Aluminium aerosol cans are significantly less likely to be recovered during recycling operations than conventional drinks cans, according to new research by waste intelligence company Greyparrot. An AI-powered analysis of waste streams found that aluminium aerosols recorded a sorting success rate of 68 per cent, compared with 85.3 per cent for drinks cans, highlighting the challenges faced by recycling facilities in recovering non-beverage aluminium packaging. The findings were generated through Greyparrot's Deepnest platform, which analysed 1.2 billion waste items across facilities in the UK, the US and the Netherlands, including 395,424 aerosols. The results were discussed during a recent webinar involving representatives from waste management company Biffa, packaging manufacturer Ball...
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....
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According to the Shanghai Metals Market, social inventories of primary aluminium accumulated 46,000 tonnes over the weekend across the eight major Chinese consumption areas, including SHFE warrants, as of Monday, January 9. The inventories have come in at 622,000 tonnes versus 576,000 tonnes on Thursday, January 5. On a week-on-week basis, primary aluminium inventories edge 61,000 tonnes higher than 561,000 tonnes on January 3 and 128,000 tonnes up from the end of December. This indicates the primary aluminium inventory has entered a season growth cycle, with a cumulative increase of 145,000 tonnes in four weeks. The chart below indicates the current status of primary aluminium inventories across China in more details: Wuxi has contributed most to the growth on Monday, building up 17,000...
Gulf Cooperation Council's largest premium aluminium producer has adopted Vectra's technology to identify real threats and their advancement through the cyber kill network so that quick action can be taken to detect an attack and stop a vital breach. This modernist approach, along with a substantial decrease in false optimism, has enabled a single security analyst to store and manage the SOC operations of that individual firm. An operative from the aluminium plant mentioned: "When it comes to protecting against attacks, the key challenge we faced was visibility — silos and isolated networks exist across the environment, and it was difficult to control it completely." "We also struggled with alert fatigue — we used to have a SIEM and antivirus solutions, and we would get a lot of alerts,...
A not-for-profit organisation based in British Columbia, Recycle BC is increasing its range of materials for the residential blue box programme organised by the community. According to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, the new range will include items like aluminium foil baking dishes and pie plates, aluminium foil and thin gauge metal storage tins, plastic cutlery and straws. Single-use plastics are cited as some of the most typical objects discovered on British Columbian coasts. According to the ministry, newly allowed products, such as plastic sandwich bags, party cups, bowls, and plates, are often discarded after a single use. "This expanded materials list will allow more material to be recycled, keep it out of landfills and stop it from littering the environment....
Alcoa Corporation, the world’s eighth-largest aluminium producer, announced on Monday, January 9, that it expects to cut nearly 30 per cent of production at its partially-owned Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia. Shortage of gas supplies is the reason behind the production cut, explained Alcoa. A unit of the refinery, majorly owned by Alcoa in a joint venture with Alumina Limited, has already been suspended, and the remaining refinery will face slow operational processes, said Alcoa in a statement. In December 2022, Australia government sought a 12-month price cap on gas and coal prices, but natural gas producers anticipated that might put supply at risk. Kwinana alumina refinery is currently using diesel to fuel its operations instead of gas, as a result of the shortage. Alcoa...
The all-aluminium custom-made electric chopper from Wannabe-Choppers in Germany features a novel power supply and a mock aluminium V-twin engine. The bespoke electric chopper is a gorgeous, svelte motorcycle that could compete with any gasoline-powered vehicle. Although this chopper is entirely electric, it doesn't compromise performance or aesthetics. "This bike—its stance, the way it looks—is something I had in my mind for a long time. It was just something in my head I needed to get out," said Enrico de Haas of Germany's Wannabe-Choppers. The model aluminium engine replicates the custom machine Enrico aspires to create in the future. The controller for the motor, the battery, and the converter for the throttle are all housed in the gearbox. The bike's on/off switch is the jockey...
Chevron has requested two more days to take care of the technical problems leading to a drastic breakdown at its Wheatstone domestic gas plant. This can be regarded as the third West Australian (WA) gas plant breakdown during the whole summer. All this turmoil has prompted Alcoa to ignite diesel generators to continue with their smelting activities. On January 8, WA Mines and Petroleum Minister Bill Johnston confined to sources that the Wheatstone plant supplying approximately 175 terajoules or about 17 per cent of West Australia’s domestic gas production, would halt operations until the break of Tuesday this week. The unprecedented breakdown has created a vacuum in WA’s energy supply chain. Mr Johnston made it known that he was “personally disappointed” by Chevron’s delay but “confident...
