Spanish racing driverFernando Alonso has added a one-off Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse to his growing collection of rare cars. Known as chassis 8.100, the car is distinguished by bespoke aluminium bodywork that required more than 20 tonnes of aluminium to produce, along with dedicated CAD programmes developed by Bugatti. Its history is equally distinctive, being produced after an original customer pushed Bugatti to create something it had initially considered too expensive. For Alonso, the automobile fits closely with an approach to luxury he outlined in 2024 about choosing manufacturers that treat individual customers differently rather than simply producing cars in larger numbers. To know the aluminium casting demand forecast in the transportation sector, explore our report "Global...
China Rare Earth Group is in talks to acquire a controlling stake in Shenghe Resources, a move that could bring the Chinese rare earth producer under tighter state control while giving Beijing influence over Shenghe’s overseas holdings, including a stake in US rare earths company MP Materials. Two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters that discussions between the companies have been underway since earlier this year. One source said China Rare Earth Group is seeking a controlling stake, although neither source knew when the acquisition could be announced or completed. If the deal goes through, China Rare Earth Group would take control of Shenghe’s interests in foreign companies, including its 3 per cent stake in MP Materials. The US rare earths company counts the US Department of...
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The old Anglesey aluminium plant at Holyhead is all set to get revamped into a low-carbon campus, and it is calling for 1200 new job openings in the near future. Stena Line, which announced the purchase of the former Anglesey Aluminium site in September 2022, have had the intention to use the site to facilitate an extension of Stena's existing operations at the Port of Holyhead. The revelation has now pointed out that the business plans to create a modern campus to revitalise the long-disused site and create circa 200,000 square metres of development as part of a low-carbon campus, generating £578 million GVA, jobs, and opportunities. Image Source: https://ravenwing93.co.uk/ The new campus, following the work undertaken on the site to date, which has included clearing the dilapidated...
Capral Aluminium and SunDrive Solar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a strategic supply partnership aimed at driving sustainability and strengthening Australia's solar industry supply chain. This collaboration seeks to boost the competitiveness of domestic solar module manufacturing while substantially lowering its environmental footprint. Established in 1936, Capral Aluminium stands as Australia's largest manufacturer and distributor of aluminium products, catering to diverse sectors, including construction, automotive, marine, and the rapidly growing renewable energy industry. With an extensive network of manufacturing and distribution facilities nationwide, Capral has become the country's leading supplier of aluminium solutions and a trusted partner for...
The world of skiing is on the brink of a technological revolution, thanks to the innovative minds at Metal1 Skis (M1 Skis). This company, led by Brian Rosenberger, a veteran of the aircraft industry with a wealth of experience and knowledge, is set to disrupt the traditional ski industry with its groundbreaking all-aluminium ski design. Inspired by the precision and durability of aircraft manufacturing, M1 Skis has developed a ski milled from a solid block of aerospace-grade aluminium. "Aluminium is harder by an order of magnitude than the ice a ski will encounter," says Rosenberger. This revolutionary approach eliminates the need for multiple materials and complex construction processes, resulting in a lightweight, durable, and eco-friendly ski. The rugged aluminium construction makes...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its decisive action in issuing a forced labour finding against Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L. (“Kingtom”). Following a thorough investigation, CBP determined that aluminium extrusions, profile products and derivatives manufactured by Kingtom in the Dominican Republic were produced using convict, forced, or indentured labour in violation of Section 307 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1307). To read the CBP Notice, visit - https://lnkd.in/eRJV-ZgZ Kingtom is a Chinese-owned aluminium extruder in the Dominican Republic and uses both Chinese and local Dominican labour. The AEC and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union...
The primary and secondary aluminium ingot pricing in the Shanghai Metals Market is on a high-jumping spree as the week progresses towards closing. The average price of a00 aluminium ingot on Thursday, December 05, was listed as RMB 20,550 per tonne, within a limited range of RMB 20,530-20,570 per tonne, up by 190 RMB to the prior day's pricing. The pricing of a00 primary metal was RMB 18560 per tonne on December 05 2023, indicating a 10.7 per cent price gain Y-o-Y. Image Source: http://www.usetco.com/ Aluminium ingot price hike and the reason behind The recent announcement by China's Ministry of Finance to terminate export tax rebates for aluminium and Copper, effective December 1, is expected to have a profound impact on global metal markets. This policy shift, which is likely to...
