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Recycling weekly: Found Energy develops hydrogen-producing technology from aluminium scrap
Found Energy has created a revolutionary technology that oxidises aluminium with water, transforming stored energy into hydrogen and heat. This novel procedure can work with low-grade and polluted aluminium trash. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) launched a new 'MetalMatters' campaign to encourage metal packaging recycling in the area. #InTheLoopGM, a new campaign emphasising the need for a "circular economy," has been launched in Great Manchester by the Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) organisation, encouraging residents to recycle items such as aluminium cans, jars, and so on at home, as well as reuse and repair wherever possible. Orbex has launched the world's first marketplace for trading globally certified recycled metals to foster a circular economy....
Primary aluminium weekly: Alba, EWA collaboration seeks to enhance energy exchange activities in Bahrain
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world's biggest aluminium smelter outside of China, signed a deal with Bahrain's Electricity and Water Authority (EWA) for operation and maintenance. As part of this agreement, both parties undertake to exchange energy on an annual and seasonal basis to boost power efficiency by carefully managing the timing of exports and imports within their respective electric systems. Emirates Global Aluminium, a significant industrial business in the UAE, inked a memorandum of understanding with BP. National Aluminium Corporation Limited, an integrated aluminium corporation under the Ministry of Mines, released its financial results for fiscal years 2022 and 2023. The company's net profit for the March quarter was INR 495 crore, up from INR 256.32 crore in the previous...
Sustainable weekly: Enabling circular economy with Diego and Toyota emphasizing alimuminium recycling
Aluminium can be known as the most circular material of all. Because it is endlessly and completely recyclable, it may be converted and reused in the manufacturing cycle. Toyota marked World Recycling Day on May 17 by emphasising the significance of recycling to the environment and its decarbonisation agenda. Toyota has been pushing car recycling since 2003 with an easily accessible collection and separation procedure, resulting in the reuse of 99% of their vehicles' materials. Diageo, the parent firm of well-known liquor brands such as Johnnie Walker, Baileys, Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Gordon, Guinness, and Tanqueray, announced support for the formation of a UK-based institution aimed at creating a circular economy for aluminium. Newcastle City Council (CN) granted a contract to iQRenew...
Secondary aluminium ingot (ADC12) price in India declines W-o-W by INR3000/t due to slow demand
India's aluminium alloy ingot (ADC12) prices declined by INR 3,000 per tonne W-o-W to INR 196,000 per tonne. Due to lower demand, the market witnessed fewer transactions, which maintained prices on a downward trajectory. The downstream sectors, such as die-casting units and car production, are now underperforming. This declining tendency may be seen in many places. Furthermore, the issue gets highly complicated when considering scrap availability in local markets, with large regional variances. Imported scrap prices are now more attractive for the northern area than local rates. Extensive research has found a notable trend in which imported materials may be obtained for around INR 2,000-3,000 per tonne cheaper than local rates. Material exports are now suffering from a significant setback...
LONGi unveils TOPCon solar panel with anodized aluminium frame at SNEC expo
LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd. (LONGi Group), a Chinese solar module manufacturer, revealed its new Hi-Mo 7 PV module for large-scale and C&I applications at the SNEC expo in Shanghai, China. The device has a 2.0 mm dual glass thickness, an anodised aluminium frame, and an IP68 certification. The temperature coefficient is -0.28% per degree Celsius. It is based on tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) cells, M10 wafers, and high-performance hybrid passivity (HPDC) dual junction technology. “The backside of the cell features high and low junctions, optimized film design, and advanced deposition techniques to achieve remarkable full-area passivation with minimal parasitic absorption. On the front side, the cell is applied with a local low-resistance contact layer that enhances...
Sparsholt Primary School installs aluminium recycling bins to support Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Sparsholt Church of England Primary School has been graded excellent by the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS) following the inspection on April 28. The curriculum at the elementary school is innovative, and the kids support local and global concerns with compassion. To educate the students about recycling and its importance towards the environment, new aluminium recycling bin have been installed next to the Sparsholt Village Shop. Residents are advised to keep and wash their aluminium foil before bringing it to the collection station to help reduce waste and assist Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance. “This school is a truly inspiring place to learn and to work. All members of the school community live out the Christian vision with authenticity and...