Hindalco Industries Limited has cut its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices for the third time in a row since the year 2023 began. With effect from Saturday, January 7, Hindalco has trimmed its aluminium wire rod price by INR 1,500 per tonne from INR 226,600 per tonne to INR 225,100 per tonne. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price has also seen a cut by the same amount to come in at INR 228,100 per tonne versus INR 229,600 per tonne as of January 5. The company’s aluminium ingot price stands at INR 214,000 per tonne, with effect from January 7, down by INR 1,500 per tonne from INR 215,500 per tonne on January 5. Hindalco links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which slipped by US$27.50 per tonne...
On January 9, 2023, the developer of the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, Canyon Resources, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (‘MoU’) that outlines a declaration of intent with the Port Authority of Douala (‘PAD’) regarding the development of infrastructure at the Port of Douala-Bonabéri. The Port Authority of Douala is responsible for developing and controlling port security and operations. It is acknowledged that the expansion of the Port of Douala, one of Cameroon's primary port operations, is a catalyst for raising the competitiveness of the country's economy. The PAD's main objective is to provide an effective operation that serves the area by serving as a Gulf of Guinea logistical centre. The Memorandum of Understanding establishes a...
The Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity (Gihabitat) won their second straight 'Novelis Can grant’ for collecting over 18,000 pounds of aluminium cans across 14 locations in the Hall, Howard, Hamilton, and Merrick counties. There were two rounds of competition from May through July and August through November. "We know inflation has been really rough on a lot of our supporters. Being able to donate your aluminum cans helps not only recycling, which is great for the environment. It helps build the affordable homes here in Grand Island," said Alyssa Heagy, Executive Director at Grand Island Area Habitat of Humanity. According to Heagy, 34 aluminium cans recycled are equal to one, which in turn amounts to 68 cents per pound in terms of money. This helps contributors to contribute to...
Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy’s joint venture to build the Boa Sorte solar park in Paracatu, Minas Gerais, has secured financial aid, according to the report published on January 6. Hydro said the JV obtained the first US dollar indexed loan executed by Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social (BNDES), the Brazilian Development Bank. The joint venture between Hydro Rein and Atlas Renewable Energy was formed in May 2022 to develop the solar project in Brazil. Albras Alumínio Brasileiro S.A. (ALBRAS), the second-largest aluminium producer in Brazil, is expected to procure power from this solar park to feed its smelter in the state of Para, Brazil. BNDES, for the first time, executed US dollar indexed loan worth $210 million to a renewable energy project after the new...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,259.5 per tonne last Friday and closed at US$2,308 per tonne, an increase of US$52.5 per tonne or 2.33 per cent. On January 6, Friday, LME aluminium cash bid price plunged by US$26 per tonne or 1.15 per cent, closing the week at US$2,242 per tonne and the LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$27.50 per tonne or 1.21 per cent to rest at US$2,242.50 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price witnessed a decline of US$29 per tonne or 1.26 per cent to close at US$2,274 per tonne and US$2,275 per tonne, respectively. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price stood at US$2,460 per tonne and US$2,465 per tonne on Friday, with a loss of US$33 per tonne or 1.32 per cent. LME aluminium opening stock plummeted by 7,975 tonnes or...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has slashed its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, with effect from January 6, in line with the plunge in LME aluminium benchmark price by US$95 per tonne through the last week. NALCO has sharply cut its aluminium ingot price by INR 9,400 per tonne from INR 225,250-228,750 per tonne to INR 215,850-219,350 per tonne. NALCO’s aluminium wire rod price has also been reduced by INR 9,400 per tonne, with effect from January 6, from INR 229,750-234,100 per tonne on January 1 to INR 220,350-224,700 per tonne. Aluminium billets price is no exception but seen a cut by the same amount to range between INR 220,300-222,950 per tonne, compared to INR 229,700-232,350 per tonne on January 1. NALCO links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products...
