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Egyptalum joins AL Biz, the fastest-growing B2B online marketplace
Egyptalum , the leading aluminium producer in Egypt and a significant player in Africa, has built a strong reputation over the years. With an impressive annual production exceeding 320,000 tonnes, the company's energy requirements are seamlessly met by the Aswan High Dam. The company has been...
Tianshan Aluminium advances Indonesian ventures with bauxite exploration & alumina project
Tianshan Aluminium's 2023 annual report highlights substantial advancements in its bauxite projects, particularly in Indonesia and Guinea. The report outlines that the Indonesian bauxite project, which the company has invested in and acquired, is engaged in a detailed exploration of resource...
Rio Tinto ISAL comes in support of Iceland’s Grindavík community
Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, has donated $1.5 million to the Icelandic Red Cross to aid the Grindavík community and its people, which has endured months of volcanic activity. The ISAL aluminium smelter team has shown remarkable care and solidarity, coming...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price reflects M-o-M growth of 5.6%; Low carbon aluminium price gains RMB111/t
On Friday, April 19, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gained RMB 120 per tonne to clock at RMB 20,340 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 80 per tonne to RMB 40 per tonne. The domestic aluminium ingot price shot up by RMB 1090 per tonne or 5.66...
EAPG members join forces to boost the circularity of aluminium beverage cans
Four prominent flat-rolled aluminium manufacturers, members of the European Aluminium Packaging Group (EAPG)—Constellium, Elval, Novelis, and Speira—have agreed to collaborate on a standardisation initiative to enhance the recycled content levels of beverage cans. This initiative is geared towards...
Aluminium industry’s green leap: Top 6 CO2 reduction initiatives carried out within the industry
Aluminium is pivotal in advancing modern technologies to facilitate the transition to sustainable energy. However, its significance comes with a caveat: the substantial emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) on a global scale. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), aluminium production...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price grows to RMB20,220/t; Low carbon aluminium price surge by RMB80/t
On Thursday, April 18, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price ascended by US$60 per tonne to clock at US$20,220 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 100 to RMB 60 per tonne. The average prices may orbit between RMB 20,200 per tonne and RMB 20,240 per...
Sanctions on Russian metal continue to drive LME aluminium prices; SHFE price gains US$5/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,550 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its high and low at US$2,597 per tonne and US$2,549 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,570 per tonne, up US$10.5 per tonne or 0.41 per cent. LME aluminium prices witnessed a notable growth yesterday, propelled...
Belvac appoints Eric Hodge as the new VP of global business development
Headquartered in the US, Belvac, known for providing the global aluminium beverage can industry with sustainable solutions, announced the appointment of Eric Hodge as the new Vice President of Global Business Development. With an impressive 15-year tenure at Belvac, Eric has spearheaded the...
HAIMK breaks ground on its state-of-the-art aluminium parts facility for EV
HAIMK, a subsidiary of LS Materials, has commenced the construction of an aluminium parts plant dedicated to electric vehicles in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. As per LS Materials, the facility is set to initiate mass production of battery cases by the first quarter of next year, boasting an...
YKK Corporation embarks on green transition: Introduces low-carbon aluminium zippers
Japan-based YKK Corporation, a renowned global manufacturer of fastening products, has announced its plans to shift towards eco-friendly zippers by adopting alloy wires made from low-carbon aluminium. This strategic move aligns with the company's goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, as...
China Hongqiao Group shines with Best Sustainability-Linked Loan Aluminium Award 2024
China Hongqiao Group Limited was recently honoured with the Best Sustainability-Linked Loan for Aluminium (China - Offshore) at The Asset Triple A Awards 2024, hosted by The Asset, a premier financial magazine. Christine Wong attended the prestigious awards ceremony at the Four Seasons Hotel Hong...
LME aluminium benchmark price drops to US$2,512/t; SHFE price descends by US$19/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,555 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its high and low at US$2,569 per tonne and US$2,517 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,559.5 per tonne, up US$11 per tonne or 0.43 per cent. On Tuesday, April 16, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME...
Dirty Labs debuts Murasaki Scent Oil in 100% recyclable aluminium bottles
Dirty Labs, the trailblazing cleaning company committed to rendering petrochemical cleaning obsolete, has just unveiled its latest creation: Murasaki Scent Oil, now available in a recyclable aluminium bottle. After the resounding success of its Signature Scent Oil, which flew off shelves twice,...
LME aluminium benchmark price hikes by US$32.5/t; SHFE price expands by US$43/t following the freshly imposed sanctions
LME aluminium opened at US$2,457.5 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2,512 per tonne and US$2,454 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,478.5 per tonne, up US$22.5 per tonne or 0.92 per cent. On Friday, April 12, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
Architectural Glass and Aluminium Limited Company halts trading to enter administration
Durham-based Architectural Glass and Aluminium Limited (ARGLA) has ceased trading and is heading into administration. Specialising in manufacturing architectural glass and aluminium for commercial clients, ARGLA faced unexpected losses on a significant contract and was embroiled in a legal dispute...
AlGalCo develops technology generating hydrogen from water and aluminium
AlGalCo, a hydrogen energy startup that licenses innovations from Purdue University, has emerged as one of the top 10 finalists in the prestigious 16th annual Global Automotive & Mobility Innovation Challenge (GAMIC). The startup developed a technology that generates hydrogen from water and...
Make your favourite Marvel superhero come alive with Coca-Cola’s latest launch in aluminium cans
Coca-Cola and Marvel are expanding their epic partnership by introducing limited-edition packaging in aluminium cans and captivating storytelling in their latest venture, "Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes." This exciting collaboration showcases custom illustrations of over 30 iconic characters...