LME aluminium price moves up by 0.08% to US$2,236/t; SHFE price gains US$22/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,209 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2,193 per tonne and US$2,239 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,214 per tonne, up US$8 per tonne or 0.36 per cent. On Thursday, May 25, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved up by US$12 per tonne or 0.53 per cent and US$2 per tonne or 0.08 per cent to reside at US$2,235 per tonne and US$2,236 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price closed at US$2,225.50 per tonne and US$2,226 per tonne after recording a dip by US$2.5 per tonne and US$3 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price went down by US$3 per tonne or 0.12 per cent and US$8 per tonne or 0.33 per cent to reside at US$2,390 per tonne and US$2,395 per tonne. LME...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India record significant changes W-o-W
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India have recorded significant changes recently. As per the data, this week, some grades of aluminium scrap grew to $55 per tonne, whereas specific grades saw a drop of up to $30 per tonne compared to the previous week. These price changes may be attributable to patterns seen on the London Metal Exchange's (LME) three-month futures market, where aluminium prices remained contracted by $40-50 per tonne W-o-W to $2,220 - $2,230 per tonne. Because trading volume was lower than usual, the market mood remained unsettled. In addition, the lack of major transactions produced uncertainty among players since no concrete offers from medium-size purchasers had been received. As a consequence, participants found it difficult to predict market direction. However,...
Aluminium billet inventories in China fall by 20,700 tonnes W-o-W to 141,300 tonnes
On May 25, aluminium billet inventory in China closed at 141,300 tonnes, dropping 20,700 tonnes W-o-W. This year, smelters increased their percentage of non-ingot production. After a period of building after the Labour Day vacation, aluminium billet inventory has begun to decline. After a period of building after the Labour Day vacation, aluminium billet inventory has begun to decline. However, the drop has slowed, and inventory is about the same as it was at the end of April, and it remains the highest level in the previous three years. SMM anticipates a modest decrease in aluminium billet inventories next week and production buts by billet producers this month. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: The inventories...
ASI enlists Ye Chiu Metal Smelting as its new Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has enlisted Ye Chiu Metal Smelting (Ye Chiu Group) as its new Production and Transformation member. Ye Chiu, a contemporary group company with a presence in Asia and America, is constantly dedicated to achieving its goal of industry globalisation. Apart from producing aluminium ingots, it is also known for aluminium recycling. The foundation of Ye Chiu Metal Recycling (China) Ltd. (Formerly Ye Chiu Metal Taicang Co., Ltd.) in 2001 permitted the quick entry of Ye Chiu goods into the Chinese market. It also helps Ye Chiu maintain his leadership position in the Chinese sector. Since its inception in Malaysia in 1984, Ye Chiu Metal Smelting Berhad has insisted on the company philosophy of Commitment to Excellence, Innovation, and Sustainability with a...
Cambridgeshire residents embrace MetalMatters to recycle aluminium foils and trays
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Waste Partnership (RECAP) has launched a new campaign titled 'MetalMatters' to promote metal packaging recycling in the region. Households in the areas are being asked to recycle their aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, food and drink cans, empty aerosols, and metal screw tops to increase kerbside recycling rates. The 'MetalMatters' plan, initiated by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro), will combine targeted social media messaging, local radio advertising, and an outdoor advertising campaign to convey the broader advantages of metal packaging recycling. Bryony Rothwell, RECAP waste partnership manager, said, "At RECAP, our goal is to drive recycling rates up and reduce waste by identifying environmentally responsible ways to meet...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price registers a W-o-W decline of RMB 490/t; Alumina price inches down by RMB1/t
On Thursday, May 25, China's A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 20 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,110 per tonne. W-o-W, a decline of RMB 490 per tonne was registered from RMB 18,600 per tonne recorded last May 18. Today, the average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,090 per tonne and RMB 18,130 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 120 per tonne to RMB 160 per tonne. On the same day, the aluminium ingot prices in Chongqing and Foshan ascended by RMB 40 per tonne and RMB 30 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,130 per tonne and RMB 18,080 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Wuxi and Hangzhou have gained RMB 20 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,100 per tonne, flowed by Linyi, where the price has increased by RMB 20 per tonne to...
