The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price graph broke the rising streak on October 29, cooling after maintaining an upward trend for seven consecutive sessions. The session reported declines of nearly 1 per cent across the cash and near-term contracts over the October 28 close . The LME aluminium cash bid price dropped by 0.95 per cent from USD 3,100 per tonne to USD 3,070.5 per tonne. The offer price slipped from USD 3,101 per tonne to USD 3,071 per tonne, down 0.98 per cent day-on-day. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook The LME aluminium three-month bid slumped from USD 3,083.5 per tonne to USD 3,062 per tonne, decreasing by 0.7 per cent. The offer...
Following major international fitness trade gatherings like FIBO, commercial gym operators and wellness studios are expanding their mind-body exercise offerings. Global market demand for commercial Pilates equipment continues to accelerate across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific region. In particular, lightweight yet structurally resilient aluminium reformers have become the preferred choice for modern studio spaces. However, this sudden surge in commercial demand presents significant procurement challenges for studio managers, franchise operators, and equipment distributors. While exhibition halls and online B2B platforms showcase hundreds of visually similar machines, the underlying structural engineering varies dramatically between manufacturers. Evaluating a wholesale basic...
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A massive art installation has been unveiled at Piccadilly Circus, one of London's most iconic locations, to emphasise the importance of recycling. Created by the not-for-profit organisation Every Can Counts (ECC), the artwork features an infinity symbol made from over 1,200 recycled aluminium drink cans. It represents the endless recyclability of aluminium, highlighting how drink cans can be reused time and time again. Displayed next to the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, the installation will remain at Piccadilly Circus until Friday, October 18th, as part of Recycle Week (October 14th – 20th). This debut installation is set to tour additional locations across the UK next year. Chris Latham-Warde, Programme Manager for Every Can Counts, said, "This infinity sculpture is a brand-new...
Sparklo, an AI-driven global cleantech company, has recently conducted a survey that reveals 67% of UAE residents would recycle more if they had better access to recycling infrastructure. The survey was conducted among 1,000 Sparklo users, part of a more extensive user base of 200,000 in the UAE. The results show that approximately 50 per cent of respondents recycle 1-2 times per week, while 13 per cent recycle daily. While corresponding with the participants in the survey, Sparklo realised that recycling programmes and reverse vending machines should be more accessible across the cities to increase the recycling rate. When asking the respondents about motivations, awareness, and challenges in recycling practices, Sparklo learnt that 70 per cent of them were fully informed about recycling...
In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers developed a novel adsorbent composed of nanoporous metatitanic acid supported on γ-Al₂O₃ aerogel. The aim is to enhance CO₂ adsorption capacity and improve regeneration efficiency. The research investigated the optimal conditions for CO₂ capture and the structural characteristics of the synthesised materials, contributing to the advancement of carbon capture technologies. Background Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies are emerging as solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Among various methods, adsorption is promising due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Traditional adsorbents, such as zeolites and activated carbons, have adsorption capacity and regeneration limitations. Recent studies have explored...
Konstelec Engineers Limited (KEL), an engineering, procurement, and construction company, has acquired a whopping INR 39.63 crores contract from National Aluminium Company (NALCO), which they are to deliver within the next 12 months (from the date of LoA). The Letter of Approval (LoA) of the contract was signed on October 14, 2024, where the details of the aluminium electrical project work have been chalked out by both parties. The domestic project is scheduled to commence at the Alumina Refinery and M&R Complex in Damanjodi, Odisha, and the Visakhapatnam Port Facilities area. However, this is not the first time the companies have come together in business. On September 16, 2024, NALCO bestowed a deal of INR 12.58 Crores to KEL for aluminium instrumentation work, which is also scheduled...
The United States Department of Commerce has reportedly issued final determinations against fourteen countries involved in dumping aluminium extrusions and selling them at less than legitimate value in the US market. China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates are found guilty. The department reports that these countries are thumped by antidumping tariffs at rates ranging from 2.02 per cent to 376.85 per cent and countervailing duties ranging from 1.44 per cent to 168.81 per cent. The investigation was initiated in October 2023 by the U.S. Aluminium Extruders Coalition (USAEC), comprising fourteen American extruders and the United Steelworkers Union (USW), based on the alleged dumping of...
