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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Senior Architectural Systems has accomplished a great feat by opening a new manufacturing facility in South Yorkshire, doubling its production. The King's Award was ascribed to Senior this year for its extraordinary range of achievements. The company's dedication to manufacturing a range of top-quality aluminium curtain wall systems, doors, and windows has paid off with the introduction of a new thermal improvement facility in Rotherham . This new facility has not only doubled production levels of Senior's patented PURe range of low U-value aluminium doors and windows but also helped cut lead times. The managing director at Senior Architectural Systems , Mark Wadsworth, exclaimed: "We are making great progress with the launch of our new thermal improvement facility in Rotherham and are...
The National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh's apex authority for tax administration, has reportedly exempted the 7.5 per cent value-added tax (VAT) on local aluminium scraps and wastes procured by utensil-manufacturing companies. The news came after NBR issued a public notice informing the VAT exemption effective from Monday, June 26. Officials said 7.5 per cent VAT on local wastes and scraps was imposed in 2012 as per the VAT and Supplementary Duty (SD) Act. But it has always been challenging to collect the tax as such products are collected with no official information. This is one of the reasons why NBR has waived the tax. The other reason is to free aluminium utensils manufacturers from paying higher costs for raw materials, enabling them to sell the end products at affordable...
The Environment Agency (EA) recently published research data on the remarkable increase in aluminium packaging recycling volume compared to the 2022 projections. The information was published by EA on the National Packaging Waste Database (NPWD), which showed that in the first quarter alone, 40,478 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling, a 14 per cent increase over the previous year (35,382). Of this amount, 28,850 tonnes were recycled actively by consumers through kerbside, bring, and on-the-go methods (+14 per cent YOY). In comparison, 11,323 tonnes were recovered from incinerator bottom ash (IBA), with tonnages increasing +20 per cent YOY. So far this year, 60,621 tonnes have been caught in the United Kingdom, a 13 per cent increase over the same time last year...
Kongsberg Maritime has introduced a specialized manufacturing facility and service team in-country to better serve its waterjet customers in the United States. The company's patented Kongsberg Kamewa mixed flow Steel or Aluminium series waterjets are revered for their highly efficient market potency. These waterjets are made of high-quality aluminium or steel and utilize axial flow pump technology, which is why they come as complete units. In terms of size, the aluminium series ranges from 22 to 67 cm, and their power capacity spans from 50 to 2000 kW. Sales Manager- Special Vessels- Americas from Kongsberg Maritime, John Huschilt, commented: "By expanding our New Orleans facility to include waterjet manufacturing and assembly, Kongsberg Maritime aims to offer US-built products directly...
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium producer, has won an award as the highest exporter of containerised cargo in Twenty-foot Equivalent Units (TEUs) for 2022-23. The recognition is received from Haldia Dock Complex by the Shyama Prasad Mookerjee Port, formerly known as Kolkata Port Trust. Minister of State for the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Santanu Thakur, presented the award to Vedanta Aluminium during a trade felicitation programme at Kolkata. Vedanta Aluminium, Jharsuguda bagged this award for shipping more than 1.4 lakh tonnes of containerised cargo through 6100 TEUs to more than 30 countries and 50 ports worldwide during the financial year 2023. This reflects Vedanta's commitment to boosting India's export capabilities and exemplifies the company as 'India's...
The 15 th edition of the International Aluminium Conference, INALCO 2023, will be held from October 11 th to 13 th , 2023, at the Québec City Convention Centre. The Aluminium Cluster AluQuébec and the Aluminium Research Centre REGAL organize this prestigious event. This three-day conference aims to showcase the latest research findings in the field of aluminium construction, bringing together experts and presenting approximately 90 papers from various countries. Attendees can expect a diverse range of sessions featuring presentations on recent research activities from around the world. The Québec City Convention Centre is a true leader in sustainable development and applies high standards in environmental management daily to provide a place where you can have a great event today—without...
