Scatec has begun construction of the first phase of a major solar power project that will supply renewable electricity to the Aluminium Company of Egypt (Egyptalum), advancing the Egyptian producer's efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its aluminium operations. The first phase of the Dandara Solar Power project comprises a 569 MW solar plant supported by a 100-MWh battery energy storage system. The Norwegian renewable energy company has also signed loan agreements to finance the development, which was first announced in 2025. Under a 25-year power purchase agreement, the facility will supply clean electricity to Egyptalum. Once operational, the first phase is expected to generate approximately 1.4 TWh of renewable power annually and avoid more than 550,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide...
NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL) plans to expand its renewable energy capacity from around 12 gigawatts (GW) to 60 GW by 2032, marking a major step in its clean-energy expansion strategy. The target forms part of parent company NTPC Limited’s broader ambition to reach 149 GW of installed power capacity, supported by renewable energy, thermal expansion and a proposed entry into nuclear generation. The roadmap was outlined by P. Rahul, Deputy General Manager, Business Development – Green Hydrogen at NGEL, during the Bharat Renewable Energy Summit and Expo 2026. Alongside renewable capacity additions, the company is advancing green hydrogen, energy storage and green chemicals projects. To learn about the market potential of aluminium dross, explore "ALuminium Dross Processing: Generation,...
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Hindalco’s Managing Director, Satish Pai, assured reporters by saying Indian aluminium makers are not going to downsize or diminish the usual aluminium production rate any time soon, even though their contemporaries worldwide decide to do so. While addressing the reporters, Satish Pai narrated: “We are seeing enough demand in India, approximately 8-9 per cent rise for the ongoing financial year. We just can’t shut down capacities like that. Would like to watch out for LME prices for more than a year to initiate any such supply-related adjustment.” After explaining the above reason, Satish Pai went on to discuss the LME price, which according to him, has approached a balanced quotient that will prevent further falls. Though the prices have a wide range of ups and downs, Satish Pai is...
Alro Group, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe by capacity, has booked a net profit of RON 15.3 million for the first half of 2022 ended June 30, compared to a net loss of RON 47.6 million a year ago. The Group’s turnover has increased to RON 2.1 billion during H1 from RON 1.5 billion during the same period last year, thanks to the higher demand for aluminium on the international markets and LME price hike. Aluminium demand mainly stood high in the first quarter of 2022, especially flat-rolled and extruded products. Alro’s EBITDA also recorded a rise to RON 219.6 million in H1 2022 from RON 144.4 million in H1 2021. All this could be achieved by swift and decisive measures taken at the Group’s level to mitigate the effects of continued energy price...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,468 per tonne on Wednesday and rose to US$2,500 per tonne following the release of US CPI. LME aluminium closed at US$2,496.5 per tonne, an increase of 0.99 per cent. On Wednesday, August 10, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$25 per tonne or 1 per cent and US$25.5 per tonne or 1.02 per cent to rest US$2,462 per tonne and US$2,462.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slipped by US$25 per tonne or 1.01 per cent and US$24.5 per tonne or 0.99 per cent to close at US$2,448 per tonne and US$2,449 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price also shrunk by US$25 per tonne or 0.99 per cent to come in at US$2,483 per tonne and US$2,488 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock...
The Ifor Williams trailer company, UK, has taken inspiration from the automotive industry to design aerodynamic curves and a sculpted “floating roof” that amalgamates to form stunning lines for the HBX range. With a definitive blueprint containing a broad front window framework, the HBX trailer is suitable for extended transport and has a highly lightweight aluminium body. The use of aluminium has made the trailer extremely travel-friendly and would have an extensive user life. Ifor Williams’ flagship parabolic leaf spring suspension makes it extremely easy to tow along with providing a stable and secure ride. The surrounding of the trailer has been anodised to give it a soft and classy look which then again is easy to clean. The trailer has an incredible feature as the rear door can open...
According to a report on August 10, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has renewed the Performance Standard Certification for Hydro Extrusions through May 2025. It covers 47 sites, of which two-thirds are certified against the ASI Chain of Custody certification. ASI Performance Standard certification recognizes responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium, while Chain of custody pre-defines requirements for aluminium production and processes through the value chain into downstream sectors. It means not only the sites and their practices are certified but also the metal they process. On the renewal of certification, Executive Vice President Paul Warton, who heads Hydro Extrusions, said: “ASI certification strengthens our competitive position in a marketplace where the...
