Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,375 per tonne in the previous trading session, edging down 0.04 per cent. The price stood above the MA10 (24,304) and MA30 (24,089.5), but slightly below the MA5 (24,258). Short-term moving averages flattened, while the medium-term bullish alignment remained intact, with the market consolidating at highs overall. On the MACD indicator, DIF=129.53 and DEA=139.74. DIF stayed above the zero axis but maintained a death cross, with the histogram at -20.43, indicating weakening bullish momentum and lingering short-term correction pressure. Trading volume rebounded slightly to 54,800 lots, with moderate market activity. The suggested core trading range for SHFE aluminium is 24,000-24,600. LME aluminium closed at USD 3,293.5 per tonne, down 0.20 per cent....
London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices moved lower on September 18, with cash, three-month and Dec-27 contracts declining from the previous session. The LME aluminium price overview also showed the Asian reference price falling, while cancelled warrants increased. Opening stocks and live warrants edged lower. The LME aluminium cash bid price fell 0.60 per cent to USD 3,283 per tonne from USD 3,302.5 per tonne , while the cash offer price declined 0.56 per cent to USD 3,285 per tonne from USD 3,303.5 per tonne. The three-month aluminium bid price fell 0.08 per cent to USD 3,281.50 per tonne from USD 3,284 per tonne. The offer price declined 0.09 per cent to USD 3,282 per tonne from USD 3,285 per tonne. For the Dec-27 contract, both the bid and offer prices fell 0.25 per cent. The bid...
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Baowu Aluminum Hot Rolling Plant has achieved a significant milestone with the successful trial rolling of its first batch of 7-series alloy coils. Targeting high-value aerospace applications, the plant overcame complex challenges with new processes, ultimately achieving a successful trial roll of the 7-series alloy coils. Image Source: Made in China The hot rolling plant collaborated closely with the manufacturing management department throughout the process, ensuring efficient coordination. By actively monitoring equipment status, managing key parameters, and solving emerging issues, the teams worked tirelessly to keep the project on track, resulting in this successful trial. This accomplishment broadens Baowu Aluminum Industry’s product portfolio, marking a crucial step into the...
Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice-president and flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) of Ghana, has recently declared that the development of central railway lines in the country will be key in steering forward the upliftment Ghana needs through bauxite and other mineral mining and transportation. Image Source: www. bawumia.com "One of my priorities in infrastructure development is railway expansion," Dr Bawumia told stakeholders of the Atwima Mponua Constituency at the start of his Ashanti Regional tour on Monday. "This is very important for our country because if we are blessed with bauxite but lack sufficient railway lines, it creates a significant challenge. Developing our railways will greatly benefit Ghana," he stated. He emphasised his intent to develop three main railway lines:...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, is reportedly thinking otherwise about its capacity expansion plans. Instead of proceeding with the plan of building a new Line 7, the company is considering installing new production facilities to replace the existing Lines 1, 2 and 3. Image Source: Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) The news came after Alba C.E.O. Ali Al-Baqali said on the sidelines of the Gateway Gulf Forum, “Now the intention is to demolish or stop the old lines, which are efficient from 1971. They are more than 50 years-plus, and we will replace them with new lines. Technically, this is not a new Line 7 project anymore because we are going to close Lines 1, 2 and 3.” Sharing the essential details, Ali Al-Baqali also said the feasibility...
On October 11th, Dongxing Aluminum Company achieved a significant milestone as 20,000 tonnes of its electrolytic primary aluminium liquid received certification from the Green Product Evaluation Centre of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. With this certification, Dongxing Aluminum's product officially earned the designation of "Green Aluminum," marking a major step forward in its commitment to sustainable practices in aluminium production. In December 2022, the China Nonferrous Metals Green Product Evaluation Centre introduced a new concept of "green aluminium" in its group standard, Guidelines for Evaluation and Trading of Green Aluminum. This initiative aligns with the aluminium industry's low-carbon development strategy and responds to current market demands. According...
Befesa S.A., a hazardous aluminium and steel recycling service provider, has promising gains in the second quarter of the fiscal year with double-digit adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA). Image Source: Linkedin (Befesa) Headquartered in Luxembourg, the company expects solid double-digit EBITDA growth in the coming year, implying several favourable factors. Despite some serendipity, such as zinc treatment costs, zinc prices and secondary aluminium margins, the company says its disciplined strategy to capital budget backs its strategic endeavours and appoints the company for success. Company CEO Asier Zarraonandia says, "Befesa has delivered solid Q3 results, demonstrating our resilience in a challenging market... This performance and a...
