The Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) has reported a provisional profit of USD 1.3 million within the first nine months of 2026, signalling progress in its efforts to restore operations and strengthen its financial position. The Ghanaian aluminium producer has also outlined an ambitious expansion target of processing 1.5 million tonnes of alumina within the next decade, supported by an estimated USD 4 billion investment. VALCO CEO Dr Robert Makila Sambian said the company was now focused on strategic capital investment to achieve its long-term production ambitions. He shared the update during the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources' Progress Report Series, an initiative through which agencies under the ministry present updates on their activities and performance to the media....
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...
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A medical robot developed by a team of researchers utilizes soft materials and hard aluminium scales to navigate the human body safely. It can move freely, carry medication, and heat up when necessary. The robot is powered by external magnetic fields and delivers accurate treatment. This innovative soft robot provides a novel approach to internal body treatment. Typically, soft robots are composed of flexible materials like fabrics, elastomers, or silicone. However, this robot has a soft polymer layer containing magnetic particles. Additionally, it has overlapping scales, resembling roof shingles, crafted with aluminium. This impressive bioinspired robot, measuring one by two centimeters, has been designed for safe use within the human body to address medical needs. Its pliable exterior...
On June 21, Wednesday, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price closed at US$2,156.50 per tonne and US$2,157 per tonne, moving down the aluminium price graph by US$27.50 per tonne or 1.26 per cent. The 3-month bid price shed US$22.50 per tonne or 1.01 per cent to rest at US$2,204.50 per tonne and the 3-month offer price also dropped by US$24 per tonne or 1.07 per cent, officially stopping at US$2,205 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price descended by US$20 per tonne or 0.84 per cent each to arrive at US$2,358 per tonne and US$2,363 per tonne, respectively. LME aluminium opening stock plummeted by 0.85 per cent or 4,750 tonnes, officially closing at 550,925 tonnes from 555,675 tonnes recorded the previous day . Live warrants...
A newly launched recycling campaign by the Leeds City Council titled 'Foil in Love' encouraged homeowners to recycle their clean aluminium packaging , which includes everything from wrapping foil and trays to aerosols, aluminium beverage cans, and empty food tins. Around 14,000 people in Roundhay and Moortown were inspired to participate in the campaign. Councillor Mohammed Rafique, Leeds City Council's executive member for Climate, Energy, Environment and Green Space, stated, "We're always looking for ways to encourage our residents to recycle as much of their used packaging as possible. The good news is that more than 128 tonnes of aluminium was recycled across Leeds and the surrounding areas in 2022. However, analysis shows that Leeds residents also placed 1,292 tonnes in general waste...
The construction industry is one of the main consumers of aluminium in the Russian market – 30% of the total consumption in the country or 220,000 – 230,000 tonnes annually. Russia is one of the largest producers of aluminium - 4 million tonnes of this metal are produced annually in the country In Russia, aluminium solutions are used both in constructing modern buildings and infrastructure facilities and in projects aimed at preserving architectural monuments and historical heritage. The interest in aluminium is explained by its unique properties. They include low specific gravity, high corrosion resistance and durability: for example, the service life of a bridge with aluminium structures exceeds 70 years. At the same time, aluminium bridge structures mustn't require constant...
The process of construction and operation of buildings can have an all-encompassing direct and indirect impact on the environment, society, and the economy at large. The field of green construction seeks to stabilize the requirements of these zones by making use of an assimilated sustainable method to construct a 'win-win' design approach. During the construction process, buildings use essential resources, generate waste, release dangerous atmospheric emanations, and severely alter the land function and its capability to absorb and capture water into the ground. R.K. Jain; Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Jindal Aluminium Limited The chief objective of ecological construction is to condense or totally avert the exhaustion of vital resources like water, energy, land and crucial...
