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Vedanta Ltd, the preferred bidder for Sijimali Bauxite Block
On Wednesday, Vedanta Ltd. announced that it was selected as the preferred bidder for an Odisha bauxite block. Vedanta has been named the preferred bidder for the Sijimali Bauxite Block, located in the Rayagada and Kalahandi districts of Odisha, under the mineral block auction held by the...
Rio Tinto and Marubeni team up to strengthen downstream aluminium supply chains
To ensure a sustainable and consistent supply of Rio Tinto's Responsible Aluminium products to Japanese downstream manufacturers, global miner Rio Tinto and Japanese trader and business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation have agreed to the first sale under the new strategic Collaboration Agreement....
LME aluminium benchmark price descends by US$24/t to US$2,367/t; SHFE price slips by US$17
LME aluminium opened at US$2,414 per tonne on Wednesday and closed at US$2,388 per tonne, a decrease of US$19.5 per tonne or 0.81 per cent. On Wednesday, February 15, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME official settlement price dropped by US$22.5 per tonne or 0.94 per cent and US$24 per...
Hydro and Wave Aluminium sign a new contract to recover valuable minerals from bauxite residue
A contract signed between Hydro Alunorte and Wave Aluminium to construct a plant in Brazil that will process bauxite residue (red mud) to recover commercially valuable materials is expected to be operational by 2024. The facility will be constructed in Hydro Alunorte alumina refinery in Pará,...
Matalco’s new facility in Kentucky can produce 135,000 tonnes of aluminium slabs annually
One of North America’s fastest-growing and leading producers of aluminium billet and slab, Matalco, announced the completion of its new facility in Franklin, Kentucky. The new facility began operations in December 2022 and is known for producing aluminium ingot slabs from secondary aluminium. With...
Golden Aluminum’s rolling mill in Colorado receives the ASI Chain of Custody Standard certification
Golden Aluminum Inc.'s recycling-based aluminium rolling mill in Fort Lupton, Colorado, USA, received the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V1 (2017) Certification. The certification covers rolling, finishing, and coil coating activities, processes, and procedures. It also includes its block...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China grows to RMB18,490/t; Alumina price falls by RMB2/t
China's A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 30 per tonne following yesterday's decline. However, in a W-o-W context, the price has marked a downfall of RMB 570 per tonne. The price as of today rested at RMB 18,490 per tonne, with the average prices likely to range between RMB 18,470 per...
Moynihan Rail Hall train station in New York features 9-foot-tall aluminium skyscraper models
The Moynihan Rail Hall train station in New York is decked up with an unusual form of artwork called The Hive, a set of up to nine-foot-tall models of skyscrapers made up of aluminium, inspired by a collection of 100 upside-down skyscraper models. Curated by the Berlin-based artists Michael...
Consumers to pay a fee of one cent on aluminium cans under CBCRA’s proposed recycling scheme
For Ontario soda users who prefer canned to bottled pop, grocery expenses are set to increase even more, if only marginally, this spring. As per reports, starting from April 1, a group backed by some of Canada's biggest food and beverage companies" will begin charging residents of the province a...
LME aluminium price hits 5-week low as exchange inventories surge; SHFE price grows to US$2,716/t
LME aluminium opened at $2,459.5 per tonne on Monday and closed at $2,421.5 per tonne, a decrease of $26.5 per tonne or 1.08 per cent. On Monday, February 13, aluminium prices reached five-week lows as rising stockpiles in LME-approved warehouses dampened investor mood. As per the data, both LME...
Deco Australia joins ASI as the new Downstream Supporter member
On Monday, February 13, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Deco Australia as a Downstream Supporter member. Deco is a family-run firm in Australia that produces superior surface treatments and architectural construction materials made of aluminium. In addition to their...
Nordmann UK & Toyal Europe come together for aluminium effect pigments distribution in the UK and Irish markets
From January 2023, the exclusive partnership between Nordmann UK and Toyal Europe for aluminium effect pigments distribution in the UK and Irish markets came into effect. The Toyal Group, an international production and supply chain with its headquarters in Japan, established by Toyo Aluminium...
GBCA recognizes ASI’s V3 Performance Standard Certification programme under its Responsible Products Framework
Under its Responsible Products Framework, the Green Building Council of Australia's Green Star (GBCA) acknowledged Aluminium Stewardship Initiative's V3 Performance Standard certification (ASI V3). This was carried out after a benchmarking review with GBCA in 2022. Green Star uses industry-standard...
Xeque Mate Bebidas launches its flavoured beverage in 355cm aluminium cans
Launched by Alex Freire and Gabriel Rochael, the Xeque Mate Bebidas is a blend of rum, mate, guarana, and lemon offered in 355-centimetre aluminium can. Initially sold in glass bottles, the decision to switch to aluminium cans was traditionally associated with beverage companies using the metal to...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price loses RMB100/t to RMB18,470/t; Aluminium powder price inches down by RMB0.1/kg
On Monday, February 13, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price opened the week with a fall of RMB 100 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,470 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,450 per tonne and RMB 18,490 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of...
Downstream weekly recap: Uno Minda to acquire the remaining 22.64% ownership of Minda Kosei Aluminium Wheels; Vedanta Aluminium expands its wire rod offerings at IAC 2023
Novelis Inc. posted its third-quarter financial 2023 results. According to the data, net income attributable to its common shareholders decreased from the prior year by 95% to $12 million, principally because adjusted EBITDA was lower, and there was a negative metal price lag caused by the current...
Aludium achieves ASI Chain of Custody Standard VI Certification for its Spanish facilities
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Aludium's plant in Alicante and Amorebieta (Spain) was successfully certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V1. These facilities just received re-certification after achieving ASI Performance Standard Certification in December 2019....
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Hindalco posts a 20% hike in nine months revenue for FY23; Vedanta launches the 1st edition of the ‘International Aluminium Conference 2023’ in Odisha
The global primary aluminium sector witnessed some significant events this week. Also, the fact that aluminium is one of the most critical metals can be understood with the proposal of Australian experts suggesting enlisting this silvery-white metal as a crucial mineral. Mike Ferraro, CEO and...