Investments in recycled-content aluminium and copper production worldwide have sparked unease among traders and industry experts, with many questioning whether non-ferrous scrap exports will face a tightening landscape in the years ahead. This issue took centre stage at the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) Non-Ferrous Division meeting held in Singapore (27) 28-29 October 2024, where industry leaders explored both the opportunities and challenges in the growing global race for recycled metals. At the BIR World Recycling Convention, speakers presented ambitious expansion plans for melt shop capacity, primarily focused on Asia and North America. This led to vigorous debate over the future availability of scrap for export. ASEAN in the spotlight: China's investments in Thailand Vivian...
The Americas primary aluminium production in the third quarter of 2024 maintained a steady trend, reaching 1.375 million tonnes compared to 1.372 million tonnes in Q2 2024, despite monthly output drop in August and September, particularly in North America. Image Source: Rio Tinto's Kitimat Smelter Over the past two months, North America's primary aluminium production decreased M-o-M, deriving 333,000 tonnes in August and 324,000 tonnes in September. The decline in August output was relatively marginal compared to 334,000 tonnes in July, but the decrease in September intensified, marking a 2.7 per cent fall. The declining rate in North America's primary aluminium production during Q3 was akin to a 2 per cent drop in Rio Tinto's aluminium output , primarily contributed by Kitimat smelter,...
BYU has collaborated with Toyota to develop a more efficient welding technique for the sliding doors of the Toyota Sienna. Traditionally, resistance spot welding has been used, a method suited to steel. However, the new process, called refill friction stir spot welding, adapts this principle specifically for aluminium's unique chemical properties. Image Souce: Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo This innovation is especially timely as car manufacturer’s shift towards lighter aluminium components instead of steel. According to a release from BYU, the new technique consumes 40 times less energy, emits fewer emissions, and results in welds that are 10 times stronger. “Toyota has been using the cleanest technologies they have available to them, but what BYU research is bringing to them is a technology...
In a significant leap forward for materials science, Nitride Global, Inc., a world leader in aluminium nitride technology, in September 2024, announced its latest advancements in aluminium oxynitride (AlON) films at the 19th International Conference on Plasma Surface Engineering (PSE ’24). The event, held in Erfurt, Germany, provided an ideal platform for Nitride Global to present a groundbreaking study conducted in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Electron Beam and Plasma Technology (FEP). The presentation, titled “Sputter Deposited Aluminium Oxynitride Films for Applications as Electrically Isolating, Thermally Conductive Films,” introduced advanced applications of AlON films, a hybrid material with significant implications for the semiconductor and power electronics...
meviy, a cutting-edge parts procurement platform developed by the MISUMI Group, has introduced anodised aluminium (pre-finished) sheets to its sheet-metal service lineup. The newly added aluminium sheets are ideal for projects involving 3D CAD designs, ensuring both versatility and precision. Image Source: QualityDigest These high-quality, prefinished sheets are now available with lead times as short as five days, offering a rapid, efficient solution for users in need of anodised aluminium components. Available in clear and black finishes, they deliver an attractive, corrosion-resistant surface while preserving aluminium's lightweight strength. To achieve the best results when using meviy's anodised aluminium sheets in projects, it's essential to consider several key factors: Prefinished...
An internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle generally has engine blocks, transmission housings, wheels, suspension systems, body panels, interior trim, headlights, and taillights made to some extent of aluminium. Meanwhile, in electric vehicles (EVs), the battery pack, the majority of the chassis, battery enclosures, and charging stations have aluminium as the primary building material. Image Source: Hydro Despite being lighter, the metal holds high durability and can resist extreme forces thus making aluminium a superior preference for structural pieces of EVs. Adverse environmental conditions such as contact with salt water and road salt are likely to cause corrosion in such automobiles, making it necessary to apply resistant materials. Aluminium is known for its corrosion-defying...
