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Huaihua City launches two new aluminium-related projects
In the initial quarter of 2024, Huaihua initiated 65 significant projects, amounting to a total investment of RMB 15.484 billion. These projects are part of an annual planned investment totalling RMB 7.8 billion, showcasing a substantial commitment to development and growth in the region. The...
Hydro Rein secures 80% stake in 2.4 GW wind projects with IOWN Energy deal
Hydro Rein, Hydro's venture into renewable growth, has recently finalised an agreement with the Swedish renewable energy developer IOWN Energy (IOWN) to acquire an 80 per cent stake in a substantial 2.4 GW portfolio of wind power projects. These projects are being developed across Sweden and...
OZroll industries: Pioneering innovation in aluminium louvres and shutters
Since its inception in 1999, the Ozroll Group has emerged as the leading force in Australia for aluminium louvres, plantation shutters, outdoor blinds, and roller shutter production. Capral Aluminium, a crucial collaborator throughout OZroll's evolution, has fostered the company's growth and...
Thöni Deutschland joins ASI as the new Production & Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Thöni Deutschland GmbH as the new Production & Transformation member. For over 50 years, the Thöni Group has been committed to growth and sustainable practices. This strategy permeates every facet of our operations: from aluminium...
Average alumina spot price in China declines by RMB7/t; A00 aluminium ingot price grows to RMB19,030/t
On Tuesday, March 5, China's average alumina spot price declined by RMB 7 per tonne to arrive at RMB 3,335 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Bayuquan, Henan and Lianyungang have plunged by RMB 30 per tonne, RMB 15 per tonne and RMB 10 per tonne to arrive at RMB 3,260 per tonne, RMB...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: Meridian Energy and NZAS sign agreement for 20MW electricity boost
In 2024, the market outlook for primary aluminium is forecasted to be mixed, with both upside and downside. The persistent global economic uncertainty is poised to exert a sustained influence on the outlook of the aluminium industry. As per AL Circle's report, "Global Aluminium Industry Outlook...
Virgin Atlantic takes off towards sustainability with eco-friendly aluminium vodka bottles
Virgin Atlantic has joined forces with Sapling Spirits to introduce an innovative, eco-friendly solution onboard: 5ml aluminium vodka bottles. These new bottles, available throughout the carrier's fleet in both economy and premium cabins, mark a significant step towards reducing the airline's glass...
Reviving ALSCON: $500 million needed to kickstart production despite Nigeria’s ongoing crisis
In the face of Nigeria's foreign exchange crisis and other economic challenges leading many multinational companies to exit the country, the Managing Director of the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Mr Dmitriy Zaviyalov, remains optimistic about the company's future. Zaviyalov has...
ASI accredits Novelis Sierre with the Performance Standard V3 certification
Novelis has recently achieved re-certification to the ASI (Aluminium Stewardship Initiative) Performance Standard V3 for all activities at their site in Sierre, Switzerland. This includes producing aluminium products through various processes such as casting, scalping, hot rolling, cold rolling,...
NPC Deputy advocates for increased recycled aluminium usage to boost sustainability within the industry
"The economic and social benefits of recycled aluminum are significant," said Li Xiehua, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and Deputy Party Secretary and General Manager of Chinalco Advanced Manufacturing Co., Ltd. The company is lauded for its significant contributions to the...
Crown Holdings to secure renewable energy from the cutting-edge PV project in Spain
In a visionary move towards sustainable energy, Crown Holdings, Inc. has forged a pioneering 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Enel Green Power España (EGPE), the renewable energy arm of Endesa. This exemplary VPPA marks a significant leap for Crown, securing renewable...
LME aluminium benchmark price expands to US$2,163/t; SHFE price hikes by US$19/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,193.5 per tonne on Thursday, with its high and low at US$2,230.5 per tonne and US$2,186 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,225 per tonne, up US$34 per tonne or 1.55 per cent. On Thursday, February 29, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
EGA pioneers renewable power: Groundbreaking ceremony of the region’s first industrial data centres in Jebel Ali & Al Taweelah
On February 29, 2024, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the country outside the oil and gas sector, marked a significant milestone. The company announced the groundbreaking for the region's inaugural 100 per cent renewable energy-powered industrial data centres at...
China-based Zhongchuang Co., Ltd. forges 10 tonnes of super wide and thick aluminium alloy plate
China-based Zhongchuang Co., Ltd. achieved a significant milestone by creating a domestically leading 10-tonne-class hard aluminium alloy ultra-thick plate, boasting its most comprehensive and highest strength. This forged plate, with dimensions of 4215x3040x270mm, underwent four consecutive...
India’s aluminium ADC12 price remains steady W-o-W amidst increased raw material prices
The spot prices for Aluminium ADC12 alloy ingot (equivalent to automobile grade) in Delhi remain steady at INR 204,000 per tonne week-on-week, excluding GST. This stability persists despite the rise in local Tense scrap prices, especially in regions like north and south India, where shortages have...
IAI data reveals CO2e emissions drop despite a 3.9% growth in global aluminium production in 2022
Greenhouse gas, a significant source of concern within the realm of environmental science and mitigating its impact on the planet, is a crucial challenge for the future well-being of Earth and all its inhabitants. As per the International Aluminium Institute's (IAI) recent data, for the first time,...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gains RMB70/t to RMB18,860/t; Low carbon aluminium price adds RMB33/t
On Thursday, February 29, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price hiked by RMB 70 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,860 per tonne, with the spot contract price expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 30 to a premium price of RMB 10 per tonne. The average price for the same is expected to orbit...
Major milestone: Southwest Aluminum's furnace upgrade cuts natural gas usage by over 20%
To comply with the national energy-saving policy and advance Chinalco Group's "double carbon" agenda, Southwest Aluminum and Chinalco Environmental Protection and Energy Conservation Technology (Hunan) have recently achieved the energy-saving refurbishment of their smelting furnace. This move...
