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.
Halt production of Boeing 737 MAX framed fear of job cuts at Arconic, Massena operations remains untouched
The possibility of job cuts seems to fear as part of Arconic’s efforts to compensate for the suspended production of the Boeing 737 MAX. Though it has been communicated that there would be no impact on the Arconic local operations at Massena. Arconic was formed in 2016 in a split with Alcoa, creating two publicly traded companies — Alcoa Corp. and Arconic. Under a planned reorganization that will take place this year, one segment of the company will be focusing on structural parts for airplanes such as the Boeing 737 MAX. The upstream company, which operates under the Alcoa name, consists of five business units that make up global primary products — bauxite, alumina, aluminium, casting, and energy. Arconic, the value-added company, is composed of global rolled products, engineered...
Waken Mouthwashes enter the market with fully recyclable Aluminium bottles: Vetroplas
Vetroplas packaging, the makers of superior quality packaging solutions designed for the UK cosmetics and personal care markets, has delivered fully recyclable Aluminium bottles for Waken mouthwashes. Availability comes with 500 ml bottles – contemporary and stylish enough to be on full view in the bathroom – each variant has its basecoat colour finished with offset printing directly onto the bottle. It also gets benefited from a BPA-free internal lining. Vetroplas Sales Director Simon Dix said: “Aluminium bottles are the latest addition to the Vetroplas range of packaging. They are eco-friendly, endlessly recyclable and they offer a distinctive and practical packaging solution – hence the growing interest for both the personal and household sectors.” The fresh range of natural mint-based...
Aluminium recycling campaign desires Staffordshire’s to make use of their metals lying at home
400 million aluminium cans, foil trays and aerosols are estimated to be in use every year in Staffordshire. The ‘Make Your Metals Matter’ campaign wants people to recycle all the metal packaging found around their house, including aluminium food and drink cans, household aluminium wrapping foil, foil trays and empty aerosols The used aluminium or metal packaging can be recycled into new products at a far lower cost to the environment than making them from raw materials. The aluminium drinks can from recycled materials save up to 95% of the energy and greenhouse gas emissions needed to make both aluminium and steel from raw materials. The mathematical calculation of aluminium and other metal packaging used in Staffordshire’s homes each year gets collected for recycling; it could save...
Australian Bauxite Ltd published Quarterly Report & Activity statement for three months to 31st December’19
The Australian Bauxite Ltd has published the quarterly report and activity statement for the period to 31 st December 2019. Cement-grade bauxite was loaded and shipped from bell bay in early June was 32,477 tonnes. Sales of fertilizer grade bauxite from Bald Hill are on-going to plan, despite drought conditions. The bulk sampling programs at Australian Bauxite’s Binjour project in QLD have determined the most favourable mining lease application and shed light on the mining processing strategy for the project. The directors of Australian bauxite Ltd. have mandated the lodgement of a mining lease application in early 2020, post confirmation of grades and successful enhancing tests. The lodgement process commences in late December’19. The Binjour project pre-production and working capital...
Ghana’s debt-to-GDP ratio speculated tip-off to 65% by 2023, incorporating Sinohydro Bauxite barter deal
Ghana’s debt will rise predominantly due to an annual assumption of 2% of GDP in the form of contingent liabilities. The disbursals under the $2 billion financing deal with Sinohydro, an infrastructure financing deal that has been an ancillary by country’s yet-to-be-mined and refined bauxite resources. This is at a pre-assumed stage that the annual execution rate of about $100 – $200 million in the funding requirements and the debt ratio. The Federal Government is examining by issuing additional collateralized debt to support investment in bauxite refining in part to absorb surplus energy. As an outcome, the debt burden has risen by nearly 10% points of GDP since 2017, in part as a consequence of the financial sector bailout in 2018-19 and the measures taken to clear legacy power utility...
Piaggio India enhances full Range of 3-Wheeler to BS VI, New Aluminium clutch introduced
The Italian auto manufacturer, Piaggio’s, India counterpart has updated its full range of three-wheelers to meet the upcoming BS VI norms. The Italian brand also launched a “Performance range”, with both diesel and alternative fuel-powered models. The diesel range boasts of a completely new power pack with a 599cc engine pumping out 9.3 HP of power and 23.5 Nm torque. The engine along with a 5-speed gearbox and new aluminium clutch enhances the load-carrying capability and enables faster trip times. The company’s diesel-powered BS-VI products now ask for an ex-showroom price increase of INR 45,000 and the alternate fuel range INR 15,000 over equivalent BS-IV products. The upgraded Cargo range comes with a larger cabin providing better headroom and space thereby enhancing the wellbeing of...
