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Zouping Hongfa Aluminum sets benchmark with Resource Recycling Product Evaluation Certificate
Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Technology has bagged the first-ever Resource Recycling Product Evaluation Certificate in China's aluminium deep processing industry. Over the past year, with support from the enterprise management department, Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Technology conducted an extensive investigation, developed standards, and underwent an on-site audit for resource recycling. This certification, awarded at the highest AAA level, received unanimous praise from the expert group of the China Quality Certification Centre for its excellence in process control. The recycling of green and low-carbon recycled aluminium has become a crucial pathway for the global aluminium industry to achieve sustainable development. Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Company has diligently implemented the group's "Green...
Advancing circularity in the aluminium industry with Novelis and TSR’s new strategic alliance
Novelis Inc., an American industrial aluminium company renowned for its flat-rolled product manufacturing and recycling expertise, has signed a strategic three-year agreement with TSR Recycling. This contract strengthens their long-standing partnership to supply approximately 75,000 tonnes of pre-sorted and processed end-of-life aluminium scrap for producing automotive-grade aluminium sheets. This collaboration plays a key role in driving the decarbonisation of the aluminium industry, not only in Europe but globally. “They consist of very specific alloys with pretty tight specifications, made from 100% post-consumer scrap. We have very strict quality management in place. TSR136 in particular was designed as a sustainable P1020 substitute. We designed it with billet producers in mind, and...
Sailing towards circularity: Hydro & Vaan aims to develop low-carbon aluminium yachts by 2025
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has signed a letter of intent with Dutch yacht builder Vaan Yachts BV to advance circularity in the yachting industry. Building on five years of collaboration, the two companies aim to develop aluminium sheet material for Vaan's premium catamarans with the highest possible share of recycled post-consumer scrap. Aims to reduce carbon footprint The goal is to achieve a carbon footprint of no more than 2 kg CO2e per kg of aluminium by 2025, which is half the footprint of Vaan's current hull plates and approximately 7.5 times lower than the global average for primary aluminium production. "At Vaan, we use aluminium for our catamarans not just for its strength and low maintenance but because it's fully recyclable. Our yachts...
United Airlines promotes sustainability: Switches from plastic wine bottles to aluminium cans
United Airlines has made a major transition from plastic wine bottles to aluminium cans, igniting a sustainable shift in response to the growing demand for eco-friendly packaging. United has also introduced an updated wine list for its domestic economy cabin, offering passengers more options, including a new rosé and a brut bubbles wine exclusively available on United flights. Starting in October, travellers will also enjoy high-quality aluminium canned wines from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine. This switch to aluminium canned wine is expected to reduce single-use plastic bottles by approximately 4.7 million each year. "Our new economy wine list is giving travellers more variety and better quality. After the overwhelmingly positive response to the addition of rosé in...
Nedal Aluminium achieves the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
Nedal Aluminium, known for developing, producing and selling aluminium profiles and lighting columns, has been certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) with the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. The Netherlands-based company has earned the certification for extrusion and machining of aluminium profiles, as well as the development, production, and machining of aluminium lighting columns, traffic poles, and flagpoles at its facility in Utrecht. An independent third-party audit of Nedal Aluminium B.V. was conducted by Certainable GmbH. The facility manufactures a range of products, including conical and cylindrical lighting columns, smart city solutions, traffic masts, and EV-charging masts. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the certification,...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price declines to RMB20,450/t; Alumina price surges by RMB62/t
On Wednesday, October 9, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price declined by RMB 150 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,450 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 60 to RMB 20 per tonne. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 20,430 per tonne and RMB 20,470 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices have slumped in all the provinces, with the highest in Gongyi, where it has dropped by RMB 160 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,410 per tonne, followed by a fall of RMB 150 per tonne in Wuxi and Linyi to peg at RMB 20,450 per tonne and RMB 20,480 per tonne. On the same day in Hangzhou, the price dropped by RMB 140 per tonne to dock at RMB 20,460 per tonne. In Chongqing and Shenyang, the domestic aluminium ingot prices have dipped by RMB 120 per...
