed higher over the week, except Monday. The price on Tuesday increased by RMB 15 per tonne to stand at RMB 2276 per tonne, after remaining flat on Monday. The price stood at RMB 2333 per tonne on Friday July 3, up RMB 46 per tonne from RMB 2287 per tonne on Thursday. Other raw materials like Bauxite(4.5≤Al/Si＜5.5)Shanxi stood at RMB 380 per tonne on Thursday, 02 July 2020, an increase of RMB 10 per tonne, after remaining flat at RMB 370 per tonne since June 24. The average price is expected to move within a range of RMB 360-RMB 400 per tonne. Alumina (Imported), Australian Alumina FOB Price, Prebaked Anode Central, and Al Fluoride are hovering at RMB 2275 per tonne, USD 262 per tonne, RMB 2810 per tonne and RMB 7550 per tonne as of Friday, July 3 2020....
RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, has released its annual Sustainability Report, outlining the Company's sustainable development strategy. The report also includes information on measures taken to reduce its carbon footprint and emissions, social policy, efforts to develop the regions where it operates, investment in technology and environmental innovations, labor protection and other data. "The course towards sustainable development is one of the driving factors shaping the business model of RUSAL. We see that the measures the Company is taking to reduce its carbon footprint have been positively received by the investment and consumer communities who have been guided by reliable indicators published in the Sustainability Report," said Evgenii Nikitin, CEO of RUSAL. The Company...
Pro-Avia, a Russian start-up has selected Red Aircraft’s A03 500hp diesel engine to power its in-development multi-purpose piston-twin. Adenau, Germany-based Red Aviation explains its power-plant as an “all-aluminium, 12-cylinder, high-compression-ignition engine” that can run on Jet A or diesel fuel. Red Aviation’s head of business development Sebastian Gluck said: “The A03 is a game-changer in the market as there are currently no diesel engines in the 500hp range.” He added: “It was selected by Pro-Avia, as it can deliver lower emissions and excellent fuel efficiency compared with similar-sized engines running on leaded aviation fuel like the Lycoming IO-580, TIO-720 and Continental IO-550 pistons.” European and US certifications were awarded to A03 in December 2014 and January 2015,...
Since the time Alcoa declared its decision to not renew a long-standing lime supply contract with Adbri-owned Cockburn Cement, Adbri started seeing a plunge in its shares. According to the report, the company’s share price closed 25 per cent lower on Friday at $2.35. Alcoa’s decision is believed to have stripped $515 million from the value of the company, formerly known as Adelaide Brighton. Lime is a strategic material needed for alumina refining, and Alcoa had almost 50-year uninterrupted supply relationship with Adbri for sourcing lime. Also, Alcoa’s decision to terminate the contract is estimated to risk up to 50 jobs, including contractors at Adbri. The contract used to contribute $70 million to Adbri's annual revenue. The company said it would not possible to quantify the full...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has increased its aluminium products price for third time in a row. With effect from Wednesday July 1, NALCO's aluminium ingots price stood at INR 140,150 – 143,650 per tonne, registering a hike of INR 100 or 0.07 per cent from INR 140,050-145,550 per tonne on June 20. The prices of aluminium billets rose by INR 100 to INR 143,600- 146,250 per tonne on July 1, from INR 143,500-146,150 per tonne on June 20.The aluminium wire rods price came in at INR 144,750-148,000 per tonne. Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The three-month futures of aluminium are down so far in 2020 due to slower global demand following the coronavirus outbreak. Aluminium prices...
Vedanta’s Alumina Refinery at Lanjigarh observed the National Electrical Safety week recently to strengthen the importance of adhering to safety norms while handling the electrical equipment and machinery. The alumina refinery is commended for upholding the highest standards of safety and with the monsoons arriving; the plant has hastened its electrical safety preparedness. Outspreading awareness of electrical safety among its employees and associate partners is one such vital initiative in this direction. From 26 th June’20, the week-long observation commenced. It incorporated multiple activities like electrical safety training for the employees, safety quiz for employees and associate partners, electrical safety model presentation and field electrical safety campaign. As a step towards...
In the first quarter of 2020 (January-March), the United States imported 740,000 tonnes of aluminium crude metal and alloys, compared to 895,000 tonnes in the first quarter of the previous year, found the US Geological Survey. Hence, the import volume in Q1 2020 registered a decline of 155,000 tonnes or 17.32 per cent over the year. In March 2020, the United States’ imports of aluminium crude metal and alloys stood at 246,000 tonnes, down by 66,000 tonnes or 21.15 per cent from 312,000 tonnes in March 2019. But on a month-on-month basis, the March imports rebounded by 38,000 tonnes or 18.27 per cent from 208,000 tonnes. In February, however, the United States aluminium crude metal and alloys imports decreased month-on-month by 139,000 tonnes or 40 per cent from 347,000 tonnes in January....
The Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), one of the world leaders in the production and export of metallurgical bauxite, on 2 nd July’20, rolled another community communication campaign against Covid-19, along the corridor of its operations. The campaign covers the area extending from Kamsar to Daramagnaki, passing through Kolaboui, the urban municipality of Boké, Tanèné and Sangarédi. It will last approximately three months and will directly reach 82 villages, 684 households, 6,840 people, and more than a million people, thanks to the media in the region. To productively achieve the objectives of the campaign, 20 community relays (young people - women and men from local communities) were recruited, trained and equipped with basic community communication techniques and the restrictive...