Slump forecast for Aluminium Industry, 2020: Jean Simard, CEO and President of Aluminium Association of Canada
The Canadian aluminium industry is in for a slump year as the demand for the metal is projected downswing. Mr Jean Simard, CEO and President, Aluminium Association of Canada communicated that global overproduction of the metal combined with a general economic slowdown around the world, and the probability of recessions would further affect the export of Canadian aluminium. The President said “We are at the end of a very long, probably the longest manufacturing cycle in our history. We had ten years of constant growth and demand in our economy. There is still growth in demand but it’s not at the same pace as it has been in the past ten years.” Mr Jean Simard’s was straight to put up a finger towards China’s rampant production of aluminium. He said “They produce 57 per cent of all the...
Import Tariffs on Derivative Aluminium gets hiked by 10%: Trump Administration
United States President, Donald Trump declared that tariffs on some imported aluminium products will rise from next month. Trump has issued a decree alleging that manufacturers from some countries are evading existing import tariffs by shipping derivative goods instead of raw metal. On 24 th January’20, the White House issued the declaration which hikes the duties on derivative aluminium by 10%. Countries like Argentina, Australia, Canada and Mexico are spared from the new aluminium tariffs. The declaration notes an unusual rise in imports of derivative aluminium since the initial round of tariff hike prompted 3 years ago by the Administration’s Section 232 investigation. Trump justified in the announcement: “The net effect of the increase of imports of these derivatives has been to erode...
Sr. Principal Research Leader of CSIRO appointed as GM, Alcore: Australian Bauxite Ltd
The Australian Bauxite Ltd. is delighted to make public that Dr Mark Cooksey has been appointed as the General Manager of ALCORE Ltd. The appointment commences from 1 st February’20 for a 6-month engagement. Mark Cooksey appointed General Manager of Australian Bauxite Limited's 90%-owned subsidiary, Alcore. Dr Cooksey has been granted 6 months leave from CSIRO to assist Alcore to commercialise development of aluminium fluoride production. The joining of Dr Cooksey to Alcore backs with a majestic history in research, engineering and commercialising new developments in the Aluminium industry since 1997. Dr Mark Cooksey began his professional career as a Research Engineer in aluminium smelting with Comalco (now Rio Tinto Alcan) in 1997 and became senior research engineer in 2000 before...
Aluminium bodied unique MINOTTO BARCHETTA to be exhibited in general public
The International Amsterdam Motor Show has published that the exclusive Minotto Barchetta will be on exhibit at the coming up event. It is the first time that Minotto Barchetta can be applauded by the general public. The Barchetta is Dutch inception and is compared with the iconic Ferrari F40, especially because of its amazing appearance and raw driving characteristics. The Minotto Barchetta is known to be a monster on the road. The builder, the Dutchman Hans Teijgeler, has only used the very best materials, by using carbon fiber and Aluminum, the car weighs less than 900 kilograms. From 0 to 100 km/h it can race up in 3 seconds. Hans's idea was to provide a beautiful classic car with modern technology. That combination also makes the Minotto so unique. The best of a classic appearance...
Italy’s Aluminium scrap import showing a steady trend in 2020
The 2017 balance of the Italian aluminium industry must be placed within the global economic context, characterised during the past three years by an inversion in trend and by slow but continuous growth. Italy’s total volume of Aluminium scrap import from 2017-20 has been posted at 2,419,418 tonnes, which has been amounted to $2.41 billion. The year 2017 shows the import of aluminium scrap at 544,875 tonnes, amounted to payment of foreign revenue $593 million. In 2018 the import raised to 598353 tonnes, a clean sweep of 53,496 tonnes, growth of 9.81%. In 2019 the aluminium scrap import gained its momentum, posted at 648297 tonnes, accounted to $603 million, an inclination of 8.34%, and rise of 49,944 tonnes. The aluminium scrap import for 2020 has been projected at 627,911 tonnes, a...
Mission Estate Concert NZ going for Apple bins to support Aluminium recycling
The Mission Estate in New Zealand is getting back to old school and environment-friendly in a way to support the clean-up efforts coming up Micheal Buble and Elton John concerts. In 2018 following the Phil Collins’ concert, citizens of New Zealand took to Facebook complaining about rubbish and overflowing bins. This year Hawke's Bay Company Clean Earth Ltd has been working hard with concert organisers to secure the ability of recycling of aluminium is maximised for the concerts at the venue. Deborah Burnside, Director, Clean Earth Director communicated: "Organisers have gone old school again, bringing in apple bins specifically for recyclables and the after-dark clean-up crews are utilising an onsite sorting system of clear and opaque collection bags for aluminium.” School groups would...