Lorin Industries, Inc., the global industry leader in the innovation and production of coil anodised aluminium, highlights their leading product, BlackMatt® Architectural Class I & II finish for exterior applications. BlackMatt® is the ideal choice for architectural projects, particularly in exterior panelling for facades, and has been featured on numerous iconic buildings. BlackMatt® offers a stunning, deep black metallic appearance that can only be achieved through the three-dimensional look of anodised aluminium. This finish meets the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) standard for high-performance anodic finishes, ensuring top-quality results for your projects. Lorin's BlackMatt® comes with an industry-leading 70-year warranty, guaranteeing that the finish will...
Prices of aluminium ADC12 alloyed ingots remained stable w-o-w in both the northern and southern regions of India, largely due to ongoing sluggish demand in the automotive sector and a considerably weakened export market. Prices of OEM-approved ADC12 were at INR 209,000/t ex Delhi and INR 210,000/t ex Chennai, as per the last assessments by BigMint. BigMint's weekly assessments for ADC12 (non-OEM) grade stood at INR 201,000/t in Delhi and INR 203,000/t in Chennai, stable w-o-w. At the time of reporting, three-month aluminium futures on the LME stood at $2,615/t, rangebound compared to the previous week's levels of around $2,620/t. The current scrap-to-semi-finished spread stands at INR 28,000-29,000/t, stable w-o-w. The export market for ADC12 remains weak but has shown slight...
The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) announced today a first-of-its-kind Visionary Partnership for 2025. ReMA is partnering to make ReMatter, an industry-leading software provider, the presenting sponsor of ReMA2025 - The Show and the Official Innovation Partner of ReMA for 2025. "Rematter is stepping up in a big way for ReMA and the recycled materials industry in 2025,” said ReMA President Robin Wiener. “It’s support from organizations, like ReMatter, that are truly invested in the success of our industry that help drive all of us forward.” As the presenting sponsor of ReMA2025 - The Show, the event's official title becomes ReMA2025 – The Show Powered by ReMatter. This addition to the brand reflects ReMA and ReMatter’s joint commitment to the industry’s progress and will be utilized...
The board members of Nam Dinh province's (Vietnam) industrial parks have granted approval for the investment in the development of an alloy factory by Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group Limited, a leading aluminium extruder in Hong Kong (China). The total investment for the construction, which is going to be on close to 12.3 hectares in Mỹ Thuận Industrial Park, is estimated to be US$90 million. The factory, once operational, will be handled by Joint Wise Corporation, a subsidiary of Kim Kiều Aluminum Group. Image Source: https://images.jdmagicbox.com/ The plant will manufacture green aluminium alloy bars, high-quality electronic materials, and automobile accessories among others such as short aluminium bars for extrusion processes, aluminium computer keyboard accessories, aluminium...
Alumina production in South America reached this year’s peak, marking a month-on-month hike of 9.3 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 5.52 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) survey. This significant increase in South America’s alumina production contributed to the world’s output to a new high, in addition to many other major alumina-producing countries or regions. Image Source: IAI According to IAI, South America produced 1.07 million tonnes of alumina during October 2024, compared to 979,000 tonnes in September and 1.014 million tonnes in October 2023. The daily average output was 34,500 tonnes in October, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 5.83 per cent from 32,600 tonnes and a year-on-year rise of 5.5 per cent from 32,700 tonnes. From January to...
In a significant development for the global aluminium market, Indonesia is poised to become a major player in the industry, driven by its vast reserves of bauxite and a strategic partnership with China. Image Source: https://leadthecharge.org/ According to recent data, Indonesia's bauxite reserves stand at an impressive 1 billion tonnes, making it an attractive destination for aluminium producers. The country's ambitious plan to produce everything in-house, from bauxite to billet, is a key element of the government's broader electric vehicle (EV) strategy. Indonesia aims to produce 600,000 EVs by 2030 and has partnered with four Chinese EV companies - Neta, Wuling, Chery, and Sokon - to build an EV production and export hub in the country. The partnership is expected to bring significant...
