Yamaha Motor Co. Ltd. will progressively replace conventional virgin aluminum with recycled aluminum alloy in its proprietary all-aluminum DiASil Cylinders, marking a move to recycled materials in a high-performance motorcycle component. Once the transition is completed across all products using DiASil Cylinders, targeted for 2030, Yamaha estimates that the switch will reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 47,000 tonnes annually. The transition will initially begin with commuter motorcycle models produced in Indonesia before a planned global rollout. Recycled aluminum meets DiASil requirements The DiASil Cylinder is an all-aluminum cylinder design that requires neither an iron sleeve nor plating. Yamaha Motor developed and deployed the technology in 2002 and uses it across a range of...
The Novas Minas project will maintain MRN’s 12.5 million metric tons/year bauxite output while strengthening supply links across Brazil’s aluminum chain. Brazilian bauxite producer Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN) is investing R$9 billion ($1.8 billion) to extend operations at its mining complex in Pará through 2041, securing long-term production from new reserves near its existing sites. MRN has operated in northern Pará since the 1970s and first applied for environmental approval to extend the mine’s operating life in 2018. Brazilian authorities granted approval for the long-term expansion in April 2026. The Novas Minas project will develop five new mining sites in western Pará and allow MRN to maintain its existing production capacity of 12.5 million metric tons of bauxite per year. The...
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On January 12, 2023, a new World Economic Forum report stated that inflation and sluggish economic growth result from the current energy crisis. However, taking short-term risks like broad-based consumer subsidies and increasing the power produced from coal is dangerous. The paper, ‘Securing the Energy Transition', put out a thorough strategic plan to make security and resilience the core elements of a system transitioning to alternative energy sources. It advocates coordinating ongoing efforts to deal with the energy crisis with long-term objectives for the energy transition. In the world of aluminium, the European and US industries suffer the most due to soaring energy prices. To a certain extent, primary aluminium production is slashed, and even companies owning the smelters have...
Thai premium clothes brand, MANIRAT has woven an aluminium studded evening gown for Miss Universe Thailand 2022, Anna Sueangam-iam. The model wore the aluminium gown for the Miss Universe 2022 preliminary competition on Wednesday, January 11. The composition of the evening gown is unique as the designer Arif Jehwang has incorporated aluminium pull-tabs from beverage cans to unleash this heavenly creation. The dress reminds us of Marilyn Munroe's infamous evening gown at Kennedy's controversial pre-birthday procession. The gown gets its shiny texture due to the reflective abilities of aluminium. Also, the dress would have comparatively lesser weight than any other metal could have provided. The aluminium pull tabs have been merged like a mesh to form an incredible design. The aluminium...
The Saudi Arabia state-owned mining company headquartered in Riyadh, Ma'aden, announced on Wednesday that due to operational issues, the company had curtailed output at the aluminium smelter it jointly owns with Alcoa Corp., but the firm is currently scaling output back up. According to Robert Wilt, the CEO of Ma'aden, at the same time, the company worked to stabilise the operation and address quality-control concerns. He spoke of "high anode effects," which can introduce undesired contaminants into aluminium, lowering its grade. "I don't anticipate it affecting our budget," added Wilt. Wilt refused to provide details but said no clients would be impacted due to the shutdown. He omitted to mention how much the output had been affected. Ma'aden and Alcoa control 25 per cent of the enormous...
Formula E has unveiled the most currently designed race winners’ trophy inspired by the indomitable power and energy of the Gen3 age. The trophy with an anodised aluminium construct will be revealed on March 14 in Mexico City. Beta Design Office, a London-based innovator, has crafted and developed the framework of the trophy, which honours Formula E’s new Gen3, the lightweight, most agile and ultra-powerful electric race car ever conceived. The Beta Design team selected anodised aluminium as the base metal for the trophy for its extremely lightweight characteristics. Also, the element has a robust outline that supports the trophy’s structure. Moreover, anodised aluminium can enhance the outlook as a significant gold and silver colour match can be produced, making the trophy shiny and...
LS Cable & System Ltd., one of the world’s largest cable manufacturers, and LS Alsco, it's subsidiary for aluminium materials, developed a new aluminium alloy that can take the place of copper wire. This new high-strength aluminium alloy also received a unique alloy number AA8031 from the American Aluminum Association. The new aluminium materials will be provided for electric cars and wind turbines. The inflexibility and fragility of traditional aluminium were overcome by the AA8031. It is 40 per cent stronger and more flexible than current aluminium goods. Additionally, it has lessened the drawback of declining conductivity, a characteristic that happens when aluminium strength is increased. The new aluminium alloy is anticipated to progressively replace copper in businesses like...
