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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The Versa 4 fitness watches from Fitbit come loaded with 40+ exercise modes, allowing users to view their health statistics in real-time. The platinum aluminium or waterfall blue edition showcases other exciting features like responding to text messages and notifications directly from the watch using a quick preset response or speaking the reply into the Versa 4. The watch also includes an aluminium watch case and buckle and a flexible band similar to those seen on many sports watches. It can be found in other variations like graphite aluminium and copper rose aluminium. The Versa 4 also monitors the breathing rate, heart rate, night-time skin temperature and SpO2 while asleep, providing the user with an overview of their health. Aluminium often has a benefit when it comes to how little...
On 22 December, news came floating that Alcoa’s Portland Aluminium smelter has resumed production with an annual capacity of 35,000 metric tonnes. The production had been reduced up until now in the Victoria-based Australian aluminium smelter. As soon as the reboot was successful, Portland Aluminium began producing almost 95 per cent of its actual capacity of 358,000 metric tonnes. Around 186,000 metric tonnes of Alcoa’s consolidated capacity is now in the pipeline. The Acting Operations Manager of Portland Aluminium, Mark Crespan, claimed that the prompt optimisation of the 40th and final most pot for the Line 2 East project could be attributed to the intense effort spent by a huge team of expert individuals, all backed by a broad cluster of Australian and international enthusiasts. Mark...
A week after the last update, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) slightly increased its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices on January 1, 2023. The company’s aluminium ingot price welcomed the New Year, reaching INR 225,250-228,750 per tonne, up by INR 1,000 per tonne from INR 224,250-227,750 per tonne on December 24. NALCO aluminium wire rod price also saw an increase of INR 1,000 per tonne to stand at INR 229,750-234,100 per tonne as of January 1 versus INR 228,750-233100 per tonne a week ago. Aluminium billets price was no exception but grew by the same amount to hover around INR 229,700-232,350 per tonne, compared to INR 228,700-231,350 per tonne as of December 24. NALCO increased its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices in response to the rise in the LME...
The year 2022 has been highly active for the global aluminium industry, and the sector also experienced some significant developments in the year's final month. Indonesia finally announced the long-awaited ban on bauxite export, which will take effect in June 2023. Exports of other unprocessed minerals, such as copper, are prohibited under Indonesia's current mining law. The European Union has sealed the world’s first carbon tariff agreement, and in its initial stage, it has included aluminium imports among the other commodities. The President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, announced on December 20, 2022, that the nation would ban bauxite exports, the primary ore source of aluminium, starting from June 2023 to boost the domestic processing of the material. Indonesia ranks among the world's...
Today, on January 3, the benchmark aluminium price for SHFE has plunged by US$14 per tonne or 0.52 per cent to halt at US$2,678 per tonne. The most-traded SHFE 2302 aluminium contract opened at RMB 18,720 per tonne at last Friday’s day session, with its high and low at RMB 18,770 per tonne and RMB 18,700 per tonne before closing at RMB 18,725 per tonne, up RMB 20 per tonne or 0.11 per cent. The most-traded SHFE 2302 aluminium closed down 0.03 per cent or RMB 5 per tonne at RMB 18,700 per tonne, with open interest down 12,913 lots to 136,749 lots. LME aluminium price LME aluminium opened at US$2,376.50 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,389 per tonne and US$2,375 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,388.50 per tonne, an increase of US$12.5 per tonne or 0.53 per...
Just two years back, Rimowa launched a ‘mini suitcase’ perfect for storing watches. The German luggage company has since evolved the design of the anodized aluminium box to make it even more compact and sleek. Like its prior release, Rimowa has used its flagship module to design the product featuring an anodized aluminium body with a sports outlook. The latest Rimowa watch case available in black is robust with the company’s signature details inscribed on it. It has the brand’s patented logo embedded on the surface, and the body of the product has vertical rilled grooves, just like other Rimowa items. The entire design has been formulated to increase the longevity of the anodized aluminium container. Due to the use of aluminium, the watch case is lightweight and can be effortlessly...
