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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 per the SMM data, the prices in Foshan, Tianjin and Linyi have added RMB 50 per tonne to reside at RMB 19,230 per tonne and RMB 19,430 per tonne. On the same day in Wuxi, the price expanded by RMB 30 per tonne to reach RMB 19,440 per tonne. China’s A00 aluminium ingot prices in Hangzhou and Gongyi have increased by RMB 20 per tonne to rest at RMB 19,430 per tonne and RMB 19,270 per tonne. The prices for Chongqing and Shenyang have remained restrained at RMB 19,310 per tonne and RMB 19,370 per...
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 materials, thermal insulation materials, refractory raw materials, and metallurgical auxiliary materials. The firm has a complete production system and a quality management system, making it a full-service refractory company that offers manufacturing, trade, and engineering services all under one roof. Their products are primarily utilised in steel plants, cement kilns, lime kilns, glass kilns, carbon plants, nonferrous metal smelting facilities, incinerators, refractory and abrasive...
Vimetco achieves ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its extrusion facility in Slatina
On Tuesday, September 12, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Vimetco Extrusion has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for its plant in Slatina, Romania, which manufactures extruded aluminium profiles and forms. The factory has three extrusion lines and can produce up to 35,000 tonnes annually. TÜV Rheinland Cert GmbH conducted an impartial, third-party audit of the SC Vimetco Extrusion Srl business. The audit occurred before May 31, 2023, allowing for Performance Standard V2 certification. Extruded goods and forms are manufactured for the building, construction, solar, automotive, and transportation industries and for broader industrial uses. "We congratulate Vimetco Extrusion for achieving Performance Standard Certification at...
Uno Minda and Kosei Aluminium unveil new alloy wheels in the Indian aftermarket
In conjunction with Kosei Aluminium, a Japanese worldwide leader in aluminium alloy wheel design and manufacture, Uno Minda has introduced its new premium collection of alloy wheels in the Indian aftermarket. The Tier-1 supplier of patented automotive solutions and systems to OEMs intends to expand its reach in the OE sector and the aftermarket. It has been introduced as a part of the Uno Minda Wheelz brand and will be available from all major online and offline retailers. "Over the past few years, we noticed that the Indian aftermarket was plagued with substandard alloy wheels, which was compromising road safety in India. Therefore, Uno Minda has launched a premium range of Alloy Wheels as Uno Minda Wheelz on the philosophy of 'Built to perform, designed to impress," said Anand Kumar,...
Ball Corporation names Howard Yu as the new executive vice president
Ball Corporation, the world's leading producer of circular aluminium packaging for global beverage and household brands, announced that Scott C. Morrison, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Colorado headquartered company, will seek retirement after more than two decades with the firm. Howard Yu, 51, will follow Morrison as executive vice president and CFO on September 25. Morrison will remain a senior adviser to the firm to enable a seamless transition and complete the anticipated Aerospace deal. "As part of Ball's commitment to long-term strategic succession planning, we are pleased to welcome Howard to Ball, and on behalf of our entire team, we thank Scott for his numerous contributions to our company and congratulate him on his well-deserved retirement,"...
Schwab New Materials Company supplies superior aluminium alloy products to Jiaxin New Materials
Recently, a truck carrying aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New Materials Company successfully embarked on its journey, effectively delivering the products to Jiaxin New Materials Company. This event signifies the capability and readiness of the company to consistently supply superior aluminium alloy products to its customers in the downstream sector. The firm has prioritised achieving "smooth production and smooth sales, stable operation" from the trial production phase. In the next game, all departments, including production, purchasing, sales, and research, are collaborating to address the present challenges in production and operation. The initial stages of organising the procurement of raw and auxiliary materials and the development of product markets primarily revolve around meeting...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price hikes by RMB70/t; Low carbon aluminium price expands to RMB 20,047/t
On Tuesday, September 12, China's A00 aluminium ingot price added RMB 70 per tonne to close at RMB 19,520 per tonne. The average prices are expected to orbit between RMB 19,500 per tonne and RMB 19,540 per tonne, with the spot contract prices expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 80 to RMB 40 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metal Market (SMM) data, the prices in Foshan and Chongqing have hiked by RMB 70 per tonne to reside at RMB 19,290 per tonne and RMB 19,420 per tonne. On the same day, in Shenyang and Wuxi, the domestic aluminium ingot prices have grown by RMB 60 per tonne and RMB 50 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,450 per tonne and RMB 19,490 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices in Hangzhou and Linyi have ascended by RMB 20 per tonne to halt at RMB 19,440 per tonne and RMB...
