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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Hindalco Industries Limited has raised its aluminium products price after cutting it on Friday, 04 June. With effect from Saturday 05 June 2021, aluminium billets price stands at INR 211,850 per tonne, up INR 1,750 per tonne or 0.83% from INR 210,100 per tonne on June 4. The wire rods and aluminium ingots prices have increased by INR 1,750 per tonne each from June 4 to stand at INR 215,850 per tonne and INR 204,750 per tonne on Saturday, 05 June 2021.The prices were INR 214,100 per tonne and INR 203,000 per tonne on Friday, 04 June 2021. The Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The aluminium price stood at US$ 2412.5 per tonne on Friday, June 4, up from US$ 2386.5 per tonne on June 3. Aluminium...
The Australian listed resources company that is focused on developing an innovative and vertically integrated high quality, high-purity alumina for use in various high growth tech applications, FYI Resources Ltd. recognises the significance of the ESG platform. The emerging high-purity alumina producer has revealed its adaptation of an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework, positioning with the 21 core metrics and disclosure requirements developed by the World Economic Forum. The eco-friendly alumina purification process holder will now implement both ESG and economic overlay to the organization to assure both shareholder and long-term sustainable benefits are obtained from the development of its innovative, high-quality, ultra-pure HPA project. However, considering the...
Three-month LME aluminium went up 2.08% to settle at US$2,455 per tonne last Friday night, with open interest up 7,236 lots to 720,000 lots. SMM expects the contract to trade between US$2,400-2,470 per tonne today. As of Friday, June 4, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stands at US$ 2412.50 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 2412.50 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 2426.50 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$ 2426.50 per tonne; Dec 22 bid price stands at US$ 2433.50per tonne, and Dec 22 offer price stands at US$ 2433.50 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock stood at 1676100 tonnes. Live Warrants totalled 1108100 tonnes, and Cancelled Warrants were 568000 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-months Asian Reference Price is hovering at US$ 2402.66per tonne. SHFE...
Vedanta Limited increased its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices on Saturday, June 5, the next day after it cut the prices by INR 5,000 per tonne. The company expanded its aluminium wire rod price by INR 1,750 per tonne or 0.84 per cent to INR 211,000=218,500 per tonne, with effect from Saturday, June 5. Vedanta’s aluminium billet price also saw an increase of INR 1,750 per tonne from INR 209,750 per tonne on June 4 to INR 211,500 per tonne on June 5. With the last rise on June 5, Vedanta’s aluminium ingot price came in at INR 203,500-216,500 per tonne, also up by INR 1,750 per tonne from INR 201,750-214,750. Vedanta links its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which on Friday, June 4, climbed by...
The crucial turmoil by COVID-19 and the augmented sharp fall in oil prices weighed heavily on Bahrain’s economy in 2020. Fiscal and external deficits slumped, reversing the narrowing path observed in 2019. Worldwide access to the vaccine, higher oil prices, and commitment to implement policies under the Fiscal Balance Program, particularly those about tackling budget rigidities and providing financial support to the most vulnerable, will improve the outlook. Downside risks arise from the further resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, volatility in hydrocarbon prices, and delays in fiscal reforms. The island nation on the Persian Gulf exported 269, 655 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and strips during 2018-19 and the generated foreign revenue of $881.79 million. The export for 2020 stood at...
The average alumina spot price has continued to increase after an intermittent restraint on Friday, June 4. According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the price on June 7 has gained RMB 9 per tonne to come in at RMB 2,485 per tonne. In Shandong, alumina price has climbed by RMB 20 per tonne to RMB 2,490 per tonne, while the price in Henan and Shanxi has expanded by RMB 10 per tonne to come in at RMB 2,490 per tonne and RMB 2,500 per tonne, respectively. Australian alumina FOB price has recorded a rise as well of US$ 6 per tonne to peg at US$ 285 per tonne, found SMM. Among other primary aluminium input costs, aluminium powder price has inched up by RMB 0.20 per kg to settle at RMB 22.05 per kg. A00 aluminium ingot price has also commenced the week on Monday, June 7, with a hike of RMB 270...
