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Orica and Alpha HPA extend their partnership to explore the possibility of a high-purity aluminium facility in North America
To explore the viability of developing a new high-purity aluminium (HPA) manufacturing plant in North America, Orica and Alpha HPA Limited have established a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and acquired a 5 per cent ownership stake in the company. "Building on our successful partnership with Alpha HPA in Australia, we are thrilled to further expand our relationship and explore opportunities for growth and circularity in North America. The Alpha HPA First project in Queensland has demonstrated how industrial partnerships can optimise resource use, simultaneously creating value and reducing waste," said Orica Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Sanjeev Gandhi. The funds from the equity investment will be used to advance feasibility studies on the potential for an...
EGA unlocks milestone: Produces 40 million tonnes of hot metal since its start-up in 1979
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest 'premium aluminium' producer, has recorded yet another milestone. The company has produced 40 million tonnes of hot metal since its operations in 1979. As a result, roughly 3 per cent of all aluminium made in the UAE has been by EGA. "Reaching 40 million tonnes of hot metal production is a proud moment for everyone who works at EGA. Together, we have innovated aluminium to make modern life possible. Since EGA was founded by His Highness Sheikh Rashid as Dubai Aluminium, we have been a pioneer of economic diversification in the UAE while growing into a champion of the aluminium industry globally," said Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of EGA. Aluminium is a crucial component of modern life, and EGA's metal is utilised by...
Transylvania Heritage Museum opens its door for the annual aluminium Christmas tree exhibition
Transylvania Heritage Museum in the United States is opening its door to the annual aluminium Christmas tree exhibition, which will show visitors trees from the 1950s. The museum is hosting a third showing of the internationally renowned Aluminium Tree & Aesthetically Challenged Seasonal Ornament Museum and Research Center (also known as ATOM). "People come here from all over and tell us they save up to come see the aluminum trees. It's phenomenal," said Museum director Rebecca Suddeth. There will be more than 20 aluminium Christmas trees on display, along with a unique celebration of the Shiny Brite Christmas ornament company, the 1971 Walt Disney World grand opening, and the excellent music of the era as part of the exhibition theme "Disco, Disney and Dazzling Shiny Brites." "The...
LME aluminium price elevates by US$138/t to US$2,410/t; SHFE price mounts to US$2,665/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,325 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,486.5 per tonne and US$2,325 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,460.5 per tonne, an increase of US$135 per tonne or 5.81 per cent. On Friday, November 11, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price escalated by US$136.5 per tonne or 6 per cent and US$138 per tonne or 6.07 per cent to halt at US$2,408 per tonne and US$2,410 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price elevated by US$142 per tonne or 6.21 per cent and US$141 per tonne or 6.17 per cent to record at US$2,425 per tonne and US$2,426 per tonne. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price shot up by US$139 per tonne to settle at US$2,492 per tonne and US$2,497 per tonne. LME aluminium...
End user weekly recap: Tim Rundle unveils ReFramed beds made of recycled aluminium components; Silver Cloak by Kenta Yoshizawa crafted using 988 rectangular aluminium sheets
Innovation and aluminium walk hand in hand. From industry to fashion, aluminium paved its way in almost all possible sectors. To begin with, London-based designer Tim Rundle collaborated with the Danish company ReFramed to produce a modular bed that uses recycled aluminium and can be put together with "only one tool and no unsecured screws." Apart from this, fans of Twitter CEO and SpaceX owner Elon Musk constructed a 30-foot-tall aluminium monument with a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) body on top of it. The 5 feet 9 inches tall, $590,000 work of art depicts the billionaire's skull sitting on a goat riding a rocket and costs the artist $590,000.Also, Fashion designer Kenta Yoshizawa displayed his current design, the "Silver Cloak," which, according to sources, is large enough to wrap a...
