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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Metalcorp Group S.A., a global service provider for the procurement, production, mining and marketing of metals and minerals, reported growth in its revenue and profit in the first quarter of 2021 despite the challenges of COVID-19. The company generated revenue of EUR 164.1 million in Q1 2021, an increase of 27.4% from Q1 2020. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 45.2% year-on-year to EUR 11.2 million. “After successfully operating through the challenges of COVID-19 in 2020 Metalcorp Group achieved, despite the ongoing constraints of the pandemic, an increase of volume in all its business segments with the aluminium plants operating at three-shift-capacity.” The company expects EBITDA to increase significantly for the full year 2021. Metalcorp Group has two production facilities in Germany....
On Tuesday, May 4, Vietnam announced its decision to keep anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium products imports. The news came after the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that it decided to continue imposing anti-dumping duties with a tax rate from 4.39 per cent to 35.58 per cent on certain aluminium products originating from China. Earlier in September, the tax decided was 2.49 per cent to 35.58 per cent when the Ministry issued the decision of imposing anti-dumping duties on aluminium products from China, following an anti-dumping investigation started in January 2019 that found an impact on the domestic aluminium industry. But many domestic aluminium producers in Vietnam suffered losses, many production sites had to close their operations, while a large number of workers lost...
The Ohio-based aluminium extrusion die manufacturer Youngstown Tool & Die (YTD) selected NITREX Canada to support their expansion strategy, scaling up value-added nitriding services that the company contributes to its customers. In the last quarter of 2020, YTD added Nitreg® controlled nitriding with the installation of a Nitrex turnkey gas nitriding system to complement their range of heat-treating services. The expansion roll-out was initiated in the previous summer when YTD relocated to a larger manufacturing facility and made investments in new production and finishing equipment to expand its manufacturing capabilities and meet the growing demand in the USA. As part of the new production, YTD installed a Nitrex pit-type NX-1015 nitriding system that boasts a 4,400 lbs. (2,000 kg)...
Altech Chemicals Limited announced an update on the progress of the pre-feasibility study (PFS) for building of a battery materials high purity alumina coating plant in Saxony, Germany. The company identified potential suppliers for utilities and raw materials and obtained input pricing for plant operating costs. The study is being conducted by Altech’s 75% owned German subsidiary, Altech Industries Germany GmbH (AIG). The company selected potential suppliers of electrical infrastructure, piping materials and construction services. “In addition, discussions have commenced with numerous potential process equipment suppliers to determine pricing and supply lead times.” AIG secured office space at the Schwarze Pumpe Industrial Park for various battery materials research and development...
LME aluminium benchmark price recorded a decline of 0.43 per cent on Tuesday, May 4, from US$ 2,434.50 per tonne on April 30. The market was closed on May 3 for Early May Bank Holiday. LME aluminium cash (bid) price and LME official settlement price decreased by US$ 10.50 per tonne to close at US$ 2,434.50 per tonne on Tuesday, May 4. 3-months bid price and 3-months offer price stood at US$ 2,428 per tonne, down by US$ 10 per tonne from April 30. Dec 22 bid price and Dec 22 offer price came in at US$ 2,420.50 per tonne on Tuesday, declining by US$ 12 per tonne from US$ 2,432.50 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock plunged from 1835150 tonnes to 1827800 tonnes. Live Warrants totalled 1231600 tonnes, while Cancelled Warrants stood at 596200 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-months Asian...
On 30 th April’2021, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reported on a virtual mission that in 2020, the economy of the West African nation, Guinea has grown 7% on Y-o-Y amid the dual pandemic of Covid-19 and Ebola. The growth figure reported is even well above the 5.2% previously forecasted by IMF. Clara Mira led IMF virtual mission said “the good performance was mainly driven by the mining sector.” Guinea’s mining sector recorded a rise by 18.4% in mining activity in 2020, against only 8% in 2019, as data supplied by African Development Bank (AfDB). Bauxite, the raw material of aluminium is accredited for its high demand, of which the nation has become the main supplier since 2017. Even though 2020 revealed better results than expected, 2021 shows signs to take the opposite path. This...
