The company says a low-cost conductive carbon rubber current collector has raised initial capacity to at least 210 mAh g⁻¹, although further testing is needed to establish long-term performance. Green Science Alliance has more than doubled the initial capacity of its aqueous rechargeable aluminium-ion battery, reporting a rise from approximately 103 mAh g⁻¹ to at least 210 mAh g⁻¹ after introducing a low-cost conductive carbon rubber sheet as the cathode current collector. The development, led by Dr Ryohei Mori, could help address cost and manufacturing challenges associated with aluminium-based batteries. The company said the improved cell maintained its reported capacity for at least 25 cycles, with testing still under way. The result marks progress for aqueous rechargeable...
One and One Green Technologies, a Philippines-based recycler of waste materials and scrap metal, saw its aluminium alloy revenue decline in the first half of 2026 after an equipment upgrade temporarily halted aluminium processing for about six weeks. The company, which produces aluminium alloy, copper alloy and brass alloy ingots, suspended aluminium processing from mid-May through the end of June while upgrading its aluminium processing equipment. Production resumed in July 2026. The disruption affected the company’s aluminium business even as overall financial performance remained positive. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2026, rose 18.7 per cent to USD 33.38 million from USD 28.13 million a year earlier, while net income increased 17.4 per cent to USD 4.49 million from...
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World primary aluminium production in the second quarter of 2023 ended June 30, amounted to 17.259 million tonnes, up by 1.8 per cent from 16.953 million tonnes in Q1 2023, found the International Aluminium Institute survey. On an annual basis, the output in 1Q2023 edged an increase of 1.06 per cent from 17.078 million tonnes. In the entire first half of 2023, world primary aluminium output totalled 34.212 million tonnes – 1.81 per cent more than 33.605 million tonnes a year ago. Meanwhile, the world’s primary aluminium production in June 2023 stood 3.11 per cent less M-o-M at 5.699 million tonnes compared to 5.882 million tonnes. However, on a year-on-year calculation, the output was found 0.85 per cent higher than 5.651 million tonnes. In China, primary aluminium output during June 2023...
Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy are extending their current collaboration to create two additional early-stage solar projects in Denmark, totalling 410 MW. The two early-stage plants, with a yearly output capacity of 522 GWh, are in Jylland, Denmark. A 114 MW project is planned to begin construction in 2025 and operations in early 2026, while a 296 MW project is expected to start construction in 2026 and operations in 2027. The projects will be wholly owned by Hydro Rein and built collaboratively by Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy. “We are pleased to announce that we are increasing our presence in Denmark and strengthening our collaboration with GreenGo Energy, leveraging our competence, and gaining valuable synergies across the portfolio. Denmark has set a clear ambition to source 100...
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Headquartered in Henan, China, the Henan Xinhongji Refractory Material has been successfully enlisted by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. AL CircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, bringing millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. The company primarily connects clients and merchants via searches against listed products and business leads. Xinhongji Refractory has believed in high quality, honesty, and innovation since its inception to impress consumers with exceptional goods and first-rate services, serve customers with sincerity and friendliness, and attract customers with high technology and innovation. The products offered by Xinhongji Refractory include- High Alumina Bricks High Alumina Refractory Cement...
Bosch, the leading German industrial major and the world's largest auto components manufacturer and the producer of a wide range of aluminium profiles, envisions significant growth by establishing itself as a crucial strategic hub. Recognizing the rise of software tech disruptions and the impact of macroeconomic developments on the automotive industry, Bosch aims to capitalize on India's burgeoning software engineering talents. This strategic move is seen as a decisive advantage over China and will play a pivotal role in Bosch's sustainable global growth journey. Amidst a global economic slowdown with China, known as the 'Factory of the World,' witnessing a deceleration in its economy, Europe and the US are grappling with uncertain economic conditions. However, in this challenging...
Vedanta Limited announced the first quarter financial and operational results ended June 30 of FY2024, revealing INR 33,342 crore of consolidated revenue, down by 10.43 per cent from INR 37,225 crore in Q4 FY2023 and 12.83 per cent less than INR 38,251 crore in Q1 FY2023. The fall could be attributed to a steep reduction in output commodity prices, partially offset by favourable movement in the exchange rate. Vedanta’s consolidated quarterly EBITDA was INR 6,975 crore, reflecting a fall of 25.50 per cent from INR 9,362 crore in Q4 FY23 and a plunge of 35.06 per cent from INR 10,741 crore in Q1 FY23. Meanwhile, despite the Q-o-Q fall in revenue, Vedanta’s consolidated net profit witnessed a rise of 5.62 per cent in the June quarter of FY2024 from INR 3,132 crore to INR 3,308 crore. But on...
