Premium luggage brand Carl Friedrik has expanded its aluminium collection with the launch of the aluminium Check-in, a 76-litre suitcase designed for longer trips and international travel. Priced at USD 1,095, the new suitcase features a hard-wearing anodized aluminium shell, TSA-approved combination locks, and 360-degree ball-bearing wheels designed for smooth movement. The Check-in model follows the launch of the smaller aluminium Carry-On in March. According to the source, the Carry-On sold out within eight weeks, prompting Carl Friedrik to expand the aluminium range with a larger case. The new suitcase retains several features from its smaller counterpart while adding capacity for travelers who need more space. It is currently available in silver with black, cognac, or chocolate trim....
Hindalco Industries Limited, Muri Works has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for alumina refining activities at the Hindalco Industries Ltd Muri Works facility, located in Muri, Jaharkland District India. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Hindalco Industries Limited, Muri Works (India’s first Alumina Refinery, established in 1948) has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The major manufacturing processes undertaken at the Entity includes crushing, grinding, digestion, clarification, precipitation and calcination. The current alumina refining rated capacity is 450 kilotonnes per annum. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive...
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In a strategic move signalling its commitment to sustainable energy, the Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company has announced a significant cornerstone investment in PAG's Asia Pacific renewable energy platform. This marks Mubadala's inaugural venture into Japan's burgeoning clean energy sector. While the specific financial details of the investment remain undisclosed, this partnership underscores Mubadala's ongoing dedication to expanding its global renewable energy footprint and supporting the transition to a more sustainable future. PAG is a leading alternative investment firm focused on APAC with three core strategies: credit & markets, private equity, and tangible assets. Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the largest industrial...
The US Department of Commerce (DOC) recently released its preliminary findings from the anti-dumping investigation into Vietnamese aluminium extrusions and products. This information comes from the Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam, under the Ministry of Industry and Trade. The investigation, initiated on October 24, 2023, in response to a request by the US United Steel, Paper & Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial & Service Workers International Union, covers the period from April 1 to September 30, 2023. The DOC has imposed a preliminary anti-subsidy tax rate of 2.85 per cent on a mandatory defendant enterprise and 28 other firms. In comparison, 41.84 per cent has been levied on the remaining companies. According to the authority, an on-site examination of the...
PETROSOL Platinum Energy Ltd has announced the appointment of Daniel Acheampong, a seasoned corporate leader and former CEO of Volta Aluminium Company Ltd (VALCO), as its Board Chairman. Mr Acheampong assumed his new role on May 16, 2024, bringing with him a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and human resource management. Mr. Acheampong's illustrious career at VALCO spanned 36 years, during which he held various key positions, culminating in his appointment as CEO in January 2014. Under his leadership, VALCO reinforced its status as a cornerstone of Ghana's integrated aluminium industry. His tenure was marked by significant strides in stakeholder confidence and operational excellence, driven by his commitment to professionalism and ethical conduct. Before becoming CEO, Mr....
The aluminium packaging recycling rate in the United Kingdom (UK) hit an impressive 68 per cent in 2023, according to the National Packaging Waste Database published by the Environment Agency. This record-breaking effort saw 162,357 tonnes recycled nationwide, including more than four in five beverage cans (81 per cent). Despite the rapidly growing domestic market, the amount of aluminium packaging collected through kerbside, bring, and on-the-go systems increased by 13 per cent year-on-year, with 115,382 tonnes collected in 2023 compared to 102,195 tonnes in 2022. Additionally, the cargo recovered from incinerator bottom ash (IBA) rose by 17 per cent, reaching 45,632 tonnes, up from 38,982 tonnes the previous year. As per AL Circle’s new industry-focus report - “Global ALuminium Industry...
On Monday, May 20, the United States International Trade Commission notified that it started investigating a complaint filed by ArcelorMittal related to the violation of patents by Vietnamese automaker VinFast. According to ArcelorMittal, a Luxembourg-based multinational steel manufacturing corporation, VinFast has breached the former’s high-strength aluminium and aluminium alloy-coated steel patents in its vehicle VF 8. Reportedly, ArcelorMittal also lodged a complaint with the ITC in April and filed a lawsuit in US District Court in California, accusing VinFast of violating patents. Prior to that, ArcelorMittal sent a letter to VinFast asserting it was violating its patents. ArcelorMittal said it believes that VinFast also contravened the patents for its VF3, VF 6, VF 7, and VF 9...
