Two recent Tesla stories sit at opposite ends of the range. Tesla Model 3 is set to benefit from cost-focused Cybercab inverter technology, announced on November 1 2026. The flying car, Tesla Roadster, uses aluminum in its battery cells and underbody protection, reinforcing power delivery, thermal management and lightweight construction. The two models reveal how aluminum can serve very different engineering priorities, from making electric vehicles (EVs) more affordable to helping them deliver extraordinary performance. Tesla Model 3: the everyday car gets Cybercab hardware Nick Verzini, Tesla’s Head of Drive Unit Engineering, mentioned on a Munro Live factory tour that a new printed circuit board assembly and power stage from the Cybercab’s inverter will enter Model 3 production in...
Odisha Additional Chief Secretary for Housing and Urban Development and IDCO Chairperson Usha Padhee visited Angul on Saturday to review infrastructure development at the Aluminium Park near NALCO, alongside housing, sanitation and drainage projects. The visit focused on resolving infrastructure bottlenecks, improving civic services and accelerating implementation through coordination among the concerned agencies. During her visit to the Aluminium Park, Padhee held discussions with senior officials from NALCO and the Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation of Odisha (IDCO), particularly on essential power and water supply requirements. She called for coordinated efforts and time-bound action to address the identified infrastructure issues. Join the fourth edition of webinar "...
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Century Aluminum Company, a global producer of primary aluminium, has reportedly signed a memorandum of understanding with MX Holdings to form a joint venture firm for manufacturing and marketing low-carbon secondary billet. MX Holdings is a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and manufacturing of non-ferrous metals. According to the report, the new JV will produce and supply highly engineered and technically advanced aluminium alloys made of increased recycled content produced with low-carbon processes. Under the new agreement, Century Aluminum and MX Holdings have also decided to produce billet at their existing, wholly-owned Pennex facilities. Each company will produce various alloys to meet specific customer needs. Matt Rohm, CEO of MX Holdings, parent company to Metal...
The Polish company Extral Aluminium (Extral Sp. z o.o.), which specialises in aluminium extrusions , has enhanced its manufacturing capabilities to serve the construction, automobile, and machinery sectors better. This enhancement includes acquiring a new aluminium extrusion press and procuring a Nitrex nitriding system featuring Nitreg ® technology, specifically designed for nitriding H11 and H13 extrusion dies of various dimensions. This investment aligns with Extral's expansion of its operational presence in Poland, which involves the construction of a new facility to accommodate the extrusion press and Nitrex furnace. Expanding its infrastructure, Extral aims to broaden its range of extruded products while upholding its commitment to sustainability and energy efficiency. Introducing...
The quest for effective recycling solutions intensifies as the world's dependence on electronics continues to grow. Electronics often contain a mix of metals like aluminium, zinc, and copper, which pose challenges to proper separation and recycling. Recent research has found a remarkable solution in spent brewer's yeast, a byproduct of beer production and a key ingredient in Marmite. About the discovery In groundbreaking experiments, scientists have demonstrated that spent brewer's yeast (by-product of beer production) can be used multiple times to extract metals such as aluminium, zinc, and copper from solutions. The results were impressive when tested with a polymetallic waste stream: more than half of the copper and a remarkable 90 per cent of the zinc were successfully recovered....
The market dynamics of the aluminium industry in North America are gradually displaying a positive change, with a demand recovery in Q4 2023, as indicated by the preliminary estimates of the Aluminum Association. Even the beginning of 2024 has set a progressive tone, as the association’s index of net new orders of aluminium bill products hit 114.5 (baseline index of 100), the highest level since June 2022. Market Analysis Until the third quarter of 2023, aluminium demand in North America was sluggish, contracting by 4.4 per cent year-on-year to about 20,908 million pounds. That led to a downfall in the full-year demand by about 3.9 per cent, totalling 26,271 million pounds, compared to 27,337 million tonnes a year ago. The recovery in Q4 slightly offset the annual fall. Charles Johnson,...
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has officially announced the successful certification of Fujian Nanping Aluminum Co., LTD. against the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022). This achievement follows the company's Performance Standard Certification for the same facilities in October 2023. This certification encompasses its Foundry branch, Extrusion division, and Production department. These branches manufacture aluminium alloy round ingots, aluminium alloy profiles for construction, and industrial aluminium alloy profiles. Notably, the facility boasts an impressive annual production output of 200,000 tonnes. “We congratulate Fujian Nanping Aluminum Co., LTD. on achieving Certification against ASI CoC Standard V2. Achieving this milestone demonstrates their commitment to...
