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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Edward River Council announced that kerbside recycling will be restarted in Deniliquin beginning next year. The waste will be routed via many manual and automated sorting stations, where it will be divided into distinct waste streams such as aluminium, plastic (many kinds), paper, steel, cardboard, and glass. As Edward River Council officially advances towards the state-mandated three-bin trash collection system, it will be implemented with a separate food organics waste collection. The third container is for all-purpose rubbish. At its meeting on Tuesday, the council approved the system, which would move recycling and organics away from landfill. The new service will cost an extra $150 per home yearly, which will be established in cooperation with the community on next year's budget. Cr...
In 2022, the global aluminium industry generated a substantial volume of aluminium dross. Out of which, around 65-70% were collected and processed in different in-house facilities of aluminium companies and third-party recycling facilities. The reason behind this is the rising concern for sustainability and environment-friendliness, which has piqued the interest of the aluminium sector in dross recovery and utilization. When aluminium is molten, it oxidises on the surface, resulting in the creation of a 'skin-like' coating known as dross. It is a byproduct created during the melting and processing of aluminium. Previously, aluminium dross was disposed of in landfills, which was considered dangerous to the environment. Furthermore, important aluminium and other components were lost in...
On Friday, July 1, Norsk Hydro, one of the world’s largest aluminium companies worldwide, announced its financial and operational results for the second quarter of 2023. The company highlighted that it survived the weaker market and price pressure with strong extrusion margins and made good progress on low-carbon aluminium partnerships in Q2 2023 ended June 30. Hydro’s revenue rose Q-o-Q in Q2 2023 by 10 per cent from NOK 48,534 million to NOK 53.630 million but adjusted EBITDA stood down by 6 per cent from NOK 7,525 million to NOK 7,098 million. On a Y-o-Y basis, both revenue and EBITDA decreased by 17 per cent and 39 per cent, respectively, from NOK 64,793 million and NOK 11,594 million. The reason behind the sluggish result could be lower aluminium and alumina sales prices and downsize...
AL CircleBiz has successfully registered AMCO, one of the leading suppliers of aluminium sheets, plates, rods and profiles. AMCO offers high-quality semi-finished aluminium, copper, brass, and bronze goods. They also make and deliver precision-specified cast plates, blocks, and CNC machining sections. As a family business with over 270 workers, they will individually satisfy your needs. The products offered by AMCO includes aluminium sheet, aluminium rod, aluminium plate, aluminium cast plates and aluminium profiles. Their new business slogan, "When metal and service shine," raises the bar even higher for excellent quality and first-class customer service. In doing so, their workers' decent working conditions and unrivalled expert knowledge provide the final touch. AMCO is trusted by...
On July 20, the Chinese state-owned Aluminium Corporation of China announced the resignation of Chairman Liu Jianping. The reason cited for his departure was a "work adjustment." Liu's departure as chairman occurred only two years into his tenure. The decision followed closely on the heels of global media reports revealing that a company unit had terminated specific aluminium contracts. This action came amidst an ongoing government-led investigation into market deals. Nie Zhen, the Spokesman for Chalco's parent company Chinalco said, "Liu's move is a normal personnel change. It had no connection with the reported suspension of contracts." He declined to comment anything more on the issue. China's leading aluminium producer, commonly referred to as Chalco holds the largest stake in the...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Itochu Corporation of Japan have entered into a new agreement to work on developing aluminium production, decarbonisation, and the development of UAE industries in EGA’s supply chain. The news came after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding at the Japan-UAE Business Forum in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed, a member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, and Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. This new agreement is the continuation of the previous deal signed late last year in Tokyo to leverage both the companies’ industrial capabilities to build business opportunities that would complement EGA’s operations in the UAE. EGA shares a longstanding relationship with Itochu Corporation since the 1980s. The Japanese company has...