China-based Jiaxin New Materials Company successfully anchored its target tasks through scientific planning and efficient production organisation in the first quarter. The company achieved 102.92 per cent of its operating income goal, 105.1 per cent of its total industrial output value target, and 125.9 per cent of its profit objective. Additionally, comprehensive processing costs decreased by 34 per cent compared to 2023, marking a robust start to the year. The company also unlocked a significant milestone this year in May by successfully developing and producing A356 aluminium alloy square ingots . The company's achievements so far Dongxing Jiaxin New Materials has adopted a working concept centred on production orders, equipment, and primary business support. The company has vigorously...
The UK's Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has launched a transition review concerning aluminium foil imports from China. This follows a 2013 ruling during the UK's EU membership, where the European Union identified instances of dumping by Chinese producers and imposed anti-dumping measures. Post-Brexit, these measures were incorporated into UK law. The TRA's current review will evaluate the necessity of maintaining these measures to ensure fair competition for UK producers. Aluminium foil, extensively used in the food industry, hair, and beauty sectors, had import values exceeding £77 million in 2023. The current import tariff on Chinese aluminium foil stands at 35.6%. A 2019 review by the EU reaffirmed the need for these measures. The TRA, now responsible for such investigations...
According to China customs data, China’s unwrought aluminium and products imports (including primary metal and unwrought, alloyed aluminium) in April 2024 surged by 72.1 per cent year-on-year to reach 380,000 tonnes. China’s total imports of unwrought aluminium and products amounted to 1.49 million tonnes during the first four months of 2024, up by 86.6 per cent from the same period last year. China’s aluminium imports increased significantly over a year due to demand growth and robust consumption of the green metal. Besides solar and wind power sectors, construction, transportation, and packaging also contributed immensely to the rise in demand. Russia was the leading exporting country to China, supplying 392,775 tonnes in the first quarter of 2024. That was year-on-year higher by 127.7...
Rio Tinto announced on Tuesday that it has declared force majeure on alumina shipments from its operations in Queensland, Australia, due to a gas shortage. Gas supplies from Rio's Gladstone facilities have been significantly disrupted following an incident on the Queensland gas pipeline in early March, as told by a company spokesperson to Reuters on Monday. In March, the company stated that it was evaluating the impact of fires in Queensland on the gas pipeline that supplies the plant. About the declaration A spokesperson stated in an email that the force majeure notice, which affects third-party contracts, is a temporary measure. Force majeure is a legal declaration that releases a company from its contractual obligations due to uncontrollable circumstances. According to the...
China’s alumina spot price has soared by RMB 10 per tonne to officially close at RMB 3,731 per tonne. The alumina price in Guangxi has grown by RMB 20 per tonne to arrive at RMB 3,770 per tonne, while the alumina price in Lianyungang has secured RMB 15 per tonne to close at RMB 3,775 per tonne. The alumina prices in Shandong, Henan, Shanxi, Guizhou and Bayuquan have all witnessed RMB 10 per tonne slump. Shandong – RMB 3,690 per tonne Henan – RMB 3,710 per tonne Shanxi – RMB 3,765 per tonne Guizhou – RMB 3,735 per tonne Bayuquan – RMB 3,780 per tonne According to the Shanghai Metals Market , the SMM A00 aluminium price has dampened by RMB 100 per tonne to rest at RMB 20,760 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 20,740 per tonne and RMB 20,780 per tonne. The eight main...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,621 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,605 per tonne and US$2,648 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,626.5 per tonne, up US$5.5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent. On Monday, May 20, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price gained US$24 per tonne or 0.94 per cent to clock at US$2,567.50 per tonne and US$2,568 per tonne. As per the LME price graph, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price expanded by US$24.5 per tonne or 0.94 per cent to peg at US$2,622 per tonne and US$2,622.50 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price grew by US$11 per tonne or 0.40 per cent to reside at US$2,738 per tonne and US$2,743 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 1092800...
