Metlen Energy & Metals PLC is investing EUR 25 million in its recycled aluminium production facility EP.AL.ME. in Greece, targeting higher processing capacity and greater use of complex aluminium scrap streams. The investment will fund automated sorting, processing and melting equipment at EP.AL.ME., which Metlen describes as Greece’s largest independent recycled aluminium producer. The project will allow the facility to process more complex scrap, including post-consumer aluminium recovered from end-of-life products. The expansion will connect EP.AL.ME. more closely with Metlen’s Aluminium of Greece facility. EP.AL.ME. will manage the collection, sorting and pre-processing of aluminium scrap, while Aluminium of Greece will provide the production scale needed to incorporate recycled metal...
Germany’s aluminium foil export market is showing a shift after two years of steady recovery. The upward trend that had returned after the 2023 downturn failed to hold, with shipments slipping again even as some markets continued to show resilience in H1 2026. The change becomes clearer when the recent history is put together. Germany exported 151,000 tonnes in H1 2022, but the volume dropped to 138,000 tonnes in H1 2023, down 8.6 per cent. Exports then began to recover, reaching 141,000 tonnes in H1 2024, up 2.2 per cent, and 144,000 tonnes in H1 2025, an increase of 2.1 per cent, according to ITC data. In H1 2026, however, exports fell back to 140,000 tonnes, down 2.8 per cent year on year. The decline is relatively modest, but it marks a break in the recovery - raising the question of...
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According to the Shanghai Metals Market, A00 aluminium ingot price has initiated the month, July 1, 2024, with a dip of RMB 40 per tonne, indicating a continued bearish price trend of primary metal across the Chinese domestic market. The reason is the traditional off-season among manufacturing sectors, resulting in poor consumption of aluminium by the downstream plants. Fluctuations were observed throughout the week as there was a strong wait-and-see sentiment among downstream buyers, while sellers remained reluctant to sell, keeping their offers firm. According to SMM, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price on July 1 stood at RMB 20,110 per tonne, down by RMB 150 per tonne from a week ago and RMB 980 per tonne from a month earlier. However, annually, the price is still up by RMB 1,560 per...
CSI Mining Services, a Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) subsidiary, has initiated the transport of bauxite ore for Rio Tinto's Weipa operations in northern Queensland. Recognised as a leader in pit-to-ship solutions, CSI Mining Services specialises in innovative crushing, screening, and processing operations for both MinRes and Tier 1 mining clients. In April, CSI secured a contract to provide haulage services for a Tier 1 mining company, with operations commencing the following month. Now, the company has begun transporting bauxite from Rio Tinto's Weipa operations, which include three bauxite mines , processing facilities, shiploaders, an export wharf, two ports, power stations, a rail network, and ferry terminals. CSI operates eight Kenworth C509 quad road trains to transport...
On Friday, June 28, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$27.50 per tonne and US$27 per tonne, respectively, marking the second consecutive day of rise. The LME graph shows the prices closed the week at US$2,485 per tonne and US$2,485.50 per tonne, which, however, indicated the benchmark price standing 1.35 per cent lower than US$2,452.50 per tonne. On the same day, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price increased by US$23.50 per tonne, closing the week at US$2,525 per tonne and US$2,526 per tonne, respectively. December-25 bid price and December-25 offer price stood at US$2,668 per tonne and US$2,673 per tonne, mirroring the same growth of US$15 per tonne as the previous day. On June 28, LME aluminium opening stock totalled 1,026,925...
The Recycling Today Media Group has announced that registration is officially open for Scrap Expo 2024, the metals recycling and auto dismantling industry's only live demonstration event. Taking place September 17-18 in Louisville, Kentucky, Scrap Expo is designed for scrap metal dealers and processors, auto dismantlers and others handling and preparing ferrous and nonferrous scrap. This first-of-its-kind, hands-on event includes an outdoor exhibit area where attendees can operate equipment and see live demonstrations of scrap processing and material handling equipment, including balers, shears depollution equipment and more. An indoor exhibit area features a wide range of products and services from leading industry suppliers. “We are thrilled to bring Scrap Expo back to Louisville for...
Chinalco Materials Institute, Chinalco high-end, and Chinalco Aluminum Foil's affiliated enterprises have recently received official authorisation from the China National Intellectual Property Administration for three patents related to microcrystalline aluminium foil. Microcrystalline aluminium foil Microcrystalline aluminium foil represents a new generation of aluminium products with a promising future. Characterised by fine grain, uniform structure, and outstanding overall performance, its streamlined preparation method offers significant advantages such as reduced processing steps, lower costs, and enhanced efficiency. These attributes not only promise extensive applications in the realm of new energy materials but also hold potential for various products, sparking optimism for the...
