Amazon's Kindle made of aluminium introduces recycled aluminium into its entry-level e-reader range, highlighting the metal's growing application in consumer electronics. The aluminium-backed model combines a rigid metallic construction with a matte finish, built-in magnets for folio covers and a design that allows users to replace the battery. Compared with the standard plastic Kindle (2026), the aluminium version also offers additional storage and an ad-free lock screen. The Kindle made of aluminium features a rigid, matte-finished metal chassis that provides a premium appearance while eliminating body flex and naturally resisting oily fingerprint marks. Its construction incorporates built-in magnets on the back for attaching snap-on folio covers, while accessible external Torx screws...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been named a strategic partner of Dubai Future Week 2026, highlighting the aluminium producer's focus on industrial innovation, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing as the UAE looks to strengthen its future industrial capabilities. Organised by the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), Dubai Future Week will take place from November 18 to 21, 2026, at Emirates Towers and the Museum of the Future under the theme 'For the Human of the Future'. The event is expected to attract more than 10,000 participants, including business leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators and technology experts from around the world. EGA's participation will bring attention to its ongoing industrial transformation, which includes developing proprietary...
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In view of the current global COVID-19 situation and travel restrictions, the organizing committee of International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in consultation with Aluminium companies have decided to postpone 2021 event to February 2-4, 2022 . There will be no change in conference venue (Hotel Marriott, Raipur), exhibition plan and post conference visits. JNARDDC , a leading Aluminium R&D Centre, has joined hands with IBAAS to organize the aluminium downstream sessions of this event of Raipur. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has agreed to conduct one full-day workshop on its certification program and standards during this IBAAS-JNARDDC conference. International Aluminium is the event partner and Tokai COBEX has confirmed to be the Gold Sponsor. AlCircle is the...
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from Oman have been consistently seeing an upward trend since the beginning of 2021. In March, the imports reached 10,400 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 4,620 tonnes or 79.93 per cent month-on-month. In February, the United States imported 39.28 per cent higher at 5,780 tonnes compared to 4,150 tonnes in January. Hence, in the first quarter of the year ended on March 31, the United States total aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from Oman amounted to 20,400 tonnes, up 21 per cent from 16,860 tonnes in the previous quarter. The United States total aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports in March 2021 stood at 121,000 tonnes, up 49.94 per cent month-on-month from 80,700 tonnes. In January, the United States imported...
Rusal has reportedly assured that domestic aluminium supply will not be more carbon-rich than the aluminium dedicated for exports after demerger of assets into a separate company. In fact, it will offer equal quality of aluminium to both domestic and foreign markets. The news came after Rusal CEO Evgeny Nikitin said this in an interview with TASS on the sidelinnes of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF). Nikitin explained, "We did not imply such a division [in quality of aluminium], our clients will receive exactly the metal they order from us. Nobody says that Al+ will not supply products to the Russian market. The fact that the new company will focus on the domestic market, it happened with us historically, the enterprises of the new company today have more than 60%...
The leading manufacturer in the international market for light alloy wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ronal Group is supplying wheels for Audi’s new e-tron GT electric sports sedan, which are manufactured using Alcoa’s disruptive technology for the aluminium smelting, Elysis low-carbon smelting process that slashes carbon dioxide emissions from their production by 75%. According to Ronal, the outcome is 40 kg (88 lbs.) of CO2 emission per wheel, in comparison to the average of 163 kg per wheel, which remains the average for European production. However, the company said it buys carbon offsets for the remaining 25%, leading them to claim carbon neutrality for the wheels, even if not purchased offsets should count, the 75% reduction is still a great accomplishment. In...
The Covid-19 third wave has slow down the economic recovery of Germany at the beginning of 2021. The economy shrank 1.7% in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, according to official data. On the other way, the bauxite importation of the country has revealed better growth from the previous years. The Western European nation booked 4.63 million tonnes of bauxite during 2018-19 and the revenue expended for the import was $172.75 million. The import for 2020 stood at 3.41 million tonnes and the expenditure stood at $117.33. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets added with the existing two years, it denotes 8.04 million tonnes and $290.08 million. Dadco Alumina refinery is the major importer of bauxite in Germany for alumina production. The company...