Downstream weekly recap: Constellium to join the 'First Movers Coalition'; Maan Aluminium yields 19% higher revenue from operations Y-o-Y to 1.88 billion for 2QFY23
Aluminium and its usage have been evolving every moment. NIST researchers created an aluminium formate (ALF) metal-organic framework (MOF), which can identify carbon dioxide (CO2) from other compounds that exit coal-fired power stations' smokestacks. This shows that the industry is keen on moving towards a greener and more sustainable environment. Constellium SE, a pioneer in creating value-added and innovative aluminium products, joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC), a worldwide movement to hasten the development of zero-carbon technologies and lower carbon emissions. Under the market forefront, Maan Aluminium Limited stated that its revenue from operations ended the quarter at INR 1.88 billion, up from INR 1.73 billion in the first quarter and INR 1.58 million in the second quarter...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Alba books a profit above $1 billion in nine months of 2022; Vedanta becomes the first in the Indian aluminium business to receive the BIS certification
This week, the global aluminium industry saw the Q3 results of some prominent aluminium companies. To begin with, Alba reported a profit of BD48 million (US$127.6 million) for the third quarter of 2022, 62% lower than the BD125.9 million (US$335 million) profit for the same quarter in 2021. In its third-quarter results for September 30, 2022, Century Aluminum reported net income increased $6.9 million sequentially to $44.3 million. In comparison to Q1 and Q2 of FY22, Nalco said that its total revenue for Q2 FY23 was INR 3,558.83 crore vs INR 3,846.22 crore and INR 3,634.59 crore, respectively. Another significant event was Vedanta becoming the first in the Indian aluminium business to have achieved the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) accreditation for its extensive line of aluminium...
Indian miners requesting government to increase import duties on aluminium items from China
India's largest mining sector organisations are asking for increased import levies on metals like aluminium, zinc and copper to help stem the flood of less expensive imports, particularly from China. The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) stated in a memorandum to the Ministry of Finance that the government should increase import duties on several aluminium items, including scrap, to 10 per cent from 2.5 per cent. "The major threat of imports is from China, which constitutes over 85% share of downstream aluminium imports," said FIMI in a note in a note to the finance ministry as it prepares 2023/24 federal budget which will be announced in February. The total production capacity of India's aluminium manufacturers is anticipated to increase from its current level of 4.1 million...
AZZ Inc. plans to build new aluminium coil coating factory in Missouri by 2025
AZZ Inc., one of the leading suppliers of galvanizing, metal coating, and coil coating products in North America, is planning to build a new aluminium coil coating factory close to St. Louis, Missouri, and is anticipated to begin operations in 2025. The facility will be in Washington, Missouri's brand-new Oldenburg Industrial Park. According to AZZ, the facility's network will consist of 14 facilities, each with 16 coating lines and 19 processing lines. According to the corporation, the initiative won't affect its debt leverage until 2024. "The addition of the Washington coil coating facility with state-of-the-art equipment and technology will strengthen Precoat's position to effectively serve the growing aluminum market. This project was contemplated in our strategic rationale for...
Aluminium billet inventories in China shrink by 6,300 tonnes W-o-W to 54,200 tonnes
On Thursday, November 10, the social inventory of aluminium billets in China decreased by 6,300 tonnes or 10.41 per cent W-o-W to 54,200 tonnes. Overall, transportation will improve, but supplies' stability might be compromised by the pandemic's resurgence. The inventory of aluminium billets is still expected to decline soon. A billet is one of the most widely used aluminium product forms globally. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: On the same day, the inventory in Huzhou and Changzhou ascended by 1,000 tonnes or 16.66 per cent and 500 tonnes or 11.36 per cent to settle at 7,000 tonnes and 4,900 tonnes. As per the data, the inventories in Foshan and Wuxi dipped by 6,600 tonnes or 19.07 per cent and 1,200 tonnes or...
ASI enlists CSMET Group as its new Production and Transformation member
CSMET, a group company specialising in the R&D, production, marketing, and trading of low-carbon aluminium alloys, joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as the new Production and Transformation member. With sales income topping 5 billion yuan in 2020, the group produced and sold 350,000 tonnes of aluminium alloy. At the same time, the recently constructed Baotou plant went into operation. The group established a technology research and development centre based on adhering to the "liquid aluminium transportation service" strategy to continue meeting the development needs of the application of aluminium alloy in production and life. "CSMET Group Co., Ltd. is a group enterprise specialised in the research and development, manufacture, sales and trade of low-carbon aluminum alloy. Our...
