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Primary aluminium weekly recap: Hydro chief executive urges for sanctions on Russian aluminium in EU, US; Covid impact, unlawful activities at logistics delivery drags down South32's aluminium sales
This week the global primary aluminium industry witnessed a lot of significant events. The ongoing geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine has brought about many changes in the industry. To begin with, on October 24, 2022, Norsk Hydro's CEO and President Hilde Merete Aasheim urged the...
Ramverk Pro Luggage collection from Db showcases sturdy aluminium frame
The Ramverk Pro Luggage collection from Douchebags (Db) satisfies many requirements to make transporting photographic gear simpler, safer, and more fashionable. Db is renowned for its premium minimalist bags. Every model in the new collection has a sturdy aluminium frame that serves as an...
Aluminium billet inventories in China plunge by 16,100 tonnes W-o-W across five major areas
As of October 27, the domestic aluminium billet social inventory settled at 55,800 tonnes, down by 16,100 tonnes from the previous week. Since the National Day break ended, the inventory witnessed a downfall and was also at its lowest point in recent years. The figure below provides further...
Dutch aluminium maker Aldel files for bankruptcy due to soaring energy prices
The Dutch aluminium producer Delfzijl Aluminum commonly known as Aldel, filed for bankruptcy with the court on Thursday, October 27. The news was confirmed by Eric Wildschut, director of finance. High energy costs are the primary reason for the financial issues, resulting from which they had...
New Waveform pedals from Wolf Tooth feature aluminium dual-concave design
The new Waveform pedals from Wolf Tooth feature an aluminium dual-concave design, 11 grip pins on each side to keep feet in place, and a broad tapered leading edge to deflect pedal hits. These pedals are appropriately proportioned and available in 2 different sizes to offer a stable platform that...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China slumps by RMB280/t; Low carbon aluminium price declines by RMB275/t
On Friday, October 28, A00 aluminium ingot price in China slumped by RMB 280 per tonne to reside at RMB 18,300 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,280 per tonne and RMB 18,320 per tonne. The spot contract price is likely to be traded at a discount price of RMB 50 to RMB 10...
MoistureShield presents new high-strength aluminium and Solid Core™ Composite Railings
The new Solid Core™ Composite Series Railing and Compass™ Series Aluminium Railing from MoistureShield, an iconic composite decking brand from Oldcastle APG, provide any deck design with a modern, chic appearance. Made in the USA, these railings are built to last, are reportedly stain-proof, and...
AMAG reports record-breaking EBIDTA of EUR 217.4 million in 3Q2022; shows Y-o-Y growth of 47% in revenue
AMAG Austria Metall AG, the biggest company in the Austrian Aluminium industry sector, announced a positive third quarter, with sales and profitability showing significant Y-o-Y growth. In the company's history, this was the first time an operational result (EBITDA) of over EUR 200 million was...
Sheffield University researchers convert surplus aluminium powders from atomisation to sheet material
Researchers from the Sheffield Titanium Alloy Research (STAR) group joined hands with ECKART GmbH, Schluechtern, Germany, to convert surplus aluminium alloy powders from atomisation into sheet material in two solid-state steps for aerospace use. The STAR group is part of the University of...
LME aluminium price shot up by US$95/t to US$2,265.50/t; SHFE price mounts to US$2,589/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,222 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,343.5 per tonne and $2,217.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,330 per tonne, an increase of US$115 per tonne or 5.19 per cent. On Wednesday, October 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
Aluminium billet inventories in China declines to 71,900 tonnes W-o-W
On Thursday, October 20, aluminium billet inventories in China witnessed a downfall for two consecutive weeks. As per the data, the inventories plunged by 25,700 tonnes or 26.33 per cent to close at 71,900 tonnes. All five of the major regions witnessed a decline. Due to smelters in Yunnan reducing...
Hydro reports Y-o-Y growth of 34.65% in adjusted EBIDTA due to higher metal prices
The Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy giant Norsk Hydro reported an adjusted EBIDTA of NOK9,721 million in 3Q2022, a growth of 34.65 per cent from NOK7,219 million recorded for the same period last year, resulting in a 12-month rolling Adjusted RoaCE of 27 per cent. Earnings were positively...
Aluminium shortage disrupts license plate production in Nebraska
On Tuesday, October 25, state senators of Nebraska, Curt Friesen and Steve Halloran, updated the Hall County Board of Commissioners on the ongoing aluminium crisis. The scarcity of aluminium can be linked to the problems in the supply chains brought on by the pandemic, which is causing difficulties...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price grows by RMB90/t; Alumina price inches down by RMB2/t
On Wednesday, October 26, A00 aluminium ingot price in China ascended by RMB 90 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,640 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,620 per tonne and RMB 18,660 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 20 per...
Aluminium built VisionF 80 from the Firstline family is around 24 metres in length
The third hull in the Firstline family from VisionF Yachts, the all-aluminium-built VisionF 80 BLCK, was on display at both the Cannes Yachting Festival and Monaco Yacht Show. The outside lines of the VisionF 80 BLCK, especially when paired with the matte black painting in the Black Edition, are...
HMD launches new eco-friendly Nokia X30 5G smartphone with 100% recycled aluminium framework
HMD Global, a Finnish company that secured Nokia branding rights in late 2016, introduced a new mid-range smartphone in Thailand titled Nokia X30 5G. The new eco-friendly smartphone comprises recycled materials like aluminium and plastic from the case to the packaging. The rear cover is plastic...
Demand for aluminium screw caps in Europe passed seven billion in 2021
Over the past few decades, aluminium has unlocked new dimensions, as endless objects have been developed that simplify and improve the quality of daily human life. Compared to the prior year, 2021 saw an increase of over 100 million units in the usage of aluminium screw caps for liquor bottles....
LME aluminium price plunges to US$2,155.50/t; SHFE price slips by US$2/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,218 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,240.5 per tonne and US$2,165.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,218.5 per tonne, an increase of US$1.5 per tonne or 0.07 per cent. On Friday, October 21, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
