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LME aluminium benchmark price slips by US$2.5/t to US$2,235/t; SHFE price moves up to US$2,645/t
LME aluminium closed at US$2,269 per tonne, down US$14.5 per tonne or 0.63 per cent, from the previous trading day. On Tuesday, March 21, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved down by US$2.5 per tonne or 0.11 per cent to settle at US$2,234.50 per tonne and US$2,235 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price inched up by US$1.5 per tonne or 0.06 per cent and US$3 per tonne or 0.13 per cent to score at US$2,284 per tonne and US$2,286 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price climbed up by US$2 per tonne or 0.08 per cent and 0.07 per cent to rest at US$2,500 per tonne and US$2,505 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 541875 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants closed at 435925 tonnes and 105950...
Hydro Wicona to supply zero-carbon aluminium for the Innovationsbogen project in Germany
Hydro Wicona will supply zero-carbon aluminium to a construction project in Europe. Titled the Innovationsbogen project in Augsburg, Wicona will provide doors, window, and curtain walling profiles made from recycled post-consumer aluminium. By the fourth quarter of this year, construction on the Augsburg building project is expected to be finished. Wicona will provide the project with 85 tonnes of Hydro CIRCAL 100R. Compared to pre-consumer/process scrap and raw aluminium, the utilisation of post-consumer scrap greatly lowers the CO2 footprint. Aluminium with a carbon footprint of less than 0.5 kg CO2e/kg over the whole value chain is called near-zero aluminium. “Covering such a high profile building in Europe with a near-zero aluminium façade is a milestone achievement for Hydro. We are...
City of York Council announces winners of the aluminium foil competition
The City of York Council, in collaboration with Alupro, had organised a Christmas competition for York's primary school students to celebrate recent changes which allowed the council to collect aluminium foil from households in their kerbside collections. Primary school students in York were tasked with creating A4 posters with Christmas-themed artwork using old and cleaned aluminium foil and whatever other materials they might find. More than 100 kids participated in the competition by submitting unique foil posters with a Christmas theme. Esme from Osbaldwick Primary Academy took first prize, followed by Bluebelle from Poppleton Ousebank Primary School in second and Taylor from Stockton-on-the Forest Primary School in third. The executive member for climate change, Councillor Paula...
Surefire Resources hires Lava Blue to explore aluminium oxide from Victory Bore as a potential HPA source
Surefire Resources has hired materials science firm Lava Blue to investigate the value-added potential of high-purity aluminium oxide production from its flagship Victory Bore vanadium project in Western Australia. Victory Bore has waste rock surrounding the primary resource with significantly higher levels of aluminium oxide, with grades as high as 31.4 per cent. This will ensure Surefire is an exceptional feedstock for manufacturing high-purity alumina (HPA), targeting 4N-HPA (or more than 99.99% pure). Aluminium oxide samples will be used by Lava Blue for testing in the lab to show a manufacturing route. For the upcoming vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) market, Surefire is investigating the manufacturing of aluminium oxide in addition to high-purity vanadium. HPA products may sell...
Tekna extends partnership with Uniformity Labs to supply aluminium for L-PBF application
Uniformity Labs and Tekna extended their partnership to supply aluminium for laser powder bed fusion (L-PBF) applications. In this agreement, Tekna will provide the AlSi10Mg aluminium-based alloy to Uniformity to produce its advanced ultra-dense AlSi10Mg powder for the additive manufacturing process. This will strengthen the relationship between the two businesses, which was established when Ti64 provided Uniformity with a crucial North American supply source while also boosting the productivity and efficiency of Tekna. "Our partnership with Tekna highlights how advanced technology can further increase sustainability to the benefit of a wide range of industries. The complementary nature of our businesses produces an economic benefit for our customers who gain through higher printer...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price declines by RMB130/t to RMB18,110/t; Aluminium powder price inches down by RMB0.1/kg
On Tuesday, March 21, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price slumped by RMB 130 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,110 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,090 per tonne and RMB 18,130 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 80 to RMB 40 per tonne. As per the SMM data, on a W-o-W calculation, a plunge of RMB 170 per tonne was witnessed from RMB 18,280 per tonne recorded on March 14. The A00 aluminium ingot price in Gongyi has descended by RMB 150 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,050 per tonne. In Foshan and Hangzhou, the prices have decreased by RMB 140 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,270 per tonne and RMB 18,130 per tonne. On the same day, prices in Wuxi and Chongqing declined by RMB 135 per tonne and RMB 130 per tonne to peg at RMB...
