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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 of rolled aluminium products annually, utilised in automotive, engineering equipment, power plants, air conditioning, and battery housing industries. Shanghai Kylin Certification Service Co., Ltd. conducted the independent, third-party audit of Shanghai Huafon Aluminium Corporation. The audit occurred before May 31, 2023, allowing for Performance Standard V2 certification. The ASI Certification programme, established after intensive multi-stakeholder input, is the first complete voluntary...
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 strategically for deployment to communities and humanitarian agencies during times of need. Diageo's Lincolnway production complex in Plainfield, Illinois, which makes malt-based drinks and spirits-based ready-to-drink cocktails, fills the cans. Convoy of Hope will deliver the cans after they have been supplied to its Springfield, MO, distribution hub and other distribution partners nationwide. "Diageo North America's supply and production functions are world-class and known for nimble,...
Carlsberg unlocks milestone: reduces carbon emission across the value chain by 16%
Founded in 1847 by brewer J.C. Jacobsen, the Carlsberg Group has emerged as one of the prominent brewing conglomerates on a global scale. Its diverse range of beverage portfolio and its ambition to achieve a zero-carbon footprint have solidified its position in the industry. After setting a goal of achieving a 15 per cent decrease compared to the levels seen in 2015, the organisation has accomplished a 16 per cent reduction in its value chain emission. The most recent evaluation of Carlsberg Group's carbon emissions within its value chain affirms that Carlsberg has surpassed its 2022 aim for lowering carbon emissions across its value chain, including activities from recycling aluminium cans and PET bottles to barley cultivation. The importance of aluminium in reducing carbon emissions...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price contracts by RMB80/t M-o-M; Alumina price inches down by RMB1/t
On Tuesday, November 21, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gained RMB 50 per tonne to score RMB 19,000 per tonne. However, on M-o-M calculation, the price has fallen by RMB 80 per tonne from RMB 19,080 per tonne recorded on October 20. Today, the average prices are expected to stand between RMB 18,980 per tonne and RMB 19,020 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount of RMB 30 per tonne and RMB 10 per tonne. The domestic aluminium ingot price in Linyi has surged by RMB 100 per tonne to reside at RMB 19,120 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Gongyi, Wuxi and Tianjin ascended by RMB 50 per tonne to score at RMB 18,950 per tonne, RMB 19,000 per tonne and RMB 19,030 per tonne. In Foshan, the A00 aluminium ingot price has increased by RMB 60 per tonne to peg at RMB...
Yunnan Aluminium marks its entry into the Kunming Headquarters Enterprise Recognition list
The Kunming Headquarters (Building) Economic Leadership Group Office has announced the 2023 Kunming Headquarters Enterprise Recognition Results. Thirteen firms, including Yunnan Aluminium Corporation, were designated as headquarters enterprises, and the corporation was one of them. Since the beginning of this year, the firm has actively talked and collaborated with the local government, completing the application evaluation via processes such as independent application, government suggestion, district-level preliminary review, and review. It has been designated as a "complete (regional) headquarters." The current identification of success pertains to the company's extensive capabilities, including size, yearly production value, annual tax payment, social contribution, and corporate...
Cumulus Coffee’s first-of-its-kind cold brewing machines use aluminium capsule
Cumulus Coffee announced the launch of the world's first solution for making premium cold brew at home in a matter of seconds after receiving $20.3 million in investment. The cold brew machine developed by Cumulus utilises recyclable aluminium capsules to efficiently produce a 10-ounce serving of cold brew, a nitro cold brew, and a novel cold-pressed espresso within a time frame of less than 45 seconds. The startup successfully secured a total of $20.3 million in early finance, spearheaded by Valour Siren Ventures (VSV) and Valour Equity Partners (VEP), with the involvement of many investors. The outcome shown here is a product of advanced technology combined with exceptional proficiency in the scientific and artisanal aspects of coffee production. According to the company's assertions,...