In the midst of a potential demand-supply scenario across the primary aluminium sector, given the rising investments towards reducing the carbon footprint at production, there were some key developments in global primary aluminium projects in 2022. While some projects were for developing clean energy to power aluminium smelters, some were for expanding integrated greenfield aluminium capacity to meet the anticipated 96.6 million tonnes of world aluminium demand. Given below are the key primary aluminium projects in 2022 – In early May 2022, Sunshine Hydro and Energy Estate proposed the construction of the world’s first super-hybrid green hydrogen project in Central Queensland, valued at $5.5 billion with massive wind and pumped hydro facilities. The project is expected to feature 1.8GW of...
A non-profit organisation that promotes and inspires Texans to preserve the environment, Keep Texas Beautiful has entered a partnership with the Yuengling Company, where the latter is going to donate US$1 per Yuengling Traditional Lager case sold, packed in aluminium beverage cans. The total estimated contribution by Yuengling would amount to US$50,000 in a donation to Keep Texas Beautiful. Aluminium being a 100% recyclable material, will efficiently induce a circular economy and introduce the idea of environmental consciousness in Texas. This alliance is a result of the family-owned brewery’s noble intention of giving back to Texas in a broader sense, by which the area will be eligible to sell Yuengling’s 194-year-old signature variants of beer. Approximately by March 2023, Texans will...
Carrefour Poland and the EKO-Punkt Packaging Recovery Organization have come together to test a new bottle vending machine scheme in the Silesian area, enabling customers to recycle empty aluminium beverage cans and plastic bottles. Customers will receive 15 cents from Carrefour in the form of coupons that can be used to make purchases right away for each package that is returned. The project was started to fulfil the Ministry of Environment and Climate's intentions for implementing a deposit system in Poland. Carrefour stated that the new approach offers a chance to improve the quantity of garbage recycled in Poland and boost the average Pole's family budget during periods of high inflation. "We are convinced that this solution will allow our customers to become even more involved in...
The A00 aluminium ingot price in China has been on the rise since Monday, January 9. As of Friday, January 13, the price has been recorded at RMB 18,460 per tonne with a hike of RMB 230 per tonne. The average price for the same may orbit between RMB 18,440 per tonne and RMB 18,480 per tonne, with the spot contract expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 20 per tonne to a premium price of RMB 20 per tonne. The prices have shown an increment in all the major provinces. As per the SMM data, the prices in Gongyi, Foshan and Wuxi have ascended by RMB 220 per tonne to close at RMB 18,300 per tonne, RMB 18,520 per tonne and RMB 18,465 per tonne. On the same day, prices in Hangzhou, Chongqing and Linyi also witnessed the same price hike, scoring at RMB 18,470 per tonne, RMB 18,540 per...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,458 per tonne on Wednesday and closed at US$2,489 per tonne, an increase of US$26 per tonne or 1.06 per cent. On January 12, Thursday, the LME aluminium cash bid price swamped in a long time by US$4.50 per tonne or 0.18 per cent, closing at US$2,446 per tonne, and the LME aluminium official settlement price faced a US$4 per tonne or 0.16 per cent decline to rest at US$2,447 per tonne. The 3-month bid price witnessed a drop of US$10.50 per tonne or 0.42 per cent, officially anchoring at US$2,475.50 per tonne, and the 3-month offer price saw a US$ 11 per tonne or 0.44 per cent drop to halt at US$2,476 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price stood at US$2,650 per tonne and US$2,655 per tonne on Thursday, with a loss of US$15 per tonne or 0.56...
India's only backwards integrated Carbon company with a fully dedicated source of raw materials, Epsilon Carbon, is set to begin its second phase of expansion. The team got together to perform the laying of the foundation stone ceremony. It's a significant progress milestone for the company as it ushers in a new dawn of growth and development. The groundbreaking ceremony occurred at the company's Vijayanagar plant in Karnataka, India. Vikram Handa, the Managing Director of the company, led the event, with his family participating in the ceremony. There was a feeling of new beginnings in the air, and the energy was energizing for all who attended. Epsilon Carbon Pvt Ltd, founded in 2010, is a manufacturer of coal tar derivatives led by a dedicated, experienced team of industry...
