The Symbiosis concept pairs a premium aluminium outer shell with a transparent inner bottle, while the partners highlight low-carbon aluminium and future sustainability development. GEKA and AXILONE have partnered to introduce Symbiosis, a luxury beauty packaging concept combining GEKA’s injection blow-moulding technology with AXILONE’s expertise in premium aluminium packaging. The concept will be showcased at Luxe Pack Monaco, presenting a design that brings together a premium aluminium outer shell and a see-through inner bottle. The inner bottle’s transparent windows allow consumers to view the formulation’s colour and texture, adding a sensory element to the packaging. The combination is designed to offer beauty brands a distinctive appearance alongside a tactile product experience....
With the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approaching, secondary aluminium alloy enterprises have successively finalized their production and holiday arrangements for the festive period. SMM recently conducted a survey on the double-holiday production plans, pre-holiday stockpiling, and raw material procurement of some secondary aluminium alloy enterprises, covering a total capacity of 4.2 million mt. The following is a summary of the survey findings: According to the SMM survey, during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays, secondary aluminium alloy enterprises generally arranged for continuous production or brief shutdowns, though some enterprises extended their holiday duration compared with 2025. Among the 25 sampled enterprises, more than half had...
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In a current development, NASA announced the successful testing of two 3D-printed aluminium nozzles that can withstand the high temperatures and extreme pressure associated with deep space launches. The aluminium nozzles were tested at the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama. They demonstrated their ability to operate for almost 10 minutes during multiple hot fire tests using liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, as well as liquid oxygen and liquid methane fuel configurations with pressure chambers in excess of 825 pounds per square inch. The development of lightweight rocket engine components that can bear high structural loads is of great importance to space exploration, as this would allow NASA to send more cargo to deep space destinations. RAMFIRE principal investigator...
AMAG Austria Metall AG has reported its latest financial results till September 30, 2023, highlighting stable earnings with revenue above EUR 1 billion, even amid global inflation and decelerating aluminium prices. Although the revenue during the first nine months of 2023 saw a drop of 15.6 per cent year-on-year, it managed to come in at EUR 1,142 million. The revenue in the third quarter was recorded at EUR 346.4 million compared to EUR 449.6 million in the previous year. AMAG noted that aluminium demand from the aircraft sector was strong and that from the automotive industry was stable. But demand from the sports and architectural sector was muted, resulting in a fall in AMAG's shipments volume. From January to September 2023, AMAG shipped 327,700 tonnes of aluminium products – 4 per...
The audit team of China Inspection and Certification Group Guizhou Co., Ltd. visited the Guizhou Aluminium Plant and Guizhou Branch from October 16 to 19 to review the quality management system, occupational health and safety system, and environmental management system. This year, the factory and branches completed the three system certification supervision and audits with the active collaboration of different departments and units of the firm. During the discussion, the audit leader provided a thorough summary of the three management systems' purpose, audit plan, audit basis, and audit requirements. On behalf of Guizhou Aluminium Plant and Guizhou Branch, Peng Tao, member of the Party Committee and deputy general manager of Guizhou Aluminium Plant, warmly welcomed the audit team and...
Bang & Olufsen, a leading brand in the audio industry, has recently launched a new version of its Beosound A5 Bluetooth speaker, which features a unique design that impressively uses aluminium. The new version, dubbed ‘Spaced Aluminium,’ is wrapped entirely in aluminium and stands out from the previous versions, which flaunted Nordic Weave and Dark Oak finishes. The Spaced Aluminium version of the Beosound A5 boasts an array of 3,500 individual aluminium discs that form the speaker grille. Unlike conventional speaker grilles, conventionally designed with circular patterns, the Spaced Aluminium cover features two layers of aluminium that give the illusion of the discs floating, and the sound is channelled through the spaces in between. This design offers the speaker a unique and visually...
Fujian Nanping Aluminium Co., LTD. has acquired ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for three divisions within its Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China factory. The divisions include the Foundry Branch, responsible for producing aluminium alloy round ingots; the Extrusion Division, dedicated to making aluminium alloy profiles for building purposes; and the Production Department, focused on manufacturing industrial aluminium alloy profiles. DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd. conducted an independent, third-party audit of the Fujian Nanping Aluminium Co., LTD. Plant. Fujian Nanping Aluminium Co., LTD. will adopt a corrective action plan throughout the Certification Period, which will be confirmed in follow-up audits. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer...
Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging for food, beverage, and pharmaceutical, has reported to have lessened the carbon footprint of its STELVIN ® aluminium screw cap range by up to 35 per cent. The updated range of products is made of low-carbon aluminium and from 46 per cent post-consumer recyclate. Amcor’s STELVIN ® screw cap and all 30H60 caps emit less carbon than the standard screw cap produced with European aluminium sheets. This milestone has been achieved using certified, independently verified low-carbon and recycled aluminium. This advancement is part of the company’s TRANSPARENCE sustainability programme, a one-of-a-kind programme designed with more focus on environmental impact to enable the wine and spirits industry to deliver...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price on Friday, October 24, has fallen by RMB 110 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,910 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,890 per tonne and RMB 18,930 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 40 per tonne and a premium price of 0 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metal Market (SMM) data, the domestic aluminium ingot price has contracted by RMB 870 per tonne M-o-M from RMB 19,780 per tonne recorded on September 27. The prices as of today have shown a fall in all the provinces, with the highest in Foshan, Wuxi and Hangzhou, where it has dropped by RMB 120 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,920 per tonne, RMB 18,890 per tonne and RMB 18,900 per tonne. The price in Gongyi has descended by RMB 100 per tonne to settle at RMB...
LME aluminium opened at US$2214 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2193 per tonne and US$2228 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2196.5 per tonne, up 0.7 per cent. On October 26, the LME aluminium live price chart experienced a spike in aluminium prices, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price heightening by US$14 per tonne or 0.64 per cent to officially close at US$2,202 per tonne and US$2,202.50 per tonne. When the aluminium price on September 26 is taken into account, we can find US$7.50 per tonne or 0.34 per cent hike on a Month-on-Month scale. London Metal Exchange graph displayed that the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price have increased by US$7 per tonne or 0.32 per cent to stop at US$2,215 per tonne and...
On October 25, 2023, Rio Tinto appointed James Joc O'Rourke as a non-executive director. O'Rourke, who holds both Canadian and Australian citizenship, will seek election at the Company's 2024 annual general meetings. With over 25 years of experience in the mining and minerals industry, O'Rourke has been the CEO of The Mosaic Company, a global leader in concentrated phosphate and potash production and marketing, since 2015. He also recently served as Mosaic's President and held previous positions, including Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Mosaic, O'Rourke served as the President of Australia Pacific for Barrick Gold Corporation, overseeing ten gold and copper mines in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Currently, he holds positions as an...
Single-use plastic bottles often end up in landfills, contaminating the environment. Thirst Trap, an Australian-based canned water brand, is poised to revolutionize the traditional bottled water concept with plastic-free, aluminium cans of 100 per cent regionally sourced spring water. This groundbreaking collaboration between the renowned H2coco, a significant leader in the coconut water market, and the creative firm Example altered the way people previously viewed water bottles. Considering the harmful effects of improper plastic dumping, Thirst Trap developed aluminium cans that can be recycled forever, decreasing hazardous impacts and encouraging Australians to be more environmentally conscious. Co-founders David Freeman of H2coco and Andy El-Bayeh of Example saw a disconnect between...
The Recycling Partnership (TRP), headquartered in Washington, has conferred 2023 Aluminium Can Capture Grants upon four recycling facility operators as part of its Aluminium Recycling Initiative. This strategic effort is dedicated to enhancing the collection and recycling of aluminium cans, contributing to sustainable environmental practices. GreenWaste of San Jose, California, Pioneer Recycling of Tacoma, Washington, RDS of Portsmouth, Virginia; and Recycling Works, a committed company in Elkhart, Indiana, are among the award recipients. These awards recognize their dedication to improving the collection and recycling of aluminium cans, advancing the cause of sustainability and responsible resource management in their regions. The organization stated, "Aluminium recycling is a natural...
After Hindalco’s Renukoot Downstream facility comes the turn of Hindalco Alupram Works to have received the ASI certification. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced on Thursday, October 25, that it successfully recognised Hindalco Alupram Works manufacturing operation against the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification. The plant, located in the Kochi district of Kerala, India, produces aluminium alloy extruded products for the construction, aerospace, automotive, marine, and defence industries. Currently, Hindalco Alupram Works has a capacity of 8,000 tonnes per annum. The ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) certification defines environmental, social, and governance principles and criteria, aiming to address sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain. Alupram Works...
