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CEOs of major breweries in America plead Joe Biden to halt aluminium tariffs
On July 1, the Chief Executive Officers of prominent breweries in America wrote a letter to US President Joe Biden, pleading to halt tariffs imposed on aluminium. Since the imposition of tariffs in 2018, it has cost the industry more than $1.4 billion. As per the letter, the beer sector consumes...
Mexico’s imports of aluminium flat-rolled products from the US downgrade by 51.52% in 1Q2022
The aluminium flat-rolled products are produced by rolling thick aluminium between rolls that reduce the thickness, and lengthen it through hot and cold rolling processes. However, aluminium flat-rolled products can be found in several applications, including household utensils, packages, closures,...
LME aluminium benchmark price contracts by US$57.5/t to US$2,374/t; SHFE price nosedives by US$122/t
LME aluminium fell below at US$2,400 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$2,369 per tonne. On July 5, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price plunged by US$59 per tonne or 2.42 per cent and US$57.5 per tonne or 2.36 per cent to score at US$2,372 per tonne and...
National Safety Council recognizes Alba with six major international awards
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, bagged six significant National Safety Council (NSC) USA awards for 2021. Alba is recognized as one of the top industrial companies in the world with high standards in Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG). Awards reflect...
Teaspoons & Co. shifts towards sustainability with aluminium cans
Aluminium beverage cans are one of the most widely recycled beverage packagings globally. The main reasons that have contributed to the popularity are its easy recyclability over an unlimited number of times and the maximum amount of recycled content. Vancouver-based beverage company, Teaspoons &...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from Bahrain in 1Q2022 show Q-o-Q growth of 20.39%
According to the latest USGS statistics, the United States imported 30,700 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys in the first quarter of 2021 (1Q2021), which on a Y-o-Y calculation surged by 54,900 tonnes or 178.82 per cent to halt at 85,600 tonnes in 1Q2022. The amount of aluminium crude...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price declines by RMB140/t to RMB19,030/t; Aluminium alloys (ADC12) price plunge by RMB100/t
On Tuesday, July 5, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has dropped by RMB 140 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,030 per tonne, following a hike the previous day. The average price is expected to range between RMB 19,010 per tonne and RMB 19,050 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a discount...
IIT Guwahati researchers to employ aluminium nitride in its new low-cost radiative cooler
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati said on Monday that researchers there have created a low-cost, effective "passive" radiative cooling system that runs without energy and can serve as a substitute for traditional air conditioners. This radiative cooler coating material may be placed...
Nokia G11 Plus budget-friendly smartphone features durable aluminium frame
The recently unveiled Nokia G11 Plus is bringing some minor upgrades to it, such as a 50 MP rear camera and an aluminium framework, making it sturdy and impact resistant. The motherboard and a smaller board for charging and other circuitry are protected by plastic coverings that are located beneath...
Scientists at PNNL working to improve aluminium’s conductivity
Keerti Kappagantula, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) materials scientist and his team are working to improve aluminium’s conductivity so that it can compete with copper inexpensively. Keerti stated that this study was initiated as a result of his team's realisation that the demand for...
LME aluminium benchmark price slumps by US$13/t to US$2,384/t; SHFE price hikes by US$23/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,435 per tonne last Friday and fell to US$2,380 per tonne before closing at US$2,468 per tonne, an increase of US$24.5 per tonne or 1 per cent. On Friday, July 1, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slipped by US$13.5 per tonne...
Downstream weekly recap: Hindalco to grab 26% stake in Cleanwin Energy SIX; Kaiser Aluminum to house a new row coat line in Newburgh with $200 million investment
The downstream segment of the aluminium industry derives its major raw material from the primary sector and is considered the most vital part of the industry. This week, the global aluminium downstream segment witnessed limited but strong events. To begin with, on June 29, Hindalco Industries...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Century Aluminum shutdown to put Hawesville at revenue loss; United States to impose 35% tariff on aluminium imports from Russia
The global primary aluminium industry experienced some significant developments this week. Like, to begin with, it can be seen that the geopolitical crisis has put the metal industry under various obstacles, and its impact is still ongoing. The shutting down of Century Aluminum in Hawesville due to...
Kaiser Aluminum plans to house a new row coat line in Newburgh with $200 million investment
Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, one of the biggest producers of aluminium coated coil for the package business in North America, is planning to expand its campus to house a new row coat line in Newburgh as part of an estimated $200 million investment in the business. The main aim of this expansion is to...
ElvalHalcor receives two honours at the “Bravo Sustainability Dialogue & Awards”
ElvalHalcor earned two honours as part of the Bravo Sustainability Dialogue & Awards, which took place in the Old Parliament House from June 21 to June 23. ElvalHalcor submitted a total of five activities for consideration, out of which the jury selected the two mentioned below: Sustainable...
LME aluminium official price contracts by US$55/t to US$2,397/t; SHFE price drops by US$44/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,472 per tonne on Thursday and closed at US$2,444 per tonne, down US$28.5 per tonne or 1.15 per cent. On Thursday, June 30, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price plunged by US$54.5 per tonne or 2.22 per cent and US$55 per tonne or...
Launch alert! AlCircle’s 11th edition of flagship e-Magazine -“European Aluminium Industry Focus: 2022”
In the wake of previous successful e-Magazine releases, AlCircle is pleased to announce the launch of its 11th edition of e-Magazine - " European Aluminium Industry Focus 2022 ." The magazine throws light on the current state of the European Aluminium Market, as well as a detailed study of the...
China’s aluminium billet inventories nosedive by 5,200 tonnes W-o-W to 106,400 tonnes
On Thursday, June 30, China's stockpile of aluminium billets closed at 106,400 tonnes, down by 5,200 tonnes W-o-W across three major consumption areas, from 111,600 tonnes on June 23. Since mid-June, there has been a decrease in the stockpile of aluminium billets, which slowed down quickly after...
