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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This consortium, which brings together the world's leading expertise to implement an innovative process, aims to achieve a 50 per cent reduction in direct CO 2 emissions (excluding energy sources) from primary aluminium production by 2030. With more than 60 years' experience in capturing and processing industrial emissions, Fives, an international leader in industrial engineering, has unique expertise to contribute to the production of greener aluminium. Primary aluminium production accounts for 2 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions, corresponding to an average of 16.1 tonnes of CO 2 emitted globally per tonne of aluminium produced (in France, the average is less than 5 t/CO 2 ). A partnership-based approach, a key success factor Fives has been committed to decarbonising industry...
Alumina production in Europe, including Russia, recorded a slight rise of 2,000 tonnes to reach 551,000 tonnes during August 2023, found the International Aluminium Institute. According to IAI data, the output moved up for the second month in a row, following an increase of 24,000 tonnes or 4.57 per cent to 549,000 tonnes in July from 525,000 tonnes in June. For the first time this year, alumina output in Europe, including Russia, flaunted a back-to-back rise for the second month. However, on a year-on-year calculation, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) during August 2023 registered a sharp fall of 109,000 tonnes or 16.52 per cent from 660,000 tonnes. Daily average alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) was 17,800 tonnes in August 2023, down by 100 tonnes from 17,700 tonnes...
The Indian aluminium alloy ingot market has witnessed a price decline in recent weeks. However, there is some positive news to report. Raw material availability has increased, and there has been a drop in LME futures contracts, which has resulted in a w-o-w US$30-40 per tonne price decline. Additionally, SteelMint has initiated a monthly price assessment for ADC12, which is in line with OEM approval and follows JIS Standards. The assessment was recorded at INR 195,000 per tonne recently. There was a period of scarcity of casting scrap, which has now improved w-o-w. Despite the decline in prices of ADC12, which can be attributed to significant selling pressure on slow demand in the market environment, trade sources report that the availability of casting scrap has increased. In Q2 FY24,...
Anheuser-Busch delivered three truckloads of more than 150,000 aluminium canned emergency drinking water to Louisiana households at the American Red Cross's request when seawater threatened safe drinking water supplies in New Orleans and southeast Louisiana. The emergency drinking water contribution was transported to Southern Eagle Sales and Service, an Anheuser-Busch wholesaler partner in Metairie, LA. This organisation collaborated with the American Red Cross to facilitate the distribution of donated water to those in the community who were experiencing a lack of access to clean drinking water. "The American Red Cross is deeply grateful to Anheuser-Busch and Southern Eagle Sales and Service for their generous donation and delivery of drinking water. We appreciate Anheuser-Busch's...
According to a recent report, a Chinese city, Lingbi County in Suzhou, Anhui, has witnessed the commencement of the first phase of Xinran aluminium profile project, which is believed to boost the development of the city with new job opportunities and power industry by creating a need for energy. The project has involved a total investment of RMB 5.3 billion. The production workshop manufactures aluminium profiles by extruding round aluminium rods through a hot extrusion machine. New energy auto parts, photovoltaic modules, construction, and other industries are the key areas where aluminum profiles are used widely. Lingbi County Xinran aluminium profile project, funded by Anhui Xinran New Material Co., Ltd., is built over 900 mu of land. It has 105 aluminium profile production lines and...
In a recent development, the West Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding robust environmental standards in Alcoa's mining operations within the state's Jarrah forest. This commitment aims to prevent a potential legal issue impacting Alcoa's operations. This year, Alcoa faced challenges that prompted this proactive approach, including concerns about its impact on Perth's water supply, incomplete rehabilitation of cleared forest areas, and unauthorised construction near a vital drinking water dam. The state's environmental authority is set to decide by the end of the year whether to assess Alcoa's mining activities. By taking this step, the government is working to ensure that Alcoa can continue its operations without any legal impediments, thereby safeguarding...
The European Union is gearing up to investigate excess capacity in China's steel industry, potentially leading to a 25 per cent tariff being imposed on imports from the second-largest global economy. Furthermore, aluminium is under scrutiny within the EU, with officials considering a 10 per cent tariff on shipments from China and other non-market economies. This investigation forms part of a political accord with the United States, which is set to be unveiled during an upcoming bilateral summit in Washington next week. The agreement will also involve the removal of specific existing US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the EU. Sources within the EU who are familiar with the plan anticipate its announcement on October 20 by US President Joe Biden, European Commission President...
On Friday, October 13, China's A00 aluminium ingot price nosedived by RMB200 per tonne to close at RMB 19,050 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 19,030 per tonne and RMB 19,070 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 10 per tonne and a premium price of RMB 30 per tonne. As per the data, the prices in Wuxi and Hangzhou have contracted by RMB 190 per tonne and RMB 180 per tonne to score at RMB 19,040 per tonne and RMB 19,050 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Gongyi, Foshan and Tianjin have fallen by RMB 170 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,950 per tonne, RMB 19,030 per tonne and RMB 19,100 per tonne. Chongqing and Linyi's prices have decreased by RMB 160 per tonne and RMB 120 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,090 per tonne and RMB...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,215 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,228.5 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,201per tonne, a decrease of US$12.5 per tonne or 0.56 per cent. The LME aluminium live price chart on October 12 witnessed mixed price trends, with the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official price slightly rising by US$2 per tonne or 0.09 per cent and US$1.50 per tonne or 0.07 per cent to officially close at US$2,180 per tonne and US$2,180.50 per tonne. If we consider the LME aluminium price on September 12, which was US$2,153 per tonne, a Month-on-Month influx of US$27.50 per tonne or 1.28 per cent can be seen in October. London Metal Exchange graph displayed that the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer...