The South Korean born global electronics giant, Samsung electronics’ Gulf arm launched a new initiative to promote sustainability and providing customers with an opportunity to safeguard the environment. Samsung in collaboration with the world's largest electronics recycler in Dubai, Enviroserve, is now collecting mobile phones from any brand across the UAE and assuming responsibility for the recycling process as part of the “Samsung Recycling Program.” However, the participation remains quite simple, mobile and tab owners are required to remove data from their devices, visit a designated Samsung Recycling Program service location, and fill up a recycling form. Following the understanding of the statement by the device owner, they are then required to drop devices inside the collection...
The US aluminium scrap imports from Canada in 1Q2021 totalled 98,300 tonnes – 478.24% higher than 17,000 tonnes a year ago but 4.56% less than 103,000 tonnes a quarter ago. While in March 2021, the United States aluminium scrap imports from Mexico stood at 19,300 tonnes, indicating a month-on-month hike of 5,800 tonnes or 42.96%, found the US Geological Survey. The leading producer of aluminium systems in Europe, with branches in many European countries, Aluprof has joined the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). The United States aluminium scrap imports from Canada in 1Q2021 totalled 98,300 tonnes – 478.24 per cent higher than 17,000 tonnes a year ago but 4.56 per cent less than 103,000 tonnes a quarter ago. In March, the United States imported 34,800 tonnes of aluminium scrap...
The renowned aluminium utensils and roofing sheet manufacturer in Ghana, Lion Aluminum Company has rewarded its long-serving staffs. Charles Ashka, Chairman of Lion Aluminium, said: “Those who received the products are a selected few who have shown their dedication since the start of the company.” “It’s a mother’s day so we decided to award the mothers and the wives of workers who have worked with us for over 25 years.” “So we are awarding them for being the women behind the men who have taken care of the men all this time. So it’s a mother’s day presentation,” he said. The Chairman also added: “The Company has been supporting its workers in many ways possible. We’ve taken care of them where medicals are concerned we pay their medical bills for them and their families as well. The usual...
The alumina price in China performed higher this week. The price stood higher by RMB 3 per tonne to stand at RMB 2465 per tonne on Monday, May 31 2021. The price on 2 nd June and 3 rd June increased by RMB 7 per tonne and RMB 4 per tonne to RMB 2472 per tonne and RMB 2476 per tonne after remaining flat on 1 st June. On the other hand, Altech Chemicals Limited has declared its submission of a patent with IP Australia, for its invention of methods for coating anode active materials with alumina. Altech Chemicals Limited has declared its submission of a patent with IP Australia, for its invention of methods for coating anode active materials with alumina. The patent illustrates Altech's technology for alumina-containing coating. The alumina coating layer, when applied to anode materials such...
The leading European supplier of sustainable architectural aluminium solutions, Reynaers Aluminium, lately rolled out a new façade system known as MasterWall, which furnishes fast-installation, high-performance and flexible unitised solution for high-rise projects. The solution is established on the MasterLine 8 platform, designed to accommodate extreme building tolerances, of up to 1.5 inches of floor slab deflection. MasterLine 8 is a distinctive window system that is asserted to blend diverse design opportunities with first-in-class performance in terms of thermal insulation, air- and water-tightness and production speed. Ali Khalaf, Managing Director, Reynaers Middle East, said: “MasterWall is designed to merge extreme building tolerances with highly accurate aluminium joinery...
Starting from the launch of the world’s first electric motorcycle to toothbrush made of aluminium, end user sector has been through an eventful week during May 31-June 4. NawaRacer, the world’s first electric motorcycle is planning to launch in the coming months, but as per our report, it will hit on a race track, as the brand owners have not delivered any signal for its production as of yet. Nawa Technologies will bring in a zero-emission motorcycle, developed in association with YSY Group, Pronergy, FAAR and AKKA Technologies. To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/worlds-first-hybrid-electric-motorcycle-nawaracer-made-of-aluminium-all-set-to-fire-66429 The direct supplier of “Fire Safe” aluminium facade panels to the construction industry Australia wide, Aodeli appointed Lorraine...
