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Chongqing Millison joins ASI as a new Production and Transformation member
Chongqing Millison Technology, a Chinese firm specialising in R&D, manufacture, and selling of aluminium alloy precision die-casting components for the communication and automotive industries, joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) . Chongqing Millison joined ASI as a new member of the...
LME aluminium price drops to US$2,068.5/t; SHFE price hikes by US$35/t to US$2,559/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,147 per tonne on Monday, with its high and low at US$2,150.5 per tonne and US$2,115 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,145.5 per tonne, an increase of US$7 per tonne or 0.33 per cent from the previous trading day. On Monday, August 21, both LME aluminium...
Sustainability recap: First Solar unveils its 2023 Sustainability Report
Sustainability is a crucial aspect of the aluminium industry. Sustainable approaches benefit the environment, help companies meet regulatory requirements, and enhance their reputation with customers and stakeholders. First Solar Inc, a US-based producer of Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin-film...
Primary aluminium recap: Century Aluminium Company reports second quarter 2023 results
This week the global primary aluminium segment saw releases of the quarterly results of Century Aluminium and NALCO. As per the data, the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Schedule 'A' Navratna CPSE, revealed that its quarterly earnings for Q1 FY2023-24 fell 40 per cent due to low...
Bob Marley inspired refurbished turntable features recycled aluminium and zoetrope slipmat
House of Marley's recent launch, the famous Stir it Up series of sustainable turntables, has received a crisp new appearance, improved components and a psychedelic zoetrope slipmat with dancing animated Bob Marley. The newly refurbished turntable is composed of recycled aluminium, bamboo and glass....
Universal Tensile Testing Machine by high school student features aluminium extrusion framework
Material testing is critical in large industries, as producers must be able to rely on the qualities of the raw materials they use. The Universal Tensile Testing Machine is one of the best examples of this. The test fixture is made of 3D-printed components and is constructed on top of an aluminium...
China calls for immediate removal of US tariffs imposed on aluminium and steel products
On August 16, China's trade ministry asked that the United States immediately ease tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium imports. The ministry made the remarks in response to a World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute resolution tribunal that found China placing higher taxes on select US products....
Hydro kicks off the first phase of its ambitious project to make Sweden carbon-emission free
The Greener Sweden Project, started by Hydro in 2022, an ambitious energy project to remove local carbon emissions from the region, has been started. The installation of solar panels and battery storage at Hydro's Swedish extrusions facilities in Vetlanda, Sjunnen, and Finspång has begun. The...
LME aluminium benchmark price gains US$42/t to US$2,131/t; SHFE price inches down to US$2,528/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,132 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,186 per tonne and US$2,132 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,146 per tonne, an increase of US$3 per tonne or 0.14 per cent from the previous trading day. On Thursday, August 17, both LME aluminium...
Bobby, the newly launched soft-drink company uses recycled aluminium for its packaging
Bobby, the newest "healthy" soft drink to enter the market, is a low-sugar, sustainable soft drink alternative devoid of preservatives and artificial flavours and contains gut-friendly bacteria. Sustainability is at the core of Bobby, and is known for using ecologically friendly packaging made of...
ALFED launches 'Aluminium Ambassador Programme' in partnership with Bloodhound Education
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) will hold the first training sessions for its newest programme, the 'Aluminium Ambassador Programme'. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Bloodhound Education, will include an online (22 August) and in-person (11 September) session. The programme,...
Alinta locks deal to construct a 200MWh big battery near Alcoa's Wagerup alumina refinery
Alinta Energy, an Australian energy business, has announced its plant to construct a 200MWh battery next to the Alcoa alumina plant to help stabilise the grid and supply backup power. On Thursday, Alinta said it hired Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute and Sunterra to construct the 100MW,...
Designs Signage Solutions works on how to re-engineer the aluminium used for signs
Designs Signage Solutions has introduced easy-to-store, reusable, and recyclable event solutions while also improving the quality of its 3D scanning procedures. And the emphasis on innovation is an essential aspect of the firm's development, resulting in 50 per cent growth as it marks its 30th...
SMM aluminium ingot price in China gains RMB50/t to RMB18,640/t; Low carbon aluminium price hikes to RMB19,298/t
On Thursday, August 17, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has gained RMB 50 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,640 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,620 per tonne and RMB 18,660 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 130 to RMB 170 per...
Awesome Screens expands its reach in the aluminium industry with AL CircleBiz
Awesome Screens, a renowned manufacturer and supplier of aluminium mesh, actuator and skylight honeycomb blinds, has joined AL CircleBiz. AL CircleBiz is a pioneering worldwide platform that facilitates transactions between several buyers and sellers operating within the aluminium value chain. The...
Samsung encourages South Africans to join its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign
Samsung envisions a society where technology coexists with humanity to protect the earth for future generations. As a result, Samsung is urging South African customers to join its "Everyday Sustainability" campaign by doing little acts for a better world in their everyday lives. However, Samsung...
DDA distributes 176 aluminium milking buckets to dairy co-operatives in Kampala
The Dairy Development Authority (DDA) has released better pasture seed kinds that are more nutritious and develop quicker. They also distributed 352 milk cans composed of aluminium alloy, weighing 50ltrs/20ltrs each, 176 milking aluminium buckets, and 68 scoops. In contrast to typical handling...
LME aluminium price drops to US$2,085.5/t; SHFE price slips by US$2/t to US$2,535/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,147 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,171.5 per tonne and US$2,136.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,141.5 per tonne, a decrease of US$4.5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent from the previous trading day. On Tuesday, August 15, both LME...