Spot prices for Aluminium ADC12 alloy ingots (automobile equivalent grade) surged by INR 2,000 per ton to reach INR 207,000 per tonne week-on-week, excluding GST, in ex-works Delhi. This uptick was driven by a notable increase in local tense scrap prices across north and south India, where persistent shortages remain a significant concern, as reported by BigMint assessments. Currently, tense scrap offers in Chennai are at INR 173,000 per tonne. However, actual trade levels are observed within the range of INR 172,000 to INR 172,500 per tonne. Furthermore, the spot price for ADC12 in Chennai is approximately INR 210,000 to INR 212,000 per tonne ex-works, excluding GST. Market dynamics: Insights from participants This week, ADC12 prices have remained strong, driven mainly by the limited...
Having amassed over two decades of success and solidifying its position among the top three largest fairs in the global construction sector, Expo Revestir, organised by the National Association of Ceramic Manufacturers for Coverings, Sanitary Ware and Similar Products (Anfacer), is on the brink of opening its doors for the 2024 edition. Scheduled to take place from March 19th to 22nd at the expansive São Paulo Expo Pavilion, the event will span an impressive 65 thousand square meters. Over three hundred renowned brands will attend, showcasing their latest innovations and products in the industry. Noteworthy companies participating Among the highlights are companies showcasing groundbreaking advancements in aluminium usage. Eclisse, for instance, will unveil a range of solutions for doors...
Norsk Hydro ASA, a leading Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, announced that it appointed Eivind Kallevik as the new President and CEO, who would succeed Hilde Merete Aasheim. The appointment will be effect from May 13, 2024. The news came after Dag Mejdell, chairperson of Hydro's Board of Directors, officially announced the appointment of Mr Eivind Kallevik, as Hilde Merete Aasheim has decided to step down after five years. Dag Mejdell said, "I am pleased to announce that Eivind Kallevik has accepted the job as President and CEO of Hydro. Throughout his more than 30 years of experience from Norwegian and international finance and industry, Eivind has a strong track record of developing the business, capturing opportunities, and maneuvering the industrial landscape and...
According to a recent report by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organisation (IMIDRO), Iran's four leading aluminium production firms manufactured 54,893 tonnes of aluminium ingots in February 2024. This marked an increase from the 51,416 tonnes produced in February 2023, as disclosed by IMIDRO. Over the span of 11 months in the current Iranian calendar year (March 21, 2023, to February 22, 2024), these major aluminium producers collectively yielded 582,200 tonnes of aluminium ingots . Moreover, during the same timeframe, the Iran Alumina Company contributed significantly to the production landscape, generating over 206,000 tonnes of alumina powder and over 347,000 tonnes of aluminium hydrates.
LME aluminium opened at US$2,261 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,274.5 per tonne and US$2,254 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,262.5 per tonne, down US$0.5 per tonne or 0.02 per cent. On Wednesday, March 13, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price increased by US$10 per tonne or 0.45 per cent and US$10.5 per tonne or 0.47 per cent to settle at US$2,223 per tonne and US$2,224 per tonne. As per the LME data, the 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price went up by US$7 per tonne or 0.30 per cent to settle at US$2,269 per tonne and US$2,270 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price gained US$12 per tonne or 0.48 per cent to reside at US$2,480 per tonne and US$2,485 per tonne. LME aluminium opening...
The Scottish waste management company Cireco has celebrated the achievements of its automated residual line, located at the materials recycling facility (MRF) near Dunfermline. In September 2022, Cierco integrated three AI robots obtained from Recycleye. These robots were installed over a conveyor belt and were responsible for managing reject material at the MRF, a task previously carried out by three manual pickers. Since the implementation of these robots, which process 30,000 tonnes of recyclables from the Fife council, there has been a notable enhancement in the recovery of recyclable materials. Moreover, the system has demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to variations in the composition of the recycling stream. David Goodenough, the Service Manager at Cireco, said, "We have...