Advanced Energy Minerals (AEM) is expanding its plant in Cap-Chat, Quebec, to make it larger. They're doing this to make more high-purity alumina. On 12 October 2023, the company's leaders and workers started the project with a special event. Local government officials, like Mayor Marcel Soucy and Prefect Guy Bernatchez, joined in. This plant expansion is a big deal for AEM. It will take two years to finish, and it will help them make more valuable aluminium products like high-purity alumina. The plant will have new technology and equipment to meet customer needs. AEM's CEO, Mick Adams, said, "This expansion will match our production with our growing demand and help us reach new markets." Charles Taschereau, the President of AEM Canada Group Inc., said, "This investment is proof of our...
Rosmerta Technologies, a prominent player in the HSRP industry, has inaugurated the Rosmerta Recycling facility, a vehicle scrapping center in Manesar, Haryana, to dismantle and recycle post-consumer vehicle scraps like aluminium, copper wires and tyres. This sustainable move will bring positive effects to the Indian automobile industry. The facility spans 70,000 square feet and boasts cutting-edge equipment and infrastructure, adhering to government compliance standards for quality, environmental responsibility, and safety. The Rosmerta Recycling facility can handle end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) of varying types, including two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and four-wheelers, with an annual capacity of over 30,000 vehicles. It follows statutory guidelines for dismantling and disposing of scrap,...
The Bell Centre, home of the Montreal Canadiens, is teaming up with Rio Tinto to bring infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminium to sporting and entertainment events. This five-year partnership is part of the Montreal Canadiens' "The Goal is Green" initiative, presented by Banque Nationale. The initiative aims to reduce the organisation's environmental impact, promote the use of green and renewable resources, and encourage fans to do the same. Groupe CH's Executive Vice President and Chief Operations and venues Officer, Daniel Trottier, expressed the significance of the partnership. He stated that as fans head to the Bell Centre to support the Canadiens, they walk through La Cour Rio Tinto, where the team's history is celebrated. The partnership with Rio Tinto, their next-door...
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports continued to shrink month-on-month during July 2023 by 6,600 tonnes or 9.43 per cent to stand at 63,400 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey. The export volume decreased for the second month in a row as the United States exported 70,000 tonnes in June compared to 72,300 tonnes in the previous month. On a year-on-year calculation, the United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in July 2023 flaunted a hike of 62.72 per cent from 37,800 tonnes. From January to July 2023, the United States exports totalled 461,000 tonnes, up by 79.38 per cent from 257,000 tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year. The United States exported 28,200 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada during July 2023...
On October 12, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) declared the latest positioning of Jagdish Arora as the Projects and Technical Director of the Company. A highly proficient official with an experience of more than thirty-four years, Arora took up his responsibilities on October 11, as per the order released the previous day. The order was passed on October 9 by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, as was publicised by the company through an exchange filing. Jagdish Arora has a background in the metal and mining industry and possesses high-level knowledge and expertise about the same. He flaunts an impressive career history, beginning as a Management Trainee (Technical) at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) in 1989 and rising to the position of Executive Director in...
Alupro has released an instructional movie titled, 'Secrets of Aluminium,' that takes viewers behind the scenes of the post-consumer journey, from recycling bin to reprocessing, as part of its continued efforts to promote awareness about the benefits of recycling aluminium packaging. 'Secrets of Aluminium,' narrated by irreverent sports commentator Nick Heath, provides an amusing look into the circular process while refuting many prevalent beliefs and spotlighting the UK's thriving aluminium supply chain. Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, said, "The aluminium packaging recycling process may be common knowledge for the supply chain, but consumers are still widely unaware of what happens to their waste once it leaves the kerbside. As a result, there's a fair amount of...
Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has officially announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Airbus. This contract renewal marks the continuation of their highly successful and collaborative relationship, which has endured for over three decades. Steve Fisher, the President and CEO of Novelis Inc., said, "The agreement enhances the long-term partnership between Novelis and Airbus and exemplifies our leading role in providing innovative aluminium products and solutions for the commercial aerospace industry. We are excited to continue working with Airbus while advancing the development of valuable products at our Koblenz and Zhenjiang sites." Novelis has secured a contract to provide Airbus with...
Airbus Helicopters has recently announced its collaboration with TRUMPF for the use of its 3D printing technology to produce titanium and aluminium components for its helicopter vehicles and Airbus aircraft. In this partnership, TRUMPF will supply multiple metal 3D printing systems to Airbus Helicopters’ new 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, Germany. The company aims to use TRUMPF’s 3D printing technology to produce structural components made of high-strength aluminium for its electric-powered CityAirbus experimental high-speed Racer helicopter, as well as the Airbus A350 and A320 passenger aircraft. Additive manufacturing technology has become increasingly relevant in the aerospace industry due to its potential to reduce weight, leading to lower fuel consumption and costs. Airbus...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE's largest industrial company outside of oil and gas, and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey) region, announced today the launch of an ESG-linked Supply Chain Finance (SCF) programme to advance sustainability in the aluminium giant's supply chain. The unique curriculum is a pioneering initiative within EGA and the wider manufacturing industry in the United Arab Emirates. The programme aims to enhance the sustainability of the UAE's aluminium sector by encouraging existing and new suppliers to embrace and invest in sustainable practices, technologies, and materials that align with EGA's sustainability objectives. This will result in tangible improvements in their sustainability performance....