Social inventories of aluminium billets in China have further built up 15,100 tonnes week-on-week to peg at 95,000 tonnes on January 12 across the five major consumption areas. Except for Changzhou, all the major markets have witnessed a growth in billet inventories this week, driven by high shipments from southwest China and rapidly cooling demand after downstream users took an early break for the Chinese New Year holiday. The chart below indicates the current status of aluminium billet inventories across China in more details: This week, Foshan has contributed the highest to the billet inventories growth, accumulating 10,900 tonnes over the week to 45,400 tonnes, found the Shanghai Metals Market. Inventories in Wuxi and Huzhou have experienced a gain of 3,000 tonnes and 2,000 tonnes,...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has escalated its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices sharply on Thursday, January 12, in response to the LME aluminium benchmark price rally for over the past three days. The company has lifted its aluminium ingot price by INR 13,500 per tonne or 6.25 per cent from INR 215,850-219,350 per tonne on January 6 to INR 229,350-232,850 per tonne on January 12. NALCO’s aluminium wire rod price has come in at INR 233,850-238,200 per tonne, significantly up by INR 13,500 per tonne from INR 220,350-224,700 per tonne last Friday. Aluminium billets price is no exception but also seen a surge by the same amount to range between INR 233,800-236,450 per tonne versus INR 220,300-222,950 per tonne in the previous week. NALCO links its aluminium ingot...
Norsk Hydro's Taicang plant in China has bagged the ASI Performance Standard certification that revolves around responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. The certification attests to the company's extrusion and fabrication activities in the Chinese territory. The Taicang plant currently flaunts almost 370 working professionals and is situated only one hour north of Shanghai. Hydro shifted its fabrication operations to Taicang in 2020, after a prolonged 20 years of continuous yield in Shanghai, to focus more on sustainable business development. The Vice President of Hydro Precision Tubing Asia, Jeff Lehman, exclaimed: "The process leading to this achievement reflects a very strong collaboration between our departments and an outstanding group of dedicated and...
The leading manufacturer in Romania for PVC joinery under the QFort brand Casa Noastra is building a new factory to include aluminium products in its offering. It has also publicised that in 2023 it would open a showroom in London, UK. Ştefan Cherciu, the company owner, stated, "The demand is very high in the UK, and the margin is the highest in Europe. In addition, due to the exit from the European Union, it is now much more difficult to reach Great Britain with goods, as quite expensive certifications are needed, so not everyone can do it anymore." The company made a 20-million-euro investment in an aluminium joinery manufacturing facility, for which it was given a 9-million-euro state grant. The step occurred after the Romanian joinery leader, Casa Noastra, attained record revenues of...
Rio Tinto seemed quite pleased with the Albanese government’s fundamental emissions-reduction policy for supplying vital support to heavy industries since it was aware of the environmental impact that the high-carbon east-coastal alumina units were causing. Rio Tinto knows that its refineries and smelters are the most ginormous sources of greenhouse gases (GHG), and it is inevitable that from July 1, they will witness strict emission caps. This was made clear through a draft released by the Government on January 10, titled, ‘Safeguard Mechanism’. Somehow, Rio Tinto’s Australian chief executive, Kellie Parker, lauded the step by the Government and displayed her gratitude for the support it would lend to heavy energy-intensive industries. She claimed this was “at the heart of today’s...
The Kingdom of Bahrain’s first forum for sustainable technology exports, “Export of Transformational Industries and Their Role in Promoting Global Environmental Sustainability”, was held under the patronage and in the presence of The Kingdom of Bahrain’s Minister of Industry and Commerce, His Excellency Mr Abdullah bin Adel Fakhro, His Excellency Mr Piyush Srivastava, The Ambassador of The Republic of India to The Kingdom of Bahrain and Mrs Safa Sharif Abdulkhaliq, Chief Executive Officer, Export Bahrain. At the forum, TAHA International’s technology licensing agreement for sustainable zero-waste aluminium dross processing with Indian sustainability leader Runaya Group was recognized and celebrated. Also in attendance were numerous officials representing the governments and private...
According to China customs data, the country imported 11.79 million tonnes of bauxite in November 2022, which recorded a month-on-month hike of 31.29 per cent from 8.98 million tonnes and a year-on-year surge of 53 per cent. From January to November 2022, China’s total bauxite imports amounted to 115.4 million tonnes, an increase of 16.9 per cent year-on-year. Being the primary supplier, Guinea exported 7.28 million tonnes – 65 per cent more than the previous month and 125 per cent higher than a year earlier. The main reasons for the surge in exports were the hearsay that Indonesia would ban bauxite exports, which made Chinese alumina refineries favour Guinean ore as an alternative, increased enthusiasm among Chinese refineries to stock up bauxite at the end of 2022, ramp up of production...
