AlCircle News Edited By "Rupankar Majumder"
A professional with a technical background, specialising in producing insightful content centred around metals, particularly aluminium, passionately engaged in the intricacies of the recycling sector.
Canyon Resources initiates mining convention negotiations for the Minim Martap Project
The Australian listed company that is focussed on the development of the 100% owned Minim-Martap Bauxite Project, a direct shipping ore (DSO) project development opportunity in central Cameroon, Canyon Resources Limited has updated the shareholders on the progress of development on the bauxite...
Nigeria’s aluminium plates, sheets and strips import during 2019-21 signifies a volatile trend
Aluminium with thickness from 0.008 inches to less than 0.25 inches thick is considered sheet, while thinner aluminium is foil and aluminium 0.250 inches and thicker is known as a plate. However, cold-rolled aluminium material less than 5.00 mm in thickness and under 600 mm in width is termed as...
Global aluminium industry entails $1.5 trillion to decarbonise electricity for meeting UN climate goals
On 26 th October 2021, an international aluminium industry body stated that around $1.5 trillion of investment is necessitated to decarbonise power supplies used to produce aluminium, so the sector can initiate achieving the United Nations climate goals. During an online presentation, the only body...
Growing aluminium prices succoured Chalco to book the finest profit in 8 years
On 26 th October 2021, the Chinese company listed in Hong Kong and in New York bourse, Aluminum Corp of China Ltd stated that its quarterly net profits in July-September leapt more than five-fold Y-o-Y, swiping to highest since late 2013 on the shoulders of booming aluminium and alumina prices. The...
Rio Tinto, Carbfix collaborates for carbon capture and storage at ISAL smelter area
The global metal giant Rio Tinto partners with Carbfix, the provider of natural and permanent storage solutions by turning CO2 into stone underground in less than two years, to implement a technology for capturing carbon and permanently storing it underground at the ISAL aluminium smelter in...
Thailand’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-20 descends 13%; 24% upswing estimated for 2021
The 2021 outlook has enhanced significantly for the scrap market, propelled in part by constrained supply chains and rising prices of the metal have seen a dramatic turnaround. However, prices remain volatile and most market participants remain cautiously optimistic. Aluminium scrap can be recast...
Aluminium scarce related to magnesium supply deficiency from China, says AMAG chief
The raw material required for the production of metal aluminium is experiencing a dearth, while the price of the green metal has towered to sevenfold in a short span and the consumers will get the heat sooner or later, as stated by Adolf Kerbl, the Managing Director of the Foundry Industry...
Disinfectants with aluminium packaging are safer for health, says Indonesian Medical Practitioner
It is very much well known to us that germs are the source of disease. Hence, the medical world created a disinfectant to eliminate germs rapidly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the presence of disinfectants reached its peak in the community. Furthermore to germs, disinfectant liquid can extinguish...
India: Coal supply curb drags unrest in SMEs of aluminium supply chain
On 25 th October 2021, the group representing Indian organizations involved in the industrial production and consumption supply chain activities across the country, the Indian Industrial Value Chain Council (IIVCC) labelled that 5000 plus SMEs who are associated with the aluminium value chain are...
Reynaers Aluminium excels with the glory of Al Khobar skyline project ‘Ajdan Rise’
The European developer of aluminium products for the building sector, Reynaers Aluminium renowned as a specialist in the development and marketing of innovative and sustainable aluminium solutions for windows, doors, curtain walls, sliding systems, sun screening and conservatories has delivered the...
Belgium’s aluminium household articles import during 2018-20 exemplifies demand surge with marginal drop; 52% upturn estimated for 2021
The aspect of aluminium is the rationale it is used frequently in household articles. The metal aluminium is gradually replacing plastic and steel articles, as it is stronger and tougher than plastic and lighter than steel. Furthermore, aluminium allows heat to disperse quickly, keeping articles...
China shuts magnesium smelters due to energy crisis, a distress call to aluminium alloy supply
The global auto industry has been alerted for the shortfall of components driven by the Chinese energy crisis. The power distress is restricting the nation towards production curb across a wide range of industries, but especially the impact is huge on aluminium alloys supply. China controls 87% of...
Downstream Weekly Recap: Aluminium extruder China Zhongwang reports financial distress at Hong Kong bourse; US aluminium producers sent an alert on output curbs due to magnesium crisis
The global aluminium downstream segment remains in the spotlight this week with regard to multiple happenings. The world second-largest and Asia’s biggest producer of aluminium extrusions, China Zhongwang whose products are broadly consumed in multiple sectors like transport, construction and...
Europe’s largest smelter ‘Aluminium Dunkerque’ settles refinancing
On 22 nd October 2021, the largest aluminium smelter in Europe that specialises in the production of aluminium slabs and ingots, Aluminium Dunkerque Industries France SAS, formerly known as Liberty Industries France SAS accomplished the refinancing of its Senior Facility Agreement, comprising...
Bridgnorth Aluminium secures £60 million asset-based lending facility to diversify product range
The renowned manufacturer and supplier of aluminium flat-rolled products in the United Kingdom have obtained a £60 million asset-based lending (ABL) facility from HSBC UK to support the expansion of its product range and power its future growth plans. The metal strips for lithography printing...
Guinea coup leader calls to review precise mining contracts
The Guinea coup leader turned interim President of the West African nation, with the authorities, after showing their intention to tidy out the financials of the former government, by establishing an Audit Committee that will be responsible for investigating the financial misconduct of the Alpha...
Poland’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-21 exhibits balanced growth
The most crucial input material to the aluminium recycling process is aluminium scrap. However, it is generally classified as “new scrap” from production processes and “old scrap” from post-consumer use. The one that emerges from the manufacturing of aluminium semi-fabricated and final products is...
Nalco rolls-out Lean Slurry project marking an outstanding practice in environmental management
On 20 th October 2021, the Secretary of the Mines Ministry, Govt. of India, Alok Tandon inaugurated the National Aluminium Company’s Lean Slurry Project at Angul, Odisha marking a notable milestone in the Indian state-owned integrated aluminium company’s journey for business supremacy and embracing...
