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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 tonnes annually, it has grown from a relatively small capacity of 15,000 tonnes of aluminium rods and a comparable level of ability to make overhead conductors become one of the top producers of aluminium rods in the world. “Our mission is to position our manufacturing presence in close proximity to our global customers and provide superior quality products by implementing our global competitiveness, social responsibility, excellent customer care, innovative technology, and environmental...
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 can corrosivity, in contrast to standard sprayed-on BPANI and epoxy coatings. “We’re excited to bring this technology to the states with a plant solely dedicated to craft. US craft is experiencing strong growth in many categories that have traditionally struggled with compatibility in aluminium cans. Think wine, cider, and ready-to-drink cocktails,” said David Racino, co-founder and CEO of American Canning. aTULC manufacture , created by Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. (Tokyo, Japan), promises...
Wrapped in sustainability: Apple uses aluminium to honour employees completing 10 years
Apple is a brand that resonates with innovation, loyalty and creativity, so it is no wonder customers relate to it intimately. From originality to sustainability, the American multinational tech company always stays ahead. Not only the customers but the employees are also rewarded for their loyalty. Employees associated with the company for 10 years are awarded a square piece of aluminium, a cleaning cloth, and a message from CEO Tim Cook. The company is seen breaking norms by honouring the loyalty of its long-term employees in the middle of a pandemic-induced economic slowdown that has seen tech businesses reduce employment. The square piece of aluminium block is manufactured from the same 6000 class aluminium used to produce Apple products , says the firm's message included in the...
Xiaomi’s latest Electric Scooter 4 Ultra features lightweight aluminium body at MWC 2023
With the growing concern towards a greener and more sustainable environment, the popularity of electric vehicles is on a high rise. A recent example of this trend is the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra, presented at the MWC 2023, which will offer riders many benefits, making it an excellent choice for trustworthy and effective transportation. The sturdy and lightweight aluminium body of the Xiaomi Electric Scooter 4 Ultra can hold a maximum load of up to 120 kg. Its expanded handle grip and roomy deck provide a comfortable and stable riding experience. The minimalistic but futuristic appearance of the scooter adds to its visual appeal. It can endure various situations and weather thanks to the IP55 classification. Due to the growing need for lighter, more fuel-efficient, and safer...
LME aluminium benchmark price moves up by US$7/t to US$2,314/t; SHFE price grows to US$2,658/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,344 per tonne on Monday and closed at US$2,376.5 per tonne, an increase of US$34.5 per tonne or 1.47 per cent. On Monday, February 27, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price increased by US$8 per tonne or 0.34 per cent and US$7 per tonne or 0.30 per cent to close at US$2,313 and US$2,314 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price moved up by US$3 per tonne or 0.12 per cent and US$4 per tonne or 0.16 per cent to halt at US$2,358 per tonne and US$2,360 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price climbed up by US$2 per tonne or 0.07 per cent to reside at US$2,560 per tonne and US$2,565 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock closed at 559375 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants came in at...
Metalcorp initiates first commercial bauxite shipment of 160,000 tonnes from Guinea
Following years of planning and investment, Metalcorp Group S.A., a global service provider for acquiring, producing, mining, and selling metals and minerals, announced the first commercial shipment of 160,000 tonnes of bauxite in Guinea. This was carried out under the chairmanship of Mr Karamoko Soumah, General Inspector of the Ministry of Mines and Geology in Guinea. The bauxite is produced by Société des Bauxites de Guinée (SBG), a subsidiary of Metalcorp, in its own mine in the Guinean town of Garafiri and shipped using equipment built for that purpose. The approved port facility in the Konta area immediately loads the bauxite into barges that transport it to a transhipment vessel, where it is finished loading before being transferred to a Cape Size freighter bound for a Chinese...
Evol X16 Pro from Colorful features 9.9mm thick aluminium alloy body
Colorful's latest gaming laptop, the Evol X16 Pro, comes packed with a 16-inch Quad HD IPS screen with a 240 Hz visual refresh rate. Housed in an aluminium alloy case of 19.9 mm thickness, the laptop's components are cooled by the evaporator chamber and two additional fans. The RGB illumination of the keyboard can also be adjusted based on the user's need. The laptop's screen has a frame rate of 165 Hz in its base edition and a frame rate of 240 Hz in its top version. While the quantity of SSD is just 512 GB, the amount of RAM ranges from 16 to 64 GB. The laptop does include an additional M.2 2280 disc port, though. There are three available graphics cards: GeForce RTX 4050, 4060, and 4070. A 512GB PCIe 3.0 M.2 2280 SSD is used for permanent storage. The Core i7-13700H CPU and Nvidia...
