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First Movers Coalition announces ambitious target for aluminium industry, aims to achieve net-zero emission by 2050
During the World Economic Forum conference in Davos last month, the First Movers Coalition (FMC) announced a pledge for buyers of low carbon and recycled aluminium. The FMC mainly focuses on the seven most difficult to abate industrial sectors like aluminium, aviation, chemicals, concrete,...
UAE’s exports of aluminium crude metals and alloys to US in 1Q2022 surge by 19.92%
During the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), the United States imported 93,300 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which heightened by 15,500 tonnes or 19.92 per cent Y-o-Y, from 77,800 tonnes in 1Q2021. As per the USGS statistics, on a Q-o-Q calculation,...
China's A00 aluminium ingot price plunges by RMB140/t; Aluminium alloy (A356) price drops by RMB100/t
On Thursday, June 30, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has slipped by RMB 140 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,230 per tonne, says the Shanghai Metals Market. The average price for the same is expected to hover between RMB 19,210 per tonne and RMB 19,250 per tonne, with spot contracts to be traded at...
Every Can Counts to promote aluminium can recycling through Soapbox Race
On Sunday, July 3, a team of four members from Every Can Counts will be competing in Red Bull’s renowned Soapbox Race. The main goal behind this participation is to motivate individuals to responsibly dispose of their used beverage cans by emphasising both the endless recycling potential of cans...
Satechi’s W1 wired backlit keyboard exhibits aluminium framework
The slim W1 wired backlit aluminium keyboard from Satechi features backlit keys with three levels of brightness, which can be easily adjusted with the function hotkeys along with volume, pause, play and other buttons. As per the latest information, customers can purchase the Satechi’s Slim W1 wired...
Leading producer of lightweight aluminium parts Rheinmetall bags a new order of €42 million
Rheinmetall, along with KPSNC, its Chinese joint venture, has bagged a new order for chassis parts destined for an electric SUV made by a new player in the mobility sector. The order value for this is expected to be around €42 million. One of the top manufacturers of lightweight aluminium...
LME aluminium benchmark price hikes by US$47/t to US$2,500/t; SHFE price grows by US$16/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,488 per tonne on Tuesday and closed at US$2,487 per tonne, down US$1 per tonne or 0.04 per cent. On June 28, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price hiked by US$46.5 per tonne or 1.89 per cent and US$47 per tonne or 1.91 per cent,...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Canada nosedive by 20.66% to 62,200 tonnes
The United States exported 62,200 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), which declined by 16,200 tonnes or 20.66 per cent Y-o-Y from 78,400 tonnes in 1Q2021. On a Q-o-Q calculation, a dropdown of 6,200 tonnes or 9.06 per cent was recorded in...
A00 aluminium ingot price in China grows by RMB70/t to RMB19,260/t; Aluminium alloy (A356) price hikes by RMB50/t
On Tuesday, June 28, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has hiked by RMB 70 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,260 per tonne, with the average price expected to range between RMB 19,240 per tonne and RMB 19,280 per tonne and spot contract to be traded at a discount price of RMB -20 and a premium price of...
WDS Component adds two new designs to its three spoke aluminium handwheels lineup
A solid wheel and a two spoke version have been added to WDS Components LTD's three spoke aluminium handwheel lineup. The solid handwheels boost safety by eliminating the possibility of a finger trap, making them perfect for usage in more dangerous areas or when a higher rotational speed is...
Leading banks partner with RMI to combat aluminium decarbonisation
On June 21, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) announced that three of the world's largest lenders to the aluminium industry, Citi, ING, and Societe Generale, will collaborate with the centre for climate-aligned finance of RMI to support the decarbonisation of the industry. The new Aluminum...
Loop Loop’s Magic Colour Machine allows easy customization of various aluminium components
The Magic Colour Machine, designed by Loop Loop, a Dutch design studio, is fully automated aluminium-anodizing equipment that can be used to customise various aluminium components, was unveiled at the Alcova show during Milan Design Week. The machine can inexpensively and on small scale paint...
LME aluminium benchmark price falls by US$44/t to US$2436/t; SHFE price grows by US$9/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,468 per tonne last Friday and closed at US$2,450 per tonne, down US$18 per tonne or 0.73 per cent. On Friday, June 24, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price inclined downwards by US$42.5 per tonne or 1.71 per cent and US$44 per...
Jiangsu Alcha Aluminium joins ASI as new production and transformation member
On June 24, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Jiangsu Alcha Aluminium Group Co., Ltd as its new production and transformation division member. ASI is an industry-led programme which aims to advance sustainability along the whole value chain for aluminium. Jiangsu Alcha...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Metal industry titans Alcoa and Dofasco minting on green energy; Coal India diversifying into aluminium and solar to decarbonise operations
This week the global primary aluminium segment had been quite an eventful one. If on one hand, the market segment witnessed significant growth in primary aluminium production in regions like Africa and North America, then on the other hand, the need to shift towards a more sustainable and clean...
Hindalco Industries’ aluminium ingot price undergoes a hike of INR2250/t on June 24
Hindalco Industries Limited further expanded its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices, in line with the increase in global aluminium benchmark price. As of Friday, June 24, Hindalco’s aluminium ingot price closed at INR 225,750 per tonne, up by INR 2,250 per tonne or 1 per cent from INR...
China’s aluminium billet inventories plunge by 7,300 tonnes W-o-W to 111,600 tonnes
On Thursday, June 23, China’s aluminium billet inventories nosedived by 7,300 tonnes across three major consumption areas W-o-W to halt at 111,600 tonnes, from 118,900 tonnes a week before. Due to risk aversion following the recent aluminium ingot collateral controversy, certain billets were moved...
Newly improved Norton Gemini Wheels feature top-quality alumina grain
The newly improved Norton Gemini Grinding and combination/pipeline wheels from Saint-Gobain Abrasives feature a 15 per cent quicker cut-rate and also include a new premium alumina grain. In comparison to goods from earlier generations, advanced bond technology and wheel hardness are optimised for...