On June 28, 2024, Alcoa Corporation announced further progress on ELYSIS technology, with Rio Tinto planning to launch the first industrial-scale demonstration of the breakthrough technology. This technology eliminates all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the traditional smelting process and produces oxygen as a byproduct. Established in 2018, ELYSIS is a technology partnership between Alcoa and Rio Tinto to advance technology, which was first developed at the Alcoa Technical Center (ATC) outside of Pittsburgh. Rio Tinto’s demonstration project will occur at Arvida in Quebec, Canada, and includes 10 ELYSIS smelting pots operating at 100 kiloamperes (kA), a size similar to those operating at smaller-scale commercial smelters. Alcoa has the right to purchase up to 40 per cent of the...
In addition to China and the Gulf Cooperation Council, the substantial increase in Africa’s primary aluminium production also bolstered the world’s output significantly in May 2024. According to the International Aluminium Institute’s survey, Africa’s primary aluminium production in May increased by 5.74 per cent month-on-month, exceeding January and March’s output levels. But in contrast, the output on an annual basis edged a decrease of about 5.15 per cent. According to IAI, Africa’s primary aluminium production in May 2024 stood at 129,000 tonnes, compared to 122,000 tonnes in April 2024 and 136,000 tonnes in May 2023. With about a 6 per cent monthly hike, Africa’s primary aluminium production in May emerged as the highest output in the past five months of this year. The daily...
A groundbreaking network arch bridge featuring a fully aluminium support structure is currently under construction in Trondheim, Norway. The project stands out due to its extensive use of recycled materials, with one-third of the aluminium sourced from the decommissioned Gyda Oil Platform. The bridge will also be supported by stainless steel tension rods. The footbridge will span 55 meters in length and 9 meters in width and weigh 60 tonnes upon completion. This ambitious project is a collaborative effort between the Norwegian Public Roads Administration and Leirvik, a leading engineering, procurement, and construction supplier specialising in aluminium projects . Construction of the bridge commenced in May, with the installation slated for June 2025. Once completed, the footbridge will...
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), the leading national recycling association representing the interest of the recycling industry, is committed to achieving circularity in recycling to foster sustainability and a green economy. This year, MRAI is hosting its 2nd edition International Business Summit #IBS2024 on July 25th and 26th, 2024, and would like to invite all the recyclers to join the exclusive event at the Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park in Bangkok, Thailand. Endorsed by Laxcon Steels Ltd. and Arham Alloy & Steel Pvt. Ltd. and supported by global recycling associations, including ReMA (ISRI), BIR, BMR, BMRA, JARA, EURIC, RUSLOM, etc., this premier event promises unparalleled networking opportunities and industry insights in the presence of the chief guest; His...
Rio Tinto, a British-Australian multinational company and the world’s second largest metals and mining corporation, officially announced on Friday, June 28, that it would deploy carbon-free aluminium electrolysis tanks at a new plant near Arvida aluminium smelter in Quebec, Canada, leveraging ELYSIS technology invented by ground-breaking partnership between Alcoa and Rio Tinto. This move will allow the continued development of the new ELYSIS MD technology while enabling Rio Tinto to hire expertise for installing and operating the technology. The same technology successfully demonstrated at the ELYSIS Industrial Research and Development Center in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean will be implemented at the plant, offering Rio Tinto a learning opportunity about the full industrialization of ELYSIS MD...
In a notable financial move, Century Aluminium Co. President and CEO Jesse E. Gary has sold a substantial portion of his company stock, as reported by Investing.com. On June 26, Gary offloaded 60,000 shares at an average price of $16.21 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $972,600. The sale prices varied, ranging from $15.81 to $16.44, indicating diverse market conditions on the day of the sale. Despite this significant divestiture, Gary continues to hold a sizable stake in Century Aluminium, retaining 62,447 shares indirectly through a trust. Additionally, his total holdings are bolstered by unvested stock units granted under the company's Long-Term Incentive Plans, which remain unaffected by this recent transaction. Century Aluminium's CEO's recent sale has garnered...