Hindalco’s upcoming INR 241.05 crores alumina project to help bolster Odisha’s economy
The 124th State Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting on November 18 approved eight transformational projects totalling 1397.18 crores, bolstering Odisha's standing as an investment destination. Significant investments in aluminium, plastic, and technical textiles have increased Odisha's industrial capacity. Hindalco Industries Ltd has announced plans to allocate INR 241.05 Crores towards investment in the aluminium industry. This investment would be primarily directed towards building a production plant for White Fused Alumina in Sambalpur. The substantial allocation of funds is anticipated to provide employment prospects for 210 persons. Investment from renowned firms such as Four Sandhu Tubes Private Limited and KAI Steel Private Limited has substantially developed...
Passion Tree debuts a new line of mini hard seltzer drinks in aluminium cans
With a mission to promote passion and environmental sustainability, the South California-based eco-friendly hard seltzer firm Passion Tree has created the first-ever small hard seltzer cans called Passion Tree Minis. The newly launched fun-sized minis come in aluminium cans, bridging the gap between non-alcoholic and low-ABV drinks. The Passion Tree Minis are presented in a distinctive aluminium can with a capacity of 7.5 ounces. "It's cool to see how the minis not only cater to a vast number of health-conscious consumers but also how it invigorates the market with a novel, enjoyable option. Our focus now is expanding distribution, as we think everyone should have a chance to enjoy a chilled Passion Tree mini," said Garrett Olsen, CEO of Passion Tree. The issue of global warming has...
LME aluminium benchmark price drops to US$2,165/t; SHFE price gains US$37/t to US$2,638/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2212.5 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2196 per tonne and US$2218 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2216 per tonne, up US$4.5 per tonne or 0.2 per cent. On Friday, November 17, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$17.5 per tonne or 0.80 per cent to close at US$2,164.50 per tonne and US$2,165 per tonne. London Metal Exchange graph displayed that the 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price dropped by US$16 per tonne or 0.72 per cent and US$16.5 per tonne or 0.74 per cent to halt at US$2,203 per tonne and US$2,203.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price dipped by US$15 per tonne or 0.64 per cent to clock at US$2,318 per tonne and US$2,323 per...
Sustainability weekly recap: European Aluminium charts ambitious science-based routes to decarbonise the aluminium industry by 2050
Aluminium is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet and is also highly recyclable. Aluminium recycling benefits present and future generations by conserving energy and other natural resources. European Aluminium released its newest research titled "Net-Zero by 2050: Science-based Decarbonisation Pathways for the European Aluminium Industry" at a high-level event attended by Kerstin Jorna, Director-General of the European Commission's DG Grow. Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest aluminium manufacturer, takes a big step towards environmental responsibility by shipping the nation's first batch of Restore, the country's revolutionary low-carbon 'green' aluminium, to Telangana-based Global Aluminium Pvt Ltd. Dubai is poised to get a 64-story structure wrapped in 100 per cent...
End user recap: Altech boosts silumina anodes 8x for rising demand in silicon-powered EV batteries
Altech Batteries is dramatically growing its silumina anodes battery project, boosting production from 15 gigawatt hours (GWh) to an astonishing 120 GWh. This capacity increase, achieved during the final phases of the definitive feasibility study (DFS), is intended to address the increasing demand for silicon-type anodes in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, said the business intends to invest between INR 4,000 and INR 5,000 crore yearly. To the greatest extent feasible, the aluminium manufacturer is attempting to finish the projects using funds produced by the company's activities. Hindalco is planning a significant capital expenditure effort in addition to the previously announced INR 8,000 crore investments in a new alumina...
AkzoNobel launches AccelstyleTM, the new-generation coating technology for aluminium cans
The beverage can industry is now making continuous efforts to use materials free from any substances of concern. These efforts have received a significant boost with the introduction of advanced coatings technology by AkzoNobel. A new manufacturing facility is also being created in Spain to further support this transition. The first two items in the company's new AccelstyleTM line of packaging coatings have recently been released. Both are safe since they were made to go outside standard two-piece aluminium beverage cans and contain no bisphenols, styrene, or PFAS. AccelshieldTM 700, the first BPx-NI* (free of deliberately added bisphenols) internal coating for beverage can end, was released in May 2023 and satisfies the requirements of the FDA and the European Union. "The Vilafranca...