Porsche Design's iconic series gets a new product named P'8951, which is the ultimate sunglass for those seeking innovation and style. It has been crafted fully out of aluminium, and this limited-edition eyewear takes inspiration from the legendary Porsche 911 and traverses the limitations of design and technology. With meticulous precision, the frame front and temples of the P'8951 are expertly milled from a single block of aluminium, giving it a futuristic and sleek look. The captivating brown gold mirror shield lens further accentuates its bold and confident appeal, making the user stand out from the crowd. But the P'8951 is not just a pretty affair. Its high-performance polycarbonate lens incorporates Porsche Design's Vision Drive lens technology, ensuring an exceptional visual...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China's aluminium plate/sheet and strip industry operating rates edged 0.97 percentage points lower month-on-month to an average of 65.04 per cent in May 2023. On a year-on-year calculation, the operating rates plunged by 12.25 percentage points. May experienced a weaker demand for aluminium plate/sheet and strip, which dampened the operating rates. New orders were lesser in the said month compared to April. Advance production assuming customers' requirements is also tricky, given the customised nature of these orders. Aluminium plates/sheets are mostly used in construction, industrial, packaging, and transportation. Among all the sectors, transportation, especially electric vehicles, accounts for the highest demand of aluminium...
A renowned manufacturer of visual display solutions in the US, Testrite Holdings has made its premium aluminium graphic frame profiles purchasable in long-length and cut-to-size configurations through their official website. Testrite is well-known for its innovative, high-quality, and reliable products. The company understands the importance of incorporating impactful graphics into various settings such as retail, tradeshow, and commercial environments. Testrite also recognizes the requirements of designers, installers, and contractors in the industry, as well as the current limitations of suppliers. Testrite Aluminum was established with the aim of providing a diverse selection of aluminium extrusion profiles from Testrite Visual to independent fabricators in the retail industry. These...
Aluminium scrap prices imported into India remained volatile for another week, with specific grades increasing by up to $60/tonne compared to the previous week. In contrast, other grades declined by up to $30/tonne. Due to the divergent opinions among traders, the market displayed mixed emotions. Western suppliers were hesitant to make discounts, and purchasers modestly altered their bids in line with metal futures. Many buyers booked material to meet immediate needs despite fluctuating market dynamics. According to reliable sources, suppliers had to remain cautious due to the significant difference between bids and offers of $60-80/tonne. Several transactions were completed, according to market sources. However, volumes declined due to continued volatility in futures and contract...
Located in Shanghai, China, Solar Aluminum is a highly respected supplier of top-quality aluminium products that boasts an impressive 18 years of experience in the industry. Their expertise lies in providing non-combustible aluminium cladding materials for both external and internal structures, making them a go-to choice for architects, engineers, and contractors. Their humungous product range includes aluminium core laminated panels, solid aluminium panels, coil continuous anodized aluminium sheets, and mirror aluminium sheets, all of which are engineered to meet the highest industry standards. At Solar Aluminum , they believe in putting their customers first, and they are committed to upholding their reputation, responsibility, and social value in the market. With their unwavering...
Farnborough-based TISICS has introduced new lightweight metal composite landing gear that it says may save £650k per aircraft per year in fuel expenses. Light Land, developed in collaboration with Safran Landing Systems, is believed to be the world's biggest metal composite built for civil aviation. It is composed of aluminium and titanium and serves as a prototype for what TISICS claims would be a variety of metal composite components that may lower aviation emissions by 9.6 million tonnes if used on wide-body aircraft. According to the business, their composites provide a weight reduction of 30-70 per cent, excelling at high-strength steel and surpassing the strength and rigidity of titanium at a 40 per cent lower density. "We're hugely excited to showcase the potential of Light Land...
The United States alumina imports in the first quarter of 2023 ended March 31, stood at 323,000 tonnes, reflecting a sharp decline of 36.42 per cent sequentially from 508,000 tonnes, found the US Census Bureau data. On a year-on-year basis, the imports registered a fall of 27.42 per cent from 445,000 tonnes. Last year, the United States imported 1.88 million tonnes of alumina – 21.29 per cent more than 1.55 million tonnes in 2021. Australia, which emerged as a significant exporter of alumina to the United States in the fourth quarter of 2022, supplying 161,000 tonnes, provided nothing in Q1 2023, according to the USGS data. Brazil exported 269,000 tonnes versus 243,000 tonnes in Q4 2022 and 319,000 tonnes in Q1 2022. That indicated a month-on-month rise of 10.70 per cent and a...
