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Vanmoof S3 Aluminum limited edition e-bike boasts integrated handlebars and 28-inch tyres
Dutch e-bike specialist Vanmoof has come up with a limited edition version dubbed S3 Aluminum, which is expected to be available very soon in August. Following the release of its S3 model in 2021, the latest iteration flaunts a brushed aluminium frame and VanMoof's basic welding design. This...
Hydro’s aluminium extrusion facility in the US to be powered by 100% renewable energy
Hydro's aluminium extrusion facility at Spanish Fork, Utah, became the first location in the United States to be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. The aluminium extrusion facility entered into a long-term agreement of eight years in July with the City of Spanish Fork and the Utah Municipal...
GMG’s lightweight graphene aluminium-ion batteries to revolutionize electric vehicle technology
The newly created graphene aluminium-ion batteries from Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) hold the potential to revolutionise the way electric vehicle technology is used today. The batteries are not just lightweight or faster to charge but also feature better environmental credentials and have a...
LME aluminium price shrinks by US$29.5/t to US$2,468.50/t; SHFE price plunges by US$82/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,522.5 per tonne last Friday and closed at US$2,433 per tonne, down US$84 per tonne or 3.34 per cent. On Friday, August 12, LME aluminium cash bid price closed the week with a slip of US$28 per tonne or 1.12 per cent to settle at US$2,468 per tonne. On the same day, LME...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: India’s Nalco reports 61% leap in net profit for FY23; Hindalco’s Q1 PAT exceeds the previous quarter to reach a new high at INR4119 crore
This week, the global primary aluminium segment was about top companies announcing their financial results. To begin with, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) reported that during Q2 and H1 2022, the aluminium smelter outside China reported a 97 per cent increase in net profit to BD181.9 million...
End user weekly recap: Swedish flying car Jetson One with aluminium framework can be flown without license; Crossbeats’ Ignite Grande smartwatch contains aerospace aluminium
The use of aluminium is increasing every moment. From smartwatches to construction to transportation, aluminium has been touched upon in all the major sectors. Like Sweden's Jetson One is a single-seat flying automobile that boasts an all-aluminium body that is lightweight and capable of reaching...
US aluminium scrap exports to South Korea augments by 21,890 tonnes in April’22
Sustainable aluminium management has become more critical due to the exponential growth in global demand. Due to the shift to a sustainable society with lightweight electric vehicles, aluminium utilisation in the transportation industry has expanded. Recycling aluminium is therefore crucial to...
Qualipac Aluminium joins ASI as its new Industrial User member
On Thursday, August 11, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of Qualipac Aluminium as its news Industrial User member. To support a responsible value chain for aluminium, Qualipac Aluminium has opted to participate in an ASI certification procedure. Groupe Pochet, a pioneer in...
A00 aluminium ingot price slumps by RMB120/t to RMB 18,670/t; Average alumina spot price shrinks by RMB5/t
On Friday, August 12, A00 aluminium ingot price in China slipped by RMB 100 per tonne to close at RMB 18,670 per tonne. The average price for the same is expected to range between RMB 18,650 per tonne and RMB 18,690 per tonne, with spot contracts to be traded at a discount price of RMB 370 per...
LME approves ASI’s Performance Standard V3 as a recognised alignment-assessed standard
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced on Wednesday, August 10, that the London Metal Exchange (LME) had conditionally accepted ASI's Performance Standard V3 (2022) as a recognised alignment-assessed standard for Track A of its Responsible Sourcing Requirements. ASI's 2022 Performance...
Vedanta plans to invest $2 billion to strengthen its aluminium, oil and zinc capacities
Vedanta Limited, one of the leading oil to metals organisations, has planned to invest $2 billion in aluminium, zinc, oil and gas for FY23. Anil Agarwal, the chairman of Vedanta, stated during a speech at the firm's Annual General Meetings (AGM) that the business is entering the strategic...
LME aluminium price shrinks by US$25/to US$2,462.50/t; SHFE price went up by US$17/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,468 per tonne on Wednesday and rose to US$2,500 per tonne following the release of US CPI. LME aluminium closed at US$2,496.5 per tonne, an increase of 0.99 per cent. On Wednesday, August 10, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price...
Capral requests for a new antidumping probe against Chinese aluminium extrusions
As the "long game" between Beijing and Canberra continues, Australia has opened a new anti-dumping probe against Chinese aluminium extrusions used in many applications, including construction. According to Australia's Anti-Dumping Commission, aluminium manufacturer Capral submitted a request to...
Canada's aluminium flat rolled products imports from the US stand flat in April'22 despite growth in previous months
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars or flat rolled products is widespread and expanding slowly. It is used everywhere, from packaging to vehicles to cookware and even construction. Aluminium is becoming increasingly popular as a metal. The aluminium flat-rolled products are produced by...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price expands by RMB310/t; Average alumina spot price shrinks by RMB2/t
On Wednesday, August 10, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price surged by RMB 310 per tonne to rest at RMB 18,790 per tonne. The average price for the same is expected to range between RMB 18,770 per tonne and RMB 18,810 per tonne, with spot contracts to be traded at a discount price of RMB 140 to RMB...
The Best Building™ comes up with an innovative reusable aluminium construction project
The Best Building™ (TBB) solution is a start-up that provides solutions for civil construction using modular metal beams, slabs, and walls made of aluminium for quick, secure, and high-quality work. The company is creating a modular, reusable aluminium construction project that can be put together...
BlueScope Distribution expands its aluminium processing services and range of products
BlueScope Distribution, primarily recognized as a steel distributor, is growing its capabilities by offering a more comprehensive selection of products and services for processing aluminium. The company has been a leader in the steel and aluminium industry for a long time. A wide range of aluminium...
LME aluminium price moves down by US$12/t to US$2,435.5/t; SHFE price grows to US$2,748/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,418 per tonne on Monday and closed at US$2,440 per tonne, up 0.78 per cent. On Monday, August 8, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price climbed down the graph by US$12 per tonne or 0.49 per cent to settle at US$2,435 per tonne and...
