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Ipswich Borough Council installs eight new aluminium cans recycling bins
Ipswich Borough Council has installed eight new bins at the Ipswich Town Centre devoted to aluminium cans and plastic bottle recycling, thanks to the #InTheLoop grant money. The new type of bins, installed in Autumn 2023, are part of an on-street recycling effort with eye-catching designs to encourage homeowners and tourists to recycle plastic bottles and cans in their portion of the dual bin - with the other section for all other garbage. The eight pairs of novel specialised receptacles may be located near Tavern Street, Westgate Street, and Carr Street. To avoid contamination, it is recommended that all other forms of garbage, such as coffee cups and crisp packets, be disposed of in the general waste part of these bins. It is crucial to prioritise aluminium cans and plastic recycling in...
Canpack produces limited edition aluminium cans for the Royal Swinkels Family Brewers
Leveraging almost two decades of partnership, the Royal Swinkels Family Brewers have engaged Canpack to manufacture exclusive, limited-edition aluminium cans for their esteemed Bavaria beer. A collection of four eye-catching aluminium cans depicting famous pictures of the Netherlands and its ancient brewing culture transports customers through typical Dutch sceneries evocative of classic Delft ceramics and Vincent van Gogh paintings. The commencement of the expedition takes place, fittingly, at the Bavaria brewery situated in the hamlet of Lieshout in the region of Brabant. The establishment in question has been under the ownership and management of the Swinkels family for seven consecutive generations, starting from 1719. It has been situated on the same premises during this period.The...
LME aluminium price contracts by US$32/t to US$2,170.5/t; SHFE price gains US$38/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2200 per tonne last Friday, with its low and high at US$2187 per tonne and US$2230.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2225.5 per tonne, up US$29 per tonne or 1.32 per cent. On Friday, October 27, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$32 per tonne or 1.45 per cent to close at US$2,170 per tonne and US$2,170.50 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, both the 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price dropped by US$24 per tonne or 1.08 per cent to clock at US$2,191 per tonne and US$2,192 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price contracted by US$22 per tonne or 0.94 per cent to reside at US$2,308 per tonne and US$2,313 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock...
AMP announces potential closure of its Whitehouse beverage cans production unit
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), one of the leading global suppliers of sustainable and infinitely recyclable beverage cans worldwide, has announced the impending closure of its aluminium beverage can manufacturing unit in Whitehouse, Ohio, as a part of its collective bargaining agreement. AMP has already advised workers and union representatives of the impending closure of its metal beverage can manufacturing plant. A final resolution on this issue is anticipated by December 31, 2023. “While the possibility of a plant closure is a difficult step to consider for our team members and our communities, we must take steps to balance capacity and demand. We are exploring ways to strengthen our regional manufacturing efficiencies, and will stay in close contact with our customers to meet and...
Shanxi Huaxing Aluminium attends strategic cooperation meeting of China Coal Group
Yuan Guodong, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shanxi Huaxing Aluminium, recently attended the strategic cooperation matchmaking meeting of China Coal Group Shanxi Company, where the two sides discussed deepening cooperation and exchanges, as well as accelerating cooperation and development of aluminium under coal. The conference was attended by more than ten representatives from Luliang Mining and Shanxi Coal Group. During the meeting, it was emphasised that China Coal possesses abundant aluminium resources beneath coal deposits in Xingxian County. The execution of initiatives aimed at developing these aluminium resources holds significant importance in enhancing the overall utilisation rate of resources, fostering the high-quality growth of the aluminium industry, and...
Ball Aluminium Cups and Denver Arts & Venues to install RVM on Red Rocks Amphitheatre
To enhance aluminium recycling at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Ball Aluminium Cups and Denver Arts & Venues have announced the installation of a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) on the Top Plaza. The machine went live at Red Rocks on October 2, 2023, and will remain there until November 12, 2023. Since 2021, Ball Aluminium Cups has been an official sustainability partner of Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver Arts & Venues, providing sustainable drinkware that has helped attendees avoid millions of single-use cans, cups, and bottles. "Installing the Reverse Vending Machine at Red Rocks brings many of Ball's priorities to life – incentivising recycling, educating consumers about aluminium's sustainable properties, and driving change through entertainment events. Interacting with the RVM will...
