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Primary aluminium weekly recap: US, UK end their 4 year-long aluminium and steel tariff dispute; India’s domestic coal supply to aluminium smelters decline further
The world's primary aluminium segment witnessed a lot of sporadic but evident changes this week. On the market forefront, the benchmark aluminium SHFE price had been trending downward this week, except for a few infrequent rises. The LME aluminium benchmark price on Monday, March 21 had moved up by...
Meta accomplishes construction of Havhingsten aluminium power subsea cable system, outperforming copper
Meta, the parent company of Facebook on Thursday, March 24, announced the completion of Havhingsten subsea cable system construction, the world’s first aluminium conductor driven cable system. For this Meta collaborated with Aqua Comms, Bulk Fiber Networks and Alcatel Submarine Networks ("ASN")....
Safespill to receive aluminium extrusion line from Kautec Solutions to amplify productivity
Kautec Solutions, a specialised manufacturer and seller of all types of aluminium extrusion equipment has joined hands with Safespill, the world’s leading provider of ecologically friendly fire protection solutions. The deal will supply Safespill with a highly automated aluminium extrusion line,...
China fears of secondary sanctions for supporting Russia with alumina supply
On March 20, in response to the Ukraine-Russia standoff, the Australian government had imposed a ban on the export of alumina, bauxite and other commodities to Russia. As a result, some industry analysts believe that Russia may now seek help from China for the alumina supply. However, Chinese...
Average alumina spot price in China inches up by RMB3/t to RMB 2973/t; A00 aluminium ingot price slips by RMB170/t
On Friday, March 25, the average alumina spot price has inched up by RMB 3 per tonne to score at RMB 2,973 per tonne. According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the price in Guizhou and Guangxi has climbed up by RMB 10 per tonne to peg at RMB 2,975 per tonne and RMB 2,970 per tonne. For the same day...
China’s billet inventories decline by 13.85% W-o-W to score at 151,900 tonnes
China’s Aluminium billet inventory has been following the downward trend since February 24. As of Thursday, March 24, the inventory has plummeted by 24,400 tonnes or 13.85 percent W-o-W to register at 151,900 tonnes. According to SMM, the market must closely monitor how the current increase in...
Anglesey Aluminium plant gets new patron to continue construction, says Orthios
After gaining additional funding, a recycling enterprise that is rebuilding already shut-down aluminium plant claims it is planning to settle "outstanding invoices" of the already shut down Anglesey Aluminium plant. After smelting ceased in 2009, Orthios acquired the old Anglesey Aluminium plant...
QAL unleashes caustic spray of chemical onsite following equipment malfunction
Queensland Alumina Limited, one of the largest alumina refineries by alumina output capacity, on Tuesday unleashed a caustic spray of chemical following an equipment breakdown at Gladstone, central Queensland. The matter is being investigated by the Department of Environment and Science, according...
Chalco’s net profit reaches a new high at RMB5.08 billion, buoyed by aluminium price rally
Owing to the increased alumina and aluminium prices and increased output, Aluminium Corp. of China or Chalco's net profit in 2021 was bolstered by 564.6 per cent Y-o-Y to a 14-year high. In the 12 months ending Dec. 31, 2021, the world's largest alumina producer had a net profit of RMB 5.08 billion...
Novelis recycles record-breaking 2 million aluminium cans, equal to planting 340 million trees per year
Novelis, one of the world’s largest recyclers of aluminium and a global pioneer in the development of new aluminium goods and solutions, has recycled a total of 133.3 billion aluminium cans since its inception in 2012. On Monday, March 21, Novelis announced its record-breaking news of recycling a...
Canada’s aluminium scrap exports to US display irregular progress between Q1-Q4 2021
According to the USGS data, in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2021 US shipped a total of 94,100 tonnes of aluminium scrap from Canada. On a Q-o-Q difference, there was a slump of 11,900 tonnes or 11.22 percent from 106,000 tonnes in Q3 2021. In December 2021, Canada shipped a total of 29,700 tonnes of...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price soars up by RMB 150/t; Aluminium alloy (A356) price hikes by RMB150/t
China’s increased cases of Coronavirus had caused the A00 aluminium ingot price to slip by RMB 220 per tonne on Tuesday, March 22. However, on Wednesday, March 23, the price has soared up by RMB 150 per tonne to close at RMB 22,920 per tonne, found the Shanghai Metals Market. The average prices are...
Magna BDW technologies receives ASI Performance Standard Certification
On Tuesday, March 22, Magna BDW technologies have been successfully accredited with ASI Performance Standard Certification with a focus on Material Stewardship for its automotive sector at Markt Schwaben factory in Germany. Following Magna PT B.V. & Co. KG, which received Performance Standard...
Alcoa complete its US$47 capital project to improve the infrastructure of Deschambault aluminium Smelter
Alcoa Corporation global leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminium products announced the completion of its most waited project in Quebec, Canada, which is expected to enhance the stability, efficiency and output of the Deschambault aluminium smelter. The smelter has completed the installation of...
Taiwan’s aluminium scrap imports from US show steady growth in H2 2021
Taiwan’s aluminium scrap imports from the United States in the second half of the fiscal year (H2) augmented by 5,160 tonnes or 35.14 percent from 14,680 tonnes in H1. In the second half of the fiscal year, US exported a total of 19,840 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Taiwan. In December 2021,...
Yunnan Shenhuo resumes 220,000 tonnes of aluminium capacity as power crisis eases
Yunnan is home to around 10% of China's aluminium production capacity. In May 2021, the province was plagued by drought as a result of the Yunnan government had adopted initiatives to minimise the electrical consumption of aluminium smelters in the province. However, as per the latest reports,...
AAI writes to PM requesting immediate resumption of coal supply for captive power plants
Owing to the sudden decision by Coal India to further restrict coal deliveries to the non-power sector via road and rake, with no prior warning, causing huge scarcity of coal rakes for industries now expanding to road-based deliveries. The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has written to the...
Evonik’s Pure Performance Battery using Minth’s aluminium sandwich plate for better functionality
Evonik Industries, a German industrial conglomerate and one of the largest specialized chemical firms in the world had collaborated with VESTARO GmbH consortium to create a new generation of battery packs, the "Pure Performance Battery,” (PBB). Other members who were a part of this creation include...