A new £1m baler machine is now operational at Swindon's household recycling centre, aiming to increase the town's recycling rate and support its environmental goals. The baler, compressing dry waste materials like aluminium, plastic and other metals into compact bales, is expected to play a key role in improving recycling efforts. Swindon's recycling rate currently stands at 38 per cent, significantly below the government's target of 65 per cent. Image Source : Swindon Borough Council The introduction of this machine is hoped to help boost the town's recycling performance. The new baler will enable the council to sort plastics and metals like aluminium directly on-site at Cheney Manor Industrial Estate. The resulting bales can then be sold. Councillor Chris Watts from Swindon Borough...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India remained range-bound w-o-w, with variations by up to 1.3 per cent, amid slow trading activity. BigMint's benchmark assessment for Tense scrap originating from the UAE stood at $1,800/tonne (t), firm w-o-w, while Zorba 95/5 from the UK stood at $2,100/t, largely stable w-o-w, both prices CFR west coast, India. This week, London Metal Exchange (LME) prices dropped to around $2,600/t after a brief rise following China's proposed removal of the export tax rebate on aluminium semi-finished products. The price surge moderated as the market adjusted to the policy changes and shifted its focus to current demand trends. At the time of reporting, three-month aluminium futures on the LME stood at $2,620/tonne, range-bound compared to the previous week's...
Three critical minerals - gallium, germanium, and antimony - have been banned from being exported to the United States by China in an escalation of trade tensions. The decision, unveiled on December 3, 2024, comes just a day after Washington imposed new restrictions targeting China’s semiconductor sector, signalling an intensifying rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. Gallium is primarily sourced as a byproduct of mining and refining other metals, especially bauxite, although some gallium is also derived from the processing of sphalerite ore for zinc. Germanium largely occurs as a geochemical substitute in various sulfide minerals, primarily in the mineral sphalerite (ZnS), with minor inclusion in silicate minerals. Stibnite (Sb 2 S 3 ) is the predominant ore mineral of...
China’s aluminium wire and cable exports recovered in October 2024, marking a month-on-month surge of 53.8 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 13.64 per cent. However, the monthly uptick in October was not enough to counter the sluggish performance throughout the year-to-date, attributed to tight domestic end-user sector demand, particularly from the building and construction sector. Image Source: Made-in-China According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, the export volume in October was 14,300 tonnes versus 9,300 tonnes in September , generating a value of $41.5 million compared to $28.06 million. Thus, the export value also demonstrated M-o-M hike of 47.9 per cent. Specifically, exports of steel-core aluminium-stranded wire and similar products were 8,480 tonnes, up 82 per cent...
Fortum, leveraging decades of expertise in the Nordic energy market, will support a feasibility study aimed at exploring low-carbon aluminium manufacturing opportunities in Kokkola and Kronoby, Finland. Fortum will focus on developing long-term hedging strategies as the energy partner and ensuring electricity sourcing from its current and future generation assets. Image Source: Fortum If established, the aluminium manufacturing facility would be the first greenfield primary aluminium development in continental Europe in over three decades, substantially enhancing the availability of domestic low-carbon aluminium in the region. The facility is projected to require approximately 7 TWh of electricity each year. "Finland's existing almost fully CO2-free power generation mix and strong...
From November 22 to November 24, a poll, designated by Alupro and conducted by Yonder, on 2000 UK adult citizens disclosed that the majority are in favour of the government to urgently focus on the recycling programme in the upcoming calendar year. Close to 7 out of 10 participants have said that the country should come up with an extended producer responsibility (EPR) system, which actively brings forth highly recyclable substances such as aluminium. EPR directs brands and retailers to subsidise the total net cost of collecting, sorting, treating, and recycling packaging waste. Recent past of initiatives Of the total Briton poll-takers, 69 per cent acknowledged aluminium to be the ideal substance to drive forward a circular economy in which every packaging, as and when possible, is...
Guangyuan Zhongfu Technology Co., LTD, based in Sichuan, China, has earned the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) certifications, reflecting its commitment to responsible production practices. The company is known for manufacturing aluminium alloy flat ingots and is widely used in producing cans, aseptic cartons, flexible packaging, consumer electronics, and lightweight automotive components. Image Source: ASI Located in Sichuan, China, the facility primarily produces aluminium alloy flat ingots for manufacturing cans, aseptic cartons, flexible packaging, consumer electronics, and lightweight automotive components. The facility employs remelting and casting processes with a production capacity of 150,000 tonnes per year. SGS-CSTC Standards...
