KAP Minerals and Cymat Technologies are exploring a partnership to produce scandium-aluminium master alloy in Ontario, following the signing of a memorandum of understanding. The partnership would use scandium oxide from KAP’s Kapuskasing critical minerals project and Cymat’s aluminium-processing technology to produce alloys for aerospace, defence and manufacturing applications. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " Scandium-aluminium alloys can improve strength, performance and weldability while reducing weight. The companies aim to use the proposed venture to establish a domestic supply chain, converting Canadian critical minerals into value-added industrial materials....
India’s renewable energy transition is gathering pace, with installed renewable power capacity surpassing 300 gigawatts (GW) in 2026, almost quadrupling over the past decade. The country has also achieved its target of sourcing 50 per cent of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources five years ahead of schedule, strengthening its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy markets. The expansion is beginning to deliver measurable energy security benefits by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, while competitive renewable power costs and expanding domestic manufacturing are opening new investment opportunities. However, sustaining this momentum will require substantial improvements in electricity transmission, storage infrastructure and...
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The EU-funded HyInHeat project explores the possibility of utilizing hydrogen as a fuel source in the aluminium and steel sectors. With a budget of €24 million, the project intends to incorporate hydrogen into the high-temperature heating processes of energy-intensive sectors, with €17.7 million coming from the EU. The project's primary goal will be accomplished by redesigning, modifying, and implementing infrastructure in eight demonstrations at technical centres and manufacturing facilities, together with equipment including burners, measurement and control technologies, and infrastructure. To decarbonize the heating and melting processes used in the aluminium and steel industries, HyInHeat implements effective hydrogen combustion systems that nearly span their whole process chains....
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States domestic primary aluminium production in November 2022 stood at 62,000 tonnes, registering a decrease of 2,000 tonnes or 3.15 per cent month-on-month from 64,000 tonnes. The USGS data also shows the US primary aluminium output in November 2022 edged a sharp fall of 13,000 tonnes or 17.33 per cent from 75,000 tonnes. However, despite the drop in monthly production, the United States average daily output of primary aluminium in November 2022 stood 1 per cent higher M-o-M from 2,050 tonnes to 2,070 tonnes. On a year-on-year calculation, the daily production in November’22 was 18.33 per cent less than 2,510 tonnes. Total aluminium recovered from scrap in November 2022 was 277,000 tonnes, down by 2.12 per cent from 283,000 tonnes in...
The aluminium processing industry must be able to adapt to the fast-changing environment we are facing nowadays. With the aim of helping the aluminium industry in this non-stop adaptation, Insertec is working on the definition of tomorrow´s aluminium processing facilities, focusing on three key areas: efficiency, sustainability & knowledge. Efficiency: Efficiency goes far beyond having a plant that respects emission regulations or monitoring energy consumption. Being efficient in 2023 means making the most of the full potential of a facility: achieving optimal profitability without losing sight of the well-being of people and the protection of the environment. Our automation department is focusing on two strategic lines to achieve the most efficient facilities: robotics and data...
A municipality area in Australia, St Leonards has been given a thorough makeover with the mounting of the latest lighting, new pave way systems, 900 freshly planted saplings and most importantly, an aluminium pelican statue that captures the hawk-eye view of the entire landscape. The revered Victorian coastal town of St Leonards has seen a significant investment of US$720,000 as an integral part of the elongated project scheme laid by the City of Greater Geelong Council. The Mayor, Trent Sullivan, commented: “These improvements will offer a safer and more enjoyable experience for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers whether they live in St Leonards or visit for holidays.” The pelican structure has been sculpted by a visual artist Martin Moore, who has kept environmental consciousness in mind...
Introduction Guinea, a small West African nation with around 14 million population is endowed with 40 billion tonnes of low silica-medium alumina metallurgical grade bauxite resources. Most of the deposits are located within 100 to 150 km of coastline and well-developed river ports. At present Guinea is mining and exporting about 102 million tonnes of high-quality gibbsitic bauxite per annum, dominated by mining and infrastructure companies of China. There is only one alumina refinery in Guinea (Fria), which is being run by RUSAL with a quite low production capacity. Despite having such vast metallurgical grade bauxite resources, the alumina refinery projects are only existing on paper and drawing boards. There is a large potential to set up greenfield alumina refineries in this country....