Cappac aims to incorporate 80% recycled aluminium in its packaging by 2024
To expand its market presence and product variety, Cappac, a Dutch producer, has focused on a proven strategy that has significantly expanded its Nespresso-compatible aluminium capsules. Cappac is a newbie to the market by definition, having begun in 2020, but it has quickly established itself as a private label and co-packing expert of aluminium capsules. Cappac's ambition for a cleaner future includes employing at least 80 per cent recycled aluminium and producing carbon-neutral Nespresso-compatible capsules by early 2024. Cappac has also used minimal packaging solutions to reduce cardboard waste, including the world's smallest sustainable XXL 100 capsule box. Cappac provides bespoke branding solutions, such as personalised capsule lid foils and Nespresso-compatible capsules, in...
Aluminium Closures Group re-elects Franco Bove as the chairman at Thessaloniki summer conference
Franco Bove has been re-elected as the chairman of Aluminium Closures Group (ACG) at its recent summer conference, which took place in Thessaloniki, Greece. The attendees elected Patrick Broom from Constellium during the meeting as the newly appointed vice-chair. Another company, Ramondin, based in Spain, was also granted membership. Accepting his appointment, Franco Bove, also COO of Guala Closures, stated, "It is a privilege to continue to serve the industry which has done so much to revolutionise the wine and spirit sectors, particularly, in recent years. Not only are aluminium closures at the forefront of sustainability and waste reduction across all the markets we serve; but, thanks our technological abilities, we can serve our customers in far more flexible and environmentally...
Yunnan Green Aluminum Innovation Industrial Park’s production value to attain RMB 18.33 billion in 2023
In October 2019, the province Party Committee and provincial government facilitated the establishment of the Yunnan Green Aluminium Innovation Industrial Park in Yanshan. The park has successfully established and integrated the whole industrial chain of green aluminium via its dependence on the 2.03 million tonnes of green aluminium project initiated by Yunnan Hongtai Company. Thus far, the investment has reached a total of RMB 28.7 billion, and it is projected that the aluminium industrial production value of the park will attain RMB 18.33 billion in 2023. The Yunnan Green Aluminium Innovation Industrial Park is a collaborative effort between the provincial government and the Weiqiao Entrepreneurship Group. Its primary objective is to expedite the comprehensive integration of Yunnan's...
LME aluminium benchmark price slumps to US$2,132.5/t; SHFE price gains US$11/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,194.5 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,195 per tonne and US$2,171 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,181 per tonne, a drop of US$15 per tonne or 0.68 per cent. On Friday, September 8, the London Metal Exchange (LME) revealed that both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$25.5 per tonne or 1.18 per cent to settle at US$2,132 per tonne and US$2,132.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price also contracted by US$25 per tonne or 1.13 per cent and US$15 per tonne or 0.68 per cent to close at US$2,180 per tonne and US$2,181 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price dipped by US$23 per tonne or 0.97 per cent to halt at US$2,327 per tonne and US$2,332...
Downstream weekly: Exlabesa takes over French company Flandria Aluminium’s existing extrusion business
Exlabesa purchased Flandria Aluminium, a French firm specialising in aluminium profile extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and recycling. Exlabesa's worldwide growth plan includes expanding its direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. On September 5th, the 2023 Guangxi Top 100 Private Enterprises Press Conference was held in Nanning. Guangxi Ping Aluminium Group was placed 15th in the "2023 Guangxi Top 100 Private Enterprises" and 11th in the "2023 Guangxi Top 100 Private Enterprises in Manufacturing Industry" in 2023. Swisstek Aluminium was granted the National Cleaner Production Centre's Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Verification. This honour highlighted Swisstek Aluminium's persistent commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility, as seen by its...