Raytheon has acquired a pivotal three-year, two-phase contract with DARPA where they are to devise foundational Ultra-Wide Bandgap Semiconductors(UWBGS). The basic of the UWBGS, diamond and aluminium nitride technology, has revolutionised semiconductor electronics, enhancing power delivery and thermal management in sensors and other electronic applications. "This is a significant step forward that will once again revolutionise semiconductor technology," sported Colin Whelan, president of Advanced Technology at Raytheon. "Raytheon has extensive proven experience developing similar materials such as Gallium Arsenide and Gallium Nitride for Department of Defense systems. By combining that pioneering history and our expertise in advanced microelectronics, we'll work to mature these materials...
In September 2024, China’s monthly production of metallurgical-grade alumina retreated from its peak by losing 4.27 per cent month-on-month. However, on a year-on-year basis, the output in September increased by 2.69 per cent from 6.732 million tonnes. Based on the above data provided by the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s metallurgical-grade alumina production is estimated to have amounted to 6.91 million tonnes in September versus 7.22 million tonnes in August 2024 . From January to September, China’s total output of metallurgical-grade alumina was 61.596 million tonnes, up 3.66 per cent Y-o-Y. SMM further showed China’s existing capacity of metallurgical-grade alumina increased by 1 million tonnes to 101.6 million tonnes, with the actual operating capacity down by 1.3 per cent M-o-M...
Trivium Packaging, the $3.1 billion global supplier of metal packaging, has been honoured by the International Metal Decorating & Packaging Association (IMDPA) for its ongoing innovation in metal packaging design. At this year's Annual Conference, the company received an Award of Excellence for its Conejo Verde aluminium wine bottles, produced by Trivium Argentina. These bottles feature a 59×225 ROPP 38 Pacific Round aluminium design, containing 8-10 per cent recycled content. Manufactured in a facility certified with ISO 50001 for energy efficiency and ISO 14001 for environmental management, the production also utilises approximately 80 per cent of green energy. The can's graphics proudly display a green rabbit dressed in formal attire, with the design printed directly onto the metal...
ALRO, a leading European integrated aluminium producer, is expanding its business in the North American market. The conglomerate has acquired a series of contracts scheduled to be delivered early next year. According to Florin Verboncu, General Director of Vimetco Trading, "The prospects for 2025 are optimistic. We already have contracts, especially for the North American area. The North American market has been a more difficult target in recent years for several reasons: the high cost of transportation, the competition from China and other very competitive areas." Chinese manufacturers dominated this market for years. However, being a well-known manufacturer on the continent, ALRO started to renew its acquaintance with its former clients. The disclosure came amidst Aluminium 2024, held...
The PYRAMIDS ALU project has signed an agreement for its first phase of construction, where premium aluminium frames and solar mounting systems will be produced. The signing ceremony occurred on October 8 between Walid Youssef, Managing Director of the Main Development Company (MDC), and Tarek Shehata, General Manager of PYRAMIDS ALU, in the presence of Walid Gamal El-Din, Chairman of Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZone). The project will come up in three phases, with the first phase commissioning over a 5,000-square-metre factory in the Sokhna Industrial Zone, equipped with four Plug & Play units in the next two months. The project aims to achieve a monthly production capacity of 1,750 tonnes, powered by two fully automated fabrication lines and one production line, with an...
Insolation Energy (INA Solar), an Indian solar energy provider and manufacturer, announced the establishment of a 3 GW photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing facility in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan. The company specialises in developing, engineering, and deploying solar PV modules and aims to install a 12,000 metric tonne per annum (mtpa) aluminium frame plant in the region. With an investment of INR 400 crore, the groundbreaking ceremony for this state-of-the-art facility was recently held. INA Solar currently has a PV module manufacturing capacity of 1 GW. With the addition of the new facility, its total capacity will rise to 4 GW annually. “A tech tie-up is already been in place with a vendor for 1.4 GW of cell manufacturing capacity to be commissioned in 2025-26 and this will...