Aluminium Day (13th March) is an annual event aimed at celebrating the versatility of aluminium and to encourage innovation and knowledge sharing within the manufacturing, engineering, and wider construction sectors. Now in its fifth iteration, this year’s theme focuses on skills gaps and seeks to identify the new generation of students, recruits’ trainees and apprentices who are together helping shape the future of the industry. In the lead-up to the event, we reached out to ALFED members from across the aluminium supply chain to find out the key trends we should be watching out for, the obstacles we’re facing, and what opportunities lie ahead for the industry. Carbon Emissions: Carbon emissions reduction has emerged as a paramount concern integrated into business models across various...
At the end of last week on March 7, China's domestic aluminium ingots and aluminium billets inventory showed a downtrend with the arrival of the traditional peak season. According to SMM, aluminium ingots inventory in China's eight major consumption areas stood at 821,000 tonnes, up 3,000 tonnes from March 4 and 33,000 tonnes higher than the pre-Chinese New Year holidays during February 10-15. Compared to the past seven months of the same period, the inventory reflected a slow growth and remained at the lowest. The fall in ingot inventory was primarily driven by the significant rise in outflows from warehouses by about 17,7000 tonnes week-on-week in the second week after CNY, amounting to 98,800 tonnes. The inventory performance after CNY this year is similar to last year. SMM suggests...
The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) recently inaugurated a cutting-edge steam boiler to enhance the factory's power generation operations. Valued at approximately $300,000, this new equipment is poised to ramp up the production of carbon anodes, a crucial component in the primary aluminium manufacturing process. Function of the boiler The steam boiler's primary function is to support the production of green anodes, an essential element of the aluminium smelting process. Noteworthy features include an economiser that enhances fuel efficiency and a dual-fuel burner compatible with Residual Fuel Oil (RFO) and natural gas. This dual-fuel capability is expected to facilitate a smooth transition towards increased natural gas usage. During a ceremony held in Tema on March 8, VALCO CEO Daniel Nii...
Vinícola Santa Julia, based in Argentina, has teamed up with the fast-food giant McDonald's to introduce an innovative wine offering in aluminium cans across the country, riding the wave of the beverage market's growing trends. This new offering will be featured as an exclusive combo, a collaboration celebrating La Fiesta de la Vendimia — the Harvest Festival — which kicked off in early March in Mendoza. As part of the promotion named Sabores Mendoncinos, the combo will showcase the Tomatimac sandwich, inspired by the Argentine tomato-based recipe, tomaticán cuyano, along with a 269 ml can of Syrah Rosé wine. This amount roughly equals two glasses of wine. Canned wine has been gaining worldwide attention not only for its sustainability, thanks to aluminium's infinitely recyclable nature,...
The imported aluminium scrap prices in the Indian market are experiencing an upward trend, which is attributed to several factors. These include the notable increase in aluminium LME (London Metal Exchange) levels, a scarcity of material both domestically and globally, and rising freight rates. The three-month LME price stood at approximately $2,260 per metric ton, marking a $40 per tonne increase week-over-week. Concurrently, stocks were reported at 577,675 metric tons, representing a 1 per cent decline week-over-week, further contributing to the rise in LME prices. As per assessments conducted by BigMint, imported aluminium scrap prices have surged by up to 2.6 per cent. Tense scrap originating from the UAE witnessed a $35 per metric ton increase, reaching $1,825 per metric ton, while...
Primary aluminium production across Europe (including Russia) totalled 579,000 tonnes during January 2024, reflecting a rise of 3,000 tonnes from 576,000 tonnes in December 2023 and a hike of 5,000 tonnes from 574,000 tonnes in January 2023. The production improved for the second straight month as the energy crisis started easing, implied by the fact that European Commission softened the stringent policy of 15 per cent gas consumption curb. EU diplomats even said in recent statements that some countries view the policy as no longer necessary since the peak of Europe's energy crisis has passed. Production in Russia and Eastern Europe The primary aluminium production rise in Russia & Eastern Europe for the second consecutive month during January 2024 further underscores the fact that the...
The workshop for the aluminium alloy strip 2# production line for automobiles at Chinalco Ruimin has been completed. The goal is to commence production by the end of August. This includes installing the steel structure and heating area of the gas-electric furnace and 80 per cent completion of the installation of auxiliary equipment. Additionally, the cable bridge operation has been finished. The following steps involve the full rollout of electrical cabinet installation and cable laying. Chinalco Ruimin New Energy Automobile has also initiated constructing a special air cushion continuous heat treatment line project for aluminium alloy materials at its Lanyuan Factory. The 1# automobile plate production line began operations in 2020 and is currently in full swing. The company has expanded...
