AlCircle News Edited By "Sarnali Chakraborty"
Sarnali Chakraborty is a content writer with 2 years of experience. She has written articles on various genres like technical, creative, medical, to name some. Here in Alcircle she will be curating articles on the metal industry, writing newsletters and other online and offline content.
Ball Beverage Packaging discusses expansion plans in Telangana, India, with D. Sridhar Babu
On Sunday, IT & Industries and Commerce Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu announced that the USA-based global leader in aluminium packaging has expressed interest in setting up an INR 700 crore production unit in Telangana. Telangana is a state in India situated in the southern-central part of the Indian peninsula on the high Deccan Plateau. Ball Beverage Packaging, the USA-based global leader in aluminium packaging, has expressed interest in setting up a production unit in Telangana, which could create 500 jobs. Representatives from the company, which supplies aluminium cans to the beer, soft drinks, and perfume industries, met with the minister to discuss their expansion plans. Sridhar Babu stated that he would discuss the matter with Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and Excise Minister...
LME aluminium benchmark price contracts by US$23/t; SHFE price slumps to US$2682/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,381.5 per tonne, with a high of US$2,385.5 per tonne, a low of US$2,350 per tonne, and closed at US$2,350 per tonne, down US$35.5 per tonne, a decrease of 1.49 per cent. On Friday, July 19, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price slumped by US$22.5 per tonne or 0.96 per cent and US$23 per tonne or 0.98 per cent to settle at US$2,311.50 per tonne and US$2,312 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price dwindled by US$29 per tonne to clock at US$2,367 per tonne and US$2,368 per tonne. As per the LME data, December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price dropped by US$27 per tonne or 1.05 per cent to dock at US$2,528 per tonne and US$2,533 per tonne. On the same day, LME aluminium opening...
Upstream Aluminium Weekly Recap: China sets new record for aluminium production with 3.67 million tonnes in June
Aluminium is an essential component of the global economy, and this week, the upstream sector witnessed some significant events. To begin with, China, a dominant force in the global aluminium market, has once again demonstrated its leadership. As per the data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in June, China churned out a staggering 3.67 million tonnes of primary aluminium, marking a 6.2 per cent surge Y-o-Y. Also, the ongoing demand-production gap reflected a bearish trend in China's A00 aluminium ingot price. Apart from this, AL Circle launched the 25th edition of its e-Magazine titled "Advanced Industrial Technologies in the Aluminium Industry" . This landmark issue explores the latest innovations and transformative technologies revolutionising the aluminium sector...
Castor Aluminum starts the trial production of its RMB 1 billion new energy-vehicle parts project
On June 28, Castor Aluminum (Chongqing) Technology began the trial production for its annual output of 1 million sets of lightweight, integrated moulding new energy auto parts project. Upon full completion of the project, the annual output value is anticipated to reach RMB 3 billion, generating RMB 100 million in annual tax revenue and creating 1,000 new jobs. About the project This project, located in the Chongqing (Wansheng) Inland Waterless Port Low-Carbon Industrial Park, involves a total investment of RMB 1 billion. It is being developed in two phases, covering approximately 220 mu with a total construction area of about 148,000 square meters. The facility will produce aluminium alloy subframes, battery trays, body structures, and other parts for new energy vehicles, catering...
Emission-free solar and electric-powered boats to replace diesel vessels in Chilika Lagoon
Chilika Lagoon, Asia’s largest brackish water lake, is set to introduce emission-free solar and electric-powered boats, replacing traditional diesel-powered vessels. The implementation of solar and electric-powered boats with aluminium as one of the core components highlights the importance of a green and emission-free environment. Chilika Lagoon is home to a diverse range of aquatic and wetland species, including the rare and endangered Irrawaddy dolphin and fishing cat. The introduction of solar and electric-powered boats featuring aluminium and other metals aims to address the growing concerns about emission reduction and the environmental impact of diesel boats, which contribute to air, water, and noise pollution, harming the delicate wetland ecosystem. As per the reports, on average,...
Reynaers Aluminium revolutionises product transparency with DigiTrace
Reynaers Aluminium has launched its new DigiTrace digital product passports, integrating them across all its systems. This innovation provides instant access to comprehensive details about performance, materials, and sustainability. By catering to the growing need for straightforward sustainability data and transparent product information, DigiTrace supports the golden thread concept. Each product element features a QR code for easy, immediate access to these critical insights. Martin Boland, Technical Support Manager at Reynaers Aluminium UK, said, “With the introduction of the golden thread and an increasing commitment to sustainable building design, the need for precise and up-to-date information is growing. DigiTrace is an end-to-end product passport system that enables complete...