This week noted some crucial developments in the aluminium downstream industry, from Craftsman Automation Ltd.’s investment announcement of INR 3.75 billion to purchase a 76 per cent share in DR Axion India Pvt to Kaiser Aluminium’s 2021 Sustainability Report. Besides, Romanian aluminium components manufacturer Altur declared that it authorised the filing of insolvency proceedings and intended to restructure the company’s operations. Also, Xingfa Aluminium Holdings purchased a 4 per cent stake in Chinese service provider Guangdong Province Trading Development. According to a report last week, Craftsman Automation Ltd., a leading aluminium components producer from India, declared an investment of INR 3.75 billion to purchase a 76 per cent share in DR Axion India Pvt, another aluminium...
Indonesia Aluminium Alloy (IAA), being a subsidiary of PT Inalum, is unquestionably beneficial for better market access and raw material utilization. This was said during the soft commissioning event at the PT IAA recycling plant by Hendi Prio Santoso, the managing director of Mind ID. On this occasion, the Board of Commissioners and Directors of PT IAA, Carry EF Mumbunan, Togu Sihombing, Ricky Gunawan, and Agus Wibowo were present in addition to the Managing Director of PT Inalum, Danny Praditya, Senior Vice President of PT Inalum Rainaldi Harahap, Kuspriyono, and Benny Alexander Wiwoho. Hendi Santoso said, "We have great hopes from the Mind ID Group that this capacity can be increased as much as possible while at the same time developing marketing by making derivative products made by...
The Indonesia-based company engaged in bauxite mining and alumina production, PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk (CITA), will be involved in two businesses in Bulungan, North Kalimantan, one of which manages an aluminium smelting facility and the other a power plant. However, PT Kalimantan Aluminium Industry (KAI) and PT Kaltara Power Indonesia are both third parties (KPI). On December 23, 2022, Yusak Lumba Pardede, the Director of CITA, said, "The transaction value of both companies' shares acquisition clocked to IDR 674.18 billion. The acquisition took place on December 20, 2022. The investment in KAI and KPI is intended to realise our plan to increase the value of minerals." CITA has acquired 330,624 unit shares out of KAI's total paid-up capital of 925,748. CITA IDR 330.62 billion, or...
This week the aluminium end-user sector has been extremely productive. Ball Corp was awarded the Corporate Citizenship title at the 2022 Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals show organised by CiviCo, a non-profit organisation that binds like-minded social and environmental enthusiasts around the globe and chaired by the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis. Wildpack Beverages has marked record-breaking earnings for the two consecutive months of October and November 2022 worth US$5,874,535 customer orders in the month mentioned later. TISICS bagged the UK Space Agency's investment call to develop self-exhausting aluminium launcher tanks to lower the amount of accidental space debris. The degrading environmental conditions of the world have persuaded able minds to upgrade the technology...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East, which opened its doors in 1971, announced on January 3, 2023, that it had achieved a new historic production record of 1,600,111 tonnes in 2022, an increase of 38,889 tonnes from 1,561,222 tonnes in 2021 (+2.5% Year-on-Year). The Portland Aluminium Smelter, operated by Alcoa, with an annual capacity of 35,000 metric tonnes, commenced production on December 22. As soon as the reboot was completed, Portland Aluminium started producing close to 95 per cent of its actual capacity of 358,000 metric tonnes. Currently, Alcoa has a combined total of about 186,000 metric tonnes. According to the sources, Rusal, one of the biggest producers of low-carbon aluminium, announced that they are attempting to boost their...
Vedanta Limited has increased its aluminium ingot and alumium products prices, with effect from Thursday, January 6, following a slash last day. On January 6, Vedanta’s aluminium ingot price has seen a rise of INR 1,250 per tonne to peg at INR 217,500-248,000 per tonne. On January 5, the price stood at INR 216,250-246,750, down by INR 7,500 per tonne from INR 223,750-254,250 per tonne on January 4 . Vedanta’s aluminium wire rod price has also experienced a rise of INR 1,750 per tonne on January 6 to clock at INR 225,000-232,500 per tonne, compared to INR 223,750-231,250 on January 5 after being reduced by INR7,500 per tonne. The company’s aluminium billet price has come in at INR 226,500 per tonne as of January 6 versus INR 225,250 per tonne on January 5. That reflects an increase of INR...
