LME aluminium prices gained ground on November 4, with cash and futures contracts moving higher. The Asian Reference Price also edged up, while exchange inventories declined. Alumina Platts prices, however, moved slightly lower. The cash bid rose by USD 53.50 per tonne , or 1.74 per cent, to USD 3,134.50 per tonne from USD 3,081 per tonne. The cash offer increased 1.72 per cent to USD 3,135 per tonne from USD 3,082 per tonne. Three-month aluminium prices also advanced. The bid climbed 1.08 per cent to USD 3,073 per tonne on November 4 from USD 3,040 per tonne, while the offer gained 1.05 per cent to USD 3,074 per tonne. It was previously at USD 3,042 per tonne . Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market...
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....
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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...
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has been recognised for its impressive waste management and recycling efforts. The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) awarded SEWA second place in the Waste Management and Recycling Award for Printer Ink Cartridges in the Enterprise category at the UAE level. The ceremony was attended by Sheikh Salem bin Sultan bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Executive Council Member of the Government of Ras Al Khaimah and Chairman of the Civil Aviation Department, and was held at Dubai Knowledge Park. This award honours the fact that SEWA has collected, sorted and recycled around 200 ink cartridges. SEWA's waste management and recycling campaigns covered paper, plastic, aluminium cans, ink, mobile phones, and glass bottles. These amazing results were achieved...
On June 13, Tuesday, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price closed at US$2,193 per tonne and US$2,193.50 per tonne, decreasing by US$27.50 per tonne or 1.24 per cent each, if compared with the aluminium price chart of Friday, June 9. It jumped by US$5.50 per tonne or 0.25 per cent if tallied with June 12, Monday, when the aluminium spot price was US$2,188 per tonne. On Tuesday, the 3-month offer price increased by US$2 per tonne or 0.09 per cent from Monday’s US$2,234 per tonne, down US$30 per tonne or 1.32 per cent if compared with last Friday. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price plunged by US$27 per tonne or 1.11 per cent from Friday last week to halt at US$2,388 per tonne and US$2,393 per tonne each. On June 12, the December 24...
Domestic primary aluminium production in the United States during March 2023 stood at 65,000 tonnes, registering an increase of 6,000 tonnes or 10.17 per cent month-on-month from 59,000 tonnes, found the US Census Bureau survey. But on a year-on-year basis, the March output edged a sharp fall of 19,000 tonnes or 22.62 per cent from 84,000 tonnes, learned USGS data. In the first quarter of 2023, the United States' primary aluminium production totalled 188,000 tonnes, down by 21.99 per cent from 241,000 tonnes during the corresponding period of the last year. In March 2023, the average daily production of primary aluminium in the US was 2,110 tonnes, up by 11.05 per cent from 1,900 tonnes a month ago and down by 22.71 per cent from 2,730 tonnes a year earlier, similar to the monthly output...
A team of researchers led by Prof. Dr Birgit Esser from the University of Ulm, along with Prof. Dr Ingo Krossing and Prof. Dr Anna Fischer from the University of Freiburg, has developed a positive electrode material made of an organic redox polymer based on phenothiazine. The material can be exclusively used in aluminium-ion batteries for breathtaking performances. In their experiment, aluminium batteries with this material stored a record-breaking capacity of 167 milliampere hours per gram (mAh/g). This organic redox polymer outperforms graphite, which has been the primary electrode material in batteries so far. Their findings have been published in the journal Energy & Environmental Science. During charging, the electrode material oxidizes and absorbs complex aluminate anions. The...
Scottish Chemical Industries has contributed exponentially to the aluminium foundry industries since its establishment in 1985 by Mr Kamal Khandelwal. It is one of the world's largest ISO 9001 & 14001 certified manufacturers and exporters, providing high-quality products to the Aluminium, Steel, Copper, and Brass foundry industry for over 35 years. The founder & MD, Mr Kamal Khandelwal, established the company with just one product, hexachloroethane, but since then, it has expanded to five manufacturing plants in Mumbai and two in China, producing over 350 foundry products, including Coverfluxes, degassing tablets, fused granulated fluxes, grain refiners, master alloys, Adal Tablets, magnesium removers, refractory products, Magnesium products (Ingots, Powder, Granules), Silicon Metal...