Juni, founded by make-up artist Madeleine White, has created 100% recyclable aluminium lipstick tube to eliminate plastic from their packaging. The users can return empty case made of aluminium to the customer service for reuse and recycling purpose. “I have grown aware of the huge problem of plastic in the beauty industry. Over 142 billion pack units are produced every year around the world in the beauty sector, 95% of beauty packs are thrown away after only one use, and only 14% are transported to a recycling centre. ‘Good plastic’ does not exist,” Madeleine White told Premium Beauty News. Following this logic, she aims to develop a lipstick line completely free from plastic. “About 900 million lipsticks, mainly in the form of single-use plastic tubes, are sold in the world every year....
The fully integrated specialist graphite and graphene producer, Tirupati Graphite PLC stated that its research center has invented a ground-breaking graphene-aluminium (Al-Gr) composite, which indicates remarkably higher conductivity and strength properties over aluminium and could replace the usage of copper. The specialist graphite producer said it was engrossed with potential end-users including an FTSE100 company for the composite’s potential use replacing copper in thermal, power, and propulsion systems, providing significant environmental advantages owing to reduced weight. Shishir Poddar, CEO, Tirupati Graphite, said: “We are delighted that this achievement has caught the attention of several major companies globally, including a world-leading FTSE 100 engineering group, with whom...
Gillespie & Powers Inc. has entered into an agreement with Matalco to supply one (1) 180,000 Lb. Tilting Melting Furnace, One (1) 180,000 Lb. Tilting Holding Furnace and related equipment in support of their business expansion in Franklin KY. This equipment will be operational in early 2022. Gillespie & Powers Inc. is honoured to have been selected for this project. Gillespie & Powers Inc. just recently completed Matalco Wisconsin Rapids, WI plant equipment and is excited to be partnering with Matalco in the continued development of their business. This is the third substantial project that Gillespie & Powers Inc. has been entrusted with this year. Gillespie & Powers Inc. is a 5th Generation family-owned design, build, supplier of specialized furnaces supporting the metals processing...
The limited liability company which was incorporated on February 13, 1975, Jamaica Bauxite Mining Limited (JBM), where the company holds 51% equity, on behalf of the Government, in the operations of Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners in St. Ann, is eyeing to initiate the up-gradation work of Ocho Rios Port during the current fiscal year. However, the ownership of the 49% shareholding, previously held by Noranda, was passed to New Day Aluminium in 2016. The commencement of the up-gradation has been notified by the 2021/22 Public Bodies Estimates of Revenue and Expenditure, which clearly states that the exercise will serve to develop the facility’s business activities while maximizing revenue. The engagement floats part of JBM’s efforts to pursue stakeholder collaborations this year to foster...
As per the HDI ranking, Chile ranks 42 nd out of 189 countries and is considered as a FIRST WORLD nation by their metrics. The country’s GDP, quality of life, infant mortality rate, life expectancy, and HDI are enough for most economists to classify the country as developed. Chile's economic freedom score is 75.2, making its economy the 19th freest in the 2021 Index and is also ranked 2nd among 32 countries in the Americas region, while, its overall score is above the regional and world averages. The nation at south America’s western edge has scored 3698 tonnes of export of aluminium foil during 2018-19 and the earnings cropped up from the export was $20.78 million. The export for 2020 stood at 2822 tonnes, however, when the export volume of 2020 gets added with the existing two years, it...
Constellium, a global sector leader that develops innovative, value added aluminium product, announced the 10th anniversary of the company, which traces its roots to aluminium pioneers Alcan, Alusuisse and Pechiney. Jean-Marc Germain, CEO of Constellium said, “I take great pride in what we have accomplished over the last decade, and I want to thank all those who have accompanied us on our journey thus far – our dedicated and talented employees, our longstanding customers, and our partners and communities. As we celebrate this important milestone, I am even more enthusiastic about the many opportunities we have to contribute to a lighter, safer and more sustainable tomorrow.” Constellium has now strengthened its position in the aerospace, automotive and packaging sectors, entered new...
