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Rio Tinto declares force majeure as gas supply crunch hits Queensland alumina refineries
Rio Tinto announced on Tuesday that it has declared force majeure on alumina shipments from its operations in Queensland, Australia, due to a gas shortage. Gas supplies from Rio's Gladstone facilities have been significantly disrupted following an incident on the Queensland gas pipeline in early...
LME aluminium benchmark price opens the week with a growth of US$24/t; SHFE price loses US$12/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,621 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,605 per tonne and US$2,648 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,626.5 per tonne, up US$5.5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent. On Monday, May 20, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
Domestic base metal prices on LME witness positive trends W-o-W; Three-month LME aluminium futures hiked by 3.2%
At the close of trading on Friday, May 17, 2024, all base metals on the London Metal Exchange (LME) showed positive week-over-week trends. On the LME, three-month aluminium futures hiked by 3.2 per cent to reach $2,612 per tonne, while nickel settled at $21,080 per tonne, marking an impressive...
AL Biz adds Henan Foshan Aluminum Technology to its list of 2100+ aluminium sellers
China-based Henan Foshan Aluminum Technology , one of the renowned manufacturers of aluminium coils, sheets, plates and circles, has been successfully registered under the world's first B2B platform with 2100+ aluminium suppliers/sellers. AL Biz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting...
Alpha HPA officially commences construction of the world’s largest single-site alumina refinery in Gladstone
Alpha HPA is officially set to establish the world's largest single-site high-purity alumina products refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. The company has made a final investment decision (FID) on Stage Two of its 'HPA First' project, following the successful construction, commissioning, and 16-month...
China's Hongqiao Institute and RWTH Aachen University team up for advanced manufacturing solutions
The recent collaboration between China Hongqiao Lightweight Research Institute and the Institute of Metal Forming (IBF) at RWTH Aachen University in Germany signifies a significant stride in advancing mutual exchange and cooperation in cutting-edge manufacturing technology. During their visit to...
Industry Group presses EU to address the sanctions gap on major aluminium products from Russia
European Aluminium, the leading association representing the entire European aluminium value chain, urgently calls on the EU to address the ongoing exclusion of major aluminium product categories from its sanctions regime on Russia. This stark disparity in action is evident when comparing the EU's...
LME aluminium benchmark price moves up by US$5.5/t; SHFE price gains US21/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,586 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,582 per tonne and US$2,623 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,621 per tonne, up US$33 per tonne or 1.28 per cent. On Friday, May 17, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
Sustainability weekly recap: Alba launches EternAl, the new low-carbon aluminium product line with 30% and 15% recycled content
The aluminium industry is experiencing significant growth, with sustainability playing a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory. Historically, aluminium production has been energy-intensive, but a shifting focus towards sustainability has spurred the adoption of innovative practices. This includes...
Nissan Motors plans to embrace low CO2 emission aluminium parts composed of recycled material
Nissan Motor is gearing up to integrate low CO 2 emission aluminium parts, crafted from green or recycled sources, into upcoming and existing models starting from the fiscal year 2024. This initiative holds significant promise, with aluminium constituting about 10 per cent of a vehicle's weight....
Anheuser-Busch delivers over 50,000 aluminium canned drinking water to flood-stricken East Texas
In response to a plea from the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a truckload of over 50,000 aluminium canned emergency drinking water to residents in East Texas. This aid aims to bolster support amidst ongoing severe weather and flooding that has besieged multiple counties in the...
saperatec launches a new facility in Dessau focusing on secondary aluminium production from composite packaging waste
The Germany-based recycling solution provider saperatec has officially inaugurated its facility in Dessau, Saxony-Anhalt, a strategic location for the production of secondary plastic and aluminium from composite packaging waste. The opening ceremony was attended by Sven Schulze, the Minister for...
WiWA-tested aluminium doors & windows brand Eternia aims for wider reach in India
Eternia, India's first WiWA-tested brand offering aluminium doors and windows made Duranium™, invented by Hindalco, is on an ambitious expansion journey across the nation. In the past three months alone, Eternia has proudly unveiled experience centres in key cities such as Indore, Gorakhpur,...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gains RMB40/t; Low carbon aluminium price grows to RMB 21653/t
On Friday, May 17, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China has gained RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,720 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 100 to RMB 60 per tonne. On the same day, the average prices may orbit between RMB 20,700 per tonne...
Motorola unveils edge family's newest member in sandblasted aluminium with advanced moto AI camera
Marking a new era for its premium devices, Motorola unveils the stunning and balanced edge family line-up: motorola edge 50 ultra, motorola edge 50 pro, and motorola edge 50 fusion. Featuring a slim sandblasted aluminium frame, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus®, and IP68 underwater protection, the...
On the right track: The application of aluminium in railways
With the rapid advancement of human civilisation, air pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have posed a significant threat to humanity for years. Energy conservation and emission reduction have become crucial priorities in the transportation industry. According to AL Circle's report,...
LME aluminium benchmark price surges to US$2529.5/t; SHFE price expands by US$65/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,550.5 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,539 per tonne and US$2,620 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,600 per tonne, up 1.92 per cent. As per the LME data, on Wednesday, May 15, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
Oslo welcomes its newest flagship: Trosten floating sauna featuring Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium
On May 15, 2024, Oslo's burgeoning fleet of floating saunas welcomed its newest flagship, Trosten, featuring a universal design aimed at inclusivity and an innovative façade crafted from Hydro CIRCAL. Crafted using Hydro CIRCAL, a revolutionary material comprising a minimum of 75 per cent recycled...