Aluminium Bahrain embraces digital transformation by integrating Virtual Reality (VR) technology in five key areas for its in-house training courses. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with Atyaf eSolutions, and the signing ceremony was held on 12 July 2023. The VR training will guide Alba employees with a safe and realistic platform to understand Potlines and how it functions, procedures that need to be followed when operating a potline, and actions to take during emergency cases such as tap out, open circuit, prolonged power outage, failure of alumina supply, and failure of compressed air supply. "Virtual Reality is a medium -- a means by which our employees can learn in a safe and immersive environment without the risk of injury -- and this is when seeing evolves to...
A team of researchers led by Professor Matthew McDowell from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have developed an aluminium foil that may improve the performance of solid-state lithium battery cells. The discovery can also help electric vehicles perform better for longer distances on a charge. The team employed aluminium foil to create a solid-state battery cell with a better energy density than current solid-state cells. The project started as collaboration between the Georgia Tech team and Novelis , a prominent aluminium producer and the world's biggest recycler of aluminium. The researchers are presently attempting to scale up the size of the batteries to understand how size affects the behaviour of the aluminium foil. The group is also actively investigating various...
Norsk Hydro wrote a letter to the London Metal Exchange last week urging to rethink the decision not to ban Russian aluminium from its warehouse network. Norsk Hydro believes that a large volume of aluminium arriving from Russia is weighing on the benchmark metal price on LME. "As LME aluminium prices are referenced in contracts between consumers, producers and traders, the dominance of Russian aluminium in the system is a problem," said Norsk Hydro's Chief Financial Officer Paal Kildemo. Russian aluminium stock in LME-registered warehouses in June accounted for 80 per cent, compared to 68 per cent in May and 41 per cent in January. That, according to Norsk Hydro, indicates a lack of acceptance for Russian aluminium in the market. Although there are no international sanctions against...
The Perth headquartered mining and metal company, South32, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange with secondary listings on the Johannesburg and London Stock Exchanges, reported that during the fiscal year ending in June, there had been three consecutive annual production records achieved, demonstrating significant growth in aluminium, copper, and manganese output. In Australia, financial years run from 1 July to 30 June the following year. Graham Kerr, the CEO of South32, said, “We had a strong finish to the year, with group copper equivalent production growing 9 per cent in the quarter. Our strong operating results included record annual production at Hillside Aluminium , Australia Manganese and South Africa Manganese. Aluminium production increased by 14 per cent and...
LME aluminium opened at US$$2,255 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,262 per tonne and US$2,201 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,205.50 per tonne, a drop of US$51.50 per tonne or 2.28 per cent. On Friday, July 21, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price contracted, following an intermittent rise on the previous day . The LME aluminium cash bid price decreased by US$18 per tonne to reach US$2,153 per tonne, while the LME aluminium official settlement price fell US$18.50 per tonne to come in at US$2,153.50 per tonne. On a week-on-week calculation, the LME aluminium benchmark price edged 3.21 per cent lower than US$2,225 per tonne, and on a month-on-month basis, the price stood slightly down by US$3.50 per tonne from US$2,157...
The Shanghai Metal Market (SMM), today, on July 24, has recorded a growth of RMB 10 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,320 per tonne. On a Y-o-Y calculation, the price expanded by RMB 480 per tonne from RMB 17,840 per tonne recorded on July 25 2022. The average price as of today is expected to range between RMB 18,300 per tonne and RMB 18,340 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 10 to RMB 50 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices have grown in all the provinces on short covering after prices fell as smelters resumed operations in the southern Yunnan region after local power consumption restrictions were removed. The highest has been recorded in Gongyi, where it has hiked by RMB 40 per tonne to close at RMB 18,320 per tonne. On the same day,...
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto and the Giampaolo Group, founded over 50 years ago in Toronto, Ontario, with a distinct focus on the recycling industry, have agreed to form a joint venture to manufacture and market recycled aluminium products. The transaction reflects the joint venture partners' commitment to meeting the increasing demand for low-carbon aluminium as a critical material in the energy transition. As per the agreement, Rio Tinto is set to purchase 50 per cent ownership of Giampaolo Group's wholly-owned Matalco business for $700 million, subject to standard closing adjustments. Matalco is a prominent manufacturer of top-tier recycled aluminium billet and slab products. With seven facilities—six in the United States and one in Canada—Matalco boasts an impressive...
