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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In May 2023, Canada witnessed a 13 per cent increase in aluminium imports month-on-month, reaching 804,859 tonnes. This surge can be attributed to higher shipments from Brazil, which rose by 23 per cent, and the United States, which saw a 28 per cent increase. Lower production levels in April also contributed to the higher import numbers in May. Specifically, imports of aluminium ores and concentrates rose by 15 per cent to 717,937 tonnes, while imports of semi-finished products increased by 33 per cent to 14,949 tonnes. On the other hand, imports of finished products and scrap experienced a slight decline of 3 per cent and 1 per cent respectively. AL Circle 's industry-focused report, ' Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023 ', revealed that primary aluminium production in North America...
On Wednesday, July 12, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME official settlement price hiked by US$18 per tonne or 0.84 per cent and US$18.5 per tonne or 0.86 per cent to close at US$2,146.50 per tonne and US$2,147.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price moved up by US$6 per tonne or 0.27 per cent and US$6.5 per tonne or 0.29 per cent to close at US$2,185 per tonne and US$2,186 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price grew by US$8 per tonne or 0.34 per cent, settling at US$2,340 per tonne and US$2,345 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock halted at 528100 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants scored at 272950 tonnes and 255150 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price dipped by US$4.27 per tonne or 0.19 per cent to reside at...
According to the Shanghai Metal Market, today, on July 13, China’s aluminium ingot price has skyrocketed by RMB 210 per tonne to officially settle at RMB 18,440 per tonne, with average prices ranging between RMB 18,420 per tonne and RMB 18,460 per tonne. At the beginning of July, China’s aluminium spot price was quite close to what it is today. On July 4, SMM aluminium price was RMB 18,540 per tonne, which drastically fell by RMB 310 per tonne or 1.67 per cent over the two weeks to reach RMB 18,230 per tonne yesterday. China’s central provinces have all experienced an influx in aluminium spot prices today, with only one exception in Linyi, where it has fallen by RMB 20 per tonne to stop at RMB 18,180 per tonne. The maximum rise of RMB 230 per tonne in aluminium prices was witnessed in...
After a thorough audit, AMAG has received a "Platinum" rating from EcoVadis in 2023. This puts AMAG in the top 1% of companies assessed in the "Precious Metals and Nonferrous Metals" category for sustainability performance. This isn't the first time AMAG has received a "Platinum" rating - they also achieved this in 2022 after receiving a "Gold" rating in 2021. This means that AMAG has consistently been one of the top-rated companies for three years in a row. During the EcoVadis assessment, AMAG Austria Metall AG was evaluated through a total of 21 criteria across four different areas - "Environment", "Labor and Human Rights", "Sustainable Procurement", and "Ethics". They were analysed on various targets, such as circular economy, energy consumption, greenhouse gases, impact on...
Beijing Dansen Aluminum Co. Ltd. is a reputable supplier of aluminium extrusions worldwide. They produce extruded aluminium profiles for windows in various shapes, sizes, and finishes, catering to innumerable commercial, industrial, residential, automotive, marine, energy, aerospace, and military applications. Al CircleBiz has enlisted Beijing Dansen Aluminum Co. Ltd. among one of the 1200+ valued aluminium products sellers in the world's first aluminium B2B platform. The company is headquartered in Beijing, with production bases in Xianghe and Chifeng, covering an area of 28,000 square meters. They have modern, imported aluminium plate processing equipment, an ITW Ransburg automatic spraying system, experienced management, and a first-class technical team. For over 14 years, Dansen has...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world's largest aluminium smelters, has demonstrated its commitment to advancing in Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) by completing the "Green Anode Density Prediction" project with Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Centre. To celebrate this achievement, Alba CEO Ali Al Baqali and Nasser Artificial Intelligence R&D Centre CEO Dr Abdulla Naser Al Noaimi recognised the Centre's team involved in the project at an honouring ceremony held on Alba's premises. Dr Jassim Haji, the Centre's A.I. Executive Advisor, and other officials from Alba and Nasser Vocational Training Centre (NVTC) were also present. Dr Abdulla Naser Al Noaimi, CEO of Nasser Artificial Intelligence Research & Development Centre, emphasised the Centre's goal of...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China’s metallurgical-grade alumina production in June 2023 (30 calendar days) totalled 6.46 million tonnes, down by 1.22 per cent from 6.54 million tonnes in May (31 calendar days). The daily average production in the said month was recorded at 215,000 tonnes, reflecting steady output compared to the earlier month owing to operation resumption in Henan, Guizhou, and Chongqing, along with newly added capacity. On a year-on-year calculation, China’s alumina output in June stood 4.2 per cent lower due to the closure of alumina capacities in high-cost areas like Shanxi, Henan, and Inner Mongolia. At the end of the month, China’s installed alumina capacity was 100.25 million tonnes, with an operating capacity of 78.58 million tonnes. The...
