Canada and China have extended a bilateral trade arrangement that links Chinese market access for Canadian agricultural products with Canada's access for Chinese steel and aluminum. The decision provides greater certainty for exporters on both sides as Ottawa seeks to expand its trade relationships beyond the United States. The extension, announced on November 4, 2026, will keep the existing arrangement in place until the end of 2028. It comes amid renewed efforts by the two countries to strengthen economic ties and address outstanding trade issues. For the aluminum industry, the agreement offers a clearer timeline for market access, while its agricultural provisions provide Canadian producers with greater predictability in one of their key export markets. Canada-China trade agreement...
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...
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Pakmule, a New Braunfels-based carrier company, is different from other carrier companies since their product is entirely manufactured of aluminium that is around 70 per cent recycled. The Swayback pro aluminium hitch rack weighs 40 pounds and holds the strength to carry 650 pounds of goods. The business continues to manufacture each of its goods in the United States using recycled aluminium, and it donates a part of its earnings to groups that support wildland conservation. The Pro series units' pipe frame design is intended for massive gear and heavy loads. They are self-cleaning, won't hold dirt or muck, and offer many areas allowing the customers to wrap the MULEstraps around the luggage to keep them in place. Despite having the same cargo-carrying footprint as the other hatchbacks,...
Equispheres Inc. nurtures the blissful minds behind all innovations introduced in transforming the additive manufacturing industry. Recently, it partnered with Morf3D to discover new high-performance aluminium powders that enhance the performance and productivity of the metal additive manufacturing (AM) sector. The alliance will try to develop and curate newer high-performance aluminium powders to generate better utilisation points to enhance product performance, depending on recent needs. Morf3D is located in California and is an expert in creating, installing and activating technology systems for greater volumes of additively manufactured items designated for the defence, aviation and space industries. The Vice-President – Product & Strategy for Equispheres, Evan Butler-Jones,...
Rio Tinto has sanctioned laying a second tunnel providing water to its hydroelectric generating station at Kemano, almost 75 kilometres southeast of Kitimat. This new 16km-long tunnel aligned via Mt. Dubose will open a second source of water for Rio Tinto's B.C. Works aluminium smelter in Kitimat. As early as in July, the new tunnel successfully produced its first megawatt of electricity after major construction works were finished in May. The company issued a statement on December 1. The BC Works director of energy and watershed partnerships – Rio Tinto, Andrew Czornohalan specified in a comment: "The completion of a second tunnel to supply water to the Kemano hydropower facility will ensure the long-term, sustainable production of low-carbon aluminium at our smelter in Kitimat." "This...
After talking with company bosses, Niall Collins, the Limerick TD and Minister of State has played down fears of job losses at Aughinish Alumina. According to the company's directors and auditors, the Ukraine-Russia geopolitical conflict and its economic impact are threatening the future viability of Rusal-owned West Limerick. Since the rise in gas prices in the year before the Ukraine invasion, the company has suffered a net loss of over €363 million. Now, these prices have increased again due to the conflict, putting the organization under immense pressure. As a result of the document, fears have again been raised for the nearly 500 employees at Europe's largest bauxite refinery, which produces 30% of the country's alumina, used primarily in aircraft. Limerick Alumina Refining paid over...
The United Kingdom’s aluminium packaging recycling rate has been rising for three consecutive quarters and is still on course to surpass its yearly objective. As per the Q3 data released by the Environment Agency in November, 37,815 tonnes of aluminium packaging were collected for recycling between July and September 2022. “The UK’s PRN data for Q3 shows another strong performance for separately collected aluminium packaging, material recovered from IBA and other local protocol fractions. It’s positive news indeed that PRNs issued to date this year are already well ahead of target,” said Tom Giddings, general manager of Alupro. 28,003 tonnes of material were collected using kerbside, carry, and on-the-go methods, 322 tonnes were collected via other means and 9,491 tonnes were recovered...
