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Portable SSD from SK Hynix features aluminium outer case ensuring device durability
Convenient portability and excellent features define the latest Solid State Drive (SSD) from SK Hynix Inc. The new SSD, dubbed Beetle X31, allows users to transfer over 500GB of data at an average speed of 900MB/s in 9 minutes. Also, the outer case of the X31 series is constructed out of aluminium,...
ALFED unveils two new programmes promoting Net Zero at the EnvironmentAl Strategy Day
On June 1, at the first EnvironmentAl Strategy Day inauguration, Aluminium Federation (ALFED) revealed plans to establish two new member projects to promote the sector's transition to Net Zero. The move will help the supply chain's understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China declines by RMB130/t to RMB18,280/t
On Tuesday, June 6, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has slumped by RMB 160 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,280 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 40 per tonne to a premium price of RMB 0 per tonne. The average price is expected to range between...
Imported aluminium scrap price in India records significant fluctuation W-o-W
The domestic aluminium scrap market remained stable. Price alternations by important industry participants had little impact on the market. Stress grade scrap was recorded at INR 163,000 per tonne, while utensil prices were INR 173,500 per tonne exy-Delhi. As a result, transactions remained mild,...
China’s aluminium billet inventories drop by 6,200 tonnes W-o-W to 135,100 tonnes
As of June 1, the domestic aluminium billet social inventory closed at 135,100 tonnes, down 6,200 tonnes from the previous week. Arrivals climbed dramatically, but transactions did not keep pace. A growing proportion of molten aluminium was into billets and other intermediate products. The current...
QRC welcomes bauxite and alumina to the revised Critical Minerals Strategy list
The Queensland Resources Council (QRC) has backed the opposition's proposal to add alumina, bauxite, aluminium, nickel, copper, zinc, potash, and phosphate to the list of critical minerals and welcomed the upcoming publication of the Australian Government's revised Critical Minerals Strategy....
Nespresso unveils Vertuo Pop coffee machine featuring 80% recycled aluminium
Sustainability is at the heart of everything Nespresso does. The firm is dedicated to positively influencing people and the environment while providing customers with some of the most exquisite coffees available. In keeping with this philosophy, Nespresso has introduced the Vertuo Pop machine,...
LME aluminium price contracts by US$17.5/t to US$2,263.50/t; SHFE price declines by US$26/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,275 per tonne last Friday, with its low and high at US$2,256 per tonne and US$2,314.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,267.5 per tonne, a drop of US$2.5 per tonne or 0.11 per cent. On Friday, June 2, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
Downstream recap: Novelis and Coca-Cola sign aluminium beverage can sheet supply agreement
Novelis Inc., the global leader of flat-rolled aluminium products and recycler of aluminium, will provide aluminium can sheets for The Coca-Cola Company's family of iconic brands to Coca-Cola's approved North American bottlers under the new long-term agreement. Alcoa's Casting House, located in...
Green roof and aluminium trellis surround Villa Papillon in Batroun
Villa Papillon is a beautiful home on the shore's edge in the Lebanese town of Batroun, some 50 km north of Beirut. Designed by a New York-based architectural studio formed by Rhode Islander Dan Wood and Beirut-born Amale Andraos, the courtyard is surrounded by a green roof, with an aluminium and...
End user recap: Rising demand for aluminium cans urges PABC to enhance its manufacturing capacity
Aluminium as a metal is gaining popularity in almost all verticals. Be it transport, packaging, or even art form, the metal and its sustainable attributes are not going unnoticed. Like, Lutfa Mahmuda, a graduate of Visva-Bharati University in India, recently hosted an aluminium art exhibition in...
Alupro’s Tom Giddings to talk about aluminium-friendly DRS at the 2023 Environmental Packaging Summit
Alupro's executive director, Tom Giddings, will be a part of this year's Environmental Packaging Summit, which will be held on the 13th and 14th of June at the Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. He will discuss the parameters required to reach an 'aluminium-friendly' Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Tom...
L'Occitane launches 'Gift of Nature' campaign featuring recycled aluminium packaging
L'Occitane Travel Retail's exciting 'Gift of Nature' campaign has been officially launched in the Middle East. The brand is highly associated with aluminium and sustainability. All the 'Gift of Nature' products are composed of recycled aluminium. A unique limited version of L'Occitane's...
Asda replaces single-use-plastic bottle caps with aluminium
Asda, one of the largest grocery chains in the United Kingdom, has taken a significant step towards eliminating single-use plastic. The firm has transitioned from plastic bottle tops to recyclable milk bottle tops made of aluminium and paper. This change is part of Asda's commitment to minimising...
Novelis and Coca-Cola sign aluminium beverage can sheet supply agreement
Novelis Inc., the world's leading aluminium flat-rolled producer and recycler, has signed a new long-term contract with Coca-Cola Bottlers' Sales & Services Co (CCBSS), the contractual agent for Coca-Cola Co.'s authorised North American bottlers. Under this agreement, Novelis will provide...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price expands by RMB170/t; Alumina price loses RMB4/t
On Friday, June 2, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China has hiked by RMB 170 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,570 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,550 per tonne and RMB 18,590 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB o to RMB 40 per...
Nothing (2) features 100% recycled aluminium and a lower carbon footprint
Nothing stated that its forthcoming Phone (2) has achieved a lower carbon footprint on its second-generation device, signifying a huge move towards a more sustainable future. It is a significant step towards a greener future in the smartphone market. Furthermore, the phone's mid-frame is made from...
Aluminium – Driving the circular economy
Aluminium is a leader in the circular economy. Because it is 100% recyclable, it retains its original qualities no matter how often it is treated. And there is no doubt that aluminium cans, in this circular economy, are the most environmentally friendly beverage packaging options. Aluminium cans...