Organisers of a new industry platform for manufacturers within hard-to-abate sectors today announced details of Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing (SIM) - set to be Europe’s largest showcase of solutions in sustainable manufacturing, when it opens at Brussels Expo in Belgium from 9-10 March 2022. The EU has committed to carbon neutrality by 2050 and it wants industry to “pave the way”. With heavy industry responsible for 30% of carbon emissions worldwide, a transition towards net-zero emissions is no longer optional for those in charge of heavy industrial sectors. Nadine Bloxsome, Editor of Aluminium International Today, and Event Director of SIM comments: “To deliver change at the speed required, manufacturers must urgently accelerate and embrace sustainable technologies to...
Alumina Limited has become new General Supporter member of ASI, bringing the total number of ASI Members to 165. The company invests in bauxite mining, alumina refining and aluminium smelting through its ownership of a 40% interest in the AWAC (Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals), managed and owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation. “Alumina Limited seeks to support Alcoa’s role in managing AWAC to achieve best practice in environment, safety, community, social, ethical and financial performance through strong, collaborative and informed governance. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is the globally pre-eminent multi-stakeholder standards setting and certification organisation for the aluminium value chain. The ASI seeks to maximise the contribution of aluminium to a sustainable society and...
On 16 th April 2021, according to the general management of Eneo, a document confirming the takeover by the Public Treasury of the debt of the Cameroonian Aluminum Company (Alucam), the exclusive distributor of electricity in Cameroon. Louis Paul Motazé, the Minister of Finance said that the State shouldered the debt of FCFA 34 billion of the aluminium producer as of December 31, 2019, while the total debt would now exceed FCFA 50 billion. Eneo said: “Through this debt recovery, the State has somewhat cleaned up Alucam's balance sheet. This is a very positive sign. We rejoice at Eneo.” The problem is that since December 31, 2019, the Cameroonian Aluminum Company (Alucam) no longer officially has an electricity supply contract with Eneo, the vendor of the public electricity service in the...
Aluminium Bahrain announced a Profit of BD52.2 million (US$138.8 million) for the first quarter of 2021, up by 807% from BD5.8 million (US$15.3 million) for the same period in 2020. Revenue in Q1 2021 stood at BD302.7 million (US$805.1 million), from BD275.9 million (US$733.8 million) in Q1 2020. That was up by 10% YoY. Income came in at BD58.4 million (US$155.4 million) from loss of BD1.6 million (US$4.3 million), marking a growth of 3,539% YoY. Gross Profit was BD80.5 million (US$214 million) in Q1, an increase of 140% YoY. “Alba’s top-line were driven in the first quarter of 2021 by higher LME prices (+24% YoY) and partially offset by lower Sales’ volume (a drop of 6% YoY) while the bottom-line was driven by higher top-line and partially impacted by higher depreciation as well as...
Metro Mining reported sharp increase in Ocean Freight costs across all vessel classes in the first quarter of 2021.The increase was due to new and longer shipping routes caused by changing Chinese buying patterns, stronger commodity prices, limited new vessel builds during 2020 with the uncertainty of COVID, and heavy ports congestion. “Ocean Freight costs remain volatile and remain at historically high levels. Given bauxite is normally priced on a CFR basis, this will negatively impact the net prices achieved by Metro, particularly in the short term, and hence reduce operating margins,” Metro Mining said. Around 2.3million WMT of bauxite will be sold under the offtake agreement in place with Xinfa. “Metro have been progressing further sales for 2021 deliveries along several fronts, with...
Multiscale Aluminium & Metal Industries, engaged in metal, aluminium, glassworks, external cladding, canopies, has received contracts worth AED117-million ($32 million) for aluminium, glass, and metal works services. Multiscale Aluminium & Metal Industries will offer service to UAE-based Azizi Developments at 31 projects spread across Dubai Healthcare City, Al Furjan, and MBR City in Dubai. Chief Development Officer Mohamed Ragheb Hussein said: "After a stringent, comprehensive review of all possible supplier options, Multiscale has emerged as the absolute best pick for our aluminium, metal and glass needs." "We are delighted to welcome their work to our projects – a move that our investors will benefit from immensely through a noteworthy value-add in the form of the highest quality of...