British bike maker, Volt has launched the new Infinity e-bike, termed as its' most advanced e-bike yet and a significant evolution of its much-loved predecessor'. The e-bike has been modelled around a brushed aluminium frame and can be considered to have a compact design. The new Infinity e-bike has been inspired by all the Volt models released throughout 2022, and the brand claims this latest upgrade brings together splendour and modernity. It has been equipped with a removable battery, and with or without it, the brushed aluminium frame contributes to the low weight of Volt Infinity e-bikes. Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable non-ferrous metal that can retain its actual form even after going through the transformation process. Thus, colossal automobile brands are slowly moving...
The eleventh month of 2022 witnessed eventful happenings in the global aluminium industry, which is different in context from the tradition before the end of the year. In October 2022, the world's oldest and largest market for industrial metals exchange floated a discussion paper on the topic, seeking a market opinion on the possibility of prohibiting Russian metal. Still, in November, the LME stated it does not propose at this time to restrict the warranting of new Russian metal nor to impose thresholds or limits to the amount of Russian stock permitted in LME warehouses. On the other side, the world leader in sustainable, low-carbon rolled aluminium solutions, Novelis, broke the ground on a new $50 million recycling centre in South Korea to produce low-carbon sheet ingot. The leading...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,491.5 per tonne on Thursday and closed at US$2,475 per tonne, down US$16 per tonne or 0.64 per cent. On Thursday, December 1, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$44 per tonne or 1.84 per cent and US$43.5 per tonne or 1.82 per cent to settle at US$2,430 per tonne and US$2,430.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$41.5 per tonne or 1.71 per cent to peg at US$2,459.50 per tonne and US$2,460.50 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price ascended by US$38 per tonne or 1.52 per cent to halt at US$2,525 per tonne and US$2,530 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 499150 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants clocked at 249575 tonnes and 249575...
The Indian apex body promoting the interests of all mining companies, the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI), has called for the withdrawal of export duties on bauxite, stating that the move will lead to the optimal exploitation of low-grade mineral resources by facilitating the reopening of closed bauxite mines, creating jobs, and earning foreign exchange. In its pre-Budget proposals to the Finance Ministry, FIMI said, "The export duty of 15 per cent on bauxite is detrimental to the Indian non-metallurgical bauxite producers and exporters. Therefore, this Federation requests the complete withdrawal of export duty on bauxite exports." It said that India is self-reliant in meeting its requirement and has enormous potential to be a significant player in the international bauxite...
The UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative, started by Alupro, the organisation that recycles aluminium packaging, has received financial commitments from Trivium Packaging, a global provider of endlessly recyclable metal packaging. “We’re proud to have committed to supporting the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. The programme is crucial in driving further improvements in recycling and addressing consumer knowledge and the role of government and industry bodies,” said Andrew Davies, R&D specialist prototyping at Trivium Packaging. The effort uses a three-phased strategy to educate consumers on best practices, establish a baseline recycling rate, and provide a roadmap for obtaining better rates for aerosol recycling. Its goal is to raise awareness and uptake of aerosol recycling throughout the...
Ball Corporation has announced a valuable collaboration with O'cean Energy Drink allocating the face of the Indian cricket team, Virat Kohli as the ambassador. The alliance has successfully launched O'cean beverages in sustainable aluminium cans. It was declared via one of the social media platforms that Ball would recycle one used aluminium can for each O'cean energy drink can sold. Aluminium is an infinitely recyclable element that can hold onto its original properties even after the process is completed. This makes the non-ferrous material a fantastic choice for a circular economy, ultimately reducing the carbon footprint of an individual product and making it more environment-friendly. Moreover, beverage cans usually comprise the purest range of aluminium, which qualifies it as an...
Sell & Parker gleefully declared the introduction of a new Return and Earn depot for the dwellers of the Hawkesbury region. Scheduled to be inaugurated on Thursday, December 1, the depot will accept aluminium cans and glass bottles while paying the depositor a certain amount. The CEO of Sell & Parker, Luke Parker, assured the zonal residents that the automated depot would suffice the need for recycling drives that are easily accessible. This move will be skilfully orchestrated during the peak summer so that the collection is considerably hefty. "As everyone would be aware, there is no automated depot for drink container recycling in the Hawkesbury area at the moment," Mr Parker explained. "We've been keen to introduce the service to the area for some time, and in September, we were...