Elon Goat, a 30-foot tall aluminium statue of Elon Musk built by his fans in Canada
SpaceX owner and Twitter CEO Elon Musk fans have erected a 30-foot tall aluminium monument featuring a GOAT (Greatest of All Time) body. The $590,000 piece of art is 5 feet 9 inches tall and shows the billionaire's head perched on a goat riding a rocket. The artwork was made by Canadian metal artists Kevin and Michelle Stone and is known as the 'Elon Goat.' The company's website states that $EGT had visited states all around the nation and had decided to give Elon this gift at Tesla's Giga factory in Austin. "We are setting up an event at CIRCUIT OF THE AMERICAS, Austin. We are going to have some fun for a few hours and then all cars and trucks will hit the freeway behind the monument, destined for Tesla's Giga Factory," said Elon GOAT Token ($EGT). $EGT, a cryptocurrency company,...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China elevates to RMB 18,760/t; Low carbon aluminium price hikes by RMB200/t
On Friday, November 11, A00 aluminium ingot price in China has hiked by RMB 210 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,760 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,740 per tonne and RMB 18,780 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 60 to RMB 20 per tonne. The price in Wuxi has increased by RMB 215 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,745 per tonne, followed by Foshan and Shenyang, where the prices have ascended by RMB 200 per tonne to peg at RMB 18,990 per tonne and RMB 18,690 per tonne. On the same day, prices in Gongyi, Hangzhou and Linyi has gone up by RMB 190 per tonne to halt at RMB 18,620 per tonne, RMB 18,750 per tonne and RMB 18,790 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price in Tianjin has climbed up by RMB 180 per tonne to stand at...
Penrhos Spirits to relaunch its award-winning liquor in specially crafted aluminium bottles
Penrhos Spirits, a Herefordshire-based liquor company, is planning to relaunch its award-winning spirits in specially constructed aluminium bottles starting in the winter of 2022–2023. The company is also launching a new limited-edition drink in honour of its upcoming packaging goals for the New Year. Herefordshire is a county in the West Midlands of England governed by the Herefordshire Council. The team chose to develop the aluminium bottles to give customers a more environmentally friendly alternative to glass bottles as part of Penrhos' continued commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. "At Penrhos Spirits, we are always looking for ways to improve our sustainability in both the orchards and distillery. This launch marks an exciting moment in the Penrhos...
Maserati Grecale SUV gets aluminium body sheets from Constellium
Constellium SE, a global manufacturer of aluminium rolled products, extruded products and structural parts, announced that the company is providing aluminium auto body sheet for the brand-new Maserati Grecale SUV. For the hood, liftgate, and doors of the Maserati Grecale, Constellium is the major supplier of Auto Body Sheet solutions. Constellium offers Surfalex®, its high surface quality solution with unique hemming and roping capabilities, which is especially suited to the sculpted lines that distinguish companies like Maserati for the outside of the hood and liftgate. In 2021, 1 in 4 vehicles produced in Europe and the US received aluminium solutions from Constellium, a full-service supplier of rolled and extruded aluminium solutions for the worldwide automotive market. We work with...
Kunshan Huapin Aluminum enters ASI as its new Industrial User member
Kunshan Huapin Aluminum Co., Ltd, a specialized manufacturer focused on the study, creation, manufacturing, and marketing of aluminium oxide materials has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as its new Industrial User member. Besides offering professional aluminium oxide, the company also provides custom products based on customer samples. "Kunshan Huapin is honored to join ASI as a member. By joining ASI, we can learn from excellent enterprises in the industry and make contributions to the sustainable development of the aluminum industry," said Chen Guangliang, General Manager at Kunshan Huapin Aluminum. Its goods have exceptional qualities, including metal sensing, resistance to fingerprints, resistance to scratches, and environmental protection, among others. According to the...
Vedanta becomes the first in the Indian aluminium business to receive the BIS certification
Vedanta, one of the largest producers of aluminium in India, has achieved yet another milestone. The company obtained the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification and has become the first in the Indian aluminium business to have received the BIS certification for its broad range of aluminium products. With this certification, all their products are now Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certified, upholding its claim to unrivalled quality. "Aluminium will be indispensable to a low carbon future, with its limitless potential for applications in clean energy solutions, electric mobility, green buildings, high-tech manufacturing, sustainable packaging and more. Therefore, Vedanta Aluminium has robust systems in place to understand and exceed customer expectations. The BIS certifications...
MIT researchers discover an easy way to remove aluminium medical devices from the body
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created medical devices that might be employed within the body as stents, staples, or drug depots and then securely broken down on demand when they are no longer required by exploiting a process that causes fractures in the metal. Exposure to eutectic gallium-indium (EGaIn) can cause aluminium medical devices like stents, staples, or drug depots to dissolve within the body. The researchers wrote about their findings in a recently published report in Advanced Materials. They suggested that this liquid metal alloy may be physically applied to the device or given to patients as nanoparticles. "It's a really dramatic phenomenon that can be applied to several settings. What this enables, potentially, is the ability to have...