On July 11, 2023, the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) Minister Filomena Tassi, and Vance Badawey, Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre, announced a $1 million investment for Lintec Label and Print Solutions in Brantford. The investment and a $500,000 contribution from Enterprise Brant will allow the company to purchase modern manufacturing equipment to produce eco-friendly, cost-effective packaging, including bags, pouches, and other solutions made from paper, aluminium foil, and bioplastics. This investment will also help the company improve its facilities, retrain current employees, and create eight new jobs in the Brantford community. The $1 million investment will allow Lintec to establish a supply of standard and sustainable packaging for...
Cano Water, the top canned water brand offering a sustainable alternative to plastic bottles, has taken a strong stand against Wimbledon's continued association with Evian, emphasising the environmental consequences of single-use plastic. Cano has launched the new #breakupwithplastic campaign, promoting sustainable packaging like aluminium, which is a better supporter of the circular economy. Cano Water is dedicated to sustainability in ways that extend beyond this marketing push. The company was ahead of the curve when switching from plastic bottles to endlessly recyclable aluminium cans. Aluminium cans have a much better recycling rate and can be recycled several times without losing quality. Cano Water's clean and simple form and resealable caps for on-the-go hydration add to its...
L'OCCITANE Travel Retail is debuting its compelling and immersive 'Gift of Nature' pop-ups, which emphasise the significance of sustainability and biodiversity at two of Hainan's top downtown malls, the Sanya International Duty-Free Complex and CDF Haikou Mova Mall. The French Luxury brand is known for using sustainable materials like recycled aluminium for their packaging. L'OCCITANE en Provence, in line with its mission to decrease waste, has introduced limited-edition, travel retail exclusive packages inspired by the animation to increase customer participation. The packaging comprises the Shea Hand Cream composed of 95 per cent recycled and recyclable aluminium tube covered with a rich and bright fauna and flora theme drawn by Raxenne Maniquiz, a Philippines-based artist. The campaign...
Japanese primary aluminium premium in the September quarter is less likely to change much from the previous quarter, given a buyer has recently agreed to pay a premium of $127.5 per tonne to a global producer over the benchmark price for shipments, said a source on Tuesday, July 11, involved in the pricing talks. The offer has been made after several rounds of negotiations whereby producers sought to raise premiums from the earlier quarter, but buyers pushed to cut levels, said a source at a Japanese trading house. The amount is close to the premium of $125-130 per tonne paid in the June quarter but lower than the initial offers of $165-180 per tonne made by producers. However, compared to the premium of $95-105 per tonne offered in Q1, the recommended premium for Q3 is higher by over 20...
The Pennsylvania Beverage Association aims to modernize Pittsburgh's recycling program by investing $650,000 through its Every Bottle Back initiative. This investment facilitated the provision of free curbside recycling containers to 50,000 households, which is expected to yield nearly 25 million pounds of new recyclable materials over a decade. This collection includes almost 1 million new pounds of PET plastic and 370,500 pounds of aluminium. Additionally, this investment will help Pittsburgh move closer to its "Bag Free in 2023" target, enabling the beverage industry to collect more 100% recyclable bottles and aluminium cans for remanufacturing. Aluminium cans are made up of the purest form of the non-ferrous metal. Therefore its recycling process is quite simple, and no additional...