Huilong Aluminum plans to acquire 27% equity of its subsidiary Anhui Huilong Group
On November 10th, Huilong Aluminum Group announced that to implement the company's development strategy further, optimise the company's organisational management system, and improve operational efficiency, the company plans to acquire 27 per cent of the equity of its holding subsidiary Anhui Huilong Group Donghua Agricultural Materials for RMB 53.79. Anhui Huilong Group Huialumum New Material Technology Co., Ltd. plans to sell 17 per cent of its equity. Additionally, Anhui Huilong Group Huialuminum New Material Technology Co., Ltd. has expressed its plans to sell its entire equity stake of 100 per cent in Maanshan Dasong New Material Technology Co., Ltd. for a sum of 49.3 million yuan. Anhui Huilong Group Huialuminum New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as "huialuminum...
NFA issues fish habitat protection order against Windalco Aluminium
The National Fisheries Authority (NFA) has issued a fish habitat conservation order to West Indies Alumina Co (Windalco), a corporation involved in producing bauxite and alumina. This order pertains to the Rio Cobre watershed located in St Catherine. The order went into force on October 1 and will continue until the authority is satisfied that Windalco's activities pose no additional dangers to fish habitat. The directive mandates that the company undertake all requisite measures to proactively avert any subsequent discharge of harmful substances into the watershed. Additionally, it necessitates the prompt notification of the relevant authority within a 24-hour in the event of any such discharge. Furthermore, the company must expeditiously rectify any pollution incidents and restore the...
Hydro opens its third state-of-the-art aluminium recycling facility in the US
On November 16, Hydro launched the Cassopolis facility in the United States, 18 months after construction. This marks the establishment of the company's third greenfield recycling plant inside the United States, with the notable distinction of being the first facility specifically engineered for the production of Hydro CIRCAL. The US$150 million Michigan factory will generate 120,000 metric tonnes of recycled aluminium annually. Hydro is now manufacturing aluminium in North America with the lowest carbon impact. The recycling facility will repurpose more post-consumer aluminium waste into value-added products in the automotive, transportation, building and construction, and consumer durables industries. The factory will initially provide to non-automotive clients, but after qualification...
Belvac promotes sustainability with its newly launched aluminium carrier ring bottle
Headquartered in the US, Belvac, known for providing the global aluminium beverage can industry with sustainable solutions, is assisting in the move to a better and greener future with its new Carrier Ring Bottle. The Belvac Carrier Ring Bottle represents a promising advancement in ecological packaging. The aluminium bottle, designed with lightweight construction, has a transport (carrier) ring seamlessly incorporated into its structure. This innovative feature enables the bottle to serve as a suitable alternative to PET bottles in terms of packaging. The Carrier Ring facilitates the filling of aluminium bottles on pre-existing PET Filling Lines, requiring a modest amount of capital expenditure. Over 10 million tonnes of plastic garbage are in the ocean every year. Plastic pollution is...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price falls by RMB120/t to RMB 18,810/t; Alumina price loses RMB4/t
On Friday, November 17, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price slumps by RMB 120 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,810 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,790 per tonne and RMB 18,830 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 50 to RMB 10 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Wuxi and Linyi have contracted by RMB 110 per tonne and RMB 100 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,810 per tonne and RMB 18,860 per tonne. The prices in Foshan, Hangzhou and Tianjin have slumped by RMB 90 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,960 per tonne, RMB 18,840 per tonne and RMB 18,870 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Gongyi and Chongqing have fallen by RMB 70 per tonne, stopping at RMB 18,740 per tonne and RMB 18,850 per tonne. The domestic price of low-carbon...
Trial program recycles used aluminium lens cases to make building products
Optical by National Pharmacies shops in Adelaide have become the first in Australia to collect and recycle consumer contact lens trash, to divert around 230,000 empty disposable contact lens blister packs from landfills over the next six months. During National Recycling Week (November 13-19), Optical by National Pharmacies is collaborating with Opticycle on a six-month pilot to recycle empty disposable contact lens blister cases left in collection boxes at 10 Optical by National Pharmacies locations in South Australia. Opticycle will split contact lens cases into aluminium and plastic for reuse in construction items such as plastic fence posts, plastic wheel brakes, and steel manufacture. In the first year of operation, 1.4 million pharmaceutical blister packs were expected to be...