Anémone Project uses aluminium cladding from Kriskadecor
The Anémone Project in Montpellier uses aluminium cladding from Kriskadecor, the architectural cladding company chosen for its adaptability and utility. The Anémone Project, headquartered in the city's Port Marianne Rive Gauche neighbourhood, was created for Kley by the Spanish architecture firm Archikubik and is intended to improve student welfare and serve as a revitalising force for the neighbourhood. The 11-story tower is covered with Kriskadecor's hanging aluminium chains, which provide shade and precise detailing to complement the residence's character and symbolism that links it to the city's culture and its relationship to the sea. "The entire building is wrapped with a double skin of thin aluminium chains from Kriskadecor to avoid the use of more massive metal cladding and the...
SMX aims to commercialize a first-of-its-kind sustainability platform for aluminium alloy products
SMX has filed a patent with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a ground-breaking application to raise awareness of and account for some of the most significant industrial consumers of aluminium alloy goods and materials. SMX has created a platform that can trace aluminium throughout its lifespan using molecular-level tagging and blockchain technology. This innovative strategy has the potential to revolutionise industrial transparency and support more environmentally friendly practices in the aluminium industry, enabling the aerospace and automotive industries. First, a patented marking system that allows complete lifetime identification of origin, grade composition, and specification restrictions may be established during the melting step. Second, the SMX marking...
Rimowa teams up with GEWA to launch a special-edition aluminium violin case
Rimowa, the high-quality luggage manufacturer, joined hands with the German music and equipment producer (GEWA) to create a special edition violin case. The inside of the violin case is made out of hand-finished microfibre and the GEWA neck pad system. Regarding the outside, it has the recognisable aluminium design from Rimowa , which has two TSA-approved locks and a shoulder strap. As Rimowa worked on the outside of the violin case, GEWA helped with the project by building the violin case inside. The inside comprises a hand-finished microfibre and the GEWA neck pad system. The violin case's silver construction blends very well with many of Rimowa's other offerings. It includes a cover to protect the violin, a pocket for bows and other accessories, and a microfiber lining that won't harm...
NICE Rapid launches new aluminium extrusion service for manufacturing industries
NICE Rapid has recently introduced the most advanced professional compression moulding and aluminium extrusion services for the manufacturing industries. The technique has been identified as a proven method for cutting costs and increasing production rates. As rubber is typically used as the primary raw material for making parts and components, many sectors, including architectural, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and energy, can find NICE Rapid compression moulding services cheap and inexpensive. NICE Rapid employed only raw materials that complied with FDA, REACH, and ROSH regulations, highlighting their strict practices and ISO-9001 worldwide quality system accreditation. NICE Rapid offers robust mould-making capabilities with technologically advanced rubber vulcanizing equipment,...
LME aluminium price slips to US$2,232/t; SHFE price moves down by US$3/t to US$2,645/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,280.5 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,314 per tonne and US$2,262 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,278 per tonne, a drop of US$2 per tonne or 0.09 per cent. On Friday, March 17, LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price moved down by US$7 per tonne or 0.31 per cent and US$5.5 per tonne or 0.24 per cent to halt at US$2,230 per tonne and US$2,232 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price decreased by US$7 per tonne or 0.30 per cent to peg at US$2,279 per tonne and US$2,280 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price slipped by US$10 per tonne or 0.39 per cent to score at US$2,498 per tonne and US$2,503 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 552350 tonnes....
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Novelis to feature in docu-series EARTH with John Holden; Ever Green Recycling receives $69,000 to recycle discarded aluminium beer cans
The Newfoundland and Labrador government helped a regional social enterprise in the recycling and environmental sectors develop a process for composting and recycling liquid waste. Ever Green Environmental is increasingly managing aluminium beer cans thrown away or not intended for open market sale. Novelis is set to be profiled in John Holden's Emmy Award-winning series EARTH, which airs on Fox Business Network. The Missoula-based AniMeals No-kill Adoption Center and Animal Food Bank is renowned for giving animals the shelter and other support they require. Recycling Works has taken over the organization's long-running aluminium recycling operation. The citizens of Sibu (a city in Malaysia) were encouraged to sell their recyclable old items during the 3R Recycling Programme held in Swan...