Guizhou Aluminum Plant successfully completed the three-system review by China Inspection in 2023
The audit team of China Inspection and Certification Group Guizhou Co., Ltd. visited the Guizhou Aluminium Plant and Guizhou Branch from October 16 to 19 to review the quality management system, occupational health and safety system, and environmental management system. This year, the factory and branches completed the three system certification supervision and audits with the active collaboration of different departments and units of the firm. During the discussion, the audit leader provided a thorough summary of the three management systems' purpose, audit plan, audit basis, and audit requirements. On behalf of Guizhou Aluminium Plant and Guizhou Branch, Peng Tao, member of the Party Committee and deputy general manager of Guizhou Aluminium Plant, warmly welcomed the audit team and...
Fujian Nanping Aluminium achieves ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
Fujian Nanping Aluminium Co., LTD. has acquired ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for three divisions within its Yanping District, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China factory. The divisions include the Foundry Branch, responsible for producing aluminium alloy round ingots; the Extrusion Division, dedicated to making aluminium alloy profiles for building purposes; and the Production Department, focused on manufacturing industrial aluminium alloy profiles. DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd. conducted an independent, third-party audit of the Fujian Nanping Aluminium Co., LTD. Plant. Fujian Nanping Aluminium Co., LTD. will adopt a corrective action plan throughout the Certification Period, which will be confirmed in follow-up audits. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price reflects M-o-M decline of RMB 870/t; Low carbon aluminium price falls to RMB 19,759/t
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price on Friday, October 24, has fallen by RMB 110 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,910 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,890 per tonne and RMB 18,930 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 40 per tonne and a premium price of 0 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metal Market (SMM) data, the domestic aluminium ingot price has contracted by RMB 870 per tonne M-o-M from RMB 19,780 per tonne recorded on September 27. The prices as of today have shown a fall in all the provinces, with the highest in Foshan, Wuxi and Hangzhou, where it has dropped by RMB 120 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,920 per tonne, RMB 18,890 per tonne and RMB 18,900 per tonne. The price in Gongyi has descended by RMB 100 per tonne to settle at RMB...
Top 8 campaigns promoting the power of aluminium recycling
Campaigns, promotions and other programmes educate people about the most important yet easily missed activities in life. One of them is aluminium recycling! Aluminium, one of the widely used metals in various sectors due to its infinitely recyclable properties without losing its original qualities, has made it one of the most in-demand metals. As per AL Circle's recently published report, "Global Aluminium Industry: Key Trends to 2030," global recycled aluminium utilisation was 27.1 million tonnes in 2022 and is likely to exceed 28 million tonnes in 2023. The worldwide demand for recycled aluminium is primarily driven by end-user industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics. Aluminium is reaching almost all spaces. In this journey, campaigns or activities like...
Crown Holdings reports Y-o-Y decline of 5.83% in net sales for Q3 2023, offset by lower volumes in other operations
Crown Holdings, one of the world's largest aluminium can manufacturers, recently announced their financial results for Q3 ending 30 September 2023. As per the reports, higher beverage can volumes in North America and favourable foreign currency translation of $60 million contributed to the third quarter's net sales of $3,069 million, down by $190 million or 5.83 per cent from $3,259 million in the Q3 2022. Lower volumes across most other businesses and the pass-through of $187 million in lower material costs also contributed to the decline. The income generated from operational activities amounted to $374 million during the third quarter, exhibiting an increase from the $297 million recorded in the same period of 2022. Segment income was $430 million in Q3 2023, up from $336 million in...
LME aluminium benchmark price expands by US$42/t to US$2,188.5/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,603/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2202 per tonne on Wednesday, with its low and high at US$2199.5 per tonne and US$2223 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2212 per tonne, up 0.27 per cent. On Wednesday, October 25, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price expanded by US$42 per tonne or 1.95 per cent to score at US$2,188 per tonne and US$2,188.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also gained US$36.5 per tonne or 1.68 per cent and US$37 per tonne or 1.70 per cent to settle at US$2,208 per tonne and US$2,209 per tonne. On the same day, the London Metal Exchange (LME) graph reflected a hike of US$33 per tonne or 1.43 per cent for both December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price to clock at US$2,325 per tonne and US$2,330 per...