The price progress of alumina in the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) has continued to maintain its upward trajectory, arriving at RMB 5,209 per tonne as of today. The alumina price has hiked by RMB 41 per tonne and W-o-W the price has grown by 5.23 per cent from RMB 4,950 per tonne on October 29. Image Source: China Rare Earth Polishing Powder Region-wise price changes As per the SMM data, the prices have grown in all the provinces, with the highest in Lianyungang and Bayuquan, where it has surged by RMB 200 per tonne to clock at RMB 5,300 per tonne. The prices in Guangxi, Shanxi and Henan have escalated by RMB 75 per tonne and RMB 50 per tonne (Henan and Shanxi) to dock at RMB 5,125 per tonne, RMB 5300 per tonne and RMB 5,210 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the alumina prices in Shandong...
Century Aluminum Company, a US-based producer of primary aluminium, announced its third-quarter 2024 results, revealing net sales of $539.1 million. That was down by 3.9 per cent sequentially from $560.8 million, attributed to decreased third-party alumina sales but partially offset by increased aluminium shipments, higher aluminium prices on LME, and value-added product premiums. Image Source: Century Aluminum Company Century reported that its Q3 2024 shipments were 168,755 tonnes, up by 847 tonnes from 167,908 tonnes in Q2 2024. In contrast to declining net sales, net income attributable to Century stakeholders surged Q-o-Q from $2.5 million to $47.3 million. The company’s adjusted earnings per share also soared from $0.01 in Q2 2024 to $0.63 in Q3 2024, driven by the recognition of...
At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles introduced a groundbreaking digital print technology tailored for die-cut aluminium dairy lids. This innovation, described as an "industry-first," was discussed by Michael Harder, Senior Vice President Dairy, and Thomas Schulz, Vice President Group Marketing Communication. The new solution promises significant benefits for the dairy sector and sets new standards in sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. Constantia Flexibles' latest offering addresses key industry demands, including food safety, ease of use, and sustainability, all while adhering to rigorous regulatory standards like the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUP) and Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). These regulations highlight the challenges and importance of developing...
Alumetal, a Polish recycling company, has successfully taken the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its recycled foundry alloy aluminium products. Image Source: Hydro "By applying industry-leading practices, Alumetal is able to turn trash into treasure. The product declaration not only validates Hydro's and Alumetal's commitment to driving sustainability and responsibility in the aluminium industry but also provides our customers and partners with exact knowledge of the environmental impact of their supply chain," voiced Hanne Simensen, Executive Vice President in Hydro Aluminium Metal. Alumetal has been owned by Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy enterprise Hydro since 2023. Recycling aluminium requires just 5 per cent of the cumulative energy needed to produce primary...
Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO), since the beginning of the year, has steadily increased the sales of its double zero foil billet. Since the beginning of this year, the company's orders for double zero foil billets have steadily increased, recently receiving a batch of export orders for South Korea. JISCO has delivered 15,277 tonnes of double-zero foil products to major domestic manufacturers. This year, the product has gained strong support from end users, with sales surpassing 10,000 tons and exceeding the planned target. As the concept of green consumption gains traction, demand for these products continues to grow both domestically and internationally, offering a promising outlook. Wang Xiaogang, Associate Engineer in the Production Technology and Quality Department at Dongxing...
Ball Corporation, a global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging for beverages, personal care, and home products, is strengthening its portfolio in extruded aluminium packaging by acquiring Alucan, a prominent European producer of extruded aluminium aerosol and bottle technology, on October 31st. The acquisition will include adding new manufacturing facilities in Llinars del Vallés (Barcelona), Spain, and Lummen, Belgium. Image Source: Ball Corporation The acquisition supports Ball’s strategic commitment to making sustainability more accessible for its customers through scalable aluminium packaging solutions. The addition of these new plants will allow Ball to meet the increasing demand for sustainable packaging across Europe. Equipped with advanced technology, both facilities are...
Cultivating restorative microbial activity to remediate metal-impacted mine wastes has retained some successes, mainly using man-made wetlands or passive bioreactors to generate (microbially mediated) anoxic and sulfidic conditions. Image Source: American Geosciences Institute Recently, researcher trio Dr Rosie Gillane, Fernanda Soto, and Luke Webster from the University of Queensland have come up with a method of detoxifying red mud , waste material yielded by the tonne at bauxite mining sites across Australia, a report shares. "You would not usually associate bacteria or microorganisms with mine rehabilitation," says Luke, whose PhD thesis focuses on 'synbio' mining techniques like the one he describes. The process is known as biohydrometallurgy, in which particular proteins can be used...
