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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Italtecno boasts a storied history as a trailblazing enterprise in the realm of surface treatment technologies for aluminium and its alloys. The company’s foundations were laid in 1974, and since then, it has dominated the entire supply sector. However, its impact extends far beyond Europe, as it has expanded its offerings to encompass chemical products, machines, and systems catering to a diverse range of sectors, including architecture, automotive, aeronautical, decorative, mechanical, and industrial purposes. It was in the early 1980s that Italtecno first ventured into the American market, striking a pivotal deal with Lockheed by selling them a crucial license for special anodizing technologies. Since then, Italtecno has become a global force to be reckoned with, establishing branches...
The Atom and Spectrum series laser projectors designed by Kvant bagged the 2023 iF Design Award in the Industry/Tools product design category. The panel of 132 independent experts globally praised the product's creative design and a foamed aluminium composition. Foamed aluminium is a semi-product of aluminium that swells its internal structure when heated to a foaming temperature. Aside from the benefits of less weight, a smaller footprint, and enhanced stiffness, it gave us nearly infinite sculpting, resulting in this amazing design. The iF award represents excellent design and is a quality seal for professional and trade users. Kvant collaborated on this winning idea with the Slovak Academy of Sciences and Werkemotion, a Bratislava-based transport and industrial design company. At the...
Firefly Fire Pumps Pvt Ltd, an Indian producer of fire-safety pumps, has obtained seven intellectual property registrations for its diverse product line. Firefly pumps are engineered to exceed the highest fire protection industry requirements, using premium materials such as aluminium, gunmetal, and stainless steel for unrivalled dependability and longevity. These cutting-edge fire-fighting pumps are now protected against counterfeiting under Industrial Design Registration Class 29-01, safeguarding market authenticity and reinforcing Firefly's image. They are designed for smooth operation and provide a hassle-free electric start as standard, with rope start as a backup option. The registered intellectual property includes high-impact goods capable of rising from depths of 7 metres in only...
Headquartered in the USA, Commencal was started in 2000 by Max Commencal. Commencal is known for producing super sturdy and efficient bikes, perfect for a challenging ride across hilly terrains. The company's recent launch is an all-aluminium gravel bike. Dubbed the Commencal 365, the bike sports a full-aluminium frameset and an integrated front mudguard. The Commencal 365 is constructed entirely of triple-butted 6069 T4/T6 aluminium, including the fork. Commencal claims it chose a full-aluminium structure because it views it as its specialisation, citing sustainability factors such as the material's capacity to be recycled. Because of carbon's small weight and low-frequency vibration-damping properties, many dirt bikes incorporate a carbon fibre fork in their framesets. Aluminium is one...
Guinea is indeed one of the world's largest producers and exporters of bauxite, which is the primary source of aluminium. Historically, Indonesia was a significant bauxite supplier, but it implemented an export ban on unprocessed bauxite to encourage the development of its domestic aluminium industry. This export ban will lead to a shift in the global bauxite market dynamics. Guinea experiences a rainy season extending from May to November annually, while the dry season spans from December to April. Historical data indicates that the production and transportation of bauxite in Guinea have been affected during the rainy season. In the rainy season, a modest decrease in exports from Guinea is anticipated in the second half of the year compared to the first half. Notably, due to Indonesia's...
During a recent test conducted at Hydro's extrusion plant in Navarra, Spain, carbon-free green hydrogen was successfully used as a replacement for natural gas in the recycling of aluminium. This test, which hydrogen experts from Hydro Havrand led in partnership with Fives, marks the world's first known industrial-scale test of using hydrogen as an energy source in aluminium production. Hydro Havrand is Hydro's flagship green hydrogen firm, whereas Fives is an industrial engineering organisation with special prowess in aluminium industry solutions and hydrogen burner technology. The Executive Vice President for Hydro Extrusions, Paul Warton, remarked: "We are excited to be conducting this test, and it demonstrates Hydro's commitment to decarbonisation. By removing the carbon emissions from...
Oerlikon AM and Airbus have prominently commercialised the 3D printing technology for producing precisely engineered antenna clusters that will be used in communication satellites orbiting Earth. This denotes a significant achievement in their ten-year alliance, resulting in a €3.8 million deal to additively manufacture these satellite components, mainly with 100% recyclable aluminium. The R&D Manager for Additive Manufacturing of RF Space Components, Airbus , Michael Kilian, commented: “To create a final product of excellent quality, technical cooperation and understanding each other’s needs and requirements is fundamental for a well-coordinated design and manufacturing process – not only in rapid prototyping but even more so in serial production.” Both companies have been collaborating...
As technology leaders in die-casting solutions, which includes aluminium and also plastics machinery manufacturing, Bühler and ENGEL are setting benchmarks for trends in the automotive world. Increasing demand from the automotive industry for larger and more complex parts requires new production processes and presents challenges for the customers of both companies. Bühler and ENGEL create synergies that lead to innovations - such as the mega-casting solution from Bühler, Carat 840, which is being presented at the Bühler Open House event at ENGEL. The global automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation driven by the need for more sustainable mobility. It is essential to find the correct answers to the challenges this poses. Bühler and ENGEL play a crucial role in shaping...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,230 per tonne on Wednesday, with its low and high at US$2,230.5 per tonne and US$2,262.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,254 per tonne, a rise of US$22 per tonne or 0.99 per cent. On Wednesday, June 14, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price grew by US$6 per tonne or 0.27 per cent and US$6.5 per tonne or 0.29 per cent to halt at US$2,199 per tonne and US$2,200 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$7.5 per tonne or 0.33 per cent and US$7 per tonne or 0.31 per cent to score at US$2,242.50 per tonne and US$2,243 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price showed no change to rest at US$2,388 per tonne and US$2,393 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock settled at...