American Beverage and The Recycling Partnership have chosen the village of Villa Park for US$97,500 in funding from the beverage industry's Every Bottle Back initiative. The investment aims to improve recycling rates and will fund new 65-gallon recycling carts for residents to collect valuable recyclables, including 100% recyclable PET bottles and aluminium cans. The entire Every Bottle Back commitment for Villa Park is around US$780,000, poised to benefit nearly 22,000 residents and 6,500 households. The investment has been projected to generate 8.6 million pounds of new recyclables, including 335,400 pounds of PET plastic and 111,800 pounds of aluminium over the next decade. Unlike single-use plastic, aluminium is infinitely recyclable and can retain its original properties after...
International Conference on Non-ferrous Metals (ICNFM) is an annual event organised to bring non-ferrous metals experts and researchers under one roof to enable them to share industry-specific knowledge and the latest developments. This year, ICNFM - 2023 is scheduled on July 7-8 at Hotel Chanakya BNR, Ranchi, India. The 27th edition of the conference is organised by Corporate Monitor, in association with MECON and Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre. With an integrated theme, ‘Global and National Scenario of Non-ferrous Metals: Focus on Aluminium, Copper, Noble & Rare Metals, Recycling & Secondary metal production’, the conference will present research papers from national and international organisations involved in the non-ferrous metal industry. ICNFM –...
Gautam Solar, a solar module producer, debuted N-type TOPCon (Tunnel oxide passivated contact) and Mono PERC Solar modules at Intersolar Europe, a key event for the solar industry. In contrast to the traditional design with a white back-sheet and silver anodised aluminium alloy frame, the new solar modules have a black back-sheet and black anodised aluminium alloy frame. According to the company, lightweight bifacial modules include a high-quality transparent back-sheet that offers strong rear side power while keeping the module's weight low, minimising handling concerns. These have 108 half-cut cells on an M10 wafer. TOPCon solar modules are available in two sizes: 420 Wp-435 Wp for distributors, EPCs, and developers in the residential, commercial, and industrial (C&I) sectors and 565...
On behalf of the Belgian recycling business SITEL, Eggersmann Anlagenbau has completed a light packaging waste (LPW) processing facility in the province of Liège. The processing facility will separate various recyclable elements like aluminium, HDPE, or PE films, apart from separating different PET colours in fractions. The new Liège factory has a throughput of 14.5 tonnes per hour. This equates to processing 223 m3 of garbage each hour at a density of 65 kilogrammes per cubic metre. Finally, there will be 17 isolated fractions with purities ranging from 93 per cent to 97 per cent. At the same time, individual grade losses will be limited to 2 per cent to 5 per cent. "With this investment, SITEL has taken exactly the right step into the future. The quantities of LPW continue to increase,...
According to a report on Monday, June 12, Rio Tinto will expand its state-of-the-art AP60 aluminium smelter at Complexe Jonquière in Canada with an investment of $1.1 billion (CAN$1.4 billion). This expansion will offset the closure of potrooms at the Arvida smelter on the same site and counterbalance the 170,000 tonnes of capacity loss. The report says the Quebec government will finance up to $113 million (CAN$150 million) of the project's total investment, with which 96 new AP60 pots will be installed, increasing the smelter's capacity by about 160,000 tonnes of primary aluminium per year. Hence, the total number of AP60 pots in the smelter will become 134, with a capacity of around 220,000 tonnes per annum. Rio Tinto's in-house AP60 smelting technology is one of the most efficient and...
Stromer introduces the exquisite ST7 ARBR e-bike, a limited-edition masterpiece crafted with reference from the Red Bull Racing team's mesmerizing matte blue colour. The bike's sustainable design adds a hydro-formed aluminium framework to its properties. Though it is not a collaboration with the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team, this bike is still an exceptional wonder that will captivate any cycling enthusiast. The bike boasts a remarkable 110-mile range battery, a powerful rear hub motor, and a 12-speed electronically shifted gearbox, all complemented by a Gates carbon drive belt. The ST7 ARBR edition by Stromer is constructed with its well-known hydro-formed aluminium sports frame and comes with a rigid aluminium fork. Trail riders and enthusiasts can upgrade the ST7 ARBR with an...
