SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has defended the feasibility of cooling artificial intelligence (AI) data centers in space, claiming that aluminum radiators facing away from the Sun can dissipate approximately 1,300 watts of heat per square meter. His comments have brought Aluminum's thermal management capabilities into focus as SpaceX explores the development of orbital computing satellites powered by its existing Starlink technology. In a post on social platform X on November 2, Musk argued that cooling high-performance computing equipment in space could be "much easier than on Earth," challenging concerns that the vacuum environment would make heat dissipation particularly difficult. Aluminum radiators form the basis of Musk's cooling argument The discussion began after Jan Broersen, a professor...
Jamaica is preparing for a major shift in its mining industry, with the Government looking to expand mineral exploration beyond bauxite and alumina, develop higher-value products and reduce taxpayers' exposure to financially troubled state investments. The newly established Ministry of Mining and Geology is spearheading the initiative, with a broader agenda covering mineral diversification, fiscal reform, geological assessment and environmental accountability. Minister of Mining and Geology Floyd Green has begun implementing the new direction following a directive from Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The strategy, outlined during a high-level meeting of the Ministry, aims to reposition mining as a wider driver of economic growth, investment and national development. Limestone and critical...
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As part of the UK government's £55m Industrial Fuel Switching Competition, the larger regional HyNet initiative, and the £1bn Net Zero Innovation Portfolio (NZIP), Novelis has been granted £4.6 million to carry out hydrogen burning experiments. The trial run will be conducted at Novelis' Latchford facility, which will explore the use of hydrogen on one of its recycling furnaces in a demonstration phase in 2024. The £4.6 million funding was given by the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. "We are proud to be one of the pioneers using hydrogen within the aluminium industry and that these trials at Latchford will additionally advance research on the viability of integrating hydrogen power in our recycling operations around the world," Allan Sweeney, Plant Manager, Novelis Latchford....
The importance of scrap maybe not be relevant in our daily life, but in the aluminium industry, it is one of the most essential aspects of achieving a sustainable and carbon-free environment. Due to its economic benefits, recycling scrap aluminium is an integral part of the aluminium industry. Recycling aluminium serves current and future generations by preserving energy and other natural resources. It uses up to 95% less energy than primary metal production, minimising equivalent emissions such as greenhouse gases. As per AL Circle's Sustainability report, recycling post-consumer aluminium goods saves more than 90 million tonnes of CO2 and more than 100,000 GWh of electrical energy, similar to the Netherlands' annual power usage. To throw more light on the importance of aluminium scrap...
ACG Worldwide has acquired full ownership of Technical Aluminium Foil Company (TAFC), reinforcing its growth in the Middle Eastern and African markets. As the world's only integrated pharma manufacturing solutions provider, ACG offers a broad range of products, including capsules, films, foils, engineering equipment, and inspection systems. The addition of TAFC, a leading aluminium foil packaging company based in the UAE, strengthens ACG's position as a top provider of comprehensive packaging solutions. TAFC has over a decade of experience serving the pharmaceutical and food industries with its range of aluminium and speciality packaging foils with high barrier properties. Their expertise in lacquering, lamination, printing, and slitting further enhances ACG's capabilities to meet diverse...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,192 per tonne on Wednesday, with its low and high at US$2,163 per tonne and US$2,212 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,176.5 per tonne, a drop of US$16 per tonne or 0.73 per cent. On Wednesday, June 28, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slipped by US$10 per tonne or 0.46 per cent to settle at US$2,141 per tonne and US$2,141.50 per tonne. LME aluminium 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price fell by US$8 per tonne or 0.36 per cent to close at US$2,183 per tonne and US$2,183.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price went down by US$9 per tonne or 0.38 per cent to halt at US$2,333 per tonne and US$2,338 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock settled at 534350 tonnes. Live warrants...
Brompton has pledged to limit the carbon footprint of their folding bikes by examining the potential of low-carbon and post-consumer recycled aluminium from Hydro. Norwegian aluminium giant Hydro is renowned for delivering top-quality aluminium with a minimal CO2 footprint, reducing emissions along the entire production value chain. The Executive Vice President of Hydro Aluminium Metal, Eivind Kallevik, stated: “We are proud to partner with innovative customers such as Brompton Bicycles on the road to zero. Our customers across industries are setting ambitious decarbonisation targets and are queuing up to use recycled, post-consumer aluminium scrap from Europe in their products. We are excited to partner with forward-leaning customers such as Brompton.” In addition, both entities are...