On Thursday, December 1, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reportedly laid the ground for Vedanta’s mega aluminium park at the Make in Odisha, 2022 Conclave by pressing the button in the presence of the company’s chairman Anil Agarwal. The Vedanta Aluminium Park, once developed, will be one of India’s largest metal parks, spread over 253 acres at Jharsuguda, said Agarwal. The project is a joint venture between Vedanta Aluminium and the Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation. According to Rahul Sharma, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium, the proposed park will be a world-class industrial facility, accommodating companies manufacturing units. Companies present at the park will be allowed to draw molten aluminium from Vedanta’s smelter at Jharsuguda. Vedanta’s aluminium smelter at...
Vishay Intertechnology, one of the world's biggest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors, has launched a new line of screw-terminal aluminium electrolytic capacitors, enabling designers to pack more energy storage into a smaller footprint. The Vishay BCcomponents 202 PML-ST series, which comes in 11 case sizes with dimensions ranging from 35 mm by 60 mm to 90 mm by 220 mm, offers higher capacitance/voltage (CV) values in smaller case sizes than previous-generation solutions while also offering higher ripple current of 49.6 A, a lower ESR of 2 m, and a long useful life of 10,000 hours at +85 °C. The electrolytic capacitors have a cylindrical aluminium container insulated with a blue sleeve and pressure relief in their sealing disc. They provide high CV combinations ranging from 56 000...
Azelio, a Swedish molten aluminium storage firm specialising in thermal energy storage with dispatchable power, signed a conditional order with the Australia-based real estate developer Molnar Property Group (MPG Built Pty Ltd or MPG Built). The contract calls for the company to deliver an energy-as-a-service (EaaS) model utilising five of its TES.POD storage devices in conjunction with solar energy. Per the order, Azelio will install solar power and its long-duration energy storage technology for clean, affordable power per the conditional order through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV). Following the contract conditions, the SPV will implement, own, and run the power system and supply energy to MPG Built. MPG Built will resell the energy to the grid in its capacity as a business. The...
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According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) was recorded at 1.181 million tonne during October 2022. That reflected a month-on-month increase of 6.01 per cent from 1.114 million tonnes, following a sequential plunge of 6.86 per cent from 1.196 million tonnes during August 2022. On a year-on-year calculation, Africa & Asia (ex-China)’s alumina production in October edged a hike of 8.35 per cent from 1.090 million tonnes. Daily average output in October was 38,100 tonnes, up by 1,000 tonnes month-on-month and 2,900 tonnes year-on-year, found IAI. From January to October, Africa & Asia (ex-China) produced 11.534 million tonnes of alumina, which represented a rise of 5.87 per cent year-on-year from 10.894 million tonnes. The world’s...
The Indian Ministry of Railways had placed down a requirement for 200 rakes of the Vande Bharat in a bid amounting to INR 26,000 crores. Five eminent companies have shown immense interest in the project: BML, RVNL, BHEL, ALSTOM INDIA and MEDHA. These Vande Bharat train rakes are going to be all sleeper class, and the job needs to be completed within 24 to 30 months. Nevertheless, each coach would be 2-3 tonnes lighter than the previously operating trains only because of the use of aluminium as raw material. Aluminium is lighter than steel and is an anti-corrosive, malleable material perfect for creating car bodies. The Vande Bharat coaches feature an all-aluminium body making it a lightweight vehicle. Meant for only sleeper class travel, the trains would be sustainable enough because the...
Hindalco Industries Limited has increased its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices, with effect from November 30, following three back-to-back cuts on November 24, 25, and 29. Among Hindalco’s products prices, aluminium billets price has experienced a lift of INR 2,250 per tonne or 0.98 per cent to come in at INR 234,600 per tonne. On November 29, the price stood at INR 232,350 per tonne, seeing a cut of INR 2,500 per tonne from INR 234,850 per tonne on November 25. Hindalco’s aluminium wire rod price has also been raised by INR 2,250 per tonne, with effect from November 30, to INR 231,600 per tonne. Similar to the billet price, the company’s aluminium wire rod price on November 29 also saw a cut of INR 2,500 per tonne from INR 231,850 per tonne to INR 229,350 per tonne....