The recycling company focusing on developing sustainable circular economy solutions in the lithium-ion battery supply chain to recover critical minerals, Lico Materials and Karo Sambhav, an industry leader in designing and implementing transformative Circular and EPR solutions, have signed an MoU to collect and recycle lithium-ion batteries and strengthen the circular economy of India. Significant advancements in the automotive industry are happening with the world going sustainable. With millions of EVs planned to be rolled out, there is an alarming concern about end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Recycling these batteries serves the dual purpose of efficient waste management and generating a secondary stream of sustainably recovered critical minerals for reuse. AL Circle ’s latest...
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and its members, including aluminium beverage can manufacturers and can sheet producers, have agreed to endorse the Mission Possible Partnership's (MPP) strategy for achieving a net-zero, 1.5°C-aligned aluminium industry. This endorsement aims to reduce the carbon footprint of primary aluminium in beverage cans, which will contribute to the fight against climate change. The carbon footprint of aluminium beverage cans made in North America has decreased by almost half since the 1990s. By adhering to the MPP strategy, further reductions in the carbon footprint of aluminium beverage cans can be achieved through the incorporation of low-carbon aluminium. The aluminium industry will need to implement various actions to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas...
Aluminium production in China stood at 3.472 million tonnes in May 2023 (31 calendar days), reflecting year-on-year growth of 1.08 per cent, found the Shanghai Metals Market survey. China’s total output from January to May totalled 16.742 million tonnes, a year-on-year increase of 3.36 per cent. The daily production also rose by 404 tonnes from the previous month to around 112,000 tonnes. SMM survey indicated the growth rate of aluminium production capacity was weak in May due to a few recommencements of smelter operation in Guizhou. However, with new capacity coming online in the Northwest and Southwest regions, the share of molten aluminium output at domestic smelters registered a record high of 75.5 per cent. In May 2023, operations of aluminium smelters remained unchanged, except for...
McLaren, the world-renowned supercar maker, has made its mark in India by introducing the much-anticipated Artura hybrid electric sports car . The McLaren Artura is the first vehicle to use the McLaren Carbon Lightweight Architecture (MCLA), developed exclusively for hybrid purposes. This ground-breaking platform combines a carbon-fibre tub with aluminium crash beams and an aluminium rear subframe for structural robustness and weight reduction. The Artura PHEV is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine with 585 horsepower and a rear-mounted electric motor with 95 hp and 225 Nm of torque. In 2022, the transportation sector's aluminium consumption was estimated at 25.9 million tonnes. In 2023, demand is expected to reach 26.3 million tonnes. Furthermore, aluminium is one of the top...
The prestigious quartet of international trade fairs—GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, and NEWCAST—has commenced in Düsseldorf, Germany, marking the beginning of an exceptional showcase of advancements and expertise in the foundry, metallurgy, thermal processing, and casting industries. As industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts from around the world gather in Düsseldorf, the stage is set for a remarkable event that will shape the future of these key sectors. GIFA, the leading international foundry technology trade fair, has started with a flurry of activity. The exhibition halls have come alive with exhibitors from around the globe, presenting their cutting-edge technologies, machinery, and services. From innovative casting processes to advanced materials and digital solutions, GIFA 2023 is...
Heatwaves across the City of Victoria are making people find solutions to beat the heat. From planting trees to installing misting stations, the city is doing every bit to stay cool. Currently, around 13 misting stations have been installed across the city. The new stations are solid aluminium , stand close to six feet tall, and contain water bottle-filling taps. A cooling water mist is dispensed by pressing a button. This year's misting stations are an upgrade over last year's, which were constructed of plastic and attached to fire hydrants as part of the city's severe heat response plan. 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. Aluminium is...
