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SMM A00 aluminium ingot price continues to show bearish price trend, declining by RMB250/t today
On Tuesday, July 16, China's A00 aluminium ingot price has contracted by RMB 250 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,790 per tonne. The bearish trend in China's A00 aluminium ingot price can be attributed to weaker demand in the downstream sector, despite rising production levels. As per the SMM data,...
Constellium achieves industrial milestone with world’s first Hydrogen-powered aluminium slab
Constellium SE announced the successful completion of its inaugural industrial-scale hydrogen casting at C-TEC, the company's main R&D centre. The casting was conducted in a 12-tonne furnace, adhering to stringent internal protocols. Quality monitoring included the use of Batscan™ technology, an...
Guangdong Betterlid Packaging achieves the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification
On July 12, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Guangdong Betterlid Packaging Material had successfully obtained the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification. This certification applies to their manufacturing processes for aluminium alloy sheets and foils used in food...
Baosteel Packaging plans to produce 800 million aluminium cans at its upcoming facility in Long An
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art aluminium two-piece can production facility in Vietnam's Long An province. Long An is a province in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. With an investment totalling around 525 million yuan, the facility is...
Reynaers Middle East elevates customer focus with sweet surprise at Atlas Aluminium
Reynaers Middle East (RME) is enhancing customer intimacy in more ways than one! In their latest campaign to strengthen relationships, Reynaers staff recently visited the Atlas Aluminium headquarters, bringing a delightful surprise. "We wanted to show Atlas Aluminium that we value them as more than...
China’s June aluminium output hits decade high, H1 production grows by 7%
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), in June, China's primary aluminium production soared to its highest level in nearly a decade. The first half of the year (H1) saw a 7 per cent increase as producers boosted output amid rising profits. China, a dominant force in the...
LME aluminium benchmark price closes the week with a drop of US$6.5/t; SHFE price declines by US$43/t W-o-W
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,481 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,489.5 per tonne, a low of US$2,465 per tonne, and closed at US$2,489.5 per tonne, up US$13 per tonne, an increase of 0.52 per cent. On Friday, July 12, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
Higher demand for aluminium in Azerbaijan pushes Kazakhstan’s exports up by 4.7 times
In the first four months of 2024, Kazakhstan saw a significant increase in aluminium exports, growing 4.7 times from 16,000 tonnes to 75,400 tonnes, according to the Kazinform agency, citing the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan's exports have surged as...
Guangyuan Linfeng Aluminum & Electricity earns the ASI CoC Standard V2 (2022) Certification
Guangyuan Linfeng Aluminum & Electricity has attained the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its smelting facility in Guangyuan City, Sichuan Province, China. Downstream aluminium deep-processing users extensively utilise the company's products. The facility currently...
India’s ADC12 aluminium ingot prices remain stable W-o-W amid high freights
According to BigMint's latest assessment, spot prices for ADC12 aluminium alloy ingots, commonly used in the automotive industry, remained stable week-over-week in both the Delhi NCR and Chennai regions. In Delhi NCR, ADC12 spot prices were evaluated at INR 213,000 per tonne (ex-Delhi), which is in...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price closes the week with a fall of RMB140/t; Low-carbon aluminium price declines to RMB20755/t
According to the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has descended by RMB 140 per tonne to RMB 20,000 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 40 per tonne. The data suggests that the average prices may range between RMB...
US tightens rules to prevent tariff evasion on aluminium & steel via Mexico
The US government has introduced new regulations aimed at companies from China and other nations using Mexico as a conduit to avoid tariffs on aluminium and steel shipments. Under the new rules, these firms must demonstrate the origin of their products if they wish to circumvent border taxes. About...
Unveiling the benefits: 8011 aluminium foil for sustainable packaging excellence
The usage of aluminium foil has evolved significantly with time, transitioning from a simple household product wrapper to a vital material in the packaging industry. Among the materials available, 8011 aluminium foil emerges as a standout option. Known for its exceptional properties, 8011 aluminium...
India’s imported aluminium scrap prices grow W-o-W, buoyed by increased buying activity in Europe
This week, imported aluminium scrap prices in India have seen a modest increase, buoyed by a slight uptick in LME aluminium prices and increased purchasing activity in Europe ahead of the summer recess. Three-month LME aluminium prices reached $2,526 per tonne, marking a marginal week-on-week rise...
LME aluminium benchmark price contracts by US$36.5/t; SHFE price drops to US$2775/t
The previous trading day, LME aluminium opened at US$2,495.5 per tonne, reached a high of US$2,501.5 per tonne, a low of US$2,476.5 per tonne, and closed at US$2,478 per tonne, down US$19 per tonne from the previous trading day's closing price, a decrease of 0.76 per cent. On Wednesday, July 10,...
Next-gen Porsche cars to flaunt Hydro REDUXA low-carbon aluminium
The Norwegian aluminium giant Hydro is recognised globally as one of the leading producers of low-carbon aluminium. In a recent collaboration with Porsche (the German sports car manufacturer), Hydro intensified its partnership to further decarbonise Porsche's sports car supply chain. The agreement,...
São Geraldo partners with CANPACK to launch its flagship beverage in 350ml aluminium cans
In a recent move, Cajuina São Geraldo, a beverage company from Ceará in northeastern Brazil, collaborated with CANPACK to launch its flagship cashew soda, São Geraldo, in 350ml infinitely recyclable aluminium cans for the first time. Previously, the drink was only available in glass or PET bottles;...
Prysmian Latam’s 2023 sustainability report: Increased use of recycled aluminium & 8% CO2 reduction
Prysmian Latam, a leading global company in the energy and telecommunications cables and systems sector, has published its inaugural Sustainability Report for its Latin American operations 2023. The company achieved remarkable success in the prior year, experiencing growth across all strategic...
