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LME aluminium price loses US$23.5/t amidst weak demand & ample supply; SHFE price slips to US$2643/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,311 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,327.5 per tonne and a low of US$2,272.5 per tonne, and closed at US$2,273.5 per tonne, down US$41.5 per tonne, a decrease of 1.79 per cent. Following a growth the previous day , both LME aluminium cash bid...
ASI accredits Kobe Steel Ltd with Performance Standard V3 & CoC Standard V2 Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the accreditation of Kobe Steel Ltd. with the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for producing aluminium products at its Moka Works facility in Tochigi, Japan. This facility manufactures aluminium...
Isra Vision’s upgraded DecoSTAR EVO supports inspection of digitally decorated aluminium sheets
Isra Vision has upgraded its reliable DecoSTAR solution for inline inspection of decorated metal sheets with the new DecoSTAR EVO. This latest version offers improved inspection capabilities for offset printing. It now supports the inspection of digitally decorated tin and aluminium sheets used in...
Ministry of Economy of Nuevo León & CAPIM’s strategic alliance aims to strengthen aluminium and steel industry
Given the high demand for local suppliers of steel, aluminium and its alloys, the Ministry of Economy of Nuevo León and the Chain of Industry Producers in Mexico (CAPIM) are working to enhance the value chain. Nuevo León, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Nuevo León, is a state in...
Nellie, the big recycling fish serves as a collection point for aluminium cans at Cowes Week
Recycling aluminium has several advantages, including environmental benefits, sustainability, and a circular economy. It also promotes consumer awareness and participation, motivating them to recycle and reuse more. In a similar initiative this year, Cowes Week is proud to host a special guest with...
Ball Corporation and Minalba Brasil clinch Innovation by Design Award 2024 for braille-embossed aluminium can Lid
Ball Corporation and Minalba Brasil have won Fast Company's 2024 Innovation by Design Award in the Latin America category for their braille-embossed aluminium can lid. This innovative lid, the first of its kind in the Brazilian market, features braille options for both water ("agua") and sparkling...
Zimbabwe-based aluminium sulphate manufacturer plans to expand its regional reach in Africa
Aluminium sulphate producer Chilmund Chemicals is preparing to export its water treatment chemicals to several regional countries as a part of its strategy for regional expansion. During the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Industrialisation Week, Business Development Director Mr...
Chalco Shandong Advanced Material earns ASI CoC standard V2 certification for producing high-end alumina products
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Chalco Shandong Advanced Material Co., Ltd has achieved certification against the ASI Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 Certification (2022). The facility's key production processes include raw material slurry...
Downward trend in LME aluminium price persists, plummeting by US$42/t; SHFE price gains US$21/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,249.5 per tonne, hit a high of US$2,253 per tonne and a low of US$2,209.5 per tonne, and closed at US$2,238 per tonne, down US$9 per tonne, or 0.40 per cent. The downward trend in the LME aluminium price since early July continues unabated. As...
Hu’chu GmbH together with Speira, launches new eco-friendly yacht featuring 90% recycled aluminium
German yacht design and engineering studio iYacht has unveiled the Hu'chu 55, a substantial 55-foot solar-electric sailing catamaran made of 90 per cent recycled scrap aluminium. The yacht belongs to renowned actor, film producer, and environmental entrepreneur Daniel Roesner. Designed in...
Strategic alliance between Shanghai Electric & Chinalco to propel green energy innovation in China
On July 11, Duan Xiangdong, Secretary of the Party Group and Chairman of Aluminum Corporation of China (Chinalco Group) had an in-depth conversation with Dr. Wu Lei, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Shanghai Electric Group. The talks focused on deepening their cooperation and...
Mostafa Madbouly & Mohamed Shimi assess progress in Egypt’s key industrial sectors like aluminium
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Public Enterprise Sector Mohamed Shimi to review progress on industrial projects across the textile, aluminium, and automotive sectors. Shimi provided a detailed update on the initiatives within the Holding Company for Spinning, Weaving,...
LME aluminium price hits over 4-month low owing to lacklustre condition in China; SHFE price loses US$37/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,287 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,299 per tonne, a low of US$2,239.5 per tonne, and closed at US$2,247 per tonne, down US$34 per tonne, a decrease of 1.49 per cent. As per the LME data, aluminium prices on Monday stood at their lowest in...
EPO charges two Chinese nationals of dodging anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil imports
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Cologne, Germany, has filed charges against two Chinese nationals for evading anti-dumping duties through a German company. The charges relate to 20 instances of aluminium foil imports into Germany. The defendants are allegedly accused of falsely...
Ardagh Group’s adjusted EBITDA stands at $178 million in Q2 2024; Global beverage can shipments up by 3%
Ardagh Group, a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging for the world’s leading brands, announced its results for the second quarter (Q2) ended June 30, 2024. Revenue for the three months ending June 30, 2024, rose by $4 million to $1,259 million, up from $1,255 million...
LME aluminium price closes the week with a rise of US$10.5/t; SHFE price falls to US$2648/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,275 per tonne, hit a high of US$2,298 per tonne and a low of US$2,270 per tonne, and closed at US$2,281 per tonne, up US$3.5 per tonne, or 0.15 per cent. On Friday, July 26, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official...
Aluminium, seawater and caffeine ideal for producing hydrogen fuel: MIT engineers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) engineers have come up with an interesting discovery focussing on aluminium, soda cans and caffeine. The team led by Douglas Hart, is developing efficient and sustainable methods to produce hydrogen gas, considered a "green" energy source for powering...
Beiersdorf & Novelis lead sustainability goals with 80% recycled aluminium packaging for Nivea Crème
Nivea, the brand synonymous with the colour blue, is internally transforming itself into a green company by increasing the use of recyclable aluminium as a raw material for its packaging solutions. According to the latest reports, Beiersdorf, a German multinational company, has committed to making...
