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Primary aluminium weekly recap: LME bars Russian aluminium in the US warehouses; Hydro to deliver pilot production of zero-carbon primary aluminium by 2030
In reaction to the escalating geopolitics between the United States and Russia, the administration of the world's largest economy said on February 24, 2023, that starting on March 10, 2023, it would impose a 200 per cent import duty on aluminium and derivatives made in Russia. The London Metal...
Aluminium billet inventories in China plunge by 156,200 tonnes W-o-W to 24,700 tonnes
The aluminium billet inventory decreased for four weeks in a row due to downstream processing companies receiving more orders during the customary peak season and operating at a higher capacity. As per the data, on Thursday, March 2, the inventories in China recorded a W-o-W plunge of 156,200...
Canifesto, a new campaign by RTD brands to promote the use of aluminium beverage cans
Canifesto, a new campaign to promote the use of aluminium beverage cans, has been started by five ready-to-drink (RTD) brands to disprove the notion that customers don't prefer drinking from cans by highlighting their environmental friendliness. The Canifesto, an open letter highlighting the...
Aluminium futures volume and open interest reach record levels in February, says CME
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), the world's largest derivatives marketplace, reported that participation in aluminium futures is likely to have a strong start in 2023. As per the reports, the average daily volumes (ADV) for aluminium futures in February recorded a four-fold Y-o-Y surge of...
SBTi approves Tubex Aluminium’s GHG emission reduction targets
The German aluminium tube manufacturer with more than 70 years of presence, Tubex has managed to be among the first 50 packaging companies worldwide to have their GHG emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The approval of the short-term emissions...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price moves up by RMB20/t to RMB18,550/t; Low carbon aluminium price grows to RMB19,152/t
On Friday, March 3, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has moved up by RMB 20 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,550 per tonne. The average prices for the same are likely to range between RMB 18,530 per tonne and RMB 18,570 per tonne, with the spot contract price to be traded at a discount price of RMB...
Hydro on track to deliver pilot production of zero-carbon primary aluminium by 2030
Aluminium without CO2 emission can be touted as one of the most crucial aspects of climate goals. Developing zero-emission technology for aluminium production can be called the need of the hour in which Hydro has developed a groundbreaking technology called HalZero, which can help produce primary...
Players Championship plans to introduce aluminium Sawgrass Splash Cup as a souvenir
The Players Championship, or the annual golf tournament organized by the PGA tour, has been an ardent supporter of sustainability and recyclability. As per the reports, this year, they will introduce aluminium Sawgrass Splash Cup, which can be taken home by the fans as souvenirs or given up in...
Hydro completes acquisition of Hueck, ready to increase its market share in Europe
On February 28, Hydro finally acquired Hueck after receiving clearance from the German and Austrian competition regulators. The two companies signed the agreement for the same on December 2022 . As per the reports, the acquisition will increase Hydro's market share in Germany and other European...
LME aluminium benchmark price surges by US$64/t to US$2,364/t; SHFE price mounts to US$2,704/t
LME 3M aluminium opened at US$2,370 per tonne and closed Wednesday at US$2,440 per tonne, up US$72 per tonne or 3.04 per cent. On March 1, Wednesday, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price escalated by US$64 per tonne or 2.78 per cent to halt at US$2,362 per...
Qinghai Baihe Aluminium joins ASI as the new Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Industrial Co., Ltd as the new Production and Transformation member. The enterprise has the largest electrolytic aluminium manufacturing site in Qinghai Province, with a total design production capacity of...
Corrivo expands its portfolio with aluminium window pods
Corrivo Building Products, one of the UK’s leading metal flashing manufacturers, expanded its product offerings by adding aluminium window pods to its portfolio to fulfil the demands of architects, specifiers, and façade contractors after providing some custom window pods for many high-profile...
ASI recertifies BMW’s Landshut facility in Germany for sustainable use of aluminium
The BMW Landshut light metal foundry uses solar-powered aluminium in addition to recycling waste metal that is recovered during the casting process. As per reports, the Landshut light metal foundry has been recertified by the impartial party for its sustainable use of aluminium, meeting the...
Tradeglaze installs Emmegi Phantomatic X4 CNC machining centre for its aluminium plant
Tradeglaze, the Lincoln-based manufacturer of aluminium doors, windows, and uPVC, unlocked another significant achievement by installing the new Emmegi Phantomatic X4' CNC machining centre for its aluminium plant. The update was a part of the firm's ambitious expansion plan, which it expedited last...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gains RMB110/t to RMB18,440/t; Average alumina price moves down by RMB4/t
On Wednesday, March 1, China's A00 aluminium ingot price has gained RMB 110 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,440 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 110 per tonne to RMB 70 per tonne. The average prices will likely range between RMB 18,420 per tonne...
Trafigura and e.Go Mobile sign MOU to ensure long-term supply of aluminium and other battery metals
Next.e.GO Mobile (e.Go), the Aachen-based German manufacturer of electric vehicles and sustainable mobility systems, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Trafigura to create a long-term supply chain management service agreement focussing on the supply of aluminium and battery metals...
Midal Cables joins ASI as the new Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Midal Cables as the new Production and Transformation member. Founded in 1977, Midal is known for manufacturing aluminium rods, wires and overhead conductors for electrical transmission. With a current capacity of more than 350,000...
aTULC and American Canning plan to develop a new can liner for US craft breweries
Aluminium Toyo Ultimate Can (aTULC) and Texas-based American Canning are planning to introduce a new can liner to the Craft brewery industry in the US. Although being created in an entirely waterless operation, aTULC employs a pre-coated aluminium sheet with a more durable liner to defend against...
