AlCircle News Edited By "Sarnali Chakraborty"
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AL Biz proudly promotes BAAPL Ltd, an integrated secondary aluminium producer
Since its inception in 2007, Bagaria Aluminum Alloys Private Limited (BAAPL Ltd.) has stood as a cornerstone in the secondary aluminium industry, specialising in producing over 1100 metric tonnes of secondary aluminium per month. The company has unlocked significant achievements like: In-house...
LME aluminium price hits 11-week high amidst improved demand prospects in China; SHFE price drops to US$2,683/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,290 per tonne in the previous trading day, with its high and low at US$2,313.5 per tonne and US$2,285.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,309 per tonne, up US$25.5 per tonne or 1.12 per cent. On Thursday, aluminium prices surged to their highest point in...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices maintain resilience despite a slight dip in LME prices
Imported aluminium scrap prices in the Indian market have held steady at supportive levels despite a slight dip in LME (London Metal Exchange) prices. The three-month LME price hovered around $2,250 per tonne, marking a marginal decrease of $15 per tonne week-on-week. Stock levels were recorded at...
Longkou City gears up for the aluminium sheet & strip project in Nanshan Aviation Material Industrial Park
Since early March this year, Longkou City in east China's Shandong Province has embarked on the construction of 21 projects, representing a combined investment of RMB 19.6 billion. Notably, on March 14th, significant progress was observed at the construction site of the high-end lightweight...
Hydro Paragominas marks 17 years of sustainable bauxite extraction
Hydro Paragominas, a mining enterprise centred on bauxite extraction in Paragominas (PA), marks its 17th anniversary this March with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Spearheaded by Industrial Director Anderson Martins, the company is renowned for its continual pursuit of...
Ecos introduces sustainable laundry solutions in aluminium packaging
Unveiled at the 2024 Natural Products Expo West, Ecos introduced its latest innovation: the Ultra-Concentrated Laundry Detergent, offering an eco-friendly twist on this household essential. The packaging, made of recyclable aluminium, ensures sustainability and provides a greener alternative to...
LME aluminium benchmark price falls by US$22/t to US$2,202.5/t; SHFE price decreases by US$7/t
LME aluminium opened at $2,276.5 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,279 per tonne and US$2,248 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,269 per tonne, down US$7.5 per tonne or 0.33 per cent. On Tuesday, March 19, the LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official...
Huanghe Xinye achieves the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
On Tuesday, March 19, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), announced that Huanghe Xinye, in Xining City, achieved the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its smelter and casthouse facility. This facility specializes in the production of liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots....
Shanghai Unison Aluminium aims to invest $38.1 million in Bulgaria’s upcoming facility
Shanghai Unison Aluminium Products, a Chinese car parts manufacturer, is investing over 35 million euros ($38.1 million) in a new facility near Bulgaria's second-largest city, Plovdiv, as per the city authorities. The new plant, to be situated in the Trakia Economic Zone, will specialize in...
Azerbaijan's aluminium exports to Japan surge by 29% in 2023
According to the State Statistics Committee, in 2022, Azerbaijan exported 5,102 tonnes of aluminium to Japan for a total value of $12.73 million. However, in 2023, aluminium exports from Azerbaijan to Japan saw a notable increase. The country exported 6,598 tonnes of this non-ferrous metal,...
Polydrops redefines luxury & comfort with its newly launched P19 aluminium trailer
Pushing the boundaries of RV design, Polydrops is back with a new trailer titled P19 Shorty. Crafted with durable aluminium construction and best-in-class suspension, the P19 Shorty guarantees a smooth ride. Its seamless insulation ensures that the interior remains at a comfortable temperature...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot remains stoic at RMB 19,250/t; Low carbon aluminium price loses RMB5/t
On Tuesday, March 19, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price remained unchanged at RMB 19,250 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,230 per tonne and RMB 19,270 per tonne. The spot contract price also remained unaltered at a discount price of RMB 70 to RMB 30 per tonne. The domestic...
Doha Festival City unveils state-of-the-art RVM to celebrate World Recycling Day
Doha Festival City, Qatar's premier destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment, has unveiled its latest sustainability initiative on Global Recycling Day, March 18th, 2024. The mall has introduced a cutting-edge Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) at Welcome Court A on the Ground Floor,...
Yunnan aluminium smelters resume operations, eyeing 500,000 tonnes capacity increase
Industry experts stated on Monday that aluminium smelters in China's southwestern province of Yunnan are restarting factories due to improved power availability. This development is expected to result in the restoration of approximately 500,000 tonnes of annual production. In November, smelters in...
Jiaxin New Materials successfully produces A356 aluminium alloy square ingots
Jiaxin New Materials Company has recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully developing and producing A356 aluminium alloy square ingots. These ingots boast exceptional physical and chemical properties, perfectly aligning with the requirements of our esteemed customers, who have...
LME aluminium benchmark price hikes to US$2,218.5/t; SHFE price grows by US$18/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,245 per tonne last Friday, with its high and low at US$2281.5 per tonne and US$2245 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,277 per tonne, up US$21 per tonne or 0.93 per cent. On Friday, March 15, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official...
Norwegian government and industry associations forge pact on revised CO2 compensation scheme
The Norwegian government, industry associations, and trade unions have agreed on the future of the Norwegian CO2 compensation scheme, which will be valid from 2024 until 2030. This agreement involves the Norwegian government, Norsk Industri, Energi & Forbundet for ledelse og teknikk,...
EPIQ’s new facility in Bahrain aims to cater to the needs of the aluminium industry
EPIQ Machinery, a renowned Canadian equipment designer, has undertaken a significant multi-million dollar initiative to establish Bahrain as the central hub for its expansion into the Middle East. Vivek Kumar, the company's Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), emphasised...