Shenhuo Aluminium Foil wins 'Shanghai Green Manufacturing Demonstration Unit' award
The Shanghai Municipal Economic and Information Technology Commission, in conjunction with the Municipal Development and Reform Commission, recently released the roster of green manufacturing demonstration units for the first batch of 2023. Among these units, Shanghai Shenhuo Aluminium Foil Co Ltd was honoured with the "Shanghai Green Manufacturing Demonstration Unit designation." Since 2018, the firm has undertaken an average of 1 to 2 essential energy savings and environmental protection initiatives every year, saving 974.7 tonnes of standard coal, which equates to a 1450.0-tonne reduction in carbon dioxide emissions. The application for the company's "green factory" at the state level has successfully been evaluated by Shanghai experts. It has now progressed to the audit phase under...
LME aluminium benchmark price drops by US$7.5/t to US$2,144.5/t; SHFE price sheds US$10/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2181.5 per tonne on Monday, with its low and high at US$2162 per tonne and US$2189 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2176 per tonne, down 0.18 per cent. On Monday, October 23, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$7 per tonne or 0.32 per cent and US$7.5 per tonne or 0.34 per cent to score at US$2,144 per tonne and US$2,144.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price went down by US$5 per tonne and US$4 per tonne to clock at US$2,172 per tonne and US$2,174 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price descended by US$10 per tonne or 0.43 per cent to rest at US$2,293 per tonne and US$2,298 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 486450 tonnes. Live warrants and...
Top 8 new appointees in the aluminium value chain
Change is the only constant thing in life one can be sure about. Change is everywhere, from the weather around us to our daily schedule to even the leadership in a company. Effective leadership plays a crucial role in achieving an organisation's success, given the inevitability of change within the business context. Adopting a culture characterised by resilience and adaptation can provide a team with the capacity to effectively navigate unforeseen crises, organisational transformations, dynamic market circumstances, and cultural fluctuations. During the past few months, top companies like LME, Tubex, Reynaers, etc, across the aluminium value chain have witnessed many changes in their leadership. Change in leadership or appointing new people in an organisation also ensures a new outlook or...
The US aluminium powerhouse plans to close its Kwinana alumina refinery, citing environmental concerns
The US aluminium powerhouse is evaluating several alternatives, one of which is the potential closure of the Kwinana alumina refinery. This decision comes amid the company’s efforts to get approval for the clearance of more Jarrah forest for bauxite mining. Concerns have been raised over the potential impact of this mining activity on the drinking water supply of Perth. As per the reports from Wall Street analysts the American organisation is exploring many strategies to reduce expenses and enhance profitability at the factory, which has been operational for six decades. The refinery, which produces alumina from bauxite for shipment to aluminium smelters, employs around 1200 people, including 900 employees and 300 contractors. The announcement comes barely two weeks after spokesperson in...
Shenyang Aluminium Institute completes the industrial communication crown block project
Shenyang Aluminum and Magnesium Institute Technology Company (SAMTC) recently completed the wireless communication project for the multifunctional crown block at Shaanxi Nonferrous Yulin Electrolytic Aluminium Factory. The project utilized a new generation of industrial communication technology, incorporating 5GHz fast mobile roaming wireless technology. This implementation achieved dual-channel wireless hot standby redundant communication for a multifunctional crown block in an electrolysis workshop. The result is a novel and reliable mobile communication solution for mobile operating equipment, including multifunctional units. This project addresses several issues encountered in the 24 multifunctional crown blocks at Shaanxi Nonferrous Yulin Electrolytic Aluminium Factory. These issues...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price ascends to RMB19,110/t; Alumina price gains RMB5/t
On Thursday, October 19, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gained RMB 90 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,110 per tonne, with the spot contract price traded at a premium price of RMB 90 to RMB 130 per tonne. The average price on the same day may range between RMB 19,090 per tonne and RMB 19,130 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Chongqing and Linyi have hiked by RMB 160 per tonne and RMB 140 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,070 per tonne and RMB 19,090 per tonne. In Wuxi and Shenyang, the A00 aluminium ingot prices have ascended by RMB 120 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,040 per tonne and RMB 19,090 per tonne. The price in Hangzhou has added RMB 110 per tonne to reside at RMB 19,030 per tonne. In Gongyi and Foshan, the domestic aluminium ingot prices have expanded by RMB 90 per tonne and...