Aluminium billet inventories in China expand by 6,000 tonnes W-o-W to 169,400 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 March 16, the aluminium billet inventories surged by 6,000 tonnes W-o-W to score at 169,400 tonnes. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: As per the data, the inventories in Foshan and Wuxi had hiked by 6,700 tonnes and 2,200 tonnes to halt at 90,500 tonnes and 42,200 tonnes. On the same day, the inventory in Changzhou ascended by 100 tonnes to reside at 3,000 tonnes. Only in Huzhou the inventory plunged by 3,000 tonnes to stop at 30,000. On the other...
Downstream weekly recap: Indian Institute of Metals names Mr Satish Pai as the new incoming President; Nuveen Asset Management LLC sheds 892 shares of Kaiser Aluminium Co.
One of the leading aluminium industry firms in Sri Lanka, Alumex PLC, has proclaimed the commencement of its flagship loyalty promotion, "Divikavuluwa". The region's leading producer of aluminium extrusions is keen to launch community-based initiatives to strengthen the nation's aluminium fabricators' long-term prospects. The Indian Institute of Metals selected Mr Satish Pai, the managing director of Hindalco Industries, as its president (IIM). IIM is a suitable organisation for India's professional metallurgists. The third quarter of 2022 saw the sale of 892 shares of Kaiser Aluminum Co. by Nuveen Asset Management LLC, a provider of financial advice services, according to the company's most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The average operating rates of...
European Aluminium asks authorities to include aluminium in the recently released CRM act
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium welcomed the latest publication of the Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and Net-Zero Industry Acts (NZIA). Together, these ideas mark a long overdue first step towards recognising the necessity for a European industrial strategy that aids in securing access to the raw materials necessary to support the twin transition and many other strategic initiatives. European Aluminium asks authorities to include aluminium in the CRM Act by highlighting its significance and generally acknowledged importance as a strategic raw material in the green transition.. Being a fundamental component of almost all renewable energy technologies prioritised in the Net-Zero Industry Act, such as solar PV systems, wind turbines, grid technologies, and...
Benefit Cosmetics launches new skincare range in recyclable aluminium packaging
Luxury skincare brand Benefit launched its latest range of products in recyclable aluminium packaging . The six-piece POREfessional pore care line was created primarily to lessen, clean up, and smooth out the appearance of pores. The items are delivered in an aluminium bottle with a recyclable pump. The paper used to make the outside box is FSC-certified. Also, the company unveiled their clay mask, Deep Retreat, which came in an aluminium tin. It's encouraging to have an aluminium alternative in the cosmetics industry because most masks of this texture come either in plastic containers or single-sized plastic wrappers. "Over the years we have been able to unlock a lot of skin secrets that maybe people wouldn't necessarily come to Benefit for. During the brow service, consumers have an...
Redeem centres for aluminium cans to re-open in Seychelles from March 20
On Tuesday, a top government official announced that redeem centres for aluminium cans and glass bottles will resume operations in Seychelles on March 20, a day later than usual, due to persisting difficulties. Seychelles has six primary redemption centres where collectors may drop off their aluminium cans and PET bottles. On the second and third most inhabited islands, Praslin and La Digue, respectively, there are one and four on Mahe, the major island. In the meantime, beginning on March 20, individuals can bring their glass bottles and cans for recycling. Denis Matatiken, the Department of Environment's main secretary, told reporters that owing to difficulties that were out of their control, the environmental authorities decided to terminate the exchange period in November rather than...
Eural develops new 2077 lead-free aluminium alloy with high mechanical properties
Eural, one of the largest European manufacturers of extruded aluminium bars and rods, has developed new lead-free, free-cutting aluminium alloys, which are expected to be compatible with stringent regulations and offer excellent machinability and productivity. As per Eural, the discovery is termed aluminium alloy 2077 and has outstanding mechanical characteristics and great machinability. It produces tiny chips equivalent to those produced in 2011, making it perfect for high-speed automated lathe machining to achieve high productivity. With Rm greater than or equal to 69.6 Ksi ultimate tensile strength (UTS), the 2077 Lead-Free aluminium alloys have outperformed 2024. Hard alloys like 2014, 2014A, 2024, 2017, 2017A, 7020, and 7075 are alternatives to it. Depending on the ultimate use, it...
