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Primary aluminium weekly recap: LME warehouse in South Korea receives Russian-origin aluminium from Glencore; US sanctions speculation called 'irresponsible' by En+ Group chairman
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine has changed a lot in the global primary aluminium industry. To begin with, on Tuesday, October 18, the London Metal Exchange (LME) registered warehouses in Gwangyang, South Korea, received significant shipments of Russian-origin aluminium from the Anglo-Swiss...
Downstream weekly recap: AMAG bags the "Effective Sustainability Communicator Award"; Hydro invests in solar fence at its German aluminium extrusion facility to reduce emissions
The global aluminium industry’s most vital segment is the downstream part, which converts aluminium into manufacturing feedstock. Because commercial manufacturers obtain the products produced here, downstream is one of the most important areas in the aluminium industry. To begin with, for the...
Joy Objects launches a limited edition version of its aluminium-crafted 'Chair One'
On the occasion of Stockholm Design Week, Fredrik Paulsen, a Swedish designer, created the new 'Chair One' for his Stockholm-based company Joy Objects. The chair was re-released in a limited edition for Très Bien to coincide with the brand's newly renovated home in London's Soho. The new chairs...
F77 e-motorcycle from Ultraviolette features lithium-ion cells enclosed in an aluminium casing
Ultraviolette Automotive, a Bangalore-based developer of electric two-wheeler vehicles, has revealed the production-spec battery pack that will power its future F77 e-motorcycle a month before its official launch. In contrast to the prototype's detachable battery packs from 2019, the new battery...
Assan Alüminyum emphasizes ESG for its long-term strategy and future goals
Assan Alüminyum, a subsidiary of Kibar Holding and the most prominent Turkish producer of flat-rolled aluminium products, has decided to give ESG (environmental, social, and governance) high priority in its long-term strategy and future plans. To improve the sustainability of its manufacturing and...
A00 aluminium ingot price closes the week with a growth of RMB220/t; Alumina price slips by RMB4/t
A00 aluminium ingot price in China hikes for the third consecutive day to settle at RMB 18,660 per tonne as of Friday, October 21. The price has witnessed a hike of RMB 220 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,640 per tonne and RMB 18,680 per tonne. The spot contract price is...
Preston City Council launches new aluminium foil recycling initiative with Alupro
Preston City Council, in partnership with Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organization (Alupro), launched a new initiative to encourage the recycling of aluminium. Residents are urged to rinse and recycle empty aerosol cans, clean foil trays, clean foil for wrapping, and drink cans and tins. Creative...
Every Can Counts reveals the list of UK’s best and worst cities for recycling; Newport tops the list as the best city for recycling
The not-for-profit communications programme working to inspire, encourage and empower people to recycle their empty drink cans, Every Can Counts, announced the best and the worst cities for recycling in the UK. As per the research, Newport has been rated the top city for recycling in the UK, while...
Aluminerie Alouette achieves ASI Chain of Custody Standard Certification
Aluminerie Alouette, one of the largest aluminium smelters in America, received the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody Standard (CoC) certification for its aluminium smelter and casthouse in Sept-Îles, Quebec. In July 2020, the business received Performance Standard...
Kriskadecor’s aluminium chain façade cladding solution ensures natural ventilation
Colourful and customisable aluminium chain façade cladding from Kriskadecor can transform buildings' facades without obstructing ventilation. Known for its aluminium chain interior products, Kriskadecor offers space dividers, wall coverings, and architectural ceiling elements. A façade cladding...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China grows by RMB50/t to RMB 18,440/t; Alumina price went down by RMB2/t
On Thursday, October 20, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China hikes by RMB 50 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,440 per tonne. The average price for the same is likely to range between RMB 18,420 per tonne and RMB 18,460 per tonne, with the spot contract to be traded at a premium price of RMB 0 to...
LME aluminium price drops by US$31.5/t to US$2,169/t; SHFE price hikes by US$9/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,186 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,209.5 per tonne and US$2,162 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,190 per tonne, a drop of US$10 per tonne or 0.46 per cent. On Wednesday, October 19, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
NALCO sharply cuts its aluminium ingot price by INR11400/t with effect from October 19
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has axed its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, on October 19, after witnessing a hike on Thursday, October 6. NALCO’s aluminium ingot price has seen a slash of INR 11,400 per tonne to come in at INR 211,850-215,350 per tonne versus INR...
Hindalco Industries cuts its aluminium wire rod & billet prices for the third day by INR4000/t
Hindalco Industries Limited has back-to-back cut its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices on October 18 and 19. As per the revised prices revealed, Hindalco’s latest aluminium wire rod price stands at INR 218,850 per tonne on October 19 versus INR 222,850 per tonne on October 18. Today,...
LME warehouse in South Korea receives Russian-origin aluminium from Glencore
On Tuesday, October 18, Switzerland-headquartered Anglo-Swiss multinational commodity trading and mining company Glencore shipped substantial volumes of Russian-origin aluminium to London Metal Exchange (LME) registered warehouses in Gwangyang, South Korea. As per the sources, the aluminium shipped...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price mounts to RMB 18,390/t; Alumina price went down by RMB7/t
On Wednesday, October 19, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China ascended by RMB 80 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,390 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,370 per tonne and RMB 18,410 per tonne. The spot contract price is likely to be traded at a discount price of RMB 10 per...
LME aluminium benchmark price slips to US$2,200.50/t; SHFE price moves down by US$6/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,245 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,258 per tonne and US$2,178 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,180 per tonne, a drop of US$64 per tonne or 2.85 per cent. Growing inventory and weak demand sent LME aluminium lower. On Tuesday, October...
Iran’s aluminium ingot production records Y-o-Y hike of 23% to 318,091 tonnes
According to information provided by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), production of aluminium ingot increased in Iran during the first half of the current Iranian calendar (March 21–September 22) by 23 per cent when compared to the same...