Malaysia’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 41,100 tonnes in March 2021, marking an increase of 68.44% from 24,400 tonnes in March 2020, as updated by the US Census Bureau. The volumes climbed by 11.99% month-on-month basis from 36,700 tonnes in February. In the first quarter of 2021, Malaysia imported 110,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap, from 73,400 tonnes imported in the first quarter of 2020. That registered an increase of 49.86% or 36,600 tonnes year-on-year. Imports of total aluminium (semi-finished products, crude metals and alloy and scrap) from the US stood at 41,600 tonnes in March 2021, up by 68.42% from March 2020’s imports of 24,700 tonnes and 12.13% from February 2021’s imports of 37,100 tonnes. In the first three months of 2021, total imports came in at 111,000...
According to data published on Friday June 4 by Brazil’s economy ministry, alumina exports from Brazil in May 2021 declined after registering a hike in April. Exports dropped by 7.81% from the same period last year. The decrease in exports was due to lower shipments from Norsk Hydro’s Alunorte alumina refinery. Brazil’s exports of alumina came in at 718,843 tonnes in May. The country had exported 779,769 tonnes in May 2020, Metal Bulletin reported. On a month-on-month basis, alumina exports from Brazil reduced by 22.16% from 923,437 tonnes in April. In April, exports were up by 19.90% year-on- year from 770,149 tonnes due to higher volumes from Alunorte refinery. In May, the revenue generated from alumina exports were $202.29 million. That was down by 10.67% year-on-year from $226.45...
On Friday, June 4, ISGEC Heavy Engineering Limited announced that it successfully acquired the Operations and Maintenance of a 3X30 MW cogeneration plant for one of the leading alumina refineries in Odisha, with effect from June 1, 2021. ISGEC also said that amid the pandemic it mobilised a team of 350+ for delivering higher efficiency, higher reliability, and better economics. And all it did while adhering to environmental norms. ISGEC possesses a vast operational data bank from 1000+ installations totalling to more than 40000MWe globally and SMEs (Subject Matter Experts) that work round the clock for the continuous improvement and cost-effect operation of the plant. The heavy engineering company is engaged in manufacturing and project businesses with an extensive global presence. Its...
SMM aluminium ingot price marked a decline after a hike yesterday. The price dropped by RMB 170 per tonne on Tuesday, 8 June 2021 to stand at RMB 18360 per tonne, from RMB 18530 per tonne on June 7. The price is expected to move within a range of RMB 18340-18380 per tonne today. In Foshan and Wuxi, the price declined by RMB 250 per tonne and RMB 140 per tonne to stand at RMB 18570 per tonne and RMB 18360 per tonne on Tuesday, 08 June 2021. Aluminium prices in Hangzhou and Chongqing stood at RMB 18370 per tonne and 18330 per tonne, down RMB 140 per tonne and RMB 280 per tonne. Aluminium ingot prices in Shenyang, Tianjin, Linyi, and Gongyi decreased to stand at RMB 18310 per tonne, RMB 18370 per tonne, RMB 18430 per tonne, and RMB 18390 per tonne on Tuesday, 08 June 2021. The aluminium...
On Monday, June 7, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that it successfully certified Kaiser Aluminum against the Performance Standard Certification with Provisional status. Kaiser has achieved the certification for its ingot casting centres, rolling mills, and finishing production centres in Warrick County, Indiana, USA. The Warrick rolling mill, one of four dedicated can sheet mills in North America, produces approximately 310,000 metric tonnes of flat rolled aluminium annually for the packaging industry like food containers, aluminium cans, and bottles. The plant has received Provisional Certification under the ASI Interim Policy regarding Audits, Audit-Related Travel and Coronavirus, which clarifies the reasonable accommodations that can be made to audit plans in consideration...
The world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), pursues to perform its operations at a full course as the Company countered the COVID-19 crisis with its resilience and strength, stated the Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa during the second quarterly Board of Directors’ meeting held virtually on 7th June 2021 through MS virtual platform. The board approved the minutes of the previous meeting, during the Q2 2021 board meeting as well as reviewed reports of the Executive Committee, Board Audit Committee and the Nomination, Remuneration and Corporate Governance Committee. Updates were also given to include the Training Program for the Directors (Section 4: Principle 4: Third of the Corporate Governance Code of...