A new report has revealed that nearly all major car companies undermine global efforts to prevent catastrophic climate change. According to InfluenceMap's Automakers and Climate Policy Advocacy report, the world's largest automakers are employing lobbying strategies that undermine global climate targets and hinder the transition to electric vehicles. The analysis examines the anti-EV lobbying activities of 15 major automakers across seven key regions worldwide, utilising industry-standard data from leading providers of automotive data, analysis, and insights to forecast electric vehicle production. InfluenceMap's recent findings highlight a dual concern within the automotive industry: automakers must catch up to the International Energy Agency's 2030 target for electric vehicle (EV)...
DECO Australia, a family-owned business, proudly marks its twentieth anniversary this year. Since its inception in 2004, DECO has evolved from a humble start-up specialising in aluminium woodgrain finishes to a leading Australian provider of timber-look aluminium building products. Founded by Ross Doonan, whose extensive career in engineering, industrial automation, and product design laid the foundation for DECO, the company has overcome significant challenges to achieve its current stature. Ross Doonan established DECO in 2004, leveraging his vast experience in the building products sector, including aluminium windows and doors. Initially focused on raising market awareness about their innovative finishing technology, DECO faced a major setback with the global financial crisis in 2007....
At the close of trading on Friday, May 17, 2024, all base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed positive week-over-week trends. On the LME, three-month aluminium futures hiked by 3.2 per cent to reach $2,612 per tonne, while nickel settled at $21,080 per tonne, marking an impressive increase of 11.39 per cent. Aluminium price Primary aluminium producers in India have recently raised the price of P1020 primary ingots by up to INR 3,400 per tonne, leading to a slight uptick in spot prices for P1020 ingots in the Delhi NCR region. However, aluminium scrap prices in India have remained relatively stable with minor fluctuations. Market activity has been sluggish as buyers proceed with caution. According to BigMint's assessments, tensioned scrap from the US experienced a modest...
Conwy Borough Council, in collaboration with local charity Crest and recycling specialists Podback, has triumphantly recycled over 1 million aluminium coffee pods. This innovative service, launched in September 2022, has prevented 16.4 tonnes of waste from incineration, marking a significant step in sustainable waste management. As the first council in Wales to introduce such a service, Conwy has set a commendable precedent. More than 2,900 households have embraced this initiative, diligently recycling their plastic and aluminium coffee pods. Residents receive Podback recycling bags to fill and leave out during their fortnightly textiles and electricals kerbside collection, or they can book a collection with Crest if they reside in rural areas. Recycling coffee pods uses significantly...
China-based Henan Foshan Aluminum Technology , one of the renowned manufacturers of aluminium coils, sheets, plates and circles, has been successfully registered under the world's first B2B platform with 2100+ aluminium suppliers/sellers. AL Biz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. About Henan Foshan Aluminum Technology Henan Foshan Aluminum Technology's specialisation lies in crafting and distributing high-quality aluminium products that serve many industries. Their diverse product portfolio encompasses aluminium sheets, coils, embossed sheets (in patterns such as 5 bars, diamond, and stucco), circles, colour-coated sheets (using PE & PVDF), and foil. The products offered include: Pre-coated Aluminium Sheet...
In a significant turn of events, the relocation of a second consignment of aluminium dross from Win Process Company’s recycling facility in Rayong encountered a significant setback on May 19. The consignment, destined for an aluminium recycling facility in the Phanat Nikhom district of Chon Buri in Thailand, faced vehement opposition from local villagers, who refused to permit the unloading of the cargo. This disruption follows a recent fire at the Rayong facility on April 22, which has heightened community concerns over environmental and health risks associated with aluminium dross. Aluminium dross i s a by-product formed during the melting and processing of aluminium. When aluminium is in its molten state, it undergoes oxidation on the surface, resulting in the formation of a...
Alpha HPA is officially set to establish the world's largest single-site high-purity alumina products refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. The company has made a final investment decision (FID) on Stage Two of its 'HPA First' project, following the successful construction, commissioning, and 16-month operation of the Stage One precursor facility. "Construction of the 10-hectare, state-of-the-art, full-scale facility will commence mid-2024 on the existing HPA First project site at Yarwun, near Gladstone, where the company's Stage One facility is already in small-scale production of its high purity aluminas and aluminium materials product range. Stage Two will encompass full-scale production of up to 10,000 tonnes of high-purity aluminium materials per year creating 120 ongoing local jobs on...
