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Alcoa signs PPA with Endesa to reopen the San Ciprián aluminium smelter
On Thursday, September 6, Alcoa Corporation announced a new power purchase agreement (PPA) with Endesa to facilitate reopening the San Ciprián aluminium smelter in Spain. Endesa is a well-known power provider in Spain and a division of the Enel Group. From 2024 through at least 2030, the agreement will include power balancing services for the smelting load. Electricity is delivered to the smelter's consumption point through balancing services directly from the market or baseload volumes from a power purchase deal with Endesa. The agreement with Endesa would cover up to 131 megawatts starting in the second half of 2025 and continuing through 2033, or little more than 30 per cent of the smelter's maximum-capacity energy needs. As the process of building wind farms progresses, the final...
Wiley Rein assists ITC in granting trade relief on Chinese aluminium extrusion
Wiley Rein LLP assisted in convincing the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to grant relief from imports of dumped and subsidised aluminium extrusions from China on behalf of U.S. makers of aluminium extrusions. Following a mandated five-year "sunset review" including these items, the ITC reached its unanimous conclusion. The Commission assesses whether the cancellation of antidumping (AD) and/or countervailing duty (CVD) orders will likely result in the continuing or recurrence of significant harm to the domestic industry during such assessments. The ITC concluded following an examination that rescinding the current AD and CVD restrictions on imports of aluminium extrusions from China would probably result in the continuing or recurrence of material harm to the U.S. aluminium...
Plans to power the Portland Aluminium Smelter with 100% renewable energy get $1.5 million funding from ARENA
Spinifex Offshore Wind Farm has received $1.5 million in financing from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to supply the Portland Aluminium Smelter with up to 100 per cent renewable energy from a 1,000 MW wind farm off the southwest coast of Victoria. A wind resource evaluation will be done by Spinifex, an Alinta Energy subsidiary, and early-stage development operations leading to the building of the wind farm will be accelerated. The Portland Aluminium Smelter's existing substation would be used to link the offshore wind farm to the National Electricity Market (NEM), which would enable the smelter to run on renewable energy and reduce its carbon footprint. The smelter can produce over 358,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, more than 20 per cent of the country's total...
Suzhou Hongnuan Electronic Technology CO., LTD joins ASI as a new Industrial User member
Suzhou Hongnuan Electronic Technology CO., LTD joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as an Industrial User member. Alumina materials are the focus of Suzhou Hongnuan Electronic Technology CO., LTD, a specialised surface treatment business. They produce, sell, research and develop top-class alumina materials. Manufacturers have built a whole set of technical and production systems to offer total solution providers for 3C consumer electronics, mechanics, and external metal materials through constant technological innovation and an emphasis on product quality. As part of its previous projects, it has used metal anode aluminium for 3C, recycled aluminium anode aluminium, low carbon aluminium anode aluminium, high-strength aluminium anode aluminium, and ultra-light metal materials to...
Assan Alüminyum plans to launch a facility in the US with an investment of $460 million
The world's leading manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminium (FRP), Assan Alüminyum, a subsidiary of Kibar Holding, intends to open a facility in the United States with an investment of $460 million. According to Ali Kibar, the projected factory's annual production capacity would be 120,000 tonnes. The company's primary aim is to satisfy American businesses' demand that adheres to the "Made in USA" standard. According to him, Assan Alüminyon is also looking at the potential in Africa's mineral- and energy-rich regions. “Our strategy is to grow in Europe and the U.S., while also strengthening our presence in the Asia Pacific region,” said Ali Kibar, chairman of Kibar Holding executive board. In terms of turnover, the group increased by 30 per cent in the first half of 2022, according to...
Yampa Valley Sustainability Council requests Coloradans to prioritize aluminium recycling for October
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and the Yampa Valley Sustainability Council (YVSC) collaborate to inform Coloradans about the best trash management techniques. Residents are being urged by YVSC to purchase and recycle aluminium and other metal containers over plastic throughout October. A news release stated that aluminium is one of the easiest metals to handle since it can be recycled repeatedly. Residents must, however, make sure they are recycling properly. To guarantee that aluminium and metal products are handled correctly, below is some advice to follow: Keep things tidy. To get rid of food residue, be sure to rinse any aluminium cans or containers. To avoid contaminating other recyclables, dispose of the container if it is crusted with food. As long as it...
