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Schüco International KG attains ASI Chain of Custody Standard certification
On Friday, August 5, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Schüco International KG (Schüco) had been successfully accredited against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V1 (2017) for its Bielefeld (Germany) headquarters, Schüco International KG, and its subsidiaries in Wertingen...
A year later Novelis Italia reports another major fire outbreak of a similar nature
On Sunday, August 7, a fire broke out at Novelis Italia S.p.A., a metalworking business located in Pieve Emanuele (Milan). As per the reports, the fire was caused due to an accidental release of aluminium casting. The aluminium casting spill was taken care of by 10 fire brigades from Milan’s...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China opens the week with a decline of RMB120/t; Average alumina spot price moves down by RMB2/t
A00 aluminium ingot price in China has seen a decline of RMB 120 per tonne since Monday, August 8, to settle at RMB 18,400 per tonne. The average price for the same is expected to range between RMB 18,380 per tonne and RMB 18,420 per tonne. The spot contracts may be traded at a discount price of...
End-user weekly recap: Aluminium Formwork, a game-changing technology for residential construction; Jason Momoa hands out Mananalu aluminium water bottles at Hawaiian Airlines
The end-user segment of the aluminium industry is the most vital because all of the aluminium produced worldwide must be delivered to customers as a product. The end-use sector defines the demand creation for the industry. On July 29, 2022, Larsen & Toubro, an Indian multinational conglomerate...
Downstream aluminium weekly: Novelis reports record financial performance in 1QFY23; European Aluminium projects 30% growth in aluminium demand contributed by EU’s energy transition
The downstream sector of the aluminium industry is one of the most productive sectors, as its profiles move to the retail market for the manufacturers to build things for customers to use. This week the global aluminium downstream sector witnessed some prominent events. To begin with, Novelis...
China’s aluminium billet inventories grow by 8,800 tonnes W-o-W to 116,400 tonnes.
On Thursday, August 4, China's aluminium billets inventory increased by 8,800 tonnes W-o-W to close at 116,400 tonnes, from 107,600 tonnes recorded last week. Since upstream output remained steady primarily, the supply doesn't appear to be decreasing. The stockpile of aluminium billets will most...
Pre-launch alert: Get digital-ready with AlCircle’s e-Magazine "Digital Transformation in the Aluminium Industry: Drivers & Change Makers of 2022"
The impact of digital transformation has been prominent and widespread across the world. Over the years, digitalization has significantly evolved and brought about advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, IoT, and many others. Among some of the leading global industries,...
LME aluminium price closes 1.2% lower at US$2,374/t; SHFE price increases by US$42
LME aluminium opened at US$2,385 per tonne on Thursday and closed at US$2,403 per tonne, an increase of US$18 per tonne or 0.75 per cent. On Thursday, August 4, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price decreased by US$29 per tonne or 1.20 per cent to rest at...
Jason Momoa amazes Hawaiian Airlines passengers by distributing Mananalu aluminium water bottles
Growing up amongst nature and the ocean, Jason Momoa's connection with the environment was established long back. His closeness and care towards nature led to the formation of Mananalu, a drinking water company, in 2019. To commemorate Hawaiian Airlines' collaboration with his water firm Mananalu,...
Breakthrough for Connecticut Metal: Recycles 50,000 tonnes of aluminium-containing materials
Connecticut Metal, North America’s leading recycler of aluminium foil and laminate scraps, reportedly recycled more than 50,000 tonnes of aluminium-containing materials at its Ansonia facility. Foil, paper, and polymer laminates used in the food, drug, and cosmetics sectors were recovered at this...
Parry & Evans deploys Bunting magnetic separators at its Deeside plant to recover aluminium
Bunting magnetic separators have been installed by recycling expert Parry & Evans to recover metal from pre-sorted household waste. The firm utilises an Eddy Current Separator to retrieve valuable aluminium, including beverage cans, and a permanent Overband Magnet to collect ferrous metals at its...
US aluminium scrap imports from Mexico shrink by 12% in April’22 after an intermittent rise in the previous month
Aluminium is the metal of the future. It is one of the essential elements of the “Green Economy.” And in this run towards a sustainable environment, aluminium holds the most significant part. Due to its unique characteristics, it can be recycled repeatedly without losing its original value....
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price mounts to RMB18,390/t; Low carbon aluminium price soars up by RMB162/t
As per the SMM data, on Thursday, August 4, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has grown by RMB 170 or 0.93 per cent to halt at RMB 18,390 per tonne. The average price for the same is expected to range between RMB 18,370 per tonne and RMB 18,410 per tonne, with spot contracts to be traded at a...
PPG unveils non-BPA internal spray coating for aluminium beverage cans
On Monday, August 1, Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company (PPG) unveiled PPG INNOVEL® PRO, an improved interior spray coating for the endlessly recyclable aluminium beverage can that omits the use of bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol starting ingredients and has more strong application qualities. Bisphenol...
US aluminium scrap exports to India heighten by 234.33% in April’22
Aluminium is becoming increasingly popular as a new alternative to steel, especially in the production of electronics, building parts, kitchenware, jar lids and even transportation. In response, companies are using aluminium packaging instead of conventional metal packaging. The shift to a...
LME aluminium price plunges by US$21/t to US$244.50/t; SHFE price surges by US$12/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,445.5 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$2,414 per tonne, down US$36 per tonne or 1.47 per cent. On Tuesday, August 2, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price declined by US$21 per tonne or 0.85 per cent to halt at US$2,448 per...
Aluminium scrap imports in June augment by 23.67% M-o-M despite supply constraints in China
As of June 2022, 124,600 tonnes of aluminium scrap were imported, up by 23.67 per cent M-o-M and 220.3 per cent Y-o-Y, as said by the most recent statistical data. Since late June, the customs examination of imported aluminium scrap was loosened. In the first half of 2022, imports totalled 630,400...
Gerald Bialek takes over as the new Executive Vice President of Century Aluminum
On Monday, August 1, Century Aluminum Company reported joining Gerald "Jerry" Bialek as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Before joining Century Aluminum, he worked with Cooper Tire & Rubber Company as Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer. Mr Bialek...
