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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As updated by Shanghai Metals Market, social inventories of primary aluminium across eight consumption areas in China, including SHFE warrants, remained unchanged from last Thursday to 1.12 million tonnes as of Thursday, 06 May 2021. The chart below shows the status of the primary aluminium inventories across China in more details: Stocks in Shanghai, Nanhai, Hangzhou and Tianjin increased slightly on Thursday, 06 May 2021, standing at 102,000 tonnes, 270,000 tonnes, 100,000 tonnes and 61,000 tonnes from last Thursday’s inventory of 100,000 tonnes, 269,000 tonnes, 99,000 tonnes and 60,000 tonnes. Inventories of aluminium in Wuxi, Chongqing and Linyi remained unchanged at 427,000 tonnes, 7,000 tonnes and 14,000 tonnes as of Thursday, 06 May 2021. Primary aluminium ingot inventories in...
On 21 st April 2021, the Austrian premium supplier of high-quality aluminium cast and flat-rolled products, AMAG commenced the construction project of Austria’s largest rooftop photovoltaic system on the roofs of the new AMAG rolling mill in Ranshofen. The power system covers an area of around 55,000 m², which is equal in size to roughly around eight soccer fields and will generate around 6.7 GWh of electricity per year. This equates to the electricity consumption of around 1,700 households and will be used exclusively for AMAG’s own needs. AMAG has a clear policy direction on innovative products and sustainable production methods. This integrated approach to sustainability is confirmed by external certifications such as that of the ASI (Aluminum Stewardship Initiative) performance...
The economy of Georgia has been hard hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s economy is forecasted to expand to 4% in 2021 and then to firm to 5% in 2022. Despite this improvement, the output is unlikely to recover to pre-COVID levels until late 2022, in part owing to a subdued outlook for international tourism over the forecast horizon. Sebastian Molineus, World Bank Regional Director for the South Caucasus, said: “The pace of Georgia’s recovery beyond 2021 will be contingent on vaccine rollout and the restoration of international trade and investment.” The former Soviet republic, Georgia booked 3280 tonnes of aluminium cans importation during 2018-19 and the expenditure accounted for the import was $23.87 million. The import for 2020 stood at 1794 tonnes and the expenditure remained...
FYI Resources Limited has signed deal with Alcoa Australia Limited for detailed negotiation for a possible high purity alumina (HPA) project joint venture. During the 90-day exclusivity period that started on 5th May 2021, both the companies will carry out further due diligence to establish the technical and commercial viability of establishing a joint venture for the future development and commercialisation of HPA project. Managing Director of FYI, Mr Roland Hill commented: “I am extremely pleased we have progressed the HPA MoU to a period of exclusive discussions with Alcoa, under which we will negotiate towards a potential JV for FYI’s HPA project. In September 2020, FYI entered into a MoU with Alcoa for possible joint development of FYI’s HPA project. “We believe there is a highly...
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Mexico stood at 21,800 tonnes in February 2021, reflecting a downfall of 2,100 tonnes or 8.79 per cent month-on-month. In January 2021, the exports came in at 23,900 tonnes, up 2,600 tonnes or 12.21 per cent from 21,300 tonnes in December 2020. On a year-on-year calculation, the US aluminium flat rolled products exports to Mexico in February 2021 stood down as well by 2,600 tonnes or 9.54 per cent from 24,100 tonnes. In the first two months of 2021, the United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Mexico totalled 45,700 tonnes, which were 4,500 tonnes or 8.96 per cent less than 50,200 tonnes during the same period last year. Mexico’s total aluminium imports (including aluminium crude metals and alloys and...
Alcoa Corporation has published its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s progress against key environmental, social and governance (ESG) objectives. The report has been prepared in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards. “Our latest sustainability report highlights the important work we accomplished in 2020 in the midst of one of the most challenging years for our Company and the world,” said Roy Harvey, Alcoa President and CEO. “Our firmly rooted commitment to our values and our strategic priority to Advance Sustainably helped our employees, their families, and our host communities navigate the pandemic while delivering results that reflect our sustainability leadership.” The report highlights that the company acted quickly to protect its employees...