Tungaloy, the cutting tool manufacturer from Japan, has launched its latest Tungrec DX110 series of PCD insert grades to achieve precisely machined aluminium alloy parts. This move was followed by the release of Tungaloy’s new Addforce brand. This newly added DX110 PCD insert grade might change the entire aluminium machining concept for the Tungaloy Tungrec milling range. The DX110 grade includes an ultrafine micro grain structure that ensures a smooth surface texture and exceptional component quality. Though the machine is designed for machining ISO N materials, it provides precision machining for an elongated period of time. End users are to financially benefit from this instalment since this would deliver extended tool life and allow prolonged periods of unmanned operations by...
Gränges, the aluminium technology company, has appointed William B. Shannon as the Senior Vice President for Gränges' Global Battery Foil Program. Bill Shannon is the COO of the New York-based Li-Ion battery cell producer iM3NY. As a battery industry veteran with over 30 years of experience, he will be essential to Gränges' expansion into this sector. Shannon graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and Management degree. He held senior positions at Heitkamp & Thumann Group and Duracell before joining iM3NY. Jörgen Rosengren, the President and CEO of Gränges, said, "Gränges is currently expanding in materials for the battery industry, as part of our Sustainable Growth strategy. I couldn't be more pleased to announce the recruitment of...
As the "long game" between Beijing and Canberra continues, Australia has opened a new anti-dumping probe against Chinese aluminium extrusions used in many applications, including construction. According to Australia's Anti-Dumping Commission, aluminium manufacturer Capral submitted a request to review current anti-dumping measures. According to official sources, the restrictions were first implemented in October 2010 and applied to all Chinese exporters, except Guangdong Jiangsheng Aluminium and Guangdong Zhongya Aluminium. A statement on China Trade Remedies Information, a website run by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, states that a final proposal is anticipated to be sent to the Australian Department of Industry, Science and Resources no later than November 28. Protectionist...
On Monday, August 8, China’s social inventories of primary aluminium recorded a W-o-W hike yet again for three weeks in a row since July 25, 2022. According to the Shanghai Metals Market, inventories across eight major consumption areas, including SHFE warrants, totalled 687,000 tonnes witnessing an increase of 9,000 tonnes from 678,000 tonnes last Monday, August 1. Inventories have been growing since July-end as shipments from warehouses have remained weak, with a drop of 5,000 tonnes on a weekly basis to 128,300 tonnes last week. The chart below indicates the current status of primary aluminium inventories across China in more details: Among the major Chinese provinces, Gongyi saw the highest increase in inventories of 11,000 tonnes over week to 85,000 tonnes versus 74,000 tonnes on...
The City of Bendigo has agreed with the Solar Recovery Corporation, Eaglehawk Landfill, Strathfieldsaye and Heathcote Transfer Stations to set up specialised drop-off points taking in solar panels for free to be sorted separated and recycled. Headquartered in Australia, Melbourne, Solar Recovery Corporation has a partnership with Italy’s La Mia Energia that, in the past few years, has acquired quite a name in the business of panel recycling and manufacturing technology designated to rectify end-of-life solar panels. Solar Recovery Corporation uses a unique process where a machine separates the aluminium frame, junction box and cables from solar panels. Post this; an automated robot accomplishes the dismantling and sorting responsibility. The materials usually retrieved by the process are...
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars or flat rolled products is widespread and expanding slowly. It is used everywhere, from packaging to vehicles to cookware and even construction. Aluminium is becoming increasingly popular as a metal. The aluminium flat-rolled products are produced by rolling thick aluminium between rolls that reduce the thickness and lengthen it through hot and cold rolling processes. The United States exported 23,400 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada in April 2022, which went up by 400 tonnes or 1.73 per cent M-o-M from 23,000 tonnes in March. As per the USGS data, M-o-M growth of 3,200 tonnes or 16.16 per cent was also recorded in March, from 19,800 tonnes in February. In February, an escalation of 400 tonnes or 2.06 per cent was also...
The world's leading provider of reverse vending solutions, TOMRA Collection has landed with the market's smallest three-material reverse vending machine, TOMRA M1, lined up to deliver a plug-and-play solution that empowers smaller retailers to partake in deposit return schemes (DRS). According to the technology-led solutions provider that enables the circular economy with the advanced collection and sorting systems, the stand-alone reverse vending machine necessities just 0.62 square metres of floor space while measuring 98cm wide and 63cm deep and standing at 165cm tall. Furthermore, the TOMRA-created reverse vending machine can apprehend aluminium beverage cans and glass and plastic bottles. The device can reportedly store up to 550 cans, 270 PET bottles and 80 uncrushed glass bottles....