Global Aluminium Associations approves new OECD report on state enterprises & subsidies
The aluminium associations of the United States, Europe, Canada, and Japan have approved a new report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) titled "Quantifying the Role of State Enterprises in Industrial Subsidies." Highlights from the report The report highlighted that while state ownership alone is not inherently problematic, substantial evidence indicates that industrial subsidies, such as below-market financing, tend to rise with increased state ownership. Additionally, state enterprises are more likely to receive favourable treatment in competition rules, public procurement practices, and enforced technology transfers. As in previous work, the OECD emphasised that state enterprises are significant recipients of industrial subsidies. However, this report...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price closes the week with a fall of RMB80/t; Low carbon aluminium price declines by RMB63/t
On Friday, July 19, China's A00 aluminium ingot price dropped by RMB 80 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,490 per tonne. The average price is expected to hover between RMB 19,470 per tonne and RMB 19,510 per tonne, with the spot contract price estimated to be traded at a discount of RMB 80 to RMB 40 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data, the prices have descended in all the regions, with the highest in Shenyang and Chongqing, where they have slumped by RMB 120 per tonne and RMB 100 per tonne. The price in Shenyang closed at RMB 19,450 per tonne and RMB 19,470 per tonne. On the same day, the A00 aluminium ingot prices in Gongyi, Wuxi, Hangzhou, Tianjin and Linyi contracted by RMB 80 per tonne to dock at RMB 19,400 per tonne, RMB 19,480 per tonne, RMB 19,490 per tonne and RMB...
Daisy Goddard-Dickinson bags the first prize at Alupro’s national recycling competition
Daisy Goddard-Dickinson, a year six student from St Nicholas CofE Primary School near Ripon, has secured first place in a national competition conducted by the Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation (Alupro). The competition, part of the 'Bin-fluencers' educational program targeting Key Stage 3 pupils to enhance recycling awareness, challenged students nationwide to design a unique recycling bin to encourage classmates to reconsider discarding their waste. Daisy's entry perfectly met the criteria with its creative flair, earning her the top spot. Judges were impressed by her imaginative approach, leading to her selection as the winner. As a reward, Daisy will have her winning design featured on a new recycling bin and receive an iPad. Additionally, her classmates will benefit from a...
India’s ADC12 aluminium ingot prices remain rangebound W-o-W with marginal decline
Spot prices for ADC12 aluminium alloy ingots (non-OEM) in Delhi NCR and Chennai remained steady week-over-week, with only a slight decline, according to BigMint's latest assessment. In the Delhi-NCR region, ADC12 spot prices were recorded at INR 212,000 per tonne ex-Delhi, matching the domestic Tense scrap prices, which settled at INR 180,000 per tonne ex-Delhi. Similarly, ADC12 prices were noted at INR 214,500 per tonne in Chennai on an immediate payment basis, excluding GST. Concurrently, casting scrap prices were INR 181,000 per tonne ex-Chennai. The current spread between Tense and ADC12 spot levels is INR 29,000-30,000 per tonne. Major automaker adjusts ADC12 prices India's leading automobile manufacturer has set the ADC12 August settlement prices at INR 222,000 per tonne, a slight...
Jiangmen Development Group and Guangdong Shengkai unite for new graphene coated aluminium foil production base
The construction of the Fengshan Lake production support project, a graphene-coated carbon aluminium foil production base, has officially commenced. This project is a collaboration between Jiangmen Jiangfa Industrial Park Investment and Development Group Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Jiangmen Development Group's industrial park development and operation sector, and Guangdong Shengkai Metal Industrial Co., Ltd. The Fengshan Lake production support project, focused on producing graphene-coated carbon aluminium foil, is funded by Jiangfa Industrial Park Group through special funds from the provincial large-scale industrial cluster. The project entails a construction and equipment investment of approximately 500 million yuan. Upon reaching full production capacity, it is expected to generate an...
BLT-AlAM500: The cutting-edge aluminium alloy designed for aerospace 3D printing
Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) recently unveiled two advanced additive manufacturing materials, including a high-strength aluminium alloy designed specifically for aerospace 3D printing applications. About BLT-AlAM500 The BLT-AlAM500 made its debut at TCT Asia earlier this year. It aims to address challenges such as cracking and low component density often encountered in selective laser melting processes. The Chinese manufacturer claims to have optimised process parameters for high-strength aluminium alloys, particularly targeting manufacturing large, intricate components with integrated structures. During the Shanghai event in May, BLT showcased several examples of thin-walled parts featuring internal cavities, including a bent tube, ventilation duct, and connecting pipe. These...