Scout Troop 35 members install new recycling bin to collect aluminium cans
O'Donnell, a member of Scout Troop 35, found a way to help the residents of Sheffield continue with their recycling activity at the Elk Street shed, which was the sole option for collecting aluminium cans during COVID. However, with time, the old can shed started overflowing, as a result of which, residents found it difficult to recycle their aluminium cans. The Scout Troop 35 empties the bins and transports them to the recycling centre. "That's what prompted me to start the project. The old can shed would be overflowing in less than two weeks once COVID had people staying indoors so much more. It was overflowing constantly. Bags of cans were piled on top. Sheffield needed a more efficient recycling system for aluminum cans," said O'Donnell, a senior at Sheffield Area High School and a...
American Legion Post 434 receives $680 from aluminium can collection drive
Jarad Giddens, a city council member, gave the American Legion Post the first check for the city's $680 recent revenue from recycling aluminium cans. The American Legion Post uses its money from recycling aluminium cans to cover operating costs and provide emergency assistance to the community's veterans and their families. The Nixa Price Cutter parking lot contains a recycling bin specifically for Post 434's aluminium cans, formerly the post's primary source of income. "We were blown away by the generosity of the city to donate this money to the post in an ongoing manner. A few years ago, we had to take donations from our members just to keep the doors open and pay our bills, but now we don't have to worry about being able to pay the bills because the city is providing this. It's truly...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price opens the week with a fall of RMB150/t; Australian alumina price drops to US$369/t
On Monday, February 27, China’s A00 aluminium ingot recorded a decline of RMB 150 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,330 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 110 to RMB 70 per tonne. On a W-o-W calculation, a plunge of RMB 360 per tonne was witnessed. The average prices as of today are estimated to range between RMB 18,310 per tonne and RMB 18,350 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot prices have experienced changes in all the major provinces. To begin with, the prices in Foshan and Chongqing have slipped by RMB 170 per tonne and RMB 160 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,330 per tonne and RMB 18,380 per tonne. On the same day in Shenyang, the price has dropped by RMB 150 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,330 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in...
End user weekly recap: BMW Group to source aluminium from sustainable Canadian production from 2024; 7UP aluminium cans undergo first major redesign in 7 years by PepsiCo
In 2023, the electrical & electronics, packaging, and industrial sectors across the end-user group are anticipated to witness substantial growth. With the Indian government's significant emphasis on carbon neutrality, it is expected to give the aluminium market a fresh life. Starting in 2024, the BMW Group plans to purchase aluminium from Rio Tinto's hydro-powered facilities in Canada and has signed a letter of understanding to that aim. Apart from this, for the first time in seven years, PepsiCo, an American multinational food, snack, and beverage firm headquartered in New York, announced revamping its 7UP aluminium cans. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) announced on February 22, 2023, that their partnership with Titagarh Wagons Ltd (TWL), the company that makes coaches for Indian...
Downstream weekly recap: TRA initiates reconsideration of anti-dumping tariff recommendation on imported Chinese aluminium extrusions; Ricoh adds 6000 series aluminium alloy in its Binder Jetting materials
The Department of International Trade's executive non-departmental public agency, the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA), said on February 22 that it had started reviewing the suggestion for anti-dumping remedies on imports of Chinese aluminium extrusion. Ricoh added the 6000 series aluminium alloy (AlSiMg) to its Binder Jetting (BJT) materials repertoire. The 6000 series is often used in conventional production and offers outstanding strength and corrosion-resistant properties for various applications. The Silver - Ecovadis Sustainability Rating was granted to Inductotherm Heating & Welding. The triple BSI-ISO accreditation for Inductotherm Heating & Welding, which includes ISO9001 for Quality, ISO45001 for Occupational Health & Safety, and ISO14001 for the Environment, was granted in June...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Citi flags the possibility of Chinese aluminium prices soaring 13% in three months; Yunnan province orders aluminium smelters to cut production again
This week started with the news of a fresh round of power restrictions implemented in China's Yunnan province. To stabilise the electrical supply, the Yunnan province of China directed the aluminium smelters in the area to adopt another round of output limitations. Since September, several of China's energy-intensive aluminium companies in Yunnan and neighbouring provinces have been operating their smelters at a reduced capacity. On the other hand, in a similar reference, Citi, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company, stated that with the reopening of the Chinese economy, the demand for aluminium is expected to increase and surpass iron-ore. As per the forecast, aluminium prices are expected to increase from 15 per cent to 30 per cent in the coming three...
