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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Today, on December 27, the SHFE benchmark aluminium price has hiked by US$51 per tonne or 1.91 per cent to reside at US$2,717 per tonne. The most-traded SHFE 2301 aluminium closed up 0.46 per cent or RMB 85 per tonne at RMB 18,715 per tonne, with open interest down 18,232 lots to 76,410 lots. Overnight, the most-traded SHFE 2301 aluminium contract opened at RMB 18,695 per tonne, with its low and high at RMB 18,655 per tonne and RMB 18,820 per tonne before closing at RMB 18,770 per tonne, up RMB 55 per tonne or 0.29 per cent. LME aluminium price On Monday, December 26, LME was closed due to the Christmas holiday. However, on Friday, December 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price recorded a drop of US$19.50 per or 0.82 per cent and US$20 per tonne...
Danish bike specialist, MATE has unveiled a tricycle named 'SUV' with two wheels in the front. Though the construct resembles an Indian rickshaw, it is more like a tadpole trike that flaunts an aerospace-grade aluminium framework. MATE SUV is larger than a conventional two-wheeler bike and thus gets the 'SUV' tag behind its name. The company has been advertising that it is a "perfect alternative to the car, allowing you to easily navigate the city and avoid traffic." According to the company, the vehicle provides the "convenience of a car, agility of a bike" because its sleek 920mm width allows the vehicle to easily pass through traffic. The use of aluminium in the composition has reduced the weight of the car to a great extent, as it is only 49kg (108 pounds). The MATE SUV can bear 210...
Aquarius, a sports drink manufactured by Coca-Cola, collaborated with Crown Bevcan EMEA (Europe and Middle East) or Crown Emirates Company Limited and its dedicated print and reprographics studio to launch an innovative and engaging promotional campaign titled "Recover what moves you!," in Spain. The standard 330ml aluminium cans in which Aquarius is currently sold are an environmentally friendly packaging option that promotes the Circular Economy and lessens the number of raw materials that must be acquired from the planet due to its infinite recyclability. The central concept of the campaign for collecting more Aquarius cans garnered a lot of connection and involvement, which unmistakably delivered the "wow factor." The various letters were printed using Crown's Accents variable...
Asia Clean Capital Vietnam (ACC Vietnam) has joined hands with aerospace components provider Universal Alloy Corporation Vietnam (UACV), agreeing on a 15-year power purchasing deal. The partnership has begun shaping a rooftop solar PV project with a capacity of 4.3 MWp, which will be crucial for running UACV’s aluminium-related operations. Adhering to the clause laid down by the partnership, ACC Vietnam will supply UACV with a turnkey green energy system wired to a 4.3 MWp rooftop solar PV solution. The PV solution has been specially crafted to achieve the highest safety standards in a terrain that gets affected by gales or typhoons every now and then. Almost 7,172 modules will be placed so that the solar panels can generate 5,906.91 MWh power, disregarding the chances of emitting 4,802.3...
According to the US Census Bureau data, India imported 41,800 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in September 2022, registering a month-on-month downfall of 4,300 tonnes or 9.33 per cent. In August, the import volume stood at 46,100 tonnes, up by 5,200 tonnes or 12.71 per cent from 40,900 tonnes in July. Thus, in the three months of Q3 2022, India’s aluminium scrap imports from the US totalled 128,800 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 16,100 tonnes or 14.29 per cent from 112,700 tonnes in Q2 2022. From January to September, India imported 356,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the US, compared to 295,000 tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year. That reflected a year-on-year increase of 20.68 per cent in India’s aluminium scrap import volume from the US in...
The Keychron Q10 mechanical keyboard comes packed with milled aluminium chassis and a 75 per cent Alice layout. It also features Computer Numerical Control (CNC) aluminium casing, QMK/VIA compatibility, hot-swappable double-gasket mounts, etc. The Alice Keyboard, also known as the Arisu Keyboard, is a unique keyboard layout where the board is divided along the centre, and both sides are given a slight incline in the shape of a "∧". There are two short space bars and two "B" keys on either side of the keyboard nearly usually. It is gasket-mounted, the same as the other Q-series boards, with the switch plate on strips of squishy foam sandwiched between the top and bottom frames. The Double Gasket Design is a brand-new, cutting-edge construction in the market. To significantly minimise the...
