AlCircle News Edited By "Sarnali Chakraborty"
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Aluminium jewellery: Fashion industry’s drive towards sustainability
Creativity and sustainability are the current fashion trends making waves. Fashion trends are continually changing, influenced by various factors such as social movements, technological advancements, and economic conditions. Using sustainable and environmentally friendly materials, like aluminium, to lessen the environmental impact is a growing trend. Specialists believe that aluminium decorations are appealing. These are lighter than gold and silver and available in various styles. For this reason, many prefer to wear this jewellery even regularly. Another curious fact is that the aluminium used to make this jewellery is derived from the refuse of automobiles, aeroplanes, computers, and kitchens. Below is a list of ways in which aluminium has been used to make jewellery: DY Genesis...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China gains RMB140/t; Alumina spot price ascends by RMB5/t
According to the SMM data, on Thursday, July 27, China's A00 aluminium ingot price surged by US$140 per tonne to close at RMB 18,490 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 0 to RMB 40 per tonne, and the average prices are expected to stand between RMB 18,470 per tonne to RMB 18,510 per tonne. The domestic A00 aluminium ingot prices have grown for the sixth consecutive day, with the highest recorded in Linyi and Hangzhou by RMB 160 per tonne and RMB 150 per tonne, to settle at RMB 18,540 per tonne and RMB 18,500 per tonne. On the same day, prices in both Tianjin and Wuxi have gained RMB 140 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,470 per tonne and RMB 18,490 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices in Chongqing and Shenyang have hiked by RMB 120 per...
LME aluminium price drops by US$13.5/t to US$2,170.5/t; SHFE price grows to US$2,582/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,238 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,240 per tonne and US$2,206 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,208 per tonne, a decrease of US$28.5 per tonne or 1.27 per cent. On Wednesday, July 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price descended by US$13 per tonne or 0.59 per cent and US$13.5 per tonne or 0.61 per cent to halt at US$2,170 per tonne and US$2,170.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price moved down the graph by US$12 per tonne or 0.53 per cent and US$11.5 per tonne or 0.51 per cent to halt at US$2,214 per tonne, and US$2,215 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price dipped by US$15 per tonne to stand at US$2,370 per tonne and US$2,375 per tonne. LME...
Zapp earns European patents for its i300’s Z-shaped exoskeleton featuring anodised aluminium components
Zapp Electric Vehicles Group Limited (Zapp) has secured twin patents for its upcoming innovative i300 Electric Urban Motorcycle. The high-performance two-wheeler electric vehicle brand has been granted European patents for the i300's Z-shaped exoskeleton and detachable front fender. Zapp's exoskeleton is made up of two single-piece Z-shaped anodised aluminium components that are positioned on an underbone. It represents a breakthrough in motorcycle chassis technology. It is essential to the i300's ability to combine the performance and dynamic handling of a motorcycle with the step-through simplicity of a scooter. The patents underscore the creative character of Zapp's technology, which supports the brand's strategic goal, which includes the highest standards of design, performance,...
LAWA urge sellers to replace SUP water bottles with sustainable alternatives like aluminium
Passengers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport (VNY) are advised to carry their reusable water bottles and fill them up at one of the numerous hydration stations. Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) has prohibited merchants from selling single-use plastic (SUP) water bottles at LAX and VNY. LAWA and enterprises with leasing or concession agreements at LAX and VNY are expected to replace SUP water bottles with recyclable aluminium or glass containers. July's peak summer travel month is projected to generate roughly seven million passengers, making it the biggest month for LAX. "We encourage our guests to help us reach our goal of eliminating plastic waste at the airport by bringing a reusable water bottle and filling it up at one of our many hydration stations....
BoI, the new financial partner of Ireland’s aluminium cans recycle initiative
The Bank of Ireland (BoI) has been named the financial partner of Re-turn, Ireland's new national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The plan intends to increase beverage container recycling by charging a modest, refundable charge for each aluminium cans or plastic bottle. Polyethylene Terephthalate plastic bottles, as well as aluminium and steel cans ranging in size from 150ml to 3 litres, would be included in the plan. " Supporting the green transition is a really key part of Bank of Ireland's sustainability strategy so we are thrilled to play a role in helping Re-turn deliver this important Scheme that will benefit households and communities across the country. This transaction highlights Bank of Ireland's commitment to providing meaningful debt financing in support of important...