Citi flags the possibility of Chinese aluminium prices soaring 13% in three months, predicting the metal to take the economic lead
Citigroup Inc. or Citi, an American multinational investment bank and financial services company, stated that, with the reopening of the Chinese economy, the demand for aluminium is expected to rise, surpassing iron-ore. The broker emphasised the numerous supply issues faced by aluminium, which analysts predict would coincide with a seasonal and reopening-driven revival in demand, leading to a considerable tightening of the physical market in China. Citi forecasted that this would increase aluminium prices to US$2700 ($3964) per tonne for the following three months and suggested that they might reach US$3000 per tonne. These projections indicate an increase of 13 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively, above the current price of US$2388 per tonne. Supply disruptions will worsen in the...
LME aluminium price slips by US$17/t to US$2,368.5/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,681/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,415 per tonne on Thursday and closed at US$2,389.5 per tonne, a decrease of US$23.5 per tonne or 0.97 per cent. On Thursday, February 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price went down by US$17 per tonne or 0.71 per cent to settle at US$2,368 per tonne and US$2,368.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price fell by US$20.5 per tonne or 0.84 per cent and US$21 per tonne or 0.86 per cent to score at US$2,407.50 per tonne and US$2,408 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price slipped by US$15 per tonne or 0.57 per cent to reside at US$2,585 per tonne and US$2,590 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 568800 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants were halted at 447575 tonnes...
Aluminium billet inventories in China record W-o-W fall of 21,300 tonnes to 181,000 tonnes
On Thursday, the aluminium billets inventories in China plunged by 21,300 tonnes W-o-W to halt at 181,000 tonnes. This week, the stockpile of aluminium billets accelerated the decline. Each of the four major markets saw a decrease in inventory due to massive cargo outflows from warehouses, with Nanchang being an exception. The demand, however, has constantly been increasing. As a result, the overall inventories are anticipated to continue to decline the following week. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: As per the data, the inventories in Wuxi and Foshan slumped by 8,400 tonnes and 6,400 tonnes to stop at 39,400 tonnes and 93,100 tonnes. In Huzhou and Changzhou, the inventories recorded a drop of 6,000 tonnes and...
Ricoh adds 6000 series aluminium alloy in its Binder Jetting materials
The Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company, Ricoh, adds the 6000 series aluminium alloy (AlSiMg) to its Binder Jetting (BJT) materials. The 6000 series is a kind of aluminium alloy frequently used in traditional production and brings excellent strength and corrosion-resistant qualities to various applications. Ricoh stated that the 6000 series aluminium alloys are some of the hardest to sinter because they are more prone to oxidation and have a lower tolerance for impurities. The business introduced a 4000 series aluminium (AlSi) in 2020, which was made possible for Binder Jetting by using liquid-phase sintering technology. To create the 6000 series, Ricoh collaborated with the Bremen, Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technologies and Advanced Materials...
Budweiser China to launch Brewdog’s best-selling juices in newly designed aluminium cans
BrewDog, a multinational brewery and pub chain based in Scotland, is expanding into China following a joint venture with Budweiser China. The new Putian craft brewery in the Fujian province, operated by Budweiser China, will manufacture BrewDog’s Punk IPA, Hazy Jane, and Elvis Juice in uniquely designed aluminium cans. The agreement is BrewDog's second joint venture in Asia after the company announced its cooperation with Asahi in Japan in September 2021. Since the announcement of the arrangement, sales in Japan have increased by double, according to BrewDog. Moreover, it has agreements with Molson Coors, Heineken, Estrella Galicia, Warsteiner, and Swinkels on a global scale. "Going global as an independent business, in an industry dominated by giants, is incredibly tough yet we have...