Europe's leading aluminium extruder, Vimetco Extrusion , an ISO and CE-certified firm, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alro S.A., has been in operation since the end of 2006. Vimetco Extrusion is a fast-growing firm based in Slatina, Romania, that strives to live up to its slogan of "Committed to Perfection" by offering high-quality aluminium products, quick delivery times, and, most importantly, competent customer service. The range of products offered by Vimetco includes aluminium bar, aluminium angles, aluminium fabrication and aluminium profiles . To discover more about the different products, its price and other details, visit their product description page in AL CircleBiz. AlCircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium...
Constellium SE, a NYSE-listed company, is all set to participate in the 54th edition of the Paris Air Show. The event, which will be held from June 19-25 at the Paris Le Bourget Exposition Centre, is one of the most prestigious events for the international space and aviation sectors. Constellium will display a vast range of high-performance aluminium products, like Airware®, which is the lightest aluminium for aircraft and spacecraft available in the market. The company will also display a series of aluminium powders for additive manufacturing. The innovative and ultra-modernist solutions Constellium offers align with the commercial aviation industry’s objective of Fly Net Zero by 2050. These high-quality aluminium solutions offer enhanced characteristics with lower material density, a...
MCC Group Ltd, an independent, family-owned company specialised in retail packaging solutions, is pleased to announce a partnership with Europe's premier aluminium foil tray maker Cuki Cofresco to sell their revolutionary foil tray products in the UK market. Due to a lack of foil resources in the UK, this endeavour is expected to offer a new stable supply of foil tray goods for British food producers and merchants. Fulvio Buffa, director of the professional division, Cuki Cofresco, said, "With retailers having to look to more sustainable packaging solutions for food products, aluminium foil trays have quickly become one of the most popular choices for manufacturers. It's expected that this market will continue to grow in the coming years, and as one of few manufacturers now supplying the...
SECO/WARWICK , an exclusive solution provider for heat treatment and metallurgy, will continue to supply third and eighth lines of EV/CAB solutions to its two long-term partners from Poland and the Czech Republic. EV/CAB lines are used for electric vehicle battery coolers’ protective atmosphere brazing. Leading manufacturers of aluminium heat exchangers mainly use these furnaces for the mass production of large-size car battery coolers. The Czech manufacturer has ordered the eighth CAB line, and the Polish manufacturer has ordered the third CAB line. Repeated orders for the same solutions are the biggest testimony of the products' quality and general satisfaction with the cooperation. "The orders we are talking about come from our long-term partners, who in total have several SECO/WARWICK...
For the second week in a row, imported aluminium scrap prices in India have fluctuated slightly. This week, specific grades saw a minor increase of up to $20/tonne. On the other hand, other grades saw drops of up to $50/tonne compared to the previous week. The volatile market conditions have made forecasting the direction of imported aluminium prices this week challenging. Prices are subject to differing viewpoints as the London Metal Exchange (LME) experiences modest volatility. Only established participants are now bidding, resulting in fewer completed transactions. There is little pressure from sellers since, according to a credible source, several UK-based sellers are assessing the market dynamics and keeping short positions. There have been minimal transactions due to the $50/t w-o-w...
Nowadays, the aviation industry places great importance on environmental sustainability. To minimise their carbon footprint and adopt eco-friendly practices, airlines worldwide are taking significant steps toward sustainable aviation. Among them, Emirates, one of the leading airlines in the world, has introduced an innovative waste management strategy, the closed-loop recycling system. This system manages the waste generated during flights by collecting, processing, and reusing recyclable materials. With this article, we will try to explore how Emirates' waste management system contributes to a greener future. Air travel yields a substantial amount of waste, including plastic bottles, aluminium cans, food packaging, and other disposable items. Unfortunately, most of this waste is diverted...
Ball Corporation, the world’s leading producer and supplier of sustainable aluminium packaging for beverage, personal care and household products, is exhibiting its latest aluminium can and bottle portfolio at the BevNET Live Summer 2023 event, starting today, June 14. It is a 2-day event on June 14 and 15, whereby registered attendees can witness Ball Corporation’s exclusive “slim” can range and Alumi-Tek® aluminum bottles. They can explore the products and learn about special features. As per the report, Ball is also sponsoring the BevNET Live Official Happy Hour from 4-6 p.m. on June 14 to encourage attendees to stop by and check out the latest beverage packaging innovations. Ball Corporation leads the aluminium beverage packaging industry with a wide range of offerings made from 75...
On June 13, 2023, an international media house reported that Chinese experts attached to the situation of the aluminium industry in China's southwestern Yunnan province revealed energy supply to aluminium smelters would be increased later this month, enabling a portion of the capacity in the drought-stricken area to resume operations. After deficient rainfall impacted hydropower generation in Yunnan , China's fourth largest electrolytic aluminium-producing region, smelters have had to reduce production twice since last September 2022, lowering operating rates by approximately 40 per cent at some companies. Hydropower contributes to almost 70 per cent of the total electricity supply in the province, which has a potential of 5.25 million metric tonnes of aluminium production. The expert...
Social enterprise Thankyou has announced the reimagining of its existing personal care products and its entry into the house cleaning industry. The existing products will be presented in new super sleek sustainable and reusable Forever Bottles made from 100 per cent recycled aluminium and plastic. Customers may fill the 100% reusable and indefinitely recyclable aluminium Forever Bottles with Thankyou's ethically created items, enabling them to drastically decrease their home waste and environmental impact while supporting the Thankyou aim of ending global poverty. Aluminium is one of the most sustainable and recyclable materials on the earth. Recycling aluminium serves current and future generations by preserving energy and other natural resources. It retains all of its fundamental...