Pre-launch alert: AlCircle’s new e-Magazine - 'Aluminium - Revolutionizing the Construction Sector’
Aluminium is a metal for limitless creativity in the hands of the architect, allowing them to design structures not possible with wood, plastic, or steel. Strong impetus for the reduction of carbon footprint throughout the world has also made aluminium a popular building and construction metal. Aluminium’s usage in the building and construction industry is expected to reach 21.8 million tonnes by 2023. In several regions worldwide, the building and construction industry advanced in 2022 with varying degrees of growth. In 2022, the worldwide usage of aluminium in building and construction was 21.6 million tonnes, a 1.2 per cent rise over the previous year. Aluminium use in the building and construction industry is expected to reach 21.8 million tonnes by 2023. Globally, the building &...
Aluminium GDC Tech and Forging event 2023: Get ready to meet the industry experts on Dec 1-3
Pre-book your calendar for the Aluminium GDC Tech (Great Die Casting) mega event and the Forging Technology Forum mega event at the Chennai Trade Centre from December 1 to December 3, 2023. The event is a great place to gain in-depth knowledge about aluminium die casting and forging technology, growth and development related to the industry and other important details. The event will focus on theme-based conferences and panel discussions guided by industry stalwarts and leaders discussing new technologies and emerging problems in separate conference halls for forging and casting. The event will also encourage college and technical institute students and researchers to engage in the following: Special STUDENT DAY for engineering colleges Project Competition for Postgraduate and PhD...
Average alumina spot price in China drops to RMB2,867/t; A00 aluminium ingot price falls by RMB10/t
On Tuesday, May 23, China's average alumina spot price has dipped by RMB 8 per tonne to stand at RMB 2,867 per tonne. The price in Shandong has fallen by RMB 10 per tonne to close at RMB 2,875 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Henan and Shanxi have dipped by RMB 10 per tonne to come in at RMB 2,935 per tonne and RMB 2,865 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price has also dropped by RMB 10 per tonne to score at RMB 18,360 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 18,340 per tonne and RMB 18,380 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 130 to RMB 170 per tonne. On the same day, the prices in Linyi and Tianjin have slumped by RMB 60 per tonne and RMB 50 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,360 per tonne and RMB 18,340 per tonne. In...
Re:Water aluminium bottles to mark its entry into Marylebone Cricket Club
Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) has stepped forward towards increasing its sustainability initiative by joining forces with Re:Water, making it the official water supplier of both Lords and the club. As part of the agreement, innovative licencing options will be sought to make Lord's and MCC branded aluminium water bottles, adding an exciting and sustainable item to the larger offering to fans visiting the Home of Cricket. Re:Water will be available for purchase across the arena ahead of a spectacular summer of cricket at Lord's, including men's and women's Ashes, matches. It is the world's first spring water in a bottle of recycled aluminium. "At MCC, we are taking sustainability seriously, and we believe this new and exciting partnership with Re:Water signals our intent. WE BELIEVE THAT...
Sunrise Metal invests in GISS Technology to enhance its aluminium-die casting production
Sunrise Metal announced its most recent investment in GISS technology for aluminium die-casting production. With over 23 years engineering expertise and highly experienced board staff, the major maker of aluminium-die casting goods is well-known for its dedication to innovation and constant progress. GISS technology will significantly enhance the company's manufacturing process and efficiency. The GISS slurry unit is simple add-on equipment that can be mounted on a cold chamber aluminium die-casting process. It is simple to apply to diecast machines equipped with ladler dosing, which may convert metal alloys into semi-solid slurry materials by adding nitrogen. The final casted pieces expelled from the mould will thus have reduced shrinkage porosity, better mechanical characteristics, are...
R4GM launches #InTheLoopGM campaign, urging residents to recycle more aluminium cans in Manchester
#InTheLoopGM, a new campaign highlighting the importance of a ‘circular economy’ has been launched in Great Manchester by Recycle for Greater Manchester (R4GM) group, urging citizens to recycle products like aluminium cans, jars, etc., at home and reuse and repair whenever feasible. In terms of recycling, the people in Manchester are doing the right thing, but through this campaign, they want to ensure that more items are recycled to promote a greater circular economy. Recycling conserves resources and energy; for example, recycling aluminium can consume 95 per cent less energy than manufacturing it from scratch. Aluminium cans , glass bottles and jars, and plastic bottles are all part of a large loop, which means they can be recycled repeatedly. Aluminium cans, glass bottles, and jars...