The average alumina spot price in China has continued to grow for the fifth day in a row by RMB 2 per tonne to close the week on Friday, July 21, at RMB 2,847 per tonne, found the Shanghai Metals Market survey. On a week-on-week basis, the price stood at 0.57 per cent or RMB 16 per tonne higher than RMB 2,831 per tonne. However, today's growth has not touched upon all the Chinese provinces, except for Guizhou, where the alumina price has increased by RMB 5 per tonne to RMB 2,835 per tonne. The average prices are estimated to range between RMB 2,820 per tonne and RMB 2,850 per tonne. However, the Australian alumina FOB price has slipped by US$1 per tonne to settle at US$325 per tonne as of July 21. A00 aluminium ingot price has also closed the week with a rise, standing RMB 30 per tonne...
On Thursday, July 20, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$29.5 per tonne or 1.37 per cent and US$30 per tonne or 1.40 per cent to settle at US$2,171 per tonne and US$2,172 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also expanded by US$33.5 per tonne or 1.53 per cent to peg at US$2,219.50 per tonne and US$2,220 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price gained US$33 per tonne or 1.40 per cent to halt at US$2,383 per tonne and US$2,388 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 513100 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants 277675 tonnes and 235425 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price also grew by US$7.88 per tonne or 0.35 per cent to halt at US$2,203.77 per tonne. SHFE aluminium...
Aluminium Dunkerque, the largest aluminium smelter in Europe located in North France, is taking significant strides towards decarbonisation. As the European Union's foremost producer of primary aluminium, the company has embarked on the first phase of its ambitious decarbonisation initiative, named "LocAL", resulting to mean low-carbon aluminium. This comprehensive program aims to accelerate the reduction of carbon emissions over three phases, scheduled to be completed by 2050. To kickstart this green journey, the company has already allocated a substantial initial investment of €12.5 million, with a focus on increasing the utilization of recycled aluminium. In response to the energy crisis that hit the European aluminium industry hard, Aluminium Dunkerque took measures to mitigate the...
Nippon Paint India's Wood Art division has introduced the 'INFINITY Automated Tinting System,' which offers a broad selection of colours and product solutions in the field of interior furniture coatings in India. INFINITY coatings provide a smooth and elegant finish on any surface. They may be put over a variety of materials such as aluminium, glass, plastics, acrylic, wood, and metal while protecting them from stains and wear and tear. The coating solution saves time, reduces waste, and assures lifespan, which aligns with the company's goals of efficiency, sustainability, and great quality. To appeal to Indian customers, the product line has been mainly designed for Indian circumstances. This will meet the needs of architects and interior designers by providing a wide range of hues and...
OnePlus has recently launched its first mechanical keyboard, the OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro. It is made of aluminium and features hot-swappable keycaps and OnePlus co-created switches. The company has now revealed that the keyboard is available in two colours: Dark Grey and Light Grey. Customers can purchase it online from the OnePlus website starting from August 7. OnePlus Keyboard 81 Pro is part of OnePlus' new "co-creation" program. In collaboration with keyboard manufacturer Keychron, they have designed a layout specifically tailored for macOS and contributed their connectivity protocol for seamless compatibility with Windows and Linux systems. The keyboard has an 81-key layout and boasts "marble-mellow" keycaps that are hot-swappable for easy customisation. It also comes with its own...
Alumina is essential for the production of primary aluminium. It is obtained from bauxite ore through the Bayer process and serves as the primary feedstock in the Hall-Héroult process , which extracts the non-ferrous metal, aluminium from its powder form. Alumina production is energy-intensive but necessary due to its importance in primary aluminium production. Last year, the worldwide alumina output slightly increased from the previous year, reaching 139.2 million tonnes. Almost all of the alumina production, about 93.7%, came from metallurgical-grade sources, with only a small amount being chemical-grade. China was a major contributor to this increase in production, producing an estimated 78.8 million tonnes of alumina, making up around 57% of the global output. Some of the major...
