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SHFE aluminium price slumps by US$37/t to US$2,678/t; LME aluminium remained closed for Good Friday
On Tuesday, April 11, the SHFE aluminium benchmark price contracted by US$37 per tonne or 1.36 per cent to halt at US$2,678 per tonne. SHFE 2305 aluminium closed down RMB 25 per tonne or 0.13 per cent at RMB 18,615 per tonne. The open interest dipped from 1,968 lots to 201,697 lots. At Monday’s...

LSKB launches Clean Wrap, a first-of-its-kind 2-in-1 foil with both aluminium and paper
Incorporated in 2018, with a production facility in Sonipat, Haryana, LSKB Aluminium Foils recently introduced Clean Wrap, a first-of-its-kind 2-in-one foil. One side is paper and the other works as aluminium foil. It is up to the users to decide how to wrap their favourite foods from either side,...

Gekröse, Franz West’s giant aluminium sculpture makes its way to Doha Corniche
Gekröse, the enormous lacquered aluminium sculpture crafted by Austrian artist Franz West has been added to Doha Corniche, a waterfront promenade along Doha Bay. The monumental sculpture is considered one of Franz West's gigantic creations during his career as an artist. The aluminium sculpture is...

Hammer Pulse Ace Pro smartwatch boasts aluminium alloy body along with 1.81" HD display
The Hammer Pulse Ace Pro Bluetooth Calling Smartwatch comes packed with an aluminium alloy body and blood oxygen monitoring, heart rate, full touch and multiple watch faces with customization. The 1.81" HD digital display and fashionable design make it easy to wear for extended periods. Depending...

Hulamin marks substantial progress in the rapidly expanding EV sector
Hulamin, an aluminium manufacturer with headquarters in Pietermaritzburg and Tesla among its clients, claims to have made significant progress in the rapidly expanding electric vehicle (EV) sector. As per Counterpoint Technology Market Research, 10.2 million Passenger electric cars were globally...

China’s A00 aluminium ingot price dips by RMB50/t to RMB18,620/t; Low carbon aluminium price inches up by RMB1/t
On Monday, April 10, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price opened the week with a drop of RMB 50 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,620 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 50 to RMB 10 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,600...

Stacer Australia’s newly launched fishing boats include two aluminium bench seats
Stacer Australia announced the launch of Stacer 359 Proline SE and Stacer Proline 379 SE, two of Stacer's newest offerings that are ideal for inland fishing aficionados. Additional standard equipment includes two aluminium bench seats, one with a glove box, a transducer bracket, and safety rails....

Primary aluminium recap: New Zealand Aluminium Smelter agrees with Meridian on flexible power demand to combat crisis; Power stations of Alba accelerate Industry 4.0 transformation with OPS
The New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) and Meridian Energy are expected to sign a new agreement specifying flexible power demand from the smelter amid grid stress or hydro scarcity, according to a report on April 5. On Thursday, April 6, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...

Jason Momoa distributes Mananalu aluminium water bottles at the Whole Foods Market in Orlando
On Sunday, April 2, customers at the Whole Foods Market in Orlando were in for a surprise while performing their afternoon errands. The founder of Mananalu, Jason Momoa, unexpectedly entered the store while a member of the Mananalu team was setting up a demo station to give customers samples of...

Sustainability weekly recap: BALCO to obtain hybrid renewal electricity for its aluminium operations in Chhattisgarh; Netherlands expands DRS to include steel and aluminium beverage cans
Companies are doing their bit to move towards a sustainable environment, and in this journey, aluminium is considered the ultimate choice for most companies. From April 1, the Netherlands plans to include steel and aluminium beverage cans in its deposit return programme. On April 4, 2023, Alcoa...

Aluminium jewellery, an eco-friendly substitute for Gold in the fashion industry
Creativity and sustainability are the new trend making waves in the fashion world. Fashion trends are constantly evolving, affected by various elements, including social movements, technical developments, and economic situations. One such change which is gaining traction very swiftly is using...

Three more El Gato Gateway aluminium sculptures to be installed in Los Gatos
The "El Gato" Gateway aluminium sculptures were erected in 2021 and 2022 as "art-forward welcome signs" to the community. They are located at Los Gatos-Saratoga Road at the Highway 17 entry and Lark Avenue next to the North 40 development. The new structure is next to the North 40 development on...

LME aluminium benchmark price dips by US$5.5/t to US$2,300.50/t; SHFE price grows by US$12/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,342 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,367 per tonne and US$2,327 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,340 per tonne, a drop of US$0.5 per tonne or 0.02 per cent. On Thursday, April 6, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...

Aluminium billet inventories in China expand by 6,100 tonnes W-o-W to 164,500 tonnes
A billet is one of the most widely used aluminium product forms globally. Billets are created directly through continuous casting or extrusion or indirectly through hot rolling an ingot or bloom. The billet is normally suitable for alloyed aluminium. As per the data, on Thursday, April 6, the...

Trek Émonda ALR 5 is composed of ultra-light 300 Series Alpha Aluminum
Trek Bikes has recently launched the third generation of its Émonda ALR series, Émonda ALR 5, one of the lightest aluminium road bikes. The new Émonda ALR frameset employs the same racing geometry as Trek's carbon road cycles and includes integrated cables and Kammtail tube profiles. The bike will...

Bologna to welcome the 12th edition of Aluminium Two Thousand Congress
The 12th edition of the Aluminium Two Thousand Congress, one of the most awaited conferences for the players of the aluminium industry, will be taking place from September 19 to September 23 at the Royal Hotel Carlton, Bologna, Italy. The conference aims to bring together technical and scientific...

Capral Aluminium doors and windows complete Anthony Karlovic’s Melbourne home
Anthony Karlovic, the founder of First Avenue Homes, has used Capral Aluminium doors and windows to complete their home. Located in Melbourne's Brighton East area, the house has won many accolades, including the HIA Custom Home of the Year ($750,000- $1 million) and the HIA Victorian Kitchen of the...

A00 aluminium ingot price in China grows to RMB18,610/t; Alumina price inches down by RMB1/t
On Thursday, April 6, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 20 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,610 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 50 to RMB 10 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 18,590 per tonne and RMB...