UK-based bike maintenance items manufacturer Juice Lubes has become popular for its flagship Aluminium Anti-Seize (AAS) Paste that perfectly oils the stuck mechanisms of any ride. Unlike its precursor, the copper lubes, this aluminium variant can be applied for smooth transitions in the winter season. Using lubricants for stuck bike parts is a good practice among riders that saves them a fortune while the ride goes for routine servicing. Where oils and other products have inflammatory properties, the aluminium anti-seize paste acts as a cooling and oiling agent at the same time. Until this specific discovery was made, there was a prevailing notion that only copper could be used as a lubricating agent for the stuck components of a bike. But with age, it was deciphered that many other...
The professed carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) will safeguard the European industry from importing less expensive, more polluting goods by impersonating the domestic carbon pricing in the European Union. However, it will start with aluminium imports, among others like iron and steel, cement, fertilisers and electricity, and hydrogen. It was reached the day after the G7 industrialised nations announced that they would establish an "international climate club" to promote a sustainable industry. Pascal Canfin, the Chairman of the European Parliament's environment committee, said, "For the first time, we will ensure fair treatment for our enterprises, which pay a carbon price in Europe, and their foreign competitors, who do not." “This is a major step that will allow us to do more...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has slightly elevated its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices by INR 1,400 per tonne, with effect from Saturday, December 24, following two back-to-back cuts on December 15 and 21. The raise on December 24 has brought NALCO’s aluminium ingot price to INR 224,250-227,750 per tonne versus INR 222,850- 226350 per tonne on December 21. NALCO’s aluminium wire rod price is currently hovering around 228,750-233100 per tonne, with effect from December 24, seeing a rise from INR 227,350- 231,700 per tonne on December 21. Aluminium billets price has come in at INR 228,700-231,350 per tonne, compared to INR 227,300-229,950 per tonne a couple of days ago. NALCO has increased its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices in response to the...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,391.5 per tonne last Monday, with its high and low at US$2,410 per tonne and US$2,363 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,395.5 per tonne, an increase of US$3.5 per tonne or 0.15 per cent. On December 23, Friday, LME aluminium cash bid price slumped by US$19.50 per tonne or 0.82 per cent, closing at US$2,341.50 per tonne and the LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$20 per tonne or 0.85 per cent to rest at US$2,342 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price experienced a downfall of US$24 per tonne or 1 per cent to close pre-holidays at US$2,371 per tonne and US$2,373 per tonne, respectively. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price both witnessed a similar plunge of US$23 per tonne or 0.92 per cent,...
The century-old Indian trade association, Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), has lobbied for a decrease in the basic customs tax and correction of the inverted duty structure on crucial raw materials for the aluminium industry since high import charges are a big disadvantage for the sector that is largely dependent on imported raw materials. According to Assocham's pre-Budget note for 2023–2024, high import duties on raw materials make Indian finished goods more expensive and uncompetitive in global markets, providing little protection against cheaper finished product imports and inhibiting domestic value addition within the nation. The organisation representing the interests of trade and commerce in India, Assocham, said, "Indian aluminium producers have...
In Russia & Eastern Europe, primary aluminium production amounted to 333,000 tonnes during November 2022, which reflected a month-on-month decline of 11,000 tonnes or 3.20 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute. In October, the output was 344,000 tonnes, up by 3.61 per cent from 332,000 tonnes in September. On a year-on-year calculation, primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe during Nov'22 edged a downfall of 6,000 tonnes or 1.77 per cent from 339,000 tonnes. From January to November 2022, Russia & Eastern Europe churned out 3.738 million tonnes of primary aluminium, down by 1.32 per cent from 3.788 million tonnes during the same period last year. In Western & Central Europe, primary aluminium production stood at 224,000 tonnes during November 2022,...