The ongoing global energy crisis has exposed the fragility of our energy systems and supply chains, putting European manufacturing industries, especially the energy-intensive aluminium sector, in a vulnerable position. Despite the growing demand for aluminium in clean technologies like solar panels, batteries, and electric vehicles, the industry is struggling to maintain production levels. In the past year alone, primary aluminium production has declined by a staggering 50%. The energy crisis has also impacted the gas-dependent semi-fabrication and recycling sectors, which are experiencing mounting losses. This precarious situation is further compounded by the fact that other leading economies offering low-cost energy and high levels of state aid are increasingly attracting...
On January 31, 2023, Vedanta Aluminium announced that to finance its capital expenditures and lessen its carbon impact, it had raised $250 million (INR 2,045 crore approx.) through sustainability-linked loans from international banks. The ability of the borrower to satisfy sustainability goals is a factor in the interest rate of sustainability-linked loans. However, the company intends to use these funds for capital expenditure to achieve the decarbonization and safety performance criteria used to determine the loan terms. The loan will fuel the company's expansion, including manufacturing value-added aluminium products. International banks from the Middle East and the Far East, such as Mashreq Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, and CTBC Bank, are among the lenders. Rahul Sharma, the CEO of the...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,572 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$2,648 per tonne, an increase of US$82 per tonne or 3.2 per cent. On January 31, Tuesday, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price plunged by US$43.50 per tonne or 1.69 per cent, settling at US$2,532.50 per tonne and US$2,533.50 per tonne. The LME aluminium price has been on a downward trend from January 26, with a gradual decline throughout the week until the end of the month. The 3-month bid price dipped by US$39.50 per tonne or 1.51 per cent, officially resting at US$2,573.50 per tonne, and the 3-month offer price saw a decrease of US$41 per tonne or 1.57 per cent to halt at US$2,574 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price anchored at US$2,740 per tonne and...
ALRO, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe, has reportedly bagged the new updated ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its ALRO S.A. operations in Slatina, Romania. ASI has issued its new updated ASI Performance Standard certification for the first time to a European company. Through the certification, ASI has acknowledged ALRO’s production and sale of aluminium alloy slabs, billets, wire rods, and plates and sheets with the use of the processes like castings, hot rolling, homogenization, heat treatment, mechanical processing, finishing and testing. ALRO in Slatina has a production capacity of 265,000 TPA of electrolytic aluminium, 47,000 TPA of secondary aluminium, 332,000 TPA of primary aluminium cast products, and 90,000 TPA of flat...
Commitments to achieve substantial decarbonization across metal-producing industries have put a focus on energy efficiency and the use of hydrogen as a fuel. The global aluminium production's average total carbon footprint (Scope 1, 2, and 3) is approximately 12 tonnes of CO 2 e per ton of aluminium. The main part of this carbon footprint originates from primary operations, particularly electricity generation, which might take a long time and a considerable effort to address. However, there are great opportunities for immediate decarbonization in remelting and recycling. We will discuss how to decrease the carbon footprint from the remelting and cast house operations, but obviously, all segments of the industry must play their part to reduce emissions. CO 2 emissions from the cast house...
Assan Alüminyum, a subsidiary of Kibar Holding, is not only one of the leading flat-rolled aluminium producers in the world but also one of the two largest aluminium foil manufacturers in Europe. Its renewable energy production facility in Manavgat produces clean energy equivalent to the annual electrical energy consumption of its production facilities in Tuzla and Dilovasi. The company has more than 1700 employees. As a major global player, the company continues to make sustainable investment plans, expanding its production capacity each year while focusing on becoming more sustainable. Goksal Gungor, General Manager at Assan Aluminyum Assan Alüminyum exports more than 75% of its sales to more than 70 countries worldwide. While the main export market is West Europe, the company also aims...