Three-month LME aluminium rose 0.76% to close at US$2,247.5 per tonne on Wednesday. SMM expects the contract to trade between US$2,420-2,460 per tonne today. As of Wednesday, May 5, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stands at US$ 2446 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 2446 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 2439.50 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$ 2439.50per tonne; Dec 22 bid price stands at US$ 2428 per tonne, and Dec 22 offer price stands at US$ 2428 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock stood at 1810550 tonnes. Live Warrants totalled 1231600 tonnes, and Cancelled Warrants were 578950 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-months Asian Reference Price is hovering at US$ 2440.61per tonne. SHFE Aluminium Price Trend Shanghai base metals Exchange opened after the...
On Thursday, May 6, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has crossed RMB 19,000 per tonne after resuming the market from the Labour Day Holiday. According to Shanghai Metals Market data, the primary aluminium ingot price has gained over RMB 300 per tonne to come in at RMB 19,150 per tonne, marking the third consecutive growth since April 29. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 19,130 per tonne and RMB 19,170 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a premium price of RMB 70-30 per tonne. In Foshan, A00 aluminium ingot price has jumped by RMB 330 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,170 per tonne on May 6, followed by the surge of RMB 325 per tonne in Shenyang to RMB 19,105 per tonne, according to SMM. Gongyi, Chongqing, and Tianjin have seen a hike of RMB 320 per tonne to RMB...
On Wednesday, May 5, Century Aluminum Company posted its quarterly reports announcing that its primary aluminum shipments in the first quarter ended on March 31, 2021, grew marginally by 757 tonnes to 195,697 tonnes. In Q4 2020, Century Aluminum’s shipments clocked in at 194,940 tonnes. Despite the marginal rise in shipments, the Company saw a 14 per cent increase in its net sales from $ 389.1 million in Q4 2020 to $ 444 million in Q1 2021. But on the other hand, Century reported a net loss of $ 140 million for the first quarter of the year - $ 104.50 million higher sequentially. First quarter results were negatively impacted by $ 87.4 million of exceptional items, in particular $92.7 million of unrealized losses on forward derivative contracts (net of tax). Thus, Century reported an...
The aluminium packaging recycling organisation, Alupro has made public the appointment of Tom Giddings as interim General Manager. Formerly Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager, Tom replaces industry stalwart Rick Hindley, who moves on to another senior role within the recycling sector. In June 2020, Tom Giddings joined Alupro and placed himself firmly as a driving force within the team. However, prior joining to Alupro, he held the role of Sustainability Data and Reporting Manager at international packaging provider DS Smith, where he was responsible for the continuous improvement of sustainability initiatives, alongside group-wide data governance. Tom’s appointed as the interim General Manager is with immediate effect, as Rick leaves the business in May 2021, and will be...
Vedanta Aluminium & Power Business has announced that more than 7500 of its people received COVID vaccine across its plants. The company has also increased the capacity of its COVID Care Centres and quarantine in Odisha and Chhattisgarh to handle the pandemic scenario around its areas of operations. Vedanta's COVID Care Centres at Jharsuguda and Lanjigarh in Odisha, and BALCO in Korba, Chhattisgarh, are providing proper care to COVID affected. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has pledged INR 150 crore to support to manage the second wave of the pandemic. Vedanta is conducting awareness drives to sensitize communities on COVID prevention and the benefits of vaccination, distributing sanitation kits. The company already reduced workforce and resources at its operations. Ajay Kapur, CEO -...
Hydro has reportedly certified eleven companies in Paragominas under its Supplier Development Program, which included training in Strategic Management, Commercial Intelligence, Operational Management, and Industry 4.0. Local companies that serve Mineração Paragominas SA were selected on criteria like performance, techniques and purchases. Mineração Paragominas SA is located in BARCARENA, Brazil, and is part of the Metal Ore Mining Industry. There are five companies in the MINERACAO PARAGOMINAS SA corporate family. The program was conducted in partnership with REDES - Innovation and Economic Sustainability Initiative of the Federation of Industries of the State of Pará (Fiepa). Eduardo Kaiser, Hydro's Supplier Governance and Quality Manager, said: “We believe that more-qualified suppliers...