FreeWater, creating waves of sustainability and philanthropy by distributing free aluminium beverage bottles
FreeWater, a Texas-based beverage company promoting sustainability and philanthropy simultaneously, distributes free drinking water via a charity marketing channel. The product is environmentally safe, BPA-free, and funded by advertisements printed directly on aluminium bottles and boxes. Ads printed directly onto aluminium bottles and paper cartons pay for FreeWater. Some marketers may opt to distribute the goods for free with their B2B business, while others may choose to sell it. The water is always free with their B2C concept. Part of the company's purpose is to pay its members in the future to consume free items. After assisting immigrants exposed to water shortage difficulties, founder Josh Cliffords came up with FreeWater. This firm is all about sustainability and providing...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China grows to RMB18,350/t; Alumina price expands by RMB7/t
On Monday, July 26, China's A00 aluminium ingot price extended its growth for the fifth consecutive day. As per SMM, the price has gained RMB 10 per tonne to close at RMB 18,350 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 0 to RMB 40 per tonne. The average prices may range between RMB 18,330 per tonne and RMB 18,370 per tonne. The domestic A00 aluminium ingot price has increased in Linyi, Gongyi and Shenyang by RMB 30 per tonne and RMB 10 per tonne to close at RMB 18,400 per tonne, RMB 18,350 per tonne and RMB 18,310 per tonne. The SMM aluminium ingot price in Tianjin has descended by RMB 60 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,330 per tonne, followed by a fall of RMB 20 per tonne in Foshan to close at RMB 18,360 per tonne. On the same day, the price in...
Rumours suggest Pixel Watch 2 from Google will feature aluminium casing replacing steel
The Google Pixel Watch, the Pixel line's first wearable device, launched last year had gained a positive response from the audience with praise for its clean appearance and how effectively Wear OS works on the gadget. Rumours are rife that the second edition of the Pixel Watch, dubbed Google Pixel Watch 2, will feature aluminium rather than stainless steel for the case material. The use of an aluminium case replacing the stainless steel will result in a weight decrease from the original's 36g. The current Pixel Watch weighs 36 grammes without a strap, whereas the Fitbit Sense 2 weighs just 26g. As per the rumours, the range distinguishes itself among Wear OS-based wearables by providing a simplified, Google-centric user experience and a unique Fitbit integration. Google also unveiled a...
Shanyi Aluminum joins AL CircleBiz’s B2B platform with over 1200 verified aluminium sellers
AL CircleBiz is a first-of-its-kind global online marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers across the aluminium value chain. It is a devoted platform to the aluminium industry and witnessed enormous growth in both supply and demand within six months of its launch. AL CircleBiz has successfully registered Shanyi Aluminium Group to a 1200+ global community of verified sellers. Headquartered in Linqu County, China, Shanyi Aluminium is an integrated operation that includes aluminium profile processing, sales, aluminium alloy doors and windows, curtain wall processing and installation, and import and export trading in aluminium products. It was founded in 2001 and has an area of more than 300,000 square metres, 420 million yuan in assets, and 1560 people (including 127 middle and...
Surefire unlocks milestone: Produces 4N HPA from Victory Bore
The Australian-based mineral-exploration company Surefire Resources has made its way onto the global stage for battery and LED markets by confirming 99.99 per cent pure alumina in test work utilising waste rock from its 100 per cent-owned Victory Bore vanadium mine, located roughly 400 kilometres east of the Western Australian port of Geraldton. The business announced that it has manufactured the critical high-purity alumina (HPA) standard known as "4N" - alluding to the four nines in the purity % measurement. Surefire's relevance stems from the company's now-proven ability to utilise waste from Victory Bore to manufacture 4N HPA . Others have traditionally depended on pricey high alumina-content metals to improve feedstock grades and, as a result, final product purity. Currently, 99.992%...
LME aluminium benchmark price inches up by US$1.5/t to US$2,155/t; SHFE price gains US$16/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,207.5 per tonne on Monday, with its low and high at US$2,185 per tonne and US$2,213.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,207.5 per tonne, down US$3 per tonne or 0.14 per cent. As of Monday, July 24, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price inched up by US$1 per tonne or 0.04 and US$1.5 per tonne or 0.06 per cent to halt at US$2,154 per tonne and US$2,155 per tonne. On a W-o-W calculation, a decline of US$40 per tonne was recorded from US$2,194 per tonne and US$2,195 per tonne on July 18. On July 24, the 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price dipped by US$5.5 per tonne or 0.25 per cent and US$4.5 per tonne or 0.20 per cent to reside at US$2,191 per tonne and US$2,193 per tonne. December 24 bid price and...
