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Recycling aluminium weekly: Insights from APCO's Australasian Recycling Label Consumer Report 2023
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Consumer Insights Report 2023 by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) sheds light on current recycling practices in Australia and New Zealand in the ever-changing sustainability environment. On November 19, a fire broke out on the top of...
Primary aluminium weekly: Surging demand and domestic supply concerns propel China's October aluminium imports
China's aluminium imports increased for the fifth straight month in October, according to customs statistics published on November 18, 2023. The increase is attributable to increased purchasing appetite, driven by strong demand and forecasts of lower supply in the local market. Chinalco Materials...
Kier Construction to use Kanweer capped aluminium curtain walling system for its radiotherapy facility
Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator, Dudley's Aluminium, will collaborate with Kier Construction Ltd on the Abergavenny's Nevill Hall Hospital facility. The primary objective of the facility is to provide radiation treatments in proximity to the residences of Gwent inhabitants and those residing in...
Chongqing Guochuang Institute carried out the trial run of its first aluminium ingot casting project
Chongqing Guochuang Light Alloy Research Institute carried out the first trial run of its aluminium ingot casting project. The multifunctional melting and casting platform is outfitted with 16t melting and casting units, including a tilting side well-melting furnace, a hydraulic tilting static and...
Alupro Impact Report highlights importance of recycling aluminium packaging
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation, has released a new study illustrating the nationwide effect of its pioneering teaching programmes. The Alupro Impact Report investigates the consequences of its most recent initiatives and monitors progress towards its objective of reaching a...
LME aluminium benchmark price falls to US$2,183/t; SHFE price moves up by US$6/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2223 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2215 per tonne and US$2233 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2222 per tonne, up US$0.5 per tonne or 0.02 per cent. On Thursday, November 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
Unlocking the secrets of sustainable bauxite mining: A comprehensive analysis
As the backbone of industries worldwide, aluminium is pivotal in modern technology, from laptops to spaceships. However, the key ingredient, bauxite, necessitates sustainable mining practices to mitigate adverse environmental and social impacts. Let's delve into the intricate world of bauxite...
Guangdong Betterlid Packaging Material joins ASI as the new Industrial Users member
Established in 2012, Guangdong Betterlid Packaging Material Co., Ltd has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a new Industrial Users member. It is a prominent and competent producer of aluminium packaging materials and an integrated solutions provider. The company has been primarily...
Key investments and projects in global bauxite industry pave the path for potential production growth
The global bauxite mining industry is expanding due to many causes, including the increasing demand for aluminium products. Aluminium is a highly adaptable and low-density substance used in diverse sectors such as automotive, aircraft, construction, packaging, and consumer products. As the sectors...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price falls by RMB70/t to RMB18,810/t; Low carbon aluminium price loses RMB98/t
On Thursday, November 23, China’s A00 aluminium ingot has dropped by RMB 70 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,810 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,790 per tonne and RMB 18,830 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 30 to a premium price of...
IPL Brands BV launches iconic French wine in 200ml aluminium cans
In South Korea, the Beaujolais Nouveau has been introduced by the Amsterdam-based Dutch business IPL Brands BV, which is well-known for its high-quality sparkling wines. This famous French wine will be sold in 200 ml aluminium cans made by Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP). French Beaujolais and...
Shaquille O'Neal, the new face of Pepsi's anniversary-special mini aluminium cans
Pepsi is continuing its 125th-anniversary celebration by returning with Shaquille O'Neal, whose many Pepsi ads pleased and surprised customers during the 1990s, in a new campaign emphasising Pepsi Mini aluminium cans as the ideal complement for snack and dinner situations. In the new commercial,...
Celebrity fashion designer joins Corona's thermochromic aluminium can campaign for Christmas
Corona recently unveiled a colour-changing Christmas special aluminium cans of Corona Extra and matching robes. The Mexican-based beverage company also roped in celebrity fashion designer Talia Coles as part of its "La Vida Más Fina" promotion. The special holiday combo, Feliz Navi-Drip, was...
Crown recognises facilities with the Chairman's Sustainability Awards for their outstanding achievement
Crown Holdings, one of the world's largest aluminium can manufacturers, has just disclosed the recipients of its annual Chairman's Sustainability Awards. These prestigious accolades recognize specific manufacturing sites within the organisation's worldwide network for their outstanding achievements...
LME aluminium benchmark price grows by US$9.5/t to US$2,201.5/t; SHFE price falls by US$13/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2244.5 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2233.5 per tonne and US$2264 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2255.5 per tonne, up US$11.5 per tonne or 0.51 per cent. On Tuesday, November 21, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
First phase of the lightweight auto parts manufacturing project to produce aluminium ingots
The signing ceremony for the lightweight auto parts manufacturing base project was conducted on November 14 between Wangjiang Economic Development Zone and Anhui Guleichi Circular Economy Industrial Park Co., Ltd. The first stage primarily involves the production of aluminium ingots, aluminium...
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Corporation achieves the ASI Performance Standard V2 certification
Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Corporation has acquired ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its manufacturing processes, which include casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, slitting, and stamping, at its Jinshan District production site in Shanghai, China. The firm produces 175,000 tonnes...
Diageo North America donates 10 million aluminium water cans to Convoy of Hope
One of the largest premium beverage companies, Diageo North America, is providing ten million 12-ounce aluminium water cans to the humanitarian charity Convoy of Hope to help local communities in the United States affected by natural and humanitarian catastrophes. The aluminium cans will be stored...