LME aluminium price slips by US$16/t to US$2,164/t; SHFE market is closed for National Day Holiday
On Monday, October 3, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$16.5 per tonne or 0.75 per cent and US$16 per tonne or 0.73 per cent to settle at US$2,163 per tonne and US$2,164 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price settled at US$2,168 per tonne and US$2,169 per tonne after witnessing a drop of US$27 per tonne or 1.23 per cent and US$28 per tonne or 1.27 per cent. December 23 bid price and December 23 offer price slipped by US$23 per tonne or 1 per cent to halt at US$2,270 per tonne and US$2,275 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock was recorded at 330050 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants stood at 261300 tonnes and 68750 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price plunged by US$86.06 per tonne or 3.85 per...
Suffolk Waste Partnership and Alupro roll out a new campaign to enhance aluminium packaging recycling rate
The Suffolk Waste Partnership has launched a new scheme to encourage metal packaging recycling. To increase kerbside recycling rates, residents of the region are urged to recycle empty aerosol cans, food and beverage cans, aluminium foil packaging and foil trays, and metal screw tops. “Our MetalMatters programme has been running for more than a decade, educating the public about the benefits of recycling metal packaging and positively influencing kerbside capture rates. From prior experience, we’re confident to say that the Suffolk Waste Partnership will see a rise in recycling rates and householders taking positive action as a result of the campaign. After all, metal recycles forever, so making a few small changes can add up to a big environmental difference. It’s a message that really...
Aluminium billet inventories in China nosedive by 26,000 tonnes W-o-W to 80,100 tonnes
As of Thursday, September 29, aluminium billet inventory in China nosedived by 26,000 tonnes W-o-W across four major consumption areas. The inventory closed at 80,100 tonnes from 106,100 tonnes recorded last week. The figure below provides further information on the current state of aluminium billet inventories in China: As per the SMM data, the aluminium billet inventory in Huzhou ascended by 6,600 tonnes to close at 8,000 tonnes on the same day. The inventory in Foshan continued its downward trend and dropped by 14,100 tonnes to close at 51,400 tonnes due to the declining exports from Yunnan and Xinjiang. On the same day, the inventories in Wuxi and Changzhou declined by 4,200 tonnes and 1,400 tonnes to record 11,200 tonnes and 4,900 tonnes. In Nanchang, the inventory dipped by 300...
PSI witnesses strong demand for its advanced atomising system to process aluminium powder
Phoenix Scientific Industries (PSI), based in Hailsham, East Sussex, UK, has seen an increased demand for sophisticated aluminium atomising devices. PSI offers clients ATEX-rated machinery to create premium spherical aluminium powders with its HERMIGA atomiser line. The HERMIGA portfolio includes batch-pour and continuous-pour systems, covering everything from R&D to high-capacity production scale systems. The development efforts in powder metallurgy and technologies for post-production powder processing at PSI further support this. High yields may be achieved by adjusting the particle size distribution to the end user's needs, even at the more refined spectrum for applications like Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing. The expansion of additive manufacturing has...
AM 4 AM launches a new high-strength aluminium alloy powder for laser-based additive manufacturing process
Advanced Materials for Additive Manufacturing (AM 4 AM), a Luxembourg-based cutting-edge business, engaged in creating novel materials especially suited for 3D printing, has launched a high-mechanical strength aluminium alloy powder called HiPerAl. This unique aluminium alloy powder has been made especially for procedures using lasers in additive manufacturing. HiperAl powder, created through a partnership between AM 4 AM, Sirris, and LIST, produces components with the finest mechanical qualities without any cracks. HiperAl is committed to lightweight applications in space, aviation, and automobiles. “After three years of development, we are proud to present our first material, HiPerAl. This alloy has been developed in the frame a Horizon 2020 European project and will be dedicated to...
Nemalloy, a new class of lightweight automotive aluminium alloy bags the prestigious ‘Altair Enlighten Award 2022’
Sumanth Sarkar, a mechanical engineer professor and research scientist Xiaochun Zeng developed an entirely new class of alloys named Nemalloy that combines aluminium and iron to produce a high-strength material at least 35 per cent lighter than a conventional aluminium alloy. In August, under the Future of lightweighting category of the 'Altair Enlighten Award 2022' recognized the project's potential impact on the industry. The awards, which cooperate with the Michigan-based Center for Automotive Research (CAR), honour innovations that lighten vehicles to save money, increase efficiency, save fuel, and pave the way for a more sustainable automotive future. This unique creation was the result of an effective partnership between McMaster researchers, industrial partner Nemak, and the...