On 4th May 2021, the officials of the Industry Association stated Malaysia’s proposal for restrictions on imports of scrap metal like aluminium among others might lose out to its neighbouring nations on the highly desired investment in the recycling sector. Lately, Malaysia has cropped up as a scrap metal centre, importing aluminium and copper waste from countries like the United States and European region for processing into a form and will be absorbed by China, the global highest metal consumer. Presently, China permits only very high-grade scrap to enter, due to environmental reasons. Malaysia being cautious of becoming the waste dumping yard of Asia has taken the same path and this year proposing further stricter guidelines on imports. Eric Tan, President of the Malaysia Non-ferrous...
Primary aluminium sector witnessed expansions and announcement of production data. LME price ended higher this week, while SMM aluminium ingot price trended downward. Let's recapitulate some of the top aluminium news from primary aluminium sector. LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price started this week on Tuesday, June 1, with a surge of US$ 57 per tonne to US$ 2,461.50 per tonne. The price increased to close the week on June 4 at US$ 2,412.50 per tonne. To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/lme-aluminium-price-slowed-down-this-week-to-settle-at-us2412-50-t-shfe-price-closed-lower-at-us2854-t-66476 SMM aluminium ingot price witnessed downward trend this week. Aluminium price plunged by RMB 410 per tonne on Friday, 4 June 2021 to RMB 18260 per tonne. The...
The global aluminium downstream sector remained quite strenuous this week, Hammerer Aluminium revealed its €38 million investment towards the expansion of Ranshofen extrusion unit. Hydro accomplished the sale of its aluminium rolling business to American investment company KPS Partners. The leading Austrian manufacturer of premium quality aluminium, AMAG shipped the first ASI certified sustainable aluminium to the Audi plant in Neckarsulm. While the most valuable news remains the EU’s leaked draft, which reveals to introduce so-called carbon import tariffs on aluminium as a part of the initiative fight against climate change. The decline in operating rates of primary and secondary aluminium alloy enterprises last week pulled down the operating rates of major aluminium processors by 0.6...
Bauxite market this week saw a few developments such as Ghana’s confirmation on the ongoing process of expanding the existing bauxite mine in Awaso and developing additional mines in Nyinahin and Kyebi. The West African nation Ghana, which ranks as one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa and where bauxite mining keeps on to be the most happening news in the past few months, has confirmed the ongoing process of expanding the existing bauxite mine in Awaso, as well as developing additional mines in Nyinahin and Kyebi. To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/ghana-develops-additional-bauxite-mines-in-nyinahin-and-kyebi-says-michael-ansah-66421 Canyon Resources Limited has made public that it has executed a Cahier de Charges, with the State of Cameroon (“Agreement”), in regards to...
SMM aluminium ingot price witnessed downward trend this week. The week started with a decrease of RMB 40 per tonne and RMB 70 per tonne on Monday, 31 May and Tuesday 01 June to RMB 18780 per tonne and RMB 18710 per tonne. The price on Thursday stood at RMB 18670 per tonne, down RMB 10 per tonne from Wednesday. Aluminium price plunged by RMB 410 per tonne on Friday, 4 June 2021 to RMB 18260 per tonne. The price is expected to move within a range of RMB 18240-18280 per tonne. As updated by Shanghai Metals Market, social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, continued to decline this week. The stocks dropped by 8,000 tonnes from the week before to 954,000 tonnes as of Thursday, 03 June 2021. The alumina price in China performed...
LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price started this week on Tuesday, June 1, with a surge of US$ 57 per tonne to US$ 2,461.50 per tonne from US$ 2,404.50 per tonne on Friday, May 28. On Wednesday, June 3, the price decreased by US$ 19.50 per tonne to come in at US$ 2,442 per tonne. It further decreased on Thursday, June 4, to stand at US$ 2,386.50 per tonne but increased on the subsequent day to close the week on June 4 at US$ 2,412.50 per tonne. 3-months bid price and 3-months offer price also slowed down this week by US$ 58.50 per tonne. The prices commenced the week on June 1 at US$ 2,485 per tonne and closed the week on June 4 at US$ 2,426.50 per tonne. Dec 22 bid price and Dec 22 offer decreased from US$ 2,486 per tonne to US$ 2,433.50 per tonne this week....