On Monday, June 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$16.5 per tonne or 0.77 per cent to settle at US$2,115.50 per tonne and US$2,116 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slipped by US$20 per tonne or 0.91 per cent to clock at US$2,154 per tonne and US$2,155 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price slumped by US$23 per tonne or 0.98 per cent to settle at US$2,310 per tonne and US$2,315 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock halted at 537775 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants closed at 287375 tonnes and 250400 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price descended by US$24.23 per tonne or 1.09 per cent to close at US$2,178.77 per tonne. SHFE aluminium price On Tuesday, June...
In May 2023, China’s unwrought aluminium alloy imports stood at 82,800 tonnes, indicating a downfall of 27.7 per cent year-on-year and 11.6 per cent month-on-month, found China customs data. From January to May 2023, China’s imports totalled 443,500 tonnes, up by 19.3 per cent from the same period last year. Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea, Thailand, and Russia were the top five suppliers of unwrought aluminium alloy to China during January-May 2023. China imported 32,500 tonnes of aluminium alloy from Malaysia, 9,900 tonnes from Vietnam, and 7,700 tonnes from South Korea. China customs data also showed that Thailand and Russia exported 6,800 tonnes and 5,100 tonnes of unwrought aluminium alloy to China in the first five months of the year. Customs data further calculated that Malaysia...
A shop located in the beautiful town of Torpoint, known as Forever Blooms Metal Petals, has taken inspiration from the surrounding beaches to create stunning floral arrangements utilising end-of-life aluminium beverage cans. The founder, Chris Beardsmore, was struck with an epiphany while walking his dog on one of the beaches where the amount of litter disheartened him. He yearned to make a difference, and that led him to start the business, which has now become his full-time job. Chris said: “It all started because we were walking on the beach one day and the amount of waste that had been washed up was just atrocious, absolutely shameful. “It just struck me as being such a shame, and I was determined to make something good out of the mess - so that it didn’t need to be picked up and was...
The two-decade-old Upper Peninsula-based Superior Extrusion Inc. (SEI), a national leader in extruded aluminium products, recently celebrated its 25th anniversary at the K.I. Sawyer facility. The firm was created in August 1996 and has always been based at the K.I. Sawyer facility. SEI believes that its 25-year history has generated around 500 million pounds of aluminium. SEI purchased and installed a new nine-inch aluminium extrusion press . To commemorate the celebration of the completion of its fourth press and the adoption of a new road name, the firm held an open house complete with food, beverages, and a brief programme. "We value our employees. If we didn't have them, we wouldn't be able to make products. Then we have customers that buy it. It's just great to have everybody here...
Oerlikon AM, a specialist in additive manufacturing, has secured a contract worth up to €900,000 with ArianeGroup for the supply of 3D-printed heat exchanger sets for Europe's Ariane 6 rocket launcher. In adherence to the contract, Oerlikon AM will utilise additive manufacturing to produce aluminium heat exchangers for the rocket's onboard equipment, significantly improving the performance and flexibility of the new launcher. The Ariane 6 is expected to significantly impact various aspects of Europe's space endeavours, including scientific exploration, Earth observation, telecommunications, and national security. The recent order received by Oerlikon AM marks a major milestone in its efforts to establish itself as a reliable partner for space industry serial parts. Oerlikon AM worked...
Quasars Middle East Glass and Aluminium (QMEGA) LLC was founded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as an aluminium and glass fabrication and installation company. Their company keeps a high degree of raw material quality for manufacturing and installing aluminium and glass. The Dubai-based firm has been successfully onboarded by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. As part of its services, QMEGA installs aluminium kitchen cabinets, aluminium curtain walls, ACP cladding, and skylights. To know more about the different products, one can visit the official website of AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. They have a skilled office staff and builders who are highly trained and experienced in business, engineering, and...
