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A00 aluminium ingot price in China slumps by RMB80/t; Alumina spot price went up by RMB2/t
On Friday, December 16, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China slumped by RMB 80 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,840 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,820 per tonne and RMB 18,860 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 100 to RMB...
Aluminium in shipbuilding: Top 10 projects in 2022
Aluminium has a long history in the boat-building industry. Although aluminium weighs less than other metals, its strength is nevertheless similar, and it is considered an excellent material for maritime applications because of this combination. The use of aluminium makes the construction of hulls...
City of York Council and Alupro launches festive-themed aluminium foil recycling competition
In a move to encourage school students towards recycling, the City of York Council, in collaboration with Alupro, launched a festive-themed competition for primary school students. With the council now able to collect aluminium foil at the kerbside, the project seeks to improve public awareness of...
ASI enlists Hammerer Aluminium Industries under the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification
On Wednesday, December 14, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) Extrusion SRL achieved the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for the production of extruded aluminium profiles at its plant in Chisineu-Cris, Romania. The business...
LME aluminium benchmark price loses US$2/t to US$2,388/t; SHFE price expands by US$44/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,418 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,485 per tonne and US$2,407 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,454 per tonne, an increase of US$43.5 per tonne or 1.8 per cent. On Tuesday, December 13, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
Mark Cavagnero Associates uses horizontal aluminium sunshade for the Marcus Hall project in US
The George and Judy Marcus Hall (Marcus Hall) for the Liberal and Creative Arts, by Mark Cavagnero Associates, is a fusion of glass, concrete, and steel. The 75,000-square-foot academic building combined a substantial concrete foundation with a rectangular volume of thin, recycled aluminium sheets....
Wight Aluminium attributes strong workforce for its 50 years of longevity
Wight Aluminium, one of New Zealand's largest aluminium fabricators, commemorated the creation of its first batch of aluminium window frames, which occurred 50 years ago. The Whanganui-based aluminium fabricator attributed its journey to a strong base of employees and knowledge. "It grew from doing...
Average alumina spot price in China gains RMB15/t to RMB 2,897/t; A00 aluminium ingot price dips to RMB 18,920/t
On Tuesday, December 13, the average alumina spot price in China went up by RMB 15 per tonne to halt at RMB 2,897 per tonne. The price in Shandong and Bayuquan has climbed up by RMB 35 per tonne and RMB 30 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,850 per tonne and RMB 2,930 per tonne. On the same day in...
24th edition of Arabal attracts global aluminium biggies
The 24th edition of the Arab International Aluminum Conference (Arabal) hosted by Egyptalum from November 29 to December 1, 2022, was a massive success at the Nile Ritz Carlton in Cairo, Egypt. With around 22 exhibitors, the event was attended by top companies like Sohar Aluminium, EGA, Aluminium...
Aluminium billet inventories grow by 2,600 tonnes W-o-W to 71,600 tonnes
On Thursday, December 8, the social inventory of aluminium billets was 71,600 tonnes, up 2,600 tonnes from the previous week but down 4,300 tonnes from the previous Monday, December 5. The inventory increased by 4,300 tonnes from November's end but decreased by 13,900 tonnes from the prior year....
Biden administration strongly condemns WTO's rejection of Trump imposed tariffs on aluminium and steel
The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled on Friday that the 2018 tariffs placed on foreign aluminium and steel by then-President Donald Trump were unjustified, which was unaccepted by the Biden administration. The Biden administration took action to avoid the tariffs, but it disagreed with the...
LME aluminium price loses US$15/t to US$2,453.50/t; SHFE price slips to US$2,728/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,499.5 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,517 per tonne and US$2,470 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,470 per tonne, a drop of US$30 per tonne or 1.2 per cent. On Friday, December 9, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
Kickstarter launches AZIO Cascade 98 featuring aluminium body and a full-frame number pad
The New-York based American Public Benefit Corporation Kickstarter recently launched its full-size aluminium mechanical keyboard, titled AZIO Cascade 98. This keyboard is the company's first low-profile keyboard with a full-size number pad. The thin profile keyboard, which has a 98 per cent layout...
Downstream weekly recap: Gestamp takes over one-third part of Gescrap ; Chinese aluminium is subject to new tariffs by the US and EU to combat climate change
The global aluminium industry’s most vital segment is the downstream part, which converts aluminium into manufacturing feedstock. This week the segment witnessed limited but significant events. Gestamp, a Spanish producer of automotive components, had acquired one-third of Gescrap, a company that...
WTO panel revokes US imports duties on aluminium and steel, upholds in favour of Switzerland
The panel in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) dispute resolution processes in which Switzerland contested the restrictions put in place by the US on aluminium and steel since 2018 released its final report on December 9, 2022. The tribunal favoured Switzerland after concluding that the US...
Top 10 ASI certifications under the downstream aluminium sector in 2022
Dedicated to maximising the contribution of aluminium to a sustainable society, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is an international multi-stakeholder and non-profit organisation which aims to promote sustainability along the whole value chain for aluminium. They have established specific...
Tiwai Aluminium Smelter CEO Chris Blenkiron hopeful of continuing operations beyond 2024
Chris Blenkiron, the chief executive of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS), stated that smelting is better for the environment than a "green hydrogen" plant since it employs more people and generates more income per unit of electricity used. However, if a new power supply agreement with...
WTO rules in favour of Norway, rejects US imports duties on aluminium and steel
A World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has ruled in favour of Norway against the United States in a dispute Norway brought over U.S. import duties imposed on aluminium and steel in 2018. Former U.S. President Donald Trump issued a memorandum setting responsibilities in March 2018. It exempted the...