Primary aluminium recap: Falling aluminium demand causes Hydro to partially curtail production at its Karmøy facility; Australia's largest aluminium smelter plans to fast-track its decarbonization drive
The global primary aluminium segment witnessed a lot of events. To begin with, on Thursday, September 29, the global aluminium benchmark price saw a dramatic expansion of US$181 per tonne due to the ban on Russian supplies by the London Metal Exchange. As a result of traders' worries about supply shortages following the London Metal Exchange's declaration that it was considering blocking new Russian metals from accessing the market, the price of nickel and aluminium rose dramatically on Thursday. On the other hand, the Norwegian aluminium smelter had to partially cut its aluminium output at Hydro Karmøy and Hydro Husnes due to declining demand for aluminium billets in Europe owing to the unfavourable economic climate in Europe and rising energy expenses. On the other hand, Tomago...
Kentucky government recoups $15 million from failed Unity Aluminum project
The government of Kentucky finally received $15 million that was invested in an abandoned aluminium plant project, which stood unfinished for five years. On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the money from the previous administration of Gov. Matt Bevin had been returned. The money was earmarked for Unity Aluminum, formerly Braidy Industries, which recently announced intentions to construct a roughly $1.7 billion plant in the greater Ashland region. “This announcement has been a long time coming, and I want to recognize members of this administration and Commonwealth Seed Capital, as well as Unity Aluminum, for coming together to do what is right for the community and Kentucky by returning these funds to the commonwealth. Given the current economic momentum we are experiencing...
LME aluminium price skyrockets by US$181/t as it plans to ban Russian supplies; SHFE price mounts to US$2,581/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,134 per tonne on Thursday and closed at US$2,232 per tonne, an increase of US$97 per tonne or 4.54 per cent. Following the London Metal Exchange's announcement that it was contemplating preventing new Russian metals from entering the market, traders became concerned about supply constraints, which led to a dramatic increase in the price of aluminium and nickel on Thursday. On Thursday, September 29, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price skyrocketed by US$181.5 per tonne or 8.73 per cent and US$181 per tonne or 8.70 per cent to record at US$2,260.50 per tonne and US$2,261 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price heightened by US$169 per tonne or 8.03 per cent and US$170 per tonne or 8.08 per cent to reside at...
Anti-dumping measures sought by the French aluminium industry over Spain's cheap electric supply
In response to rising energy prices, Europe's aluminium plants started shutting down, while Russia and China increased imports. The Iberian gas price cap, supported by the EU, is allegedly causing unfair competition, according to representatives of the French aluminium industry, who are also seeking anti-dumping actions against Spain. The agreement is temporary and will take effect until May 31, 2023. With the European Commission, Spain and Portugal agreed to exclude the Iberian Peninsula from the EU's power market regulations in the spring. The deal established a temporary mechanism limiting the gas price to an average of €50 per megawatt-hour until the end of May, slashing power prices for many Spanish and Portuguese consumers in half. The EU executive approved the measures, stating...
AEROBAL reports a 5.5% increase in global shipments of aluminium aerosol cans since early 2022
The International Organization of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL) revealed that during the first half of 2022, global exports by its members had increased by 5.5 per cent, reaching a total of almost 3 billion units. According to the reports, the surge in demand was mainly contributed by the hairspray, home goods and medicines industry. The hairspray industry reported a growth of 34 per cent compared to 2021, home good hiked by 15 per cent and medicines ascended by 9 per cent. The volume-dominant deodorant market and the 1.2 per cent contribution from the perfume market accounted for almost 57 per cent of all deliveries. “The global energy crisis, logistics bottlenecks and the lack of skilled workers are amongst the biggest worries of international aluminium aerosol can...
Alumina spot price in China slips by RMB17/t to RMB2,852/t; A00 aluminium ingot price expands to RMB 18,140/t
On Thursday, September 29, the average alumina spot price in China descended by RMB 17 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,852 per tonne. The prices in Shanxi and Guangxi dropped by RMB 20 per tonne to peg at RMB 2,795 per tonne and RMB 2,820 per tonne on the same day. In Henan, the price witnessed a cut of RMB 15 per tonne to stop at RMB 2,920 per tonne. As per the SMM data, in Shandong and Guizhou, the prices contracted by RMB 10 per tonne to record at RMB 2,835 per tonne and RMB 2,860 per tonne. On the other hand, the A00 aluminium ingot price ascended by RMB 180 per tonne to come in at RMB 18,140 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,120 per tonne and RMB 18,160 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 60 to RMB 20 per tonne....