According to a report on Wednesday, July 12, Rio Tinto, an Anglo-Australian metals and mining group, will build a pilot hydrogen plant in Gladstone and retrofit an alumina refinery to replace natural gas use with clean hydrogen for the alumina refining process. It will be done with the help of Sumitomo Corporation, a leading Fortune 500 global trading and business investment company. The project is part of an A$111.1 million Yarwun Hydrogen Calcination Pilot Demonstration Program to reduce carbon emissions from alumina processing. Rio and Sumitomo will build a 2.5 MW on-site electrolyser to supply hydrogen to the Yarwun refinery in Gladstone, Queensland, and install modified equipment at one of Yarwun’s four calciners to enable it to operate with a hydrogen burner. The Australian...
On Wednesday, July 12, the average alumina spot price in China has grown by RMB 2 per tonne to close at RMB 2,827 per tonne. On M-o-M calculation, the alumina price has fallen by RMB 6 per tonne from RMB 2,833 per tonne recorded on June 12. As of today, the price in Shanxi has grown by RMB 10 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,820 per tonne. On the same day, the alumina prices in both Shandong and Guangxi have gone up by RMB 5 per tonne to stop at RMB 2,790 per tonne and RMB 2,815 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price in China has contracted by RMB 20 per tonne to close at RMB 18,230 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 70 to RMB 30 per tonne. The average prices may range between RMB 18,210 per tonne and RMB 18,250 per tonne. The A00...
On Tuesday, July 11, the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME official settlement price halted at US$2,128.50 per tonne and US$2,129 per tonne, with a 1.57 per cent or US$33 per tonne upward growth. The LME aluminium spot price has suffered quite a lot with uncertain fluctuations all the way in July, but on Tuesday, it standardised itself, and the week’s projection might be on the higher side. The 3-month bid price surged by US$34 per tonne or 1.58 per cent to close at US$2,179 per tonne, and the 3-month offer price stood at US$2,179.50 per tonne, with a similar increase in spot prices. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price both gained US$29 per tonne or 1.26 per cent to officially settle at US$2,332 per tonne and US$2,337 per tonne, respectively. LME aluminium opening stock...
Aodeli Australia, a prominent aluminium cladding manufacturer in Australia, has announced the launch of a new product, the Mirror Aluminium Panel (MAP). This high-quality product is the result of AODELI's extensive experience in delivering exceptional cladding panels and superb mirror finishes. Aodeli's Mirror Aluminium Panel has already been employed in various projects, including the KDV Sports Centre in Nerang, Queensland, designed by Spiro Architects in 2016, which is a well-known building that is open to multiple sides and connected to the environment. The production of mirror panels necessitates thorough and meticulous research to guarantee the finish's stability and long-term reflective capabilities. AODELI's commitment to manufacturing high-quality and high-performing products...
The Technomet is an attractive and versatile aluminium enclosure suitable for various applications, including medical and wellness devices, industrial control, test and measurement, peripheral devices and interfaces, switch boxes, communications, and laboratory equipment. It features a modern and cohesive design, with diecast aluminium bezels at the front and rear that fit flush with the main case body. Snap-on trims conceal the case and front panel fixing screws. The anodised front panel and removable rear panel are recessed to protect keypads, displays, connectors, and switches. The internal aluminium chassis is pre-punched for three, five, seven, or nine PCB guide rails, and circuit boards can slide in and out for quick and easy installation, inspection, and maintenance. The base has...
Tumi, the manufacturer of high-end luggage and travel bags, is advertising its Fall 2023 collection with a pop-up shop from 3 to 15 July at Seoul's Lotte World Mall Atrium (1F). The Fall 2023 Essentially Beautiful Pop-Up has a sculptural façade inspired by the forms of Tumi's 19 Degree Aluminium briefcase and a series of installations exhibiting Tumi's Hypercraft design concept's creative and cultural world. Son Heung-min, a well-known South Korean player, teamed with the business to develop a locker-inspired display that contained souvenirs and individually autographed merchandise. The experience is the season's unique launch, pulling inspiration from the shapes and workmanship of the travel and leisure brand's 19 Degree 'hard side' baggage. The store's design incorporates contemporary...