Singapore-based healthy snack brand SnackRight attempts to weather larger economic uncertainty by concentrating on product innovation and shelf-life extension to expand its sales channels. The company plans to include packaging materials like aluminium foils in their arrangements to expand its presence in the mass market. "The current shelf life of our products is about six months. We are looking to improve that - such as adding nitrogen and aluminium foil into the packaging - so that we can have them in more retail outlets like FairPrice Finest and Cold Storage. This is our goal for 2023," said the firm. Aluminium is one of the most sustainable and recyclable metals on the planet. As a result, it is strongly recommended for usage in various end-use sectors like packaging, transportation,...
Cymat Technologies Ltd. publicised the commencement of prototype automotive component production for an electric vehicle manufacturer ("OEM"). After a year of collaboration with the OEM, Cymat has developed an innovative aluminium solution for the underside impact protection of a new electric vehicle's battery enclosure. The traditional industry solution has failed to meet the OEM's criteria, leading them to seek Cymat's expertise . Together with Tesseract Structural Innovations, Inc. ("Tesseract"), Cymat has created an advanced aluminium foam sandwich structure featuring an ultra-thin version of high-density SmartMetal™ aluminium foam. This component is designed to withstand an impact force of 120 joules from an object the size of a trailer hitch ball, equivalent to a collision at 48...
Alcore Limited, an 83%-owned subsidiary of ABx Group, has finished the primary engineering design phase for its quickly developing pilot facility and ordered a sizable laboratory reactor. Alcore is developing a pilot plant in NSW to recover fluorine from an ‘excess bath’ (an aluminium smelter waste product) to produce hydrogen fluoride, with a later-stage commercial plant to react the hydrogen fluoride further to produce aluminium fluoride – a high-value chemical essential for aluminium smelting. Commenting on the progress made by Alcore, ABx Group Managing Director and CEO Mark Cooksey said, "It is exceptionally pleasing to see progress accelerating at Alcore. The Company has the opportunity to solve an increasing waste issue for global aluminium smelters while also producing a necessary...
The leading Norwegian aluminium company committed highly to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro was recently honoured with the Mercedes-Benz Supplier Award in the sustainability category. The Mercedes-Benz Supplier Circle event occurred on June 19 in Stuttgart, Germany. "This award is a fantastic recognition of our efforts to drive sustainability in aluminium production. It demonstrates a key customer's appreciation of Hydro's commitment to decarbonize and minimize environmental impact along the entire aluminium value chain," stated President and CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim, who received the award on behalf of Hydro. This award is given annually to recognise excellent achievement by supplier partners in innovation, quality, and sustainability. Mercedes-Benz got the accolade after receiving the...
Aluminium Steward Initiative has acknowledged seven facilities of Yunnan Aluminium Co., Ltd. with Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody Standard certifications. All of them are located across six prefectures of Yunnan, China. Yunnan Aluminium has vertically integrated operations covering most of the aluminium value chain, including bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium smelting, casting, and semi-fabrication of aluminium products. It has an annual capacity of around 3 million tonnes of smelted aluminium. Yunnan’s seven facilities that have bagged dual ASI certification are Yunnan Wenshan Aluminium Co., Ltd., Yangzonghai Aluminium Electrolysis Branch of Yunnan Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd., Yunnan Yunlv Runxin Aluminium Co., Ltd., Yunnan Yunlv Zexin Aluminium Co., Ltd.,...
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. has proudly declared its continued involvement in NASA's Sustainable Flight National Partnership as a valued partner in the Hi-Rate Composite Aircraft Manufacturing (HiCAM) project. Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. is proud to be a subsidiary of Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. and mainly uses aluminium and other composite materials to create its flagship aerospace components. The Spirit senior vice president, chief technology officer and chief engineer, Sean Black, explained: "Spirit is leveraging extensive experience as a global leader in composite structures technology development and our commercial design-build production capabilities to take a leading role in NASA 's HiCAM public-private partnership, a vital cornerstone to create an affordable sustainable future for...