Ghana’s Atewa Chiefs laud Bauxite Mining in Atewa Forest
The Atewa enclave Chiefs and elders have separated themselves from the protest organized by members of the Concerned Citizens of the Atewa Landscape to stop government plans to mine bauxite in the Atewa forest reserve. On 21 st January’20, the protest members commenced the march from Sagyimase to Kyebi professing that the forest, which dispenses drinking water to 5 million people and dwelling more than 100 wildlife species, which will be destroyed if the government moves on with its plans to mine its bauxite. The Atewa Chiefs and elders responded “We, the chiefs and community members living in the fringes of the Atewa Forest Reserve, do not appreciate the efforts by the above-mentioned group in publicizing their beliefs and fears concerning the proposed bauxite mining within the Atewa...
Skoda’s upcoming model VisionIN comes with Aluminium Spoiler & Diffuser
Zac Hollis, Head of Sales, Service and Marketing, Skoda Auto India Ltd. has communicated of the upcoming VisionIN model concept before its global premiere at the Auto Expo’20, coming up between 5 th and 12 th February’20. The communication was landed as a video teaser; focus on the presence of a galore of futuristic and premium bits. The Vision IN Concept will spawn a production mid-size SUV scheduled to enter production in 2020-21 and it sits on the MQB A0 IN architecture. It forms the core of the Czech Republican automaker’s new assault as part of the India 2.0 project with investments of more than one billion euros. The visionary study has a length of 4.26 metres while other interesting bits are wide and muscular bonnet structure, front apron with large side air intakes and a massive...
Metro Mining published December’19 quarter report: 15% downfall noticed
The Australian Bauxite miner Metro Mining has published its performance sheet of December’19 quarter, with production aligned with expectation. A downfall of 15% has been noticed when compared to the September’19 quarter, though when compared to June’19 quarters, a straight growth of 37% is reflected. The ASX-listed company on 23 rd January’20 noted that bauxite production for the quarter reached 1.2-million tonnes, down from the 1.4-million tonnes in the previous quarter, while bauxite shipments also declined from 1.4-million to 1.2-million tonnes in the same period. Metro has achieved its revised production guidance of between 3.3-million and 3.5-million tonnes, with the production of 3.5-million tonnes of bauxite for the full year ending December’19. The revenues for the December...
Denmark’s import of Aluminium Can downsizes in 2020: Predicted 25%
The Danish economy is a modern market economy with comfortable living standards, a high level of government services and transfers, and a high dependence on foreign trade. As a small open economy, Denmark generally solicits a liberal trade policy, and its exports, as well as imports, make up circa 50% of GDP. Aluminium can importation in Denmark from 2017-20 has been reflecting at 42,067 tonnes, which accounted for $207.58 million. The trend of importation of aluminium cans from 2017-20 is not showing a significant path, as there are rise and fall. In 2017 the aluminium can importation in Denmark was posted 12791 tonnes in volume, disbursement of foreign revenue $55.33 million. In 2018 the aluminium can importation has shown de-growth of 2635 tonnes, total import volume was 10156 tonnes,...
Garnalex Aluminium floats flag for British manufacturing with ‘Made in Britain’ certification
Garnalex has been honoured with the ‘Made in Britain’ mark of origin. Made in Britain is an organisation that acknowledges excellence in manufacturing and promotes British-made products across all sectors. It’s prime focus to bring together the best manufacturers in the UK under the single umbrella of Made in Britain logos. The organization delivers confidence and clarity to the businesses and consumers that they are buying British. Commenting on the accreditation, Garnalex CEO Roger Hartshorn says: “Currently 190,000 tons of extruded aluminium is consumed in the UK, but only 110,000 tons is made in the UK. We plan to make a big dent in those import statistics! The raw aluminium comes from Wales, so this is your chance to reduce Britain’s carbon footprint and buy British. We’ve spent over...
Czech Republic’s Aluminium foil importation downscales in 2020: Projected 5.5%
The automotive industry is the Czech Republic's largest industry and the other key sectors in the region include machinery, iron and steel production, metallurgy, chemical production, electronics, transport equipment, textiles, glass, ceramics, defence and pharmaceuticals. The importation of the Aluminium foil has played a significant role in the Czech Republic, with a growth trend from 2017-19, though in 2020 there is a projection of 5.5% de-growth. In 2017 the aluminium foil importation stood at 45842 tonnes which valued $142.91 million. The year 2018 showed a hike of 2838 tonnes this reflected volume of 48680 tonnes, a 5.82% growth and amounted $ 161.41 million. The aluminium foil import again showed a positive trend in 2019 with a rise of 2109 tonnes, this posted the capacity of 50789...