FEAL Aluminium expands its production capacity with new pressing line
Bosnia based FEAL Aluminium announced installing a new pressing line, which would raise its annual output capacity of 40,000 tonnes by 15,000 tonnes. The Spanish business SpanisIt provided the manufacturing line, the company's sixth profile pressing plant, FEAL stated in a news statement last week without specifying the investment amount. The new line is housed in a 7,500 square metre manufacturing unit near the current FEAL production facilities at Siroki Brijeg, near Mostar. Furthermore, FEAL will soon open a factory in Cerno, near Ljubuski, to process profiles and manufacture prefabricated aluminium substructures for solar power plants and components for them. Feal also said it is constructing a facility in Karlovac, central Croatia, for pressing, plasticizing, and machine processing...
Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy extend partnership, plans to set up two early-stage solar projects in Denmark
Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy are extending their current collaboration to create two additional early-stage solar projects in Denmark, totalling 410 MW. The two early-stage plants, with a yearly output capacity of 522 GWh, are in Jylland, Denmark. A 114 MW project is planned to begin construction in 2025 and operations in early 2026, while a 296 MW project is expected to start construction in 2026 and operations in 2027. The projects will be wholly owned by Hydro Rein and built collaboratively by Hydro Rein and GreenGo Energy. “We are pleased to announce that we are increasing our presence in Denmark and strengthening our collaboration with GreenGo Energy, leveraging our competence, and gaining valuable synergies across the portfolio. Denmark has set a clear ambition to source 100...
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China-based alumina refractory castables manufacturer Henan Xinhongji joins AL CircleBiz
Headquartered in Henan, China, the Henan Xinhongji Refractory Material has been successfully enlisted by AL CircleBiz, the world's first B2B market for the global aluminium sector. AL CircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, bringing millions of buyers and sellers along the aluminium value chain. The company primarily connects clients and merchants via searches against listed products and business leads. Xinhongji Refractory has believed in high quality, honesty, and innovation since its inception to impress consumers with exceptional goods and first-rate services, serve customers with sincerity and friendliness, and attract customers with high technology and innovation. The products offered by Xinhongji Refractory include- High Alumina Bricks High Alumina Refractory Cement...
Alba executes VR training for 'Potline Emergencies' in collaboration with Atyaf eSolutions
Aluminium Bahrain embraces digital transformation by integrating Virtual Reality (VR) technology in five key areas for its in-house training courses. The initiative was carried out in collaboration with Atyaf eSolutions, and the signing ceremony was held on 12 July 2023. The VR training will guide Alba employees with a safe and realistic platform to understand Potlines and how it functions, procedures that need to be followed when operating a potline, and actions to take during emergency cases such as tap out, open circuit, prolonged power outage, failure of alumina supply, and failure of compressed air supply. "Virtual Reality is a medium -- a means by which our employees can learn in a safe and immersive environment without the risk of injury -- and this is when seeing evolves to...
Georgia Tech researchers use aluminium foil to produce solid-state battery cells with higher energy density
A team of researchers led by Professor Matthew McDowell from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) have developed an aluminium foil that may improve the performance of solid-state lithium battery cells. The discovery can also help electric vehicles perform better for longer distances on a charge. The team employed aluminium foil to create a solid-state battery cell with a better energy density than current solid-state cells. The project started as collaboration between the Georgia Tech team and Novelis , a prominent aluminium producer and the world's biggest recycler of aluminium. The researchers are presently attempting to scale up the size of the batteries to understand how size affects the behaviour of the aluminium foil. The group is also actively investigating various...
SMM aluminium ingot price marks Y-o-Y expansion of RMB480/t; Alumina price in Shanxi gains RMB10/t
The Shanghai Metal Market (SMM), today, on July 24, has recorded a growth of RMB 10 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,320 per tonne. On a Y-o-Y calculation, the price expanded by RMB 480 per tonne from RMB 17,840 per tonne recorded on July 25 2022. The average price as of today is expected to range between RMB 18,300 per tonne and RMB 18,340 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 10 to RMB 50 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices have grown in all the provinces on short covering after prices fell as smelters resumed operations in the southern Yunnan region after local power consumption restrictions were removed. The highest has been recorded in Gongyi, where it has hiked by RMB 40 per tonne to close at RMB 18,320 per tonne. On the same day,...