The aluminium industry is set to witness a demand surge with the growth prospects supplied by the domestic-grown electric vehicle sector, as this has been widespread news around the EV, which has shifted the spotlight on the conventional aluminium industry. Aluminium as a metal is not just the cheapest but also one of the lightest is much endeavoured after by the EV and the aerospace industry as it helps minimise the overall weight of the structure while maintaining the strength. Elon Musk’s Tesla car models, for example, uses nearly 200 kg of aluminium to restrict their overall weight to around 2,000 kg. In reality, the automobile industry has been one of the largest consumers of aluminium. The silvery-white metal is not just used for manufacturing the frame and body of vehicles, but...
VELO3D has supplied aluminium F357 metal AM solution to Wagner Machine Company. Aluminium F357 is a foundry-grade alloy for mission-critical applications. VELO3D is a leader in additive manufacturing (AM) for high-value metal parts. The company’s technology for 3D metal printing delivers d quality control for serial production and enhanced part performance. F357 alloy allows designers and engineers across a range of demanding industries to achieve part consolidation and performance requirements that previously they could only imagine. “When everyone else says it can’t be done, people come to us,” said Kurt Wagner, CEO, Wagner Machine Company. “We recently had a customer ask us to make a brazed assembly that was impossible due to space constraints and other requirements. We suggested 3D...
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) grew its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices for the fourth time in a row with effect from Saturday, May 1, 2021. NALCO’s aluminium ingot price witnessed a hike of INR 1,800 per tonne or 0.88 per cent to INR 206,850-210,350 per tonne. Earlier on April 27, NALCO’s aluminium ingot price stood at INR 205,050-208,550 per tonne, reflecting an increase of INR 3,800 per tonne. With the latest hike, NALCO’s aluminium wire rod price came in at INR 210,350-214,700 per tonne, which also registered a growth of INR 1,800 per tonne from INR 208,550-212,900 per tonne on April 27. NALCO since May 1, 2021, is selling its aluminium billets at INR 210,300 – 212,950 per tonne compared to INR 208,500-211,150 per tonne on April 27. NALCO, like any other...
The Central Bank of Ireland at the beginning of April 2021 raised its current year economic growth forecast by half to 5.9% on improved multinational performance and export prospects but alerted the domestic economy would grow at less than half that rate. The island nation in the northern Atlantic recorded the import of 23,667 tonnes of aluminium bar rods and profiles during 2018-19 and the expenditure that occurred for the import was $76.88 million. The import for 2020 stood at 9835 tonnes and the expenditure remained at $34.40 million. However, when the import volume and expenditure of 2020 get footed with the existing two years, it reveals 33,502 tonnes and $111.28 million respectively. In 2018, Ireland’s import of aluminium bar rods and profiles was documented at 7714 tonnes and the...
South Korea's imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 22,400 tonnes in February 2021, indicating a decrease of 5.49% from 23,700 tonnes in February 2020. On a monthly basis, imports declined by 2.18% from 22,900 tonnes in January 2021, as updated by the US Census Bureau. In the first two months of 2021, South Korea imported 45,300 tonnes of aluminium scrap, from 46,000 tonnes imported in the first two months of 2020. That was down by 700 tonnes and 1.52% year-on-year. South Korea's imports of total aluminium (semi-finished products, crude metals and alloy and scrap) from the US were 23,500 tonnes in February 2021. That marked a drop of 9.62% from 26,000 tonnes in February 2020 and 3.69% from 24,400 tonnes in January 2021. In the first two months of 2021, total imports came in at...
Hong Kong imported 20,300 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in February 2021, which was the same as the imports in January 2021, according to the US Geological Survey. However, on a year-on-year calculation, the imports edged 15,800 tonnes or 351 per cent higher than 4,500 tonnes. Hong Kong’s aluminium scrap imports from the US in January 2021 saw a hike of 9,100 tonnes or 81.25 per cent from 11,200 tonnes in December 2020. Hong Kong’s aluminium scrap imports from the US in the first two months of 2021 totalled 40,600 tonnes, up by 297.04 per cent from 10,200 tonnes during the same period last year. The United States total aluminium scrap exports in February this year amounted to 160,000 tonnes, registering an increase of 7,000 tonnes or 4.58 per cent from 153,000 tonnes in...
