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LME aluminium benchmark price ascends to US$2,165/t; SHFE price gains US$10/t to US$2,644/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,192.5 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,222.5 per tonne and US$2,185 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,217 per tonne, an increase of US$21 per tonne or 0.96 per cent. On Monday, September 18, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...

‘This Is It’ from the Tecnomar features an aluminium hull and 600 square metres of glass windows
The Italian Sea Group has announced the debut of the Tecnomar fleet's brand new 43.5-metre motor catamaran 'This Is It'. The superyacht exhibits a breadth of 14.5 metres and an internal capacity of around 750 gross tonnes. The vessel "This Is It" has an aluminium hull and superstructure, providing...

Heyu Aluminium and other local enterprises come together for the development of Baoxing County
On September 11, Baoxing County and Zhejiang Hanyu International Supply Chain conducted a signing ceremony for the smart industrial supply chain project at the comprehensive Service centre of Baoxing Industrial Park, Yaan Economic Development District. Chairman of Heyu Aluminium CAI Ruijun, County...

European industrial aluminium clients delay contracts owing to sluggish demand in the region
European industrial aluminium clients are now experiencing a delay in supplying smelters with the required quantities for new contracts in 2024. This delay is mainly caused by concerns that they may exceed their purchase requirements, as the area's demand for finished metal goods has decreased...

China’s A00 aluminium ingot price contracts by RMB160/t; Low carbon aluminium price slumps to RMB19,938/t
On Monday, September 18, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has dropped by RMB 160 per tonne to close at RMB 19,380 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 19,360 per tonne and RMB 19,400 per tonne. The spot contract prices may be traded at a premium price of RMB 200 to RMB 240 per...

Downstream weekly recap: Novelis and Ball Corporation renew their partnership with an aluminium can sheet supply contract
On Monday, September 11, Novelis Inc., a prominent rolled aluminium manufacturer, stated that it had signed an anchor customer deal with Ball Corporation, guaranteeing to provide aluminium sheets for can manufacturing in North America. A truck transporting aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New...

Primary aluminium weekly: Mozal Aluminium to boost production by 40,000 tonnes
The Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique intends to increase primary aluminium output by 40,000 tonnes during the current fiscal year, which began in June. Mozal Aluminium's facility in Southern Africa is the country's biggest industrial employment. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) received the...

Milestone unclocked with Alcore Technology Centre’s successful installation of the Bath Pilot Batch Reactor
Alcore Technology Centre has successfully installed the advanced Bath Pilot Batch Reactor, marking a significant development in the aluminium industry. The progress represents a noteworthy advancement for ABx Group and its subsidiary, Alcore, which has an 83 per cent ownership stake. The reactor...

Surrey-based brewery launches its first 100% solar-powered beer in 440ml aluminium cans
One Planet Brewing, a Surrey-based brewery, recently launched its first beer made entirely from solar electricity produced on-site. The majority of the beer will be distributed in totally reusable kegs, mini-kegs, or glass flagons, but a portion will be packaged in 440ml aluminium cans, known as...

Hydro opens its new HyForge casting line at Rackwitz aluminium recycling factory
Hydro unlocks new achievement by opening its new HyForge casting line at Hydro's aluminium recycling factory in Rackwitz, Germany. The 40 million EUR investments respond to the automobile industry's push to reduce carbon emissions by boosting the use of recycled, post-consumer aluminium waste. The...

Consumption of aluminium can in the Americas continues to grow, with projections indicating a positive uptrend
The aluminium beverage can have significantly increased in popularity over the last decade, emerging as a prominent characteristic within the beverage industry. While supporters of aluminium point to attributes like sustainability and portability as driving reasons, the can has paired itself well...

LME aluminium benchmark price expands by US$36/t to US$2,192.5/t; SHFE price adds US$34/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,211 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,239 per tonne and US$2,206.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,220 per tonne, an increase of US$12 per tonne or 0.54 per cent. On Thursday, September 14, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...

Bhalco Industries joins AL CircleBiz, the fastest-growing B2B online marketplace
Gujarat-based Bhalco Industries has been onboarded by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B platform for aluminium traders. Bhalco Industries has a great market presence thanks to its diverse choice of high-quality products, low rates, and on-time delivery schedules. The establishment of Bhalco...

Mitsubishi Chemical’s all-composite enclosure for EV batteries includes Maftec polycrystalline alumina fibres
Mitsubishi Chemical is showcasing its most recent technological advancement, namely an all-composite enclosure for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, at booth 711 at The Battery Show North America in Novi, MI. The event, organised by Informa Markets - Engineering, the parent company of PlasticsToday,...

ASI certifies Befesa Aluminio's aluminium recycling factory in Erandio with the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Befesa Aluminio's aluminium recycling factory in Erandio, Vizcaya, Spain, has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. The facility produces three finished products: aluminium ingots and alloys for moulding,...

ChemX reports progress in its high-purity alumina (HPA) micro-plant flowsheet
ChemX, an Australia-based high-purity critical materials company, is thrilled to report considerable development in both the high-purity alumina (HPA) and high-purity manganese (HPM) business streams. The Australian-based company has made progress in refining its high-purity alumina (HPA)...

SMM A00 aluminium ingot price in Tianjin grows to RMB19,430/t; Low carbon aluminium price adds RMB50/t to RMB 19,987/t
On Thursday, September 14, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price showed no change to close at RMB 19,430 per tonne. The average prices ranged between RMB 19,410 per tonne and RMB 19,450 per tonne, with the spot contract prices expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 10 to RMB 30 per tonne. As...

AL CircleBiz presents Hongtai Refractory to its list of 1,500 verified sellers
AL CircleBiz, one of the ideal resources for all things aluminium-related, is committed to bringing together top-tier suppliers from across the globe. It added Henan Hongtai Kiln Refractory to its list of 1,500 verified sellers. Hongtai Refractory dedicated to exporting a wide range of refractory...