Asahi India Glass Ltd., India’s leading integrated glass and windows solutions company, has reportedly hired Mumbai-based advertising agency Enormous Brands to create promotional films for their AIS Windows brand, which has a range of uPVC and aluminium doors and windows solutions. The advertising agency will create three films for the brand to showcase their range of uPVC and aluminium doors and windows solutions. Vikram Khanna, CMO and COO of AIS Consumer Glass, Asahi India Glass Ltd. said: “What was once a low involvement category in the interior of a home is now takingcentre stage. We need communication that is engaging to create an impact in the market. AIS is extremely thrilled to have Enormous on board as our creative partner. We believe that Enormous is an idea-first agency with...
Alan Doolittle, a professor of computer engineering at Georgia Tech, and his team discovered a way to use aluminium nitride (AlN) to create an ultrawide bandgap (UWBG) semiconductor that can be used at significantly higher power and temperature levels than previously possible — and at more than five times the voltage of current wide bandgap semiconductors. Because UWBG semiconductors are more durable, high-voltage circuits may function more effectively and efficiently with fewer semiconductor components. Aluminium nitride (AlN), a material that has long been utilised as an electrical insulator, may hold the key to revealing the new potential for LEDs, high-power electronics, and optoelectronics. Engineered ceramic is used in electronic devices for heat dissipation because of its excellent...
On December 29, great news came floating from Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) as the company formally confirmed the launch of a new downstream element in coil form - Aluminium LED Cap stock in Alloy AA1100 with temper H12. Aluminium LED Cap stock in Alloy AA1100 is usually applied in the production of aluminium cups that act as heat sinks when attached to LED bulbs in the shape of small caps. Aluminium is the perfect non-ferrous metal with the required properties for this job. But Aluminium Alloy AA1100 flaunts higher conductivity than the contemporary aluminium concoctions, thus making it the perfect material for creating LED bulb caps. The launch of this latest aluminium alloy product will augment NALCO’s position in the downstream aluminium sector, enhancing...
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States aluminium scrap exports to the Republic of Korea or South Korea in September 2022 stood at 20,800 tonnes, registering a decline of 6.3 per cent month-on-month. However, in August, the exports increased sequentially by 14.43 per cent from 19,400 tonnes to 22,200 tonnes. That brought the United States total exports to South Korea in the September quarter to 62,400 tonnes, down by 18 per cent from 76,100 tonnes in the previous quarter. On a year-on-year calculation, the United States aluminium scrap exports to South Korea during September 2022 recorded a plunge of 16.8 per cent from 25,000 tonnes. In the first nine months of the year, the United States scrap exports to South Korea amounted to 218,000 tonnes, up by 12.95 per cent from...
On December 30, Bahrain’s Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC) went into an agreement with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), where the latter would fund the construction and look after the functionality of the Club’s grandstand. The aluminium company would be crucial in sharing important expertise regarding the development of the aluminium-studded grandstand. The Chairman of the REHC High Committee, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in explicit details, referred to the contribution of the private sector in enhancing the Kingdom’s horse racing industry. His Highness Shaikh Isa seemed immensely grateful for the help received from His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister,...
India's first natural spring water beverage brand, Responsible Whatr, displayed recyclable aluminium packaging at the SIAL Food and Wine Expo 2022 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. To decrease the consumption of single-use plastic bottles, Responsible Whatr offers non-alcoholic beverages in a recyclable and sustainable aluminium can. One of the most significant trade fairs in the world for the food & hospitality industry is the SIAL (French: Salon International de l'alimentation). The whole food industry is inspired by SIAL events. Its trade shows and exhibits are held across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and North America. "Aluminium was a natural choice for packaging as it does not contribute to the heaps of landfills and is endlessly recyclable without any loss in quality in contrast to...