SPM Extrusion PVT Ltd. offers a variety of high-quality aluminium alloys that cater to different requirements in terms of purity and mechanical properties. Their products are known for their exceptional strength, flexibility, anti-corrosiveness, and cost-effectiveness. SPM Extrusion PVT Ltd. is the top aluminium extrusion manufacturing company in Navage Industrial Area, Belgaum. Established in 2002, they produce over 1000 profiles in different alloys for a wide range of industries, including agriculture, road transport, aviation, aerospace, defence, solar engineering, electricals, electronics, textiles, machinery, pneumatics, modular offices, kitchen furniture, automotive, heat transfer, architecture, hardware, and more. SPM's aluminium sections are cut to the exact lengths required and...
The Infinite Bottle from Molton Brown has captured our attention and admiration. By 2023, the brand plans to have 50% of its products reusable or refillable, starting with the Infinite Bottle, made entirely from recycled aluminium and available in their bath and shower gel category. It's an easy and sustainable way to reduce 63% of plastic waste when you refill it. The sleek and timeless design of the bottle adds a touch of elegance to any bathroom. This sustainable product reflects the brand's strong commitment to ethical and environmental considerations, which have been integral to Molton Brown's identity since its establishment in 1971. Molton Brown's global vice-president of marketing, Beatrice Descorps, while giving her views on the usage of aluminium as a sustainable material,...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe stood at 340,000 tonnes during May 2023 compared to 329,000 tonnes in April. Thus, on a month-on-month calculation, Russia & Eastern Europe’s primary aluminium output recorded an increase of 11,000 tonnes or 3.34 per cent, following a sequential fall of 4.08 per cent or 14,000 tonnes in April from 343,000 tonnes. On a year-on-year basis, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe during May’23 stood at 5,000 tonnes or 1.45 per cent lower than 345,000 tonnes. Daily average output came in at 11,000 tonnes, restrained month-on-month despite an increase in monthly production and 100 tonnes down Y-o-Y. During January-May, Russia & Eastern Europe’s combined output of primary...
As the official water partner of the Wimbledon Championship since 2008, Evian will provide players with reusable bottles or aluminium cans that they can refill with Evian water on the court or at designated areas. Evian and Wimbledon have come together to create this brand-new initiative to reduce waste. They have introduced a refillable water system for players on the court, which is a fantastic move towards a more sustainable future. This means they can stay hydrated while helping protect the environment. The on-court dispenser will be available on courts two to 18, while prefilled reusable bottles will be available on Centre Court and No.1 Court. In addition, off-court spectators will still be able to purchase Evian 's 75cl bottles made of 100% recycled plastic and 33cl recyclable...
The Volvo EX30 is a small, fully electric SUV created to be more modern than any Volvo vehicle in the company's history by leaving a reduced carbon footprint. By addressing emissions across the Volvo EX30's entire production and lifecycle, Volvo lowered the vehicle's overall carbon footprint, which included more than 200,000 km of driving, to under 30 tonnes. The company's goal is to reduce overall CO 2 emissions per car by 40 per cent between 2018 and 2025, representing a 25 per cent reduction compared to its fully electric C40 and XC40 models. Through a number of strategies, the Volvo EX30's CO 2 footprint was lowered to 75 per cent of the company's current electric vehicles. The quantity of materials required was decreased by designing a smaller automobile. With about 25 per cent...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced on Tuesday, June 27, that it successfully certified Fusão Ligas Comércio e Indústria Ltda. (Fusão Ligas) against the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification. The company’s production unit at João Monlevade, Minas Gerais, Brazil, has acquired the certification for manufacturing products from industrial byproducts and waste such as slag and sludge generated from aluminium smelting. So, the company’s main business area is recycling and reusing aluminium byproducts into high-quality raw materials for use in various industry sectors. Fusão Ligas Comércio e Indústria Ltda. was founded in 2003 with a focus on sustainability by decommissioning and managing industrial waste. It operates in the north, south, northeast and soueast of Brazil, with...