Qinyuan Chun New Materials officially begins its aluminium electrolyte utilisation project
The inauguration ceremony for the annual treatment of 70,000 tonnes of aluminium electrolyte comprehensive utilisation project, conducted by Henan Qinyuan Chun New Materials, took place on the morning of September 6. Wang Jiapeng, the Party Secretary of Qinyang and Deputy Director of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress in Jiaozuo, graced the occasion and officially declared the commencement of operations for the project. During the production ceremony, Wang Jiapeng announced the beginning of the yearly process of Henan Qinyuanchun New Materials' complete utilisation project for 70,000 tonnes of aluminium electrolyte. "In recent years, Qinyang City adheres to the main strategy of industrial strength, always regards project construction as the main focus of work,...
North American aluminium demand records a 4.5% drop through H12023
On Thursday, September 7, the Aluminum Association, the aluminium industry's leading voice in the United States of America, published its monthly Aluminum Situation report, which includes early projections indicating a 4.5 per cent decline in demand for the aluminium industry in North America (comprising the United States and Canada) for the first half of 2023. As per the report, the aggregate demand for aluminium in the United States and Canada, including shipments by local manufacturers and imports, was around 13.3 million pounds during the first quarter, in contrast to the 13.9 million pounds recorded in the first half of 2022. "While aluminum demand has declined in the first half of 2023 following a buoyant 2022, it remains relatively strong compared to the past decade. Projects to...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price descends to RMB19,420/t; Low carbon aluminium price falls by RMB36/t
On Friday, September 8, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China dipped by RMB 50 per tonne to a halt at RMB 19,420 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,400 per tonne and RMB 19,440 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 0 to RMB 40 per tonne. On the same day, the price in Wuxi descended by RMB 100 per tonne to rest at RMB 19,400 per tonne. As per the data, in Gongyi, the price has dropped by RMB 60 per tonne to reach RMB 19,320 per tonne. The Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data reveals that the domestic aluminium ingot prices in Foshan, Hangzhou, Tianjin and Linyi have slumped by RMB 50 per tonne to clock at RMB 19,200 per tonne, RMB 19,420 per tonne, 19,370 per tonne and RMB 19,420 per tonne. The prices in Shenyang and Chongqing...
SINTEF researchers claim aluminium reinforcement can reduce concrete’s carbon footprint
A novel approach to address the corrosion concerns associated with steel-reinforced concrete involves using blue clay to impart a certain amount of acidity, which is compatible with aluminium. This innovative aluminium-reinforced concrete has been claimed to resolve the aforementioned corrosion difficulties effectively. Researchers at SINTEF, a scientific institution in Norway, have successfully shown their ability to substitute a minimum of 50 per cent of the carbon-intensive Ordinary Portland Cement with calcined clay and calcium chloride. This substitution method effectively mitigates carbon emissions associated with the production process. Professor Harald Justnes, Chief Scientist at SINTEF Community, said, “Less concrete cover over reinforcement (not for durability, but mechanical...
Yunnan actively promotes the development of China’s Green Aluminium Valley
In recent years, Yunnan Province has taken the lead in transferring aluminium sector capacity, capitalising on the benefits of renewable energy, and the creation of "China's Green Aluminium Valley" has reached a point where further acceleration is no longer possible. Upon the successful implementation of the primary industrial park initiatives aimed at integrating hydropower and aluminium processing in Wenshan Zhuang and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, as well as Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, it is anticipated that the production capacity of Yunnan province will exceed 8 million tonnes. This capacity is approximately one-fifth of the total national electrolytic aluminium production capacity. Yunnan Aluminium Co. Ltd., a prominent enterprise with a longstanding involvement in the...
LME aluminium price gains US$21.5/t to US$2,158/t; SHFE price moves up to US$2,646/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,193 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,219.5 per tonne and US$2,186 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,193 per tonne. On Wednesday, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$21.5 per tonne or 1 per cent to close at US$2,157.50 per tonne and US$2,158 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) graph , 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price grew by US$17 per tonne or 0.77 per cent and US$17.5 per tonne or 0.79 per cent to clock at US$2,205 per tonne and US$2,206 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price gained US$17 per tonne or 0.72 per cent to halt at US$2,350 per tonne and US$2,355 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 502400 tonnes. Live...