The recent dynamics in the Indian market for aluminium ADC12 alloy ingots and scrap metals have resulted in numerous notable developments. This week, the price of ADC12 alloy has stayed steady at INR 184,000 per tonne. Concurrently, the price of tense scrap in the Delhi market has remained steady, at INR 155,000 per tonne exw Delhi. The price stability of tense scrap can be attributed to the market's low demand and adequate supply. This supply and demand balance has kept the tense scrap price around INR 155,000 per tonne. Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), an esteemed company in the automotive industry, recently decreased its monthly settlement price for ADC12 by INR 7,250 per tonne on a month-to-month (m-o-m) basis. As a result of this price adjustment, ADC12 prices have reached a...
Campaigns, promotions and other programmes educate people about the most important yet easily missed activities in life. One of them is aluminium recycling! Aluminium, one of the widely used metals in various sectors due to its infinitely recyclable properties without losing its original qualities, has made it one of the most in-demand metals. As per AL Circle's recently published report, "Global Aluminium Industry: Key Trends to 2030," global recycled aluminium utilisation was 27.1 million tonnes in 2022 and is likely to exceed 28 million tonnes in 2023. The worldwide demand for recycled aluminium is primarily driven by end-user industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics. Aluminium is reaching almost all spaces. In this journey, campaigns or activities like...
The Australian government has decided to double the funding for its Critical Minerals Facility, increasing it to A$2 billion (equivalent to $1.3 billion). The main aim of this move is to attract mining and processing companies, especially those from the United States, to set up their operations in Australia. This change in strategy comes as Australia expects a decrease in revenue from fossil fuel exports due to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Data from the government shows that Australia's exports of lithium were worth A$20 billion ($12 billion) in the year ending in June. According to government predictions, earnings from this sector could soon be on par with the earnings from thermal coal exports by 2028. Australia is also discussing creating a critical minerals task force...
Canada recorded a substantial rise in aluminium imports during August 2023, indicating a notable shift in the metal market. The total volume of aluminium imports during the said month stood at 894,952 tonnes, flaunting a growth of 21.58 per cent from 736,089 tonnes in July. On a year-on-year calculation, the imports registered a rise of 19 per cent compared to 753,554 tonnes. Brazil, Australia, Guinea, and the United States were the top four suppliers of aluminium to Canada. Brazil led the way by exporting 659,527 tonnes of aluminium products, followed by Australia 88,255 tonnes, Guinea 58,996 tonnes, and the United States 55,539 tonnes. It is to be noted here that Canada’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 48, marking the fourth consecutive month of contraction in Canadian operations. Thus,...
Aluminium boasts a rich and triumphant legacy within the aerospace sector. The Wright brothers, pioneers of aviation, made a groundbreaking decision in 1903 by selecting aluminium as the primary material for crafting the cylinder block and other engine components for their inaugural human-crewed flight. Throughout the ensuing decades, aluminium has maintained a pivotal presence in the aerospace industry, experiencing a steady upsurge in demand. Aerospace engineering employs an array of aluminium alloys, with certain alloys favoured more than others. Aluminium's role in the transportation sector, particularly aerospace, extends beyond its lightweight nature. This versatile metal is a critical component in modern aircraft and spacecraft due to its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio,...
Constellium SE has announced the third quarter results ended September 30, 2023, revealing a fall in revenue attributed to demand headwinds in several end-user sectors. Heavy inflation also threw a challenge to the company, pulling down its Q3 revenue by 15 per cent year-on-year to €1.7 billion. However, according to Constellium’s report, its value-added revenue (VAR) saw a rise of 5 per cent Y-o-Y to €704 million during Q3 2023, driven by improved price and product mix. From January to September 2023, it stood at €2,243 million, up by 11 per cent from €2,029 million. Adjusted EBITDA also registered a growth of 5 per cent in Q3 from €160 million in Q3 2022 to €168 million. Constellium posted that its net income during Q3 2023 was €64 million, witnessing a sharp fall of 51.15 per cent from...