Amcor, a prominent company specializing in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for various industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, and home/personal care, has joined forces with Aludium, a leading European aluminium supplier, to produce a low-carbon aluminium product designed explicitly for screwcaps. This collaboration aims to offer a low-carbon alternative in the production of packaging materials, further enhancing sustainability efforts in the industry. The recently introduced aluminium product achieves a carbon footprint reduction of over 50 per cent compared to the average carbon footprint of primary aluminium sold in Europe. The innovative technology uses low-carbon primary aluminium and recycled content together, resulting in less than 4...
On June 27, Tuesday, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price settled at US$2,151 per tonne and US$2,151.50 per tonne, with a similar spike of US$35.50 per tonne or 1.68 per cent. The 3-month bid price ascended by US$37 per tonne or 1.72 per cent to rest at US$2,191 per tonne, and the 3-month offer price jumped by US$36.50 per tonne or 1.69 per cent, officially stopping at US$2,191.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price both heightened by US$32 per tonne or 1.38 per cent each to anchor at US$2,342 per tonne and US$2,347 per tonne, respectively. LME aluminium opening stock slumped by 0.25 per cent or 1,350 tonnes, officially closing at 536,425 tonnes from 537,775 tonnes recorded the previous day . Live warrants read 258,875...
FireDrone, a prototype drone developed jointly by researchers from the Imperial College London and Empa. The drones are strong enough to survive extreme temperatures and infiltrate burning structures. To reflect heat, they coated it with super-reflective aluminium. After exposure to high temperatures, the super-insulation stops the materials from shrinking and the pore architectures from deteriorating. They constructed a protective structural casing for the drone out of lightweight, thermally super-insulating materials, including polyimide aerogel and glass fibres. The drone comprises a unique thermal aerogel insulating material and a cooling system that allows it to survive temperatures of up to 200°C for 10 minutes. The researchers think FireDrone, still in the prototype stage, might be...
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) was recently commemorated at the Emirates Recycling Awards hosted by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG). RAKEZ was recognized for its outstanding achievements in the 'Glass Collection Campaign' and was also honoured as one of the top 10 champions in the 'Can Collection Campaign'. This is a testament to RAKEZ's unwavering commitment to sustainability and its important role in recycling and environmental conservation. RAKEZ has been working closely with EEG for many years, participating in various waste recycling initiatives and receiving recognition across multiple categories. This partnership has been instrumental in promoting environmental awareness and driving sustainable practices within RAKEZ. During the latest bi-annual campaign, RAKEZ collected...
World alumina production in May 2023 recorded a monthly recovery of 4.32 per cent to reach 11.918 million tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute survey. In April, the output was down by 1.69 per cent M-o-M to 11.425 million tonnes, following a sequential rise of 0.83 per cent in March from 11.331 million tonnes to 11.621 million tonnes. So, world alumina output registered a growth in May for an alternate month. But on the other hand, on a year-on-year calculation, world alumina production in May edged a fall of 2.34 per cent from 12.204 million tonnes, learned IAI. World daily average alumina production in May 2023 was 384,500 tonnes, up by 0.97 per cent from 380,800 tonnes in April but down by 2.34 per cent from 393,700 tonnes in May 2022. During January-May 2023, world...
Mayville Engineering Company, Inc. (MEC), a leading value-added provider of design, prototyping, and manufacturing solutions to a wide range of end markets, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Mid-States Aluminum Corp., a Wisconsin-based industry-leading extruder, for approximately $96 million. MEC will gain additional fabrication capabilities due to the purchase, positioning the firm as a leading domestic manufacturing partner for big OEMs. Mid-States Aluminum will also be able to extend its capabilities as a result of this. The agreement will also provide MEC with other additional benefits: Mid-States will offer MEC with manufacturing capabilities for lightweight materials. These capabilities will position MEC even better to exploit the demand generated by multi-year onshoring...
In May 2023, the automobile industry in South Korea continued to demonstrate encouraging progress, as both production and sales displayed positive growth compared to the previous month and the corresponding period of the previous year. The month of May 2023 witnessed the combined automobile production of six leading domestic automakers, Hyundai Motor, Kia, GM Korea, Ssangyong Motor, Renault Korea, and Tata Daewoo, with significant growth. The production numbers escalated by 24.5 per cent or 75,081 units, compared to the previous year and showed a minor increase of 0.3 per cent or 1,102 units, compared to the previous month, reaching a total of 382,129 units. This boost in production can be attributed to strong global demand and a rise in exports. The industry-focus report by AL Circle , "...