LME aluminium benchmark price slumps to US$2363/t; SHFE price contracts by US$22/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,415.5 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,424 per tonne and a low of US$2,397 per tonne, and closed at US$2,405.5 per tonne, down US$10.5 per tonne, a decrease of 0.43 per cent. On Wednesday, July 17, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price went down by US$5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent and US$14 per tonne or 0.58 per cent to settle at US$2,362.50 per tonne and US$2,363 per tonne. As per the LME price graph, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slumped by US$18 per tonne or 0.73 per cent to clock at US$2,418 per tonne and US$2,418.50 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price slipped by US$15 per tonne or 0.57 per cent to dock at US$2,577 per tonne and US$2,582 per tonne....
CBA proposes to increase the DRS locations in Ontario to recycle more aluminium cans
A report by the Canadian Beverage Association (CBA), researched and authored by Eunomia Research & Consulting Inc. has concluded that the best approach for Ontario to achieve a 90 per cent recovery rate for beverage containers like aluminium cans is to expand the current deposit system managed by The Beer Store. The recommendation suggests increasing the number of retail and depot locations where Ontarians can return bottles and aluminium cans to receive a 10-cent refund per container. CBA commissioned Eunomia The CBA commissioned Eunomia to conduct a research report and a DRS modelling study to identify a cost-effective, consumer-friendly, high-performing deposit-return system (DRS). Implementing such a system would achieve high recycling rates, reduce environmental litter, and increase...
Sustainable progress: Novelis invests $90 million to expand its UBC recycling facility in UK
Novelis Inc., a premier provider of sustainable aluminium solutions and the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, announced an investment of approximately $90 million to expand its recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBCs) at the Latchford plant. The investment encompasses the construction of a new dross house, three new bag houses, and the installation of cutting-edge shredding, sorting, de-coating, and melting technologies. "Of all the recycling players in the European market, Novelis has the highest ambition to maximize its recycled content across our product range. Globally, Novelis had an average of 63% recycled content in our products in fiscal year 2024," said Emilio Braghi, executive vice president of Novelis and president of Novelis Europe. About the project...
LME aluminium benchmark price hits three-month low owing to heavy supply; SHFE price falls by US$4/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,461 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,462 per tonne and a low of US$2,403 per tonne, and closed at US$2,416 per tonne, down US$44 per tonne, a decrease of 1.79 per cent. As per the reports on Tuesday, aluminium prices dropped to their lowest point in over three month due to concerns about oversupply. On the same day, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price contracted by US$27 per tonne or 1.12 per cent to settle at US$2,367.50 per tonne and US$2,377 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price slumped by US$31 per tonne or 1.25 per cent and US$31.5 per tonne or 1.27 per cent to clock at US$2,436 per tonne and US$2,436.50 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price also...
Pure Cycles unveils Adventure AL, the cutting-edge aluminium gravel bike
Los Angeles-based Pure Cycles has recently introduced its much-awaited aluminium gravel bike, the Adventure AL. This new bike has a frame constructed from custom-butted Super Light X6 alloy tubes and boasts progressive, adventure-ready geometry designed to enhance your riding experience. The alloy frame is paired with a one-piece carbon monocoque fork featuring a tapered carbon steerer. The fork includes internal routing for brake and dynamo hub power cables, various accessory mounts, removable fender mounts, and a 12 x 100 mm thru-axle. The 48/52 mm adjustable offset Flip-Chip on the fork allows riders to customize their handling. Additionally, the bike is equipped with a 180 mm front brake rotor. The Adventure AL is outfitted with a SRAM Apex 1 1x11 drivetrain, a tubeless-compatible...
Alupro sponsors 'Local Authority Leader of the Year' for Resource Hot 100 List 2024
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organization, is sponsoring the 'Local Authority Leader of the Year' category in this year's Resource Hot 100 list. Now in its 21st year, this list honours the accomplishments of individuals spearheading positive transformations in the waste and resources sector. The 'Local Authority Leader of the Year' category highlights the crucial impact of the public sector and acknowledges those making substantial contributions within it. Along with 'Innovator of the Year' and 'Newcomer of the Year', it is one of three new categories for the 2024 list. It aims to highlight exemplary leadership in environmental stewardship. Voting is open online until 31 July, and the official Hot 100 list will be announced in September. Tom Giddings, executive director at...