Helio, formed under the collaboration between Orora Beverages and industrial rigid container specialists Velox-digital, is a cutting-edge direct-to-shape digital printing solution for designing or decorating aluminium cans. Helio named after the Greek God of the Sun, expands Orora's existing high-speed offset decorating technique, offering clients a faster turnaround from concept to delivery, more operational flexibility, and infinite design colours, textures, and finishes. Orora clients will experience reduced wait times and improved flexibility, according to Chris Smith, General Manager of Orora Beverage Cans. "Cans are a terrific sustainable packaging option, convenient for many occasions and most importantly, produced from aluminium containing recycled content, with the can itself...
Merlo Coffee's efforts towards sustainability through promoting its 100% recyclable coffee capsules to L'Occitane's release of the Solidarity Balm featuring 100% recyclable aluminium packaging, this week has witnessed a few sustainability initiatives. Plansee technology has also set an ambitious goal of achieving carbon-free aluminium production, while Amcor launched a new sustainability program called TRANSPARENCE. So, without any further ado, let us look at each of the sustainability developments this week. L'Occitane launched the Solidarity Balm featuring 100% recyclable aluminium packaging, as a passion for biodiversity protection and sustainability goals. The balm is encased in aluminium packaging. It is a multipurpose balm that may be used on the face, lips, and hair for hydration,...
According to a manufacturer, using aluminium in the capsules allows for stronger sealing power, ensuring coffee protection against oxidation and heat resistance, which are significant factors in preserving the freshness of the fragrances. Wheels India's chairman S Ram reminded shareholders at the 64th AGM held through video conference on Wednesday that the firm expects development in its aluminium wheels export business owing to solid partnerships with global OEMs. The firm will begin delivering cast aluminium wheels to OEMs later this year, and they anticipate increased demand for the company's steel and aluminium wheels. Alstom is said to be adopting innovative aluminium technology for Vande Bharat trains. Torrié, a Portuguese coffee brand owned by the José Maria Vieira firm (JMV), has...
Vedanta Aluminium was certified as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) for the fiscal year 2022-2023. The praise goes to Vedanta Aluminium's countrywide operating divisions, whose tenacity and dedication earned this coveted award. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Japan's Itochu Corporation signed a new agreement to collaborate on aluminium production, decarbonization, and the growth of UAE businesses in EGA's supply chain. On July 20, the Chinese state-owned Aluminium Corporation of China announced Chairman Liu Jianping's resignation. His departure was attributed to a "work adjustment." Liu resigned as chairman after barely two years in office. Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) disclosed that it needs $600 million in capital to revamp its operations. The faltering state-owned enterprise...
On July 20, 2023, analysts and traders said that Chinese alumina prices escalated to their highest on constraint provision in more than a month amid augmented demand from aluminium smelters in the southwestern Yunnan province. On July 20, the Shanghai Futures Exchange witnessed a remarkable surge in the recently introduced alumina futures contract. According to Refinitiv Eikon data, the contract for the most-traded November expiry date, SAOX3, experienced a significant jump of 3.2 per cent, reaching an all-time high of RMB 2,908 per tonne. Refinitiv, an LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) business, is one of the world’s largest providers of financial markets data and infrastructure. Refinitiv Eikon is an open-technology solution for financial markets professionals, providing access to...
Hindalco and Vedanta’s aluminium prices stood lower by the end of the week after several cuts from July 18 to 20, 2023. On Tuesday, July 18, Hindalco axed its aluminium ingot price by INR 3,750 per tonne to INR 212,250 per tonne. The company’s aluminium wire rod and billet prices also saw a similar slash of INR 3,750 per tonne, reaching INR 224,250 per tonne and INR 226,350 per tonne, respectively. The next day, July 19, Hindalco’s aluminium ingot, aluminium wire rod, and billet prices saw a further cut of INR 2,500 per tonne to clock at INR 209,750 per tonne, INR 221,750 per tonne, and INR 223,850 per tonne, respectively. The price cut continued till July 20, bringing Hindalco’s aluminium ingot price to INR 207,500 per tonne, aluminium wire rod price to INR 219,500 per tonne, and...