According to our source in China, it has been reported on December 30, 2022, Rusal, a significant low-carbon aluminium producer, is trying to increase its low-carbon aluminium exports to China in light of the two countries cordial relations and the growing demand for the metal from Chinese electric vehicles manufacturers. Per the 2021 data from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), primary aluminium is one of the most carbon-intensive segments of the metals business, and the automobile industry uses a lot of aluminium sheets, producing an average of 16.6 tonnes of carbon dioxide per tonne of metal. In order to reduce carbon emissions, more and more low-carbon aluminium is produced utilizing hydropower or recycled materials. The Russian aluminium producer contributes significantly...
In November 2022, primary aluminium production in North America stood at 308,000 tonnes, reflecting a drop of 5,000 tonnes or 1.60 per cent M-o-M following an increase in the previous month, found the International Aluminium Institute. In October 2022, the output grew by 12,000 tonnes or 4 per cent sequentially from 301,000 tonnes to 313,000 tonnes. However, on a year-on-year calculation, North America’s primary aluminium production stood the same. In the eleven months of 2022, primary aluminium production in North America totalled 3.422 million tonnes, down by 3.82 per cent from 3.558 million tonnes during the corresponding period of the last year. In South America, primary aluminium production during November 2022 also dropped month-on-month by 3,000 tonnes or 2.5 per cent, reaching...
Last week, Tennessee-based Kaiser Aluminium posted its 2021 Sustainability Report, in which the company vividly elaborated its environmental, social, and governance programming policy, stating advancements. The report reflects upon Kaiser Aluminium’s persistent efforts to enlarge its operations in an authoritative way. The President and Chief Executive Officer, Keith A. Harvey, spoke his heart in a press release where he notified that the firm is extremely conscious about the role of sustainability in their developments and how to keep the environmental premises intact. Below is an excerpt from his speech: “We continued to build on the core elements of our sustainability initiatives in 2021 to ensure we are well-positioned for future growth in the rising circular economy. Our...
On Friday, December 30, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price closed the week with a dip of US$11 per tonne or 0.46 per cent to close at US$2,360 per tonne and US$2,360.50 per tonne. As per the SMM data, 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also slipped by US$7 per tonne or 0.29 per cent to reside at US$2,391 per tonne and US$2,392 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price closed at US$2,470 per tonne and US$2,475 per tonne after recording a slip of US$10 per tonne or 0.40 per cent. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 450300 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants halted at 201350 tonnes and 248950 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price, on the other hand, hiked by US$27.48 per tonne or 1.15 per cent to...
The Southeast Asian nation, Malaysia, formerly ranked among the top ten global suppliers of bauxite to China, is poised to gain from Indonesia's most recent export embargo. Data from Indonesia's customs show that in 2021, China bought 17.8 million tonnes of bauxite from Indonesia, making up nearly 15% of all imports. According to Statista data, China, the world's largest consumer, imported 107.42 million tonnes of bauxite in 2021. Nik Nazmi, the Malaysian Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, said, "In this situation, if a country (Indonesia) has imposed a ban on the export of bauxite, then the global demand will shift to any other country that can supply those resources." "In this case, demand for bauxite from Malaysia will be high, especially from China."...
The largest country in Southeast Asia, Indonesia, has recently announced a bauxite export ban, which will be implemented from June 2023. This is a government policy to increase domestic production of metal ores and industry since bauxite is a crucial component in manufacturing aluminium. The nation had already prohibited nickel exports starting around January 2020. Indonesia produced approximately 25.8 million tonnes of bauxite in 2021, making it the world's sixth-largest producer. Approximately 90 per cent of this amount is currently exported, which is expected to significantly impact the global aluminium market. The Indonesian bauxite ban primarily aims to upgrade the country's domestic metal processing industry growth. This could push up aluminium prices in the short term, mainly since...