Guangxi Huasheng celebrates the groundbreaking ceremony of its much-awaited photovoltaic power generation project
On September 10, Liu Jicheng, Deputy General Manager of Guiyang Institute, participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Guangxi Huasheng New Material Co., Ltd.'s distributed photovoltaic power generation project. The successful launch of this project marks a significant milestone in optimising energy structures and advancing the company's green, low-carbon development, earning high praise from the client. The Guiyang Institute's technical team, driven by innovation, sustainability, and efficiency, played a key role in the project design, providing enterprises with more cost-effective and eco-friendly energy solutions. Through continuous exploration, they achieved breakthroughs in photovoltaic technology development on red mud stockpiles. The Institute's distributed photovoltaic design...
Shandong Nanshan Aluminium secures patent for high-stress corrosion-resistant alloy profile for large aircraft
According to the intellectual property records of Tianyancha, Shandong Nanshan Aluminium has been granted a patent titled "A Product of Al-Mg-Cu Series Aluminum Alloy L Profile with High Stress Corrosion Resistance for Large Aircraft and Its Manufacturing Method." The patent was applied with the authorisation announcement number CN116411210B in March 2023. The patent abstract reveals that the invention provides a method for preparing an Al-Mg-Cu series aluminium alloy L-shaped extruded material with enhanced resistance to stress corrosion cracking, specifically designed for large aircraft. The technique involves several key steps: alloy composition matching, casting, uniform heat treatment of round ingots, extrusion processing, pre-stretching, pre-sawing, solution heat treatment,...
Gemilang to supply 76 aluminium-structured Volvo double-decker buses for Dubai RTA
Gemilang International Ltd (GML), a Malaysian manufacturer of buses and bus bodies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, has announced signing a contract with Al-Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company, a prominent mobility leader in the United Arab Emirates. Under this agreement, Gemilang will deliver 76 Volvo double-decker buses to the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (Dubai RTA). FAMCO's regional managing director, Ramez Hamdan, emphasised that this project goes beyond the simple delivery of buses; it is designed to enhance Dubai's entire public transport infrastructure. The Dubai RTA project will include double-decker buses built on Volvo chassis featuring GML's advanced aluminium superstructure. This innovative design, utilising Constellium's aluminium alloy and a bolted bus body...
TrinaSolar’s eco-friendly breakthrough: Produces world’s first c-Si solar module with recycled aluminium frames
TrinaSolar, a global leader in photovoltaic and energy storage solutions, has announced the successful production of the world’s first fully recycled crystalline silicon (c-Si) solar module. This milestone resulted from collaboration with upstream and downstream partners, which has successfully produced the world’s first recycled photovoltaic (PV) module. About the milestone This breakthrough was achieved by the Research Centre Academy of TrinaSolar, utilising their innovative in-house recycling technology. The module is made from recovered materials such as aluminium frames, silicon, silver and glass sourced from waste modules. This accomplishment reinforces TrinaSolar’s leadership in sustainability and marks a significant advancement for the solar industry. Through this process,...
Non-compliant aluminium & titanium parts for Boeing spark criminal charges
On Saturday, Italian prosecutors charged seven individuals and two subcontractors with crimes, including fraud and violations of aircraft safety regulations, stemming from an investigation into allegedly defective parts made by an Italian firm for Boeing (BA.N). Investigators discovered that two Italian subcontractors utilised less expensive and non-compliant types of titanium and aluminium to manufacture specific parts, resulting in substantial savings on raw material costs. 1,158 aluminium components The statement did not disclose the identities of the subcontractors or the seven individuals involved. According to prosecutors, aerospace experts confirmed the existence of at least 4,829 non-compliant titanium components and 1,158 aluminium components. The investigation began in late 2021...
ILJIN marks its foray into the aluminium forging market with new facility in Alabama
Headquartered in South Korea, ILJIN, one of the leading manufacturers of automotive and industrial bearings and chassis components, is marking its foray into the aluminium forging market, enhancing its production capabilities. The announcement was made by Governor Kay Ivey, 54th governor of Alabama. The company is set to invest nearly $100 million for the new forging operation in Auburn, Alabama. "By combining our in-house forging capabilities with world-class technology, we'll be able to produce the highest quality and lowest cost aluminium forgings for our customers," said John Dix, president of ILJIN USA. ILJIN plans to set up its new operation in an existing Auburn Technology Park North facility, where it will create around 160 jobs. The raw aluminium forgings produced at the Auburn...