Studio FR-EE and local architect Fernanda Ahumada have finished the National Biodiversity Pavilion in Mexico City. The building boasts a unique facade consisting of aluminium panels that move with light and wind stimulation. It is situated at the National Autonomous University and will serve as a home to the archives and growing collections of various mammals, reptiles, fish, and birds of the Institute of Biology. The "tree of life" concept inspired the building's circular design, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all living things. The artist, Fernanda Ahumada, announced: "The tree of life is a common metaphor used by biologists to represent the relationship between species. Molecular biologists use this tool today to organize information and knowledge; the architectural program is...
Safety comes first before anything else. Accidents anywhere or in any industry are not good and can be avoided or lowered with proper measurements. Safety and production are inextricably linked to any industry's growth or success. And the aluminium industry is not an exception either! Many companies like Alba, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), Vedanta, Amag, etc., have always ensured that their employees or workers are guarded with the best safety measures. To control the risk to people posed by various industry-related activities, it is required to identify all possible hazards methodically, to have excellent practice standards, committed management, and methods for organised follow-up. Safety is not only limited to accidents but also to other health measures like carrying out awareness...
Vedanta Aluminium has been honoured with a Great Place to Work® (GPTW) certification for the financial year 2022-2023. The credit goes to Vedanta Aluminium’s nationwide operational units, whose resiliency and commitment have brought this prestigious recognition. Undoubtedly, this certification reflects Vedanta's unwavering efforts towards building an ideal workplace based on the principles like inclusivity, credibility, trust and fairness. The Great Place to Work® certification is globally recognised as a significant benchmark in identifying and acknowledging ideal workplace cultures. Vedanta’s operational unit, individually, received this certification several times over. For instance, Vedanta’s Jharsuguda aluminium smelter in Odisha won GPTW certification six times consecutively, while...
During the 64th AGM conducted via video conferencing on Wednesday, Wheels India's chairman S Ram informed shareholders that the company is anticipating growth in its aluminium wheels export business due to its strong relationships with global OEMs. The company will start supplying cast aluminium wheels to OEMs in the latter part of the year, and they expect the demand for the company's steel and aluminium wheels to grow. In FY23, the demand for Commercial Vehicles (CVs) was driven by the government's infrastructure drive, higher utilization of fleets, and replacement demand. S. Ram explained: “This year, there is expected to be some growth in the goods segment of the CV industry and strong growth in the bus segment driven by a modernisation drive by STUs and strong demand for buses for...
On Thursday, July 20, the Shanghai Metal Market (SMM) notified that the average alumina spot price has ascended by RMB 3 per tonne to close at RMB 2,845 per tonne. On M-o-M calculation, a growth of RMB 31 per tonne was witnessed from RMB 2,814 per tonne recorded on June 20. As of today, the prices in Shanxi and Guangxi have gone up by RMB 5 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,845 per tonne. On the same day in Shandong and Guizhou, the average alumina spot price experienced the same hike to halt at RMB 2,805 per tonne and RMB 2,830 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price has gained RMB 10 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,280 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,260 per tonne and RMB 18,300 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 10 to RMB 50 per tonne....
On Wednesday, July 19, the LME aluminium cash bid price stopped at US$2,141.50 per tonne, shrinking by US$27 per tonne or 1.24 per cent, and LME official settlement price settled at US$2,142 per tonne, with a fall of US$27.50 per tonne or 1.27 per cent. The LME benchmark price on July 12 was US$2,147.50 per tonne, which plunged by US$5.50 per tonne or 0.26 per cent Week-on-Week to close at what it was yesterday. The 3-month bid price decreased by US$29 per tonne or 1.31 per cent to close at US$2,186 per tonne, and the 3-month offer price stood at US$2,186.50 per tonne, with a drop of US$29.50 per tonne or 1.33 per cent. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price both shed US$25 per tonne or 1.05 per cent to officially settle at US$2,350 per tonne and US$2,355 per tonne,...
