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Loreto College students unveil giant rainbow featuring 1,500 recycled aluminium cans for St Patrick's Festival
The St Patrick's Festival, held every year, will be held this upcoming weekend (16th and 17th March). At the Festival Quarter, a giant rainbow adorned with 1,500 recycled aluminium cans will be displayed. This vibrant structure is the brainchild of Every Can Counts, a not-for-profit organisation,...
From aluminium railings to roofing panels: Explore these finished goods suppliers onboarded by AL Biz
In the recent spotlight of global acclaim, aluminium has emerged as a sustainability champion, driving the gears of a closed-loop economy. Celebrated for its remarkable ability to be recycled endlessly, this non-ferrous metal has captured the attention of international brands, prompting a...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price falls by RMB80/t; Average alumina spot price slumps by RMB4/t
On Friday, March 15, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price slumped by RMB 80 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,180 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a premium price of RMB 10 to RMB 50 per tonne. The average prices may orbit between RMB 19,160 per tonne and RMB 19,200 per...
Brewer’s yeast emerges as an eco-friendly solution for extracting metals like aluminium from e-waste
The quest for effective recycling solutions intensifies as the world's dependence on electronics continues to grow. Electronics often contain a mix of metals like aluminium, zinc, and copper, which pose challenges to proper separation and recycling. Recent research has found a remarkable solution...
ASI grants CoC Standard V2 (2022) certification to Fujian Nanping Aluminum
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has officially announced the successful certification of Fujian Nanping Aluminum Co., LTD. against the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022). This achievement follows the company's Performance Standard Certification for the same facilities in...
Expo Revestir 2024 shines light on aluminium's stunning evolution in civil construction
Having amassed over two decades of success and solidifying its position among the top three largest fairs in the global construction sector, Expo Revestir, organised by the National Association of Ceramic Manufacturers for Coverings, Sanitary Ware and Similar Products (Anfacer), is on the brink of...
LME aluminium benchmark price moves up by US$10.5/t to US$2,224/t; SHFE price gains US$12/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,261 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,274.5 per tonne and US$2,254 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,262.5 per tonne, down US$0.5 per tonne or 0.02 per cent. On Wednesday, March 13, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
Driving growth: VALCO's new steam boiler set to propel smelter's power generation
The Volta Aluminium Company (VALCO) recently inaugurated a cutting-edge steam boiler to enhance the factory's power generation operations. Valued at approximately $300,000, this new equipment is poised to ramp up the production of carbon anodes, a crucial component in the primary aluminium...
Santa Julia Winery and McDonald's launch refreshing wine in aluminium cans across Argentina
Vinícola Santa Julia, based in Argentina, has teamed up with the fast-food giant McDonald's to introduce an innovative wine offering in aluminium cans across the country, riding the wave of the beverage market's growing trends. This new offering will be featured as an exclusive combo, a...
Chinalco Ruimin's aluminium alloy strip production line poised for August kickoff
The workshop for the aluminium alloy strip 2# production line for automobiles at Chinalco Ruimin has been completed. The goal is to commence production by the end of August. This includes installing the steel structure and heating area of the gas-electric furnace and 80 per cent completion of the...
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: re3, along with Alupro, launches aluminium foil recycling initiative
re3 (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) is a waste management partnership between Bracknell Forest, Reading, and Wokingham Borough councils. Teaming up with Alupro, re3 is urging residents of Reading and Wokingham to recycle their aluminium foil more. Launched on March 6, the "Fantastic Foil" initiative will...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price moves up by RMB20/t; Average alumina spot price loses RMB4/t
On Wednesday, March 13, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price ascended by RMB 20 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,150 per tonne, with the average prices between RMB 19,130 per tonne and RMB 19,170 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 50 to RMB 10 per tonne. The...
Southwest Aluminum's melting and casting plant unlocks milestones with trial-production of new alloy
Recently, Southwest Aluminum's Melting and Casting Plant achieved a significant milestone with the successful trial production of a large-scale new aluminium alloy square ingot. This accomplishment marks a pivotal step forward, providing a solid foundation for the upcoming rolling research of this...
April Pine's aluminium sculpture bags the Capral Artist Subsidy of $5,000
Australia's largest extruder and distributor of aluminium products, Capral, is thrilled to announce its continued National Supporting Partnership with Sculpture by the Sea. This esteemed annual outdoor sculpture exhibition has captivated audiences for over two decades. A new chapter unfolds in the...
LME aluminium benchmark price drops to US$2,202/t; SHFE price moves up by US$14/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,236 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,260.5 per tonne and US$2,231.5 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,252 per tonne, up by US$16 per tonne or 0.72 per cent. On Monday, March 11, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official...
AL Biz lists companies providing secondary aluminium products like ADC12 ingots & cubes
Aluminium, a versatile metal, holds immense importance in numerous industries and everyday applications. Its lightweight nature and impressive strength and durability make it indispensable in the aerospace, automotive, and construction sectors. Aluminium's high strength-to-weight ratio allows for...
MetalMatters campaign hits West Devon, promoting aluminium recycling
The demand for recycled aluminium has been growing steadily during the last decade. Many aluminium producers now offer green aluminium products, which contain more recycled aluminium content and are produced using clean energy. West Devon Borough Council has recently introduced MetalMatters, an...
Qingzhen City carries out energy efficiency & emission reduction initiatives for its aluminium industry
Qingzhen City recently upgraded its aluminium industry towards a sustainable and greener future. The city carried out three crucial initiatives, which helped the industry move towards a sustainable environment. The first step entails enhancing "energy efficiency and emission reduction" initiatives....