ECC celebrates 15 years of revolutionising aluminium can recycling in the UK
Every Can Counts (ECC), a not-for-profit communication initiative aimed at achieving a 100 per cent recycling rate for drink cans, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary. Established in Birmingham in 2009 as a workplace recycling program, ECC has expanded its reach to 21 countries worldwide, including Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and, most recently, the United States. The celebration To commemorate this milestone, 27 ECC representatives gathered in Prague before the European Aluminium Packaging & Recycling Seminar. During the celebrations, attendees shared local success stories and engaged in discussions about the future direction of the program's global strategy. The Every Can Counts (ECC) program was launched 15 years ago after the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation...
Upstream Weekly Recap: Canada slaps 25% tariff on selected Chinese aluminium & steel products; Rusal forecasts aluminium market supply-demand gap to close by 2025
This week brought several noteworthy developments in the upstream aluminium sector, spanning bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium. The Government of Canada introduced a 25 per cent tariff on select Chinese aluminium and steel products while also detailing the enforcement of Section 53 of the Customs Tariff Act. This move follows Canada's decision in August to impose a 100 per cent levy on Chinese-made electric vehicles, signalling a stronger alignment with the trade policies of its major allies. Meanwhile, at LME Week 2024 on Monday, September 30, Rusal expressed confidence that the current supply-demand gap in the global aluminium market would narrow, expecting a market balance by late 2025. This optimism is fuelled by a recent uptick in demand, primarily driven by China's stimulus...
Editors Pick: From cans to construction, aluminium’s role in reshaping the world towards a sustainable future
The number 13 might be unlucky in the movies, but in the periodic table, this number represents one of the most sustainable and recyclable metals on earth – aluminium. Aluminium, the name itself resonates with competition, eco-friendly, and other such words in the industry. Coming from an arts background, my journey of exploration has led me to venture beyond the world of metals, but today, standing here, aluminium has made an irreplaceable place in my life. Its remarkable versatility and unique properties have left a positive impact in ways I never anticipated, finding its way into unexpected and innovative spaces and leaving a lasting mark. From being the highlight of ex-Miss Universe Aishwarya Rai’s breath-taking gown in Cannes to adorning the celestial-themed pre-wedding celebrations...
Securing Australia's aluminium future: Key recommendations for growth & sustainability in the region
Australia's aluminium industry, with its large and vertically integrated structure, offers promising opportunities to support both the nation and its global trading partners in the energy transition. However, to stay competitive and foster growth, the sector needs access to affordable energy and critical mineral designation to tap into global capital and cut through excessive regulatory hurdles. Australian Aluminium Industry Report The Economic Contribution of the Vertically Integrated Australian Aluminium Industry report revealed the industry's heightened vulnerability to supply chain disruptions. In a hypothetical scenario modelled in the report, the closure of a single bauxite mine in Western Australia, employing around 600 people, could result in the loss of 10,000 indirect jobs and a...
Shandong Foundry Metal Technology joins ASI as the new Production and Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Shandong Foundry Metal Technology Co., Ltd as its new Production and Transformation member. The company specialises in producing high-quality magnesium and aluminium alloys, with expertise in die-casting, extrusion casting, and precision forming of various magnesium, aluminium, and high-strength aluminium alloy components. Its product range extends across industries such as automotive, electronics, telecommunications, photography equipment, and power tools. Equipped with world-class extrusion casting machines, cold chamber and hot chamber die casting machines, the company ensures the production of superior quality castings. Additionally, it is dedicated to technological advancement, incorporating advanced machining centres...
Major EU nations likely to advocate 45% tariff on Chinese EVs despite German opposition
France, Greece, Italy, and Poland are among the major EU nations expected to vote in favour of up to 45 per cent tariffs on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), while Germany is likely to abstain. Despite Germany's concerns over potential retaliatory actions from Beijing, the European Union is set to approve the tariff plan. The European Commission, which is conducting an anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese EVs, has submitted the proposal to the EU's 27 member states for a vote on October 4. According to EU regulations, the Commission can impose these tariffs for five years unless a qualified majority—15 member states representing 65 per cent of the EU population—votes against it. Officials and sources confirmed that France, Italy, Poland, and Greece are expected to...
