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.
US precision tube manufacturer Virtus acquires Canadian aluminium and brass tube maker Arzon
Virtus Industries has acquired Canada-based brass and aluminium tube maker Arzon Ltd. The purchase is aided by a direct investment by global alternative investment manager Ares Management Corp. The acquisition of Arzon, located in Burlington, Ontario, was made through Virtus subsidiary STP Holdco...
US imposes anti-dumping duties on aluminium alloy sheets from 18 countries
On 9 th October’20, the US Department of Commerce announced that it would impose preliminary anti-dumping duties "immediately" on imports of aluminium alloy sheets from 18 countries, which includes Germany, Bahrain, Brazil, Spain, India and Italy. Wilbur Ross, US Secretary of Commerce, said: “In...
Cuba’s import of Aluminium cans during 2017-20 reflects a downward trend; expenditures remain high
The economy of Cuba is a largely planned economy dominated by state-run enterprises. The government of Cuba owns and operates most industries and most of the labour force is employed by the state. The Northern Caribbean island nation’s import of aluminium cans during 2017-19 was recorded at 10,910...
Hydro ropes in Paul Warton as Executive Vice President for Extruded Solutions
Paul Warton, President of Automotive Structures and Industry Business Unit at global aluminium company Constellium, has been appointed as Executive Vice President for Hydro’s Extruded Solutions business area. The 59 years old aluminium industry professional, Paul Warton will report to President and...
EN+ Chair Barker appeals carbon disclosure to be mandatory for Aluminium producers
Gregory Barker, executive chairman of EN+, the parent company of Russian aluminium producer Rusal stated carbon disclosure needs to be made mandatory for the aluminium producers promptly. Barker was also very much clear of the fact that low-carbon aluminium futures contract needs to be introduced...
Lindian Resources: Non-Executive Director Mathew Bull resigns
The ASX-listed Australian company with a portfolio of high-grade bauxite assets on both the West and East coasts of Africa, Lindian Resources has announced that one of its non-executive directors has stepped down from his role. On 8 th October’20, Lindian Resources revealed that Matthew Bull will...
Ireland’s import of Aluminium Foil during 2017-19 demonstrates rapid growth; Projected with 19.11% downswing in 2020
Ireland is ranked 2nd among 45 countries in the Europe region, and its overall score is well above the regional and world averages. The Irish economy made it back into the ranks of the economically free in 2018 and has maintained that rank in the years since then. The European Commission has said...
Minim Martap Mineral Resource estimate upgraded to over 1 billion tonnes
Canyon Resources has announced that Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon, West Africa estimate upgraded to over 1 billion tonnes following the integration of results from the Physical Testing Programme. The 1 billion tonne resource represents only 12 bauxite plateaux of the Minim Martap Project...
Fehrmann Alloys GmbH to introduce its new aluminium alloy for Additive Manufacturing at Formnext
Fehrmann Alloys GmbH based in Hamburg, Germany, will introduce its new high-performance aluminium alloy for Additive Manufacturing, AlMgty-90, at this year’s Formnext, which will take place digitally from 10 th -13 th November’20. The company simplifies that AlMgty-90 is rooted on its AlMgty-80...
Novelis Brazil opt Danieli for supply of new pit furnace to heat Aluminium ingots
Novelis Brazil has selected Danieli Centro Combustion for the supply of a new pit furnace to heat ingots, to be installed at the Pindamonhangaba plant, Brazil. The purpose of the new facility is to heat the aluminium ingots more than 20% faster than the existing facilities. The furnace will load 2...
Vedanta appoints Gerli Metalli SPA as service partner for Italian market onward 2021
Vedanta, the largest primary aluminium producer of India, has appointed century-old non-ferrous metals, ferroalloys and pig iron trading company Gerli Metalli SPA as a service partner onwards 2021 for the Italian market. Vedanta with its two state-of-art aluminium smelters at Jharsuguda (Odisha)...
Panama’s export of Aluminium scrap reveals significant growth during 2017-20
Panama has been the fastest-growing economy in Latin America over the past two decades, benefiting from the activity of the canal, the Colon free trade zone (CFZ) and its role as an international banking centre and regional financial hub. The economy of Panama is based mainly on the services...
Commercial vehicle manufacturer “Hino” expands its 300 series BTG in Australia, trays made from high grade extruded Aluminium
The Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer, Hino, has expanded its 300 Series Built to Go (BTG) in Australia to provide light-duty truck operators with more options. Daniel Petrovski, Hino Australia, Product and Strategy Manager said: “The Hino BTG range provides high quality, durable and...
Rio Tinto, AB InBev form a global partnership to deliver more sustainable aluminium beer cans
All those who love to drink beer will soon be able to enjoy their favourite brew out of cans that are not only supremely recyclable but made from responsibly produced, low-carbon aluminium. Rio Tinto and Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), the world’s largest brewer, have formed a global partnership...
MBF Aluminum in France could lose 150 jobs: DGE
MBF Aluminum, based at Eastern France, in the heart of the Jura Mountains in Saint-Claude, is recognized as one of the European specialists in the injection moulding of aluminium parts for the automotive sector, could see its workforce reduced by half, if it is believed that the recommendations...
Austria’s export of Alumina exhibits steady growth during 2017-19; Projected with 21.02% downfall in 2020
Austria is a well-developed market economy with a skilled labour force and a high standard of living. Its economy features a large service sector, a sound industrial sector, and a small, but highly developed agricultural sector. FocusEconomics panellists forecasted GDP will contract 6.6% in 2020,...
Time to mine Bauxite in Atewa and plans are far advanced: Nana Akufo-Addo, President of Ghana
The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo stated that plans are far advanced to exploit bauxite resources at Atewa in Abuakwa South of the Eastern Region. Nana Akufo-Addo said: “The state-owned Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) is determined to develop the bauxite mine to...
Aliplast Poland: Boom in renewable energy market lifts Aluminium systems company’s business high amid “Corona crisis”
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the market slowdown, the Lublin company Aliplast in 2020 increases sales, employment and continues to invest. This is the effect of the continued boom in construction and the renewable energy market. Aliplast from Lublin deals with everything related to aluminium....