The largest shipyard in Croatia, Brodosplit, announced its initiation of building a self-propelled crewless ship focused primarily on firefighting and preventing sea pollution in maritime accidents and rescue operations. On December 22, 2022, Brodosplit stated, "The hull and superstructure will be made of shipbuilding aluminium alloy, and this project will create a functional, recognizable, and innovative product with a high technological level." However, as per the information from Brodosplit the length of the ship is 23.95 meters. It is co-financed by funds from the European Union's Research and Development budget. As a leading partner in the project, Brodosplit is collaborating with engineering company Marine and Energy Solutions DIV, shipyard Brodogradiliste Specijalnih Objekata, and...
Last week witnessed some notable activities in the aluminium end-user market, with UAE launching the very first lunar rover ‘Rashid’ into space, weighing only 10 kg due to the use of aluminium in the making. Oneplus, the Chinese gadget maker, has announced launching its first keyboard along with the Oneplus 11 5G smartphone and both the devices would have percentages of aluminium in the constitution to propagate the company’s Net Zero initiatives. Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (GMG) shared the incredible outcomes of heat transfer simulations for aluminium coated with THERMAL-XR (TXR) in comparison with uncoated bare aluminium. United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Lunar Rover 'Rashid' is set to conquer the moon's surface after the scheduled landing in April 2023. This is the very first lunar...
The bauxite segment of the global aluminium industry has witnessed some of the most crucial happenings during the last days of the year. Previously, during an economic forum, Indonesian President Joko Widodo said Indonesia would announce a ban on commodity exports without disclosing which or a timeframe for implementation. On December 20, 2022, the President announced that the country would impose a ban on bauxite exports from June 2023 onwards. On the side, the Australian Securities Exchange listed Canyon Resources receives new investors and shareholders to advance the development of the Minim Martap bauxite project. The future development prospects of the Minim-Martap project view Cameroon as the new source of high-grade bauxite supply that will feed the world’s growing demand. The...
The Guangzhou Futures Exchange, China's newest commodities market, saw a decline of 1 per cent on Thursday from China, the world's largest producer of industrial silicon. To focus on "new energy" components like lithium and rare earths, the market was founded in that year. Gränges began construction on an expansion at its Newport factory to increase the manufacturing of aluminium battery cathode foil (BCF). Gränges will now be the first business in the US to support BCF manufacturing thanks to this investment. BCF is a vital part of lithium-ion batteries used to make electric cars. AddUp, a provider of metal additive manufacturing solutions established by the French businesses Michelin and Fives, has unveiled the FormUp 350 Evolution. Based on the architecture of the FormUp 350 New...
Titan has introduced a new smartwatch in India with the added main feature of Bluetooth calling, as the model has a speaker and a microphone that lets the user directly talk through the watch when paired with a smartphone. Available in blue, grey, gold and black hues, the dial has been packed inside a 100% recyclable aluminium case flaunting the company’s logo. The Titan Talk BT calling smartwatch marks the brand’s venture into the sustainability zone as the silicon strap is easily changeable if weary. The dial comes inside a rigid aluminium case that has the Titan logo embedded on it and two additional buttons on the right edge. The smartwatch has a 46mm dial and is protected by a transparent mineral glass. Aluminium is an excellent choice for such an intelligent device that looks after...
This week, the global primary aluminium segment witnessed limited but significant events. To begin with, Norsk Hydro and the other two partners announced their planning's to construct an onshore wind farm along Norway's west coast for a price ranging from 3 and 4 billion Norwegian crowns ($304 million-$405 million). When approved, the project will provide one terawatt hour (TWh) of sustainable energy for existing and prospective businesses in the Hoeyanger and Sunnfjord regions. Another significant event was the acceptance of the modified climate plan, with a focus on 2050, which was adopted by the Board of Rusal, a major producer of aluminium worldwide with operations in Russia. Under the market forefront, the World Primary aluminium production in November 2022 witnessed a drop of 3.21...