Three-month LME aluminium edged down 1.41 per cent to close at US$ 2,420.5 per tonne last night, and is likely to trade between US$ 2,410-2,460 per tonne today as the lower US dollar supports commodity prices. On Monday, June 7, LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price inched up US$ 5 per tonne to reach at US$ 2,417.50 per tonne. But 3-months bid price and 3-months offer price decreased by US$ 8 per tonne to come in at US$ 2,418.50 per tonne. Dec 22 bid price and Dec 22 offer price also decreased from US$ 2,433.50 per tonne to US$ 2,424 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock declined from 1676100 tonnes on June 4 to 1666375 tonnes on June 7. Live Warrants totalled 1108100 tonnes, while Cancelled Warrants stood at 558275 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-months Asian...
The scientists of India have developed an environment-friendly procedure that can deliver excellent corrosion resistance to high-strength aluminium alloys exhaustively used in aerospace, textile, and automotive applications. The process, labelled micro-arc oxidation (MAO), implies an electrochemical method for the production of an oxide film on the metallic substrate. The electrolyte of the film is alkaline and competent in delivering better wear and corrosion resistance emulating to the existing process. High-strength aluminium alloys are rigorously used in aerospace, textile, and automotive applications due to their low density and high specific strength. Aerospace parts manufactured from aluminium alloys comprise landing gear, the main structural part of the wing, fuselage, aircraft...
Russian aluminium producer Rusal 0486.HK has targeted the first quarter of 2022 as its timeline to complete the demerger of higher-carbon assets into a separate company. This news came after the company’s head of strategy Oleg Mukhamedshin officially told Reuters. "At this stage, management is preparing a proposal for the way forward," Mukhamedshin said, while adding "To what extent these proposals will be supported by all shareholders is too early to discuss. But we hope that they will be supported." En+ Group, which own 56.9 per cent of Rusal, supports the demerger of assets with a pro-rate distribution of shares among all shareholders. Rusal’s second-largest shareholder Sual partners said that it would like to see more options on the table. However, Mukhamedshin is of an opinion that...
The global manufacturer and seller of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets, Bericap acquires German aluminium closures producer Mala Verschluss-Systeme. The deal amount is yet to be disclosed. The deal propelled Mala to join Bericap’s plastic range and represents its expansion into the aluminium material sector. The German-based aluminium closures expert Mala produces aluminium screw cap closures for spirits, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and edible oil. The company posted annual revenues of €40 million in 2020 and has over 200 employees. Bericap said: “Mala will gain access to new markets and will see an increase in the manufacture of aluminium closures due to Bericap’s bigger production network.” In the meantime, the acquisition will uncover new market segments for...
Indian multinational restaurant aggregator and food delivery company Zomato announced its plans to adopt 100% electric vehicles for delivery by 2030 as it joins ClimateGroup’s global electric mobility initiative. The company aims to cut its carbon footprint with this initiative. Picture shown is for illustration purpose only Deepinder Goyal, co-founder and CEO of Zomoato, announced via a blog post that the company is already delivering via EVs in cities like Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore, reported Economic Times. <iframe width="500" height="320" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jn26ROEsqxE" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen></iframe> Goyal commented, "The current EV...
The Government of Canada invested in improving energy efficiency to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The Honourable Seamus O'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources spent $40,000 to Alcoa Canada for an energy information system to cut energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions at its Deschambault aluminum smelter. The Deschambault facility has Aluminum Centre of Excellence, a training hub and a centre for the development, transfer and standardization of best practices in manufacturing management. Alcoa and Quebec natural gas distributer Énergir contributed to the project to bring the total investment to $350,000. The funding enabled the Deschambault smelter to obtain their ISO 50001:2018 Certification. "We are proud to be the first Canadian aluminum smelter to obtain ISO 50001 2018...
Fiat Automobiles S.p.A. is planning to entirely move to electric vehicles by 2030, according to its statement on June 6, 2021. The Italian automotive giant also plans to phase out combustion engine vehicles starting in 2025. "It is our duty to bring to market electric cars that cost no more than those with an internal combustion engine, as soon as we can, in line with the falling costs of batteries," said Olivier Francois, CEO at Fiat Automobiles. He added, "We are exploring the territory of sustainable mobility for all: this is our greatest project. Between 2025 and 2030, our product line-up will gradually become electric-only. This will be a radical change for Fiat." Fiat recently released an electric version of its 500 city car in some regions. The primary objective of the automaker is...