Aluminium Deutschland, IG BCE (a trade union in Germany) and IG Metall (a dominant metalworkers' union in Germany) have joined hands through the German Aluminium Alliance with five federal states intending to transition into climate neutrality and competitiveness for Germany's aluminium sector. European Aluminium has recently published its upcoming 5 years' top priorities which include 1. delivering an effective industrial strategy that boosts investment in Europe, 2. promoting green transition, 3. delivering internationally competitive energy prices and supporting industrial decarbonisation, 4. revitalising European Union's Trade Defence and Policy, 5. building coherent environmental practices through substance management framework. The German alliance is similarly based on 4 prioritised...
South Korea based POSCO Future M Co. has announced the production of nickel, cobalt, and aluminium (NCA) cathode materials at its Pohang factory, which is three months ahead of schedule. On October 12, the company successfully manufactured high-nickel materials with a nickel content of 88 per cent, which enhances energy density and output, making them well-suited for high-performance electric vehicle batteries. POSCO Future M is expanding its product portfolio by introducing NCA materials in addition to its existing lines of nickel, cobalt, manganese (NCM), and nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminium (NCMA) materials. This diversification is aimed at meeting the growing demands of its customers. Single-crystal cathodes enhance battery stability and lifespan by integrating raw materials into...
The United States’ domestic primary aluminium production increased in July 2024 to rebound to the level of output achieved in May. Compared to the production volume in June at 55,000 tonnes, the United States output in July gained 2,000 tonnes M-o-M, according to the latest data from the US Geological Survey. Following the increase in July, the United States’ primary aluminium production volume amounted to 57,000 tonnes, which was, however, significantly down by 7,000 tonnes or 11 per cent year-on-year from 64,000 tonnes. In the first seven months of 2024, the United States’ primary aluminium output totalled 396,000 tonnes, registering an annual downfall of 10.41 per cent from 442,000 tonnes. The average daily production of primary aluminium in the United States during July 2024 was 1,830...
On October 11, 2024, Alba (Aluminium Bahrain), the single-sited smelter, announced its two significant safety milestone achievements: the company's no on-site Lost Time Injury(LTI) inclusive safe-working hours touching 25 million and 8th consecutive summer without any heat-induced injuries and illness. Alba's CEO, Ali Al Baqali, has praised the employees and contractor workers for their pivotal role in achieving these safety milestones. He emphasised, "Our 25 million safe-working hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI) and 8th consecutive safe summer are not merely numbers on a page; they represent a culture of safety that has been meticulously woven into the fabric of Alba. This is more than just a milestone; it's a testament to the unwavering commitment and dedication of our employees and...
At the Battery Show in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States, Sino Applied Technology (SiAT) and C.S. Aluminium Corporation (CSAC), the two Taiwan companies, have jointly unveiled the test results of a carbon-coated aluminium foil collector designed to enhance battery performance and durability. The product has gained significant attention from battery and electric vehicle manufacturers due to its exceptional conductivity and ability to reduce interfacial contact resistance. This is particularly important in lithium battery production, where preventing corrosion of the aluminum foil collector is a real challenge. The carbon-coated aluminium foil collector, a resultant of Sino Applied Technology and C.S. Aluminium Corporation’s joint experiment, serves as a conductive connector between...
European Space Agency (ESA) engineers have closely examined a groundbreaking aluminium weld produced in space. This marks a historic milestone as the first autonomous welding conducted in orbit and the first of its kind involving ESA. The weld, a mere one centimetre in size, was created using electron beam welding technology as part of an experiment led by ThinkOrbital, a US-based startup. The experiment occurred aboard a spacecraft launched in May via a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. Now, ESA's Materials and Electrical Components Laboratory in the Netherlands is rigorously scrutinising the weld. The team is analysing the structure and quality of the space-made weld using advanced testing tools such as microscopes and X-ray tomography. The results will be compared with identical samples produced...
The Romanian aluminium producer Alro Slatina reported at Aluminium 2024 in Dusseldorf that its carbon footprint has reached beneath the average level in Europe. The company even stated that it feels optimistic ahead of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will be imposed by Europe and target imports of carbon-intensive goods, including aluminium. At the same event, a representative from Vimetco Extrusion, Alro's downstream subsidiary, also underscored that European aluminium producers will come under the global spotlight when the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism becomes mandatory in 2026. Vimetco Trading general manager Florin Verboncu said customers' focus would also shift to European low-carbon aluminium. "Demand is going well. The trend is that next year customers,...
