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Vedanta's 'Autoedge' conclave showcases aluminium solutions for the automotive sector
Vedanta Aluminium, India's leading aluminium producer, recently hosted AutoEdge 2024, a pivotal industry conclave focusing on the automotive sector, in New Delhi. Aluminium, pivotal for modern transportation, has emerged as a crucial raw material in automotive manufacturing. The event showcased...
EverlastLabs reports shocking reality: 27% of aluminium cans & PET bottles end up in landfills
EverestLabs, a leading robotics supplier headquartered in Fremont, California, has released a recent report shedding light on the fate of recyclable materials at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). According to their findings, approximately 27 per cent of aluminium cans, PET, HDPE, and PP...
China’s average alumina spot price expands by RMB28/t; A00 aluminium ingot price surge by RMB200/t
On Thursday, April 25, China's average alumina spot price experienced a significant increase, soaring by US$28 per tonne to settle at RMB 3,362 per tonne. This was followed by a surge of RMB 40 per tonne in Bayuquan, reaching RMB 3,400 per tonne. This upward trend is noteworthy, as it marks a M-o-M...
India’s imported aluminium scrap prices experience weekly gains owing to upward trend in LME prices
This week, India's imported aluminium scrap market saw a notable uptick, buoyed by the positive trajectory of LME futures prices, which surged by $50 per tonne week-over-week (W-o-W) to hit $2600 per tonne. As of the latest report, the three-month LME price stood at approximately $2,600 per tonne,...
Hasten Extrusions joins AL Biz’s B2B aluminium marketplace with high-quality products
Established in 2018, Hasten Extrusions Pvt. Ltd., a premier manufacturer renowned for excellence in aluminium extruded sections, has been successfully onboarded by AL Biz, one of the world's first B2B markets for the global aluminium sector. AL Biz is a pioneering worldwide platform that...
President of India honours Dr Sitaram Jindal with Padma Bhushan for his outstanding philanthropy & healthcare initiatives
Dr Sitaram Jindal, an esteemed visionary in philanthropy and healthcare, was honoured with the prestigious Padma Bhushan Award by the President of India at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. This event, attended by the Prime Minister and esteemed dignitaries, marked a significant...
Alufinish and Columbia Chemical team up to redefine aluminium surface treatment in the US
Alufinish, headquartered in Andernach, Germany, and Columbia Chemical, based in Brunswick, Ohio, are uniting their strengths to revolutionise the sales and service capacities in the U.S. market. This strategic collaboration is set to offer a unique blend of products and services, catering to a...
Ottawa-based aluminium powders producer raises $14.6 million in funding with Martinrea at the helm
Equispheres, a leading provider of tailored aluminium powders for Additive Manufacturing, has successfully concluded its Series B financing, securing a substantial $14.6 million (CA $20 million) in funding. This significant milestone, with Martinrea International Inc. as the lead investor,...
LME aluminium benchmark price dwindles by US$69/t; SHFE price drops to US$2,780/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,661.5 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,669.5 per tonne and US$2,562.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,576 per tonne, down US$82 per tonne or 3.09 per cent. On Tuesday, April 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
Ye Chiu Metal Smelting achieves the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
On Tuesday, 23 April, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Ye Chiu Metal Smelting has achieved the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) for its secondary aluminium alloy ingot manufacturing operations in Johor, Malaysia. This facility, among the largest in Asia for aluminium...
QazAlPack, Kazakhstan's first aluminium beverage cans plant, gears up for a significant expansion
Kazakhstan's first beverage can plant, located in the Ontustik industrial zone of Shymkent, is gearing up for a significant expansion later this year. QazAlPack (QAP) specializes in manufacturing 450ml aluminium beverage cans tailored for drinks and compatible with 202-diameter CDL ends. It is the...
Cheers to sustainability: Golden Grail launches KOZ Water in 16 oz aluminium cans
Golden Grail Beverages has unveiled its latest eco-conscious endeavour: the launch of KOZ Water in 16 oz aluminium cans. This introduction addresses the escalating consumer demand for sustainable and health-oriented hydration choices. In line with this commitment, the company plans to allocate...
Nigeria's $3.2 billion aluminium smelter faces another setback
Nigeria's aspiration for a domestically-produced aluminium industry seems increasingly distant as the $3.2 billion Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom State, once again fails to meet its long-awaited revival deadline. The recent setback has sparked renewed...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price dwindles by RMB420/t to RMB20,270/t; Alumina price gains RMB3/t
On Tuesday, April 23, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price dwindled by RMB 420 per tonne to settle at RMB 20,270 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount of RMB 70 to RMB 30 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Foshan and Gongyi have contracted by RMB 430 per...
Polestar’s double debut with AI smartphone featuring aerospace-grade aluminium & Synergy concept car
Polestar , the renowned electric car manufacturer, is venturing into the handheld device realm with its inaugural AI smartphone crafted from aerospace-grade aluminium and crystal-polished glass. The grand unveiling is slated for April 23rd, 2024, in China, coinciding with the debut of the concept...
EU-funded project turns bauxite residue into sustainable roads: RemovAL success story
The European Union (EU) can bolster its recycling objectives by utilising waste generated during the production of aluminium, nickel, and other industrial materials. Recognising these challenges, a team of researchers secured funding from the EU to address the issues surrounding red mud. Their...
LME aluminium price sets for 6th weekly gain; SHFE price grows to US$2,845/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,610 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its high and low at US$2,684 per tonne and US$2,608.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,660.5 per tonne, up US$50.5 per tonne or 1.93 per cent. On Friday, April 19, most non-ferrous metals, notably the LME...
China strongly opposes US restrictions on aluminium & steel products
China has strongly opposed the United States imposing new restrictive measures on Chinese aluminium and steel products, condemning the move as unilateral and protectionist. The announcement came from China's Commerce Ministry, which denounced the US actions and labelled the accusations against...