Alloy LED, a premier designer and manufacturer of high-quality LED tape lights, is enhancing its diverse lineup of tape light channels with the launch of the SurfaFlex 1. This flexible, low-profile, surface-mount aluminium channel ensures uniform, hotspot-free illumination when used with the company's compatible tape lights. Image source- Alloy LED About SurfaFlex 1 With dimensions of only 0.61 inches in width and 0.15 inches in height, the SurfaFlex 1 is ideal for curved surfaces requiring a minimum bend radius of 5.5 inches, making it perfect for commercial and residential applications where a small footprint is crucial. Alloy LED's tape lights provide seamless illumination with their premium frosted lens and diffuser cover, eliminating any hotspots. These tape lights, which feature an...
Hydro will conduct a three-year industrial-scale pilot at Hydro Høyanger, Norway, and test green hydrogen technology in their new recycling unit. This initiative aims to replace fossil energy, particularly liquid natural gas, in the remelting process of 100 per cent post-consumer scrap aluminium. About the project This project leverages Hydro's expertise in both energy and aluminium. Hydro's green hydrogen unit, Hydro Havrand, has secured soft funding of up to NOK 83.3 million from the Norwegian Government (Enova) to facilitate this pilot. The aluminium produced in the recycling process will be utilised to further reduce the CO 2 footprint of aluminium products from Hydro's Norwegian smelters. By leveraging green hydrogen, Hydro seeks to achieve zero-carbon aluminium production,...
Aluminium, famous for its sustainable attributes, is also known as the green metal of the industry. Rimowa's newly launched iconic aluminium suitcase in the captivating Emerald Green adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to every journey. About the aluminium suitcase The Emerald Green Collection exemplifies Rimowa's dedication to style and durability, appealing to discerning travellers who value functionality and flair. The Emerald Green Collection features three meticulously crafted styles: the Original Trunk Plus (105L) the Original Check-In L (86L) the Original Cabin (35L) Each piece showcases Rimowa's renowned craftsmanship, finishing the entire case in a vibrant green hue. From the sturdy corners to the sleek handles and secure locks, every detail is thoughtfully designed to...
Trulite Glass & Aluminium Solutions LLC has acquired and merged with American Insulated Glass (AIG) to create a new era in the architectural glass and aluminium fabrication industry. This acquisition solidifies Trulite's position as one of North America's leading players in the market. Financial terms of the transaction remain undisclosed. The merger with AIG is set to broaden Trulite's footprint, enhancing its capacity to service the growing Midwest and East Coast markets. By integrating AIG's product offerings, Trulite can now provide a wider array of residential applications, strengthening its market position and expanding its customer base. This expansion means more options and better service for our valued customers. Trulite spokesperson said, "We are excited about this acquisition's...
John West, a prominent name in the seafood industry, has introduced a groundbreaking initiative to enhance packaging sustainability. Partnering with Schubert Packaging Systems, CCL Label, and Touch Design, John West has implemented an aluminium strip solution known as Ecotwist in its ambient tuna packaging. This innovative approach facilitates easier recycling and annually eliminates approximately 65 tonnes of plastic shrink wrap. The Ecotwist solution features a Smartstrip that consumers can effortlessly twist and pull to open the packaging. This user-friendly design, independently verified as fully recyclable, allows consumers to recycle their tuna cans, complete with the aluminium strip, through kerbside recycling programs across the UK. By adopting Ecotwist, John West not only...
Alcoa Corporation has appointed Elsabe Muller as Vice President Operations – Australia and President Alcoa Australia, effective October 2024. Based in Perth, Elsabe will be responsible for the Company’s bauxite mining and rehabilitation, alumina refining and aluminium smelting activities in Western Australia and Victoria. Elsabe joins Alcoa with considerable local and international resources sector expertise gained from more than 30 years of working with BHP. Her career spans four continents and six commodities, including aluminium. She has been Asset President for mining operations in Australia and held senior leadership positions in areas including technology implementation and commodity marketing. Elsabe is currently BHP’s Group HSE Officer responsible for the strategic direction of...
In May 2024, India's imports of ingot grade aluminium products saw a significant increase, rising by 38 per cent M-o-M and 70 per cent compared to the same month the previous year, according to provisional data from BigMint. Specifically, imports of ingots reached 38,700 tonnes, making up 84 per cent of the total aluminium ingot imports. Significant growth in imports Image source - BigMint Billets contributed 3,900 tonnes, or 9 per cent of the total, while slabs accounted for 2,500 tonnes, representing 2 per cent of the total imports. Notably, Indian automobile die casters significantly boosted their imports of ADC12 ingots, which surged by approximately 80 per cent M-o-M in May, reaching 6,500 tonnes compared to 3,700 tonnes in April. The remaining 32,200 tonnes comprised other grades,...