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) data, primary aluminium production in Africa totalled 656,000 tonnes from January to May 2023. A year ago, the output was 667,000 tonnes, meaning primary aluminium production in the first five months of 2023 fell by 1.65 per cent Y-o-Y. In May 2023, Africa’s primary aluminium output stood at 135,000 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 6,000 tonnes or 4.65 per cent month-on-month from 129,000 tonnes. But the production in April fell sequentially by 2,000 tonnes or 1.53 per cent from 131,000 tonnes in March, found IAI survey. On a year-on-year basis, Africa’s primary aluminium output in May 2023 recorded a downfall of 4,000 tonnes or 2.88 per cent from 139,000 tonnes. The average daily production of primary aluminium in Africa during...
Metallco AS, a Norwegian company, dominates the non-ferrous metal and steel scrap recycling market. They collect and sort all types of scrap metal to produce new aluminium at their in-house smelting plant. They've installed the latest key technologies in metal sorting, including two Steinert EddyC eddy current separators and several X-ray sorting systems to aid in this process. Additionally, they're implementing a Steinert LSS®| LIBS sorting system to separate aluminium by alloy type. Metallco's CEO, Laurie Feinberg, and Øyvind Frebrich, CEO of the sorting plant, are confident that Steinert sorting technology helps them overcome the challenges posed by the international business of recycling metals. In the journey to find expert technology partners, Feinberg evaluated various solutions...
Lizhong Alloy Group's subsidiary, Lizhong Alloy Technology Co., recently hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at Lu'an Economic and Technological Development Zone in Anhui, the landlocked province in the east of China. This event marked the initiation of their ambitious project to invest in and construct an advanced, high-performance aluminium alloy new material facility, which is anticipated to yield an impressive output of 120,000 tonnes. Founded in 1984, Lizhong Alloy Group is the core business segment of Lizhong Group. It is an enterprise group specializing in the research, development and manufacturing of cast aluminium alloys and wrought aluminium alloys. Lizhong Alloy Group is the leading global manufacturer of recycled aluminium alloy, lightweight auto components and new materials The...
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys imports closed the first quarter of 2023, ended March 31, at 861,000 tonnes, down by 8.99 per cent or 103,000 tonnes year-on-year from 946,000 tonnes, found the US Census Bureau survey. Following the yearly fall in 1Q2022, the United States March imports also reflected a year-on-year decrease of 7.33 per cent from 341,000 tonnes to 316,000 tonnes. However, on a month-on-month basis, the imports edged a surge of 32.77 per cent from 238,000 tonnes, following a sequential drop of 22.48 per cent in February. Canada, the largest supplier of aluminium crude metals and alloys to the US, exported 216,000 tonnes in March 2023 versus 160,000 tonnes in February. That indicated a month-on-month hike of 35 per cent in the United States' aluminium...
The University of Bahrain and the European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN) have joined forces to further research in the development of scientific uses of aluminium alloys in various vital fields. The agreement will provide significant chances for Bahraini researchers, allowing scientists, researchers, engineers, instructors, students, and technicians to benefit from CERN schools and programmes. Dr Fouad Mohammed Al-Ansari, President of the University of Birmingham (UoB), and Charlotte Lindbergh, Director of International Relations at CERN, signed the agreement. He also said that the relationship offers opportunities for combined research and development in the scientific use of aluminium alloys and integration of education and training with the national industry. CERN's School...
The use of aluminium is growing critical and widespread across a vast number of manufacturing sectors, so much so that the European Union countries, led by France and Germany, are prescribing to classify the metal as a ‘strategic raw material’. By doing this, the EU countries expect to get faster permission for any official procedures related to aluminium and more access to financing for the industry, which, in turn, will benefit domestic companies. As per the report published by the Financial Times, the proposed amendment to the EU’s law on critical raw materials suggests placing bauxite, alumina, and aluminium on the top priority as they are a pivotal part of metal processing and find applications in a wide range of products like tin cans or solar panels. The European Commission first...
