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Moddex Group's sustainable shift to Capral's LocAl® Green lower-carbon aluminium
In a bold move towards sustainability, Moddex Group Australia, a leading manufacturer of pre-fabricated handrail and balustrade systems, has announced its transition to Capral's LocAl® Green lower-carbon aluminium. This strategic decision underscores Moddex's commitment to environmental...
Vedanta’s Jharsuguda aluminium smelter achieves the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 Certification
Vedanta Limited's Aluminium Business in Jharsuguda, Odisha, India, has recently attained ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its smelter located in the Special Economic Zone. This certification marks a significant achievement, with Vedanta's operations in Jharsuguda...
Norwegian watch brand Radium Instruments goes green with Hydro CIRCAL aluminium cases
Developed jointly by Thomas Cappelen Malling and Sjur Stangebye-Hansen, Radium Instruments, the Norwegian watch brand known for using Hydro aluminium, has now taken a step further by incorporating Hydro CIRCAL's recycled aluminium into its watch cases. In its latest collection, the watch cases are...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price drops by RMB40/t; Average alumina spot price gains RMB10/t
On Wednesday, May 15, China's A00 aluminium ingot price dropped by RMB 40 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,470 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 10 to a premium price of RMB 30 per tonne. The average prices may orbit between RMB 20,450 per tonne...
Chinalco Henan Luoyang Aluminum Foil Company workshop hits all time throughput peak in April
Under the careful guidance of the Party Committee of Chinalco Henan Luoyang Aluminum Foil Company, three workshops - the aluminium foil workshop, the finishing car workshop, and the three storage and transportation workshops, demonstrated remarkable execution. Throughout this period, they...
Aluminium 2024 Conference: Dive into the construction sector within the Polish aluminium industry
The construction sector of the Polish aluminium industry is anticipated to witness significant changes in the coming years. To learn more about the economic situation of the Polish construction sector, register for the upcoming event, “Aluminium 2024 – Trends Innovation Technologies,” organised by...
Sinan Technology plans to setup a new aluminium alloy parts factory in Thailand
Sinan Technology's recent announcement about establishing a joint venture in Thailand reflects its strategic initiative to expand its global presence and enhance its capacity to serve international markets. Specialising in the research, development, production, and sales of aluminium alloy parts...
Evelyne LY-Wainer joins L’OCCITANE Group as the new Managing Director for its Global Travel Retail division
L’OCCITANE Group, renowned for their commitment towards sustainability has announced the appointment of Evelyne LY-Wainer as the new Managing Director for Global Travel Retail, effective immediately. L’OCCITANE, the premium sustainable beauty brand has been promoting sustainability by incorporating...
Clean & green: Ripl Efek's aluminium refills set to make waves in the laundry industry
Discussions surrounding sustainability, carbon emissions, energy efficiency, and achieving net-zero targets are the most common topics across various industries, with a notable focus on the aluminium sector. With this similar mission of reducing the carbon footprint, sustainable detergent brand...
LME aluminium benchmark price dips to US$2510/t; SHFE price remains restrained at US$2837/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,520.5 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its low and high at US$2,508 per tonne and US$2,556.5 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,547.5 per tonne, up 1.07 per cent. On Monday, May 13, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official...
Waterloo Sparkling Water launches three new refreshing flavours in recyclable aluminium cans
US-based Waterloo Sparkling Water has just unveiled an exciting trio of flavours with the debut of its All Day Rosé, Pi-Ño Colada, and Mojito Mocktail Sparkling Waters in recyclable aluminium cans. Driven by a wave of environmental concerns, rising demand, and technological progress, the demand for...
Aluminium scrap prices in India record sluggish movement amidst dip in LME rates
During the week ending on May 10, 2024, the London Metal Exchange (LME) witnessed considerable volatility in the prices of most base metals. Three-month aluminium futures on the LME slid by 0.86 per cent to reach $2,529 per tonne, while nickel settled at $18,925 per tonne, marking a decline of 1.62...
Shandong Hongqiao clinches the Top 100 spot for graduate employment opportunities in the region
The world's largest aluminium producer, China Hongqiao Group's subsidiary Shandong Hongqiao, has been recognised as one of the top 100 'most attractive' private enterprises for the employment of college graduates in the Shandong Province. The China-based company achieved this milestone through...
New CEO, new era: Eivind Kallevik charts path to a greener aluminium future for Hydro by 2030
Norwegian aluminium and energy giant Norsk Hydro recently announced Eivind Kallevik's appointment as its new President and CEO. Eivind officially commenced his role on May 13, unveiling his plan to expedite Hydro's strategy of spearheading the shift to sustainable aluminium production by leveraging...
China’s average alumina spot price opens the week with a growth of RMB13/t; A00 aluminium ingot price loses RMB110/t
On Monday, May 13, the average alumina spot price opened the week with a growth of RMB 13 per tonne to settle at RMB 3,691 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the alumina prices reflected a Y-o-Y surge of RMB 813 per tonne from RMB 2,888 per tonne recorded on May 12, 2023. Alumina prices region-wise...
End user weekly recap: Liverpool-based Turncoat gin distillery aims to reduce its carbon footprint by using aluminium bottles
The 2024 outlook for the aluminium end-use sector is multifaceted, with some segments displaying potential while others could encounter initial obstacles. Forecasts suggest a moderate rise in global aluminium consumption, ranging between 1.6-2 per cent, primarily fuelled by continuous demand from...
Czechia-based Moravia Cans reports a substantial boost in net profit, soaring by 40% Y-o-Y in 2023
Moravia Cans, a prominent aluminium aerosol can manufacturer based in Czechia, demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in 2023 despite the lingering economic challenges stemming from the Covid pandemic and the geopolitical tensions surrounding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. In their latest...
Graza sets new standard in sustainability with nitrogen sealed aluminium beer can refills for Olive oil
Graza, a leading olive oil brand, has made a significant stride in sustainability with its innovative nitrogen-sealed 'aluminium beer can' refills. This unique packaging method, a first in the industry, ensures the quality of the oil remains uncompromised, setting it apart from traditional...