In July 2022 (31 calendar days), China produced 6.94 million tonnes of metallurgical-grade alumina, which increased by 2.97 per cent month-on-month and 14.11 per cent over a year. But the daily average output in the same month stood slightly down by 0.36 per cent or 800 tonnes from 224,700 tonnes to 223,900 tonnes. The production capacity was 8,171.3 tonnes, while the domestic operating rates were 87 per cent. In individual province like Shandong, alumina output was 2.12 million tonnes, flat from June 2022, attributable to tight supply of raw materials and high purchase prices, resulting in narrow profits for the refineries, due to which the operating rates rarely increased. In Henan, July alumina output rose 6 per cent M-o-M to 738,000 tonnes, while the output in Shanxi grew 2 per cent...
Century Aluminum Company, a US-based primary aluminium producer, announced its second quarter 2022 results on Tuesday, August 9, reporting a 14 per cent quarter-on-quarter increase in net sales from $753.6 million to $856.6 million, attributable to higher realised LME prices and regional premiums. As a result, net income rose 19.7 per cent sequentially from $17.7 million to $37.4 million. Century Aluminum also posted a rise in its primary aluminium shipments by 1 per cent from 211,411 tonnes in Q1 to 214,084 tonnes in Q2. But the company’s Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2022 was $18.9 million down from the prior quarter to $86.6 million, driven by higher raw materials costs and energy, partially offset by higher LME and regional premiums. The second quarter was also negatively...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,448 per tonne on Tuesday and rose to US$2,507 per tonne before closing at US$2,472 per tonne, an increase of 1.31 per cent. LME aluminium cash bid price stopped at US$2,487 per tonne, with a 2.13 per cent or US$52 per tonne escalation on Tuesday, August 9, while LME aluminium official settlement price rested at US$2,488 per tonne, experiencing a price hike of US$52.50 per tonne or 2.15 per cent. 3-month bid price grew by 1.68 per cent or US$41 per tonne to stand at US$2,473 per tonne, while the 3-month offer price witnessed a US$39.50 per tonne or 1.62 per cent boost to US$2,473.50 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price climbed up the graph by US$33 per tonne or 1.3 per cent to rest at US$2,508 per tonne and US$2,513 per tonne,...
The family-owned company focused on aluminium and other nonferrous materials, Metal Exchange Corporation has elevated Matt Rohm has been promoted to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer of the enterprise, reporting to Rick Merluzzi, Chief Executive Officer of Metal Exchange Corporation. Rohm will oversee all divisions and operating companies within the Metal Exchange Group (Trading, Cast Products and Extruded Products) and all corporate services in his new role. However, before joining Metal Exchange as Chief Financial Officer in 2016, Rohm accrued over 20 years of financial leadership experience, having served in positions with The Boeing Company, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Energizer and SunEdison. Furthermore, Rohm holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering...
Gerd Röders, managing director of G.A.Röders GmbH & Co KG, expertise in manufacturing aluminium die-castings from various alloys for high-quality parts, is unwillingly preparing for the temporary shutdown of foundry to survive Europe’s growing gas crunch. Röders hopes 24-hour shifts for three consecutive weeks, followed by a week shutdown, will enable the 200-year-old plant to maintain output while cutting gas bill, which has doubled since 2021 to 12.3 million euros. According to him, this plan will be a cost saving for them as it will lower the expense of gas needed to fire up the oven every morning, even if it means paying staff more to work night shifts. Survival for G.A.Röders GmbH and Germany’s 600 other foundries, most of which are small-to-medium enterprises with less than 250...
On 9th August 2022, the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, inaugurated the Kijing Terminal at the port of Pontianak in Mempawah Regency, West Kalimantan province. In addition to crude palm oil (CPO), alumina, bauxite, and other commodities, the region has great potential. The President said, "The built port terminal has checked its feasibility study and the need for containers and non-containers or bulk, liquid bulk. Everything has excellent potential in West Kalimantan Province, whether related to bauxite, alumina, crude palm oil or many others. Additionally, the Pontianak Port is believed to support the government's ongoing downstream and industrialization efforts. As a result of downstream industry, the government will get multiple added values in income and job creation. The port...