Rick Hindley joined Podback as executive director in May 2021, soon after the scheme launched. Rick is responsible for setting and overseeing the strategic direction of Podback, including working with local authorities, retailers and coffee brands to grow the scheme. Rick has held several high-profile positions in the aluminium packaging sector, initiating and advising on the development of collection and recycling programmes in the UK and Europe. He joined Podback from the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), where he had been executive director since 2007. During his tenure at Alupro, aluminium packaging saw record-breaking recycling rates. Rick previously sat on the Government’s Advisory Committee on Packaging (ACP). 1. What was the motive behind establishing the...
The aluminium industry witnessed an impact in 2022 due to augmented energy prices and the overall challenges encountered with the logistical discrepancies mainly made prominent due to the ongoing Russian-Ukraine geopolitical crisis. With the end of 2022, the entire aluminium sector is moving forward to attain more impressive opportunities in H1 2023. The worldwide demand for aluminium, driven by the quest for more sustainable products, is on an optimistic drive this year. Yet, the harrowing consequences of the prevailing recession in the US and the western countries, alongside the impending inflation rate, are quite a cause for concern. To demonstrate a compiled futuristic view, Alcircle has come up with its latest “ Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023 ” report that gives the reader a...
L’OCCITANE Travel Retail, in collaboration with Gebr. Heinemann is about to initiate an exclusive four-month campaign called the ‘Gift of Nature’ at Frankfurt Airport, Germany. To emphasise the brands’ sustainability goals, the partners have already introduced two ‘nature positive’ cloud stores at the main A and Z Terminals of the airport. L’OCCITANE en Provence’s Nature Positive collection will be available in all the high-profile areas making its special appearance in the two Frankfurt terminals. The brand will mainly focus on its patented products based on Almond, Shea Butter and Verbena. L’OCCITANE Nature Positive collection has been sealed in sustainable packaging solutions, among which the Shea hand cream comes in a 150ml aluminium tube format. The aluminium used in the making of...
The demand and use of aluminium are expanding at a moderate rate. From the automobile industry to fashion, this silvery white metal is used in almost all the prominent sectors. Like, AKILA, a Los Angeles eyewear brand, unveiled its newest collection, which includes five new frames of lightweight aluminium suitable for daily usage. The new collection has optical and sunglasses alternatives with clear, blue-light-blocking lenses and matte-finished aluminium alloy frames in a flexible, minimalist style. The independent brand's limited-edition eyewear promotes sustainability by using environmentally friendly components such as malleable acetate, optical quality lenses, and plastic-free biodegradable packaging. "As a strong, sustainable and lightweight metal, aluminum is perfect for eyewear....
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Sigma Machine as its new Industrial User member. With a focus on aluminium machining and stainless steel, Sigma Machine runs a spotless, well-lit, effective, and environmentally friendly facility that satisfies Tier 1 regulations and goes above and beyond for its customers. Founded in 1955, Sigma is dedicated to providing top-notch design, prototyping, and manufacturing services, led by their positive outlook and solid midwestern work ethic. With more than 100 staff working in three shifts and five days a week, the company provides its clients with tools to have their prototypes created, prototyped, and built from one source, with one purchase order, to give them a one-stop shopping experience. ‘Sigma Machine supports using...
Vinca Wine, most revered for manufacturing canned beverages, have partnered with the football club Ipswich Town. To carve a sustainable roadmap and to honour the upcoming Green Football weekend, Ipswich has swapped its traditional wine provider in plastic bottles to accept organic wine served in recycled aluminium cans. Compared with single-serve wine bottles, Vinca is far more nature-conscious and has incorporated 100% recyclable aluminium as the base metal to create its wine cans. These aluminium cans are much lighter in weight than a conventional wine bottles. They induce a circular economy where the aluminium can be infinitely recycled and used as a raw material multiple times. This collaboration with the football club validates Vinca’s move to become a sustainable brand with a very...
Hindalco Industries Limited has trimmed its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from January 31, following a surge in the previous week. The company has cut its aluminium wire rod price by INR 1,500 per tonne to sell the product at INR 252,100 per tonne versus INR 251,600 per tonne on January 25. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price has also been reduced by INR 1,500 per tonne, with effect from January 31, from INR 256,600 per tonne to INR 255,100 per tonne. Aluminium ingot price is no exception but also seen a cut of the same amount to stand at INR 241,000 per tonne as of January 31. Hindalco links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which dropped by US$29 per tonne during January...
