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Rio Tinto secures 25-year PPA with European Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50%
Rio Tinto is set to spearhead the development of Australia's largest solar power project, the 1.1GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm, situated near Gladstone. In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Rio Tinto has committed to purchasing all the electricity generated by the solar farm, aiming to supply renewable power to its operations in Gladstone. The 25-years power purchase agreement (PPA) agreement with European Energy Australia is part of Rio Tinto's commitment to make its aluminium operations on the East Coast sustainable and reduce its direct and indirect emissions by 50 per cent by 2030. This initiative underscores Rio Tinto's commitment to incorporating renewable energy sources and advancing sustainability in its operations. With the incorporation of additional renewable...
Innovation unleashed: NOMOQ launches blank aluminium cans for tailored beverage experience
NOMOQ has recently unveiled a new addition to its product lineup, introducing blank (undecorated) aluminium beverage cans. This innovative offering provides customers unparalleled flexibility, enabling them to seamlessly integrate labelled productions alongside NOMOQ's cutting-edge digitally decorated aluminium cans, all conveniently sourced from a single supplier within the same transportation system. This initiative ensures high-quality solutions and aligns with environmental sustainability goals, which is crucial in a market where the demand for aluminium cans continues to soar. NOMOQ's expanding portfolio of blank aluminium cans is poised to empower craft beverage businesses by streamlining their packaging supply chains. "We're excited to launch this new service after listening to...
Evita Technologies expands reach and strengthens position with AL Biz collaboration
Established in 2010, India-based Evita Technologies is one of the prominent manufacturers and exporters of chemical-grade alumina and aluminium master alloys. The company has been successfully onboarded by AL Biz, the world's 1st B2B online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. Evita Technologies is a reliable ally in chemicals, alloys, powders, instruments, and machinery. Committed to delivering innovative solutions, Evita Technologies strives to address the varied requirements of virtually every industry. The range of products offered by the company includes: Aluminium Master Alloy Aluminium Oxide Calcined Alumina Reactive Alumina Evita Technologies envisions a future where progress and sustainability thrive by seamlessly...
EU sanction rumours propel LME aluminium price by 1.65%; SHFE price expands to US$2,648/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,159 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2,237 per tonne and US$2,156 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,232 per tonne, up by US$77 per tonne or 3.57 per cent. On Tuesday, January 23, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price expanded by US$35 per tonne or 1.65 per cent to settle at RMB 2,144.50 per tonne and US$2,145 per tonne. Aluminium prices edged higher following indications that the European Union is contemplating sanctions on Russian aluminium in anticipation of the second anniversary of the geopolitical crisis. On the same day, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price gained US$32 per tonne or 1.48 per cent and US$31.5 per tonne or 1.46 per cent to arrive at US$2,185 per tonne and...
Asia-Pacific Technology plans to construct its much-awaited aluminium manufacturing project for e-vehicles
Asia-Pacific Technology recently concluded its 18th meeting of the 6th Board of Directors on January 12, 2024. During the meeting, the board reviewed and approved the Proposal on Signing the Investment Agreement and Venturing into Overseas Investments. The chosen site for this avant-garde project is the Anhui Xinwu Economic Development Zone, with a substantial total investment reaching an impressive RMB 2 billion. The construction of the project will be carried out in two phases, with the first phase comprising an annual output of 150,000 tonnes of lightweight aluminium for automobiles, along with manufacturing and R&D centres for 600,000 sets of lightweight parts. Upon completion of the project and its full-scale production, it is anticipated that the facility will have the capacity to...
Baotou Aluminium achieves milestone: Secures 2023 Energy Management System Certification
Baotou Aluminum recently achieved the 2023 Energy Management System Certification, with Fangyuan Logo Certification Group set to conduct the external audit. A comprehensive evaluation of Baotou Aluminium's overall energy consumption was also undertaken. Leading the charge in the audit were Ma Jianning, the Deputy General Manager, Wang Baoxin, Deputy Chief Engineer, along with heads and energy administrators from five key areas, namely electrolysis plants, high-purity aluminium plants, alloy business units, power plants, thermal power plants, and related departments. Since initiating the energy management system certification efforts, the China-based electrolytic aluminium enterprise has significantly emphasised meticulous planning and deployment. The company has conducted a comprehensive...
South32 achieves record aluminium output propelled by Hillside’s strong performance in South Africa
South32, a diversified mining company, has achieved a record half-year aluminium production, propelled by the robust performance of its Hillside Aluminium operation in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Additionally, South African manganese witnessed a 9 per cent increase in sales during the December quarter, fetching a 5 per cent price premium compared to the medium grade 37 per cent manganese lump ore index. However, South32 faced challenges in Australia, with lower secondary production yields reported at Australia Manganese. This was exacerbated by a royalty tax of 20 per cent of adjusted earnings before interest and tax. “With some of our commodities facing headwinds in the half, we continued to focus on delivering cost efficiencies and expect first half operating unit costs to be below or...
Henan Foshan Aluminum Technology soars to new heights with AL Biz for unprecedented business expansion
Henan Foshan Aluminum Technology has recently joined AL Biz, the world's 1st B2B online marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. Henan Foshan Aluminum stands at the forefront of the aluminium industry in China and is recognised for its prowess in manufacturing and distributing top-notch aluminium products. Behind their success lies a robust manufacturing infrastructure equipped with state-of-the-art processing equipment. The company boasts 15 coil-rolled production lines, four sets of tension stretching machines capable of handling widths ranging from 1450 to 1850mm, press machines, double-sided milling equipment, cutting machines, recoiling machines, grinding machines, casting wells, and an impressive fleet of 15 annealing...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price loses RMB80/t to RMB18,850/t; Alumina price adds RMB4/t
On Tuesday, January 23, China's A00 aluminium ingot price dropped by RMB 80 per tonne to stand at RMB 18,750 per tonne, with the average prices ranging between RMB 18,730 per tonne and RMB 18,770 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 40 to RMB 80 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Shenyang, Tianjin and Linyi have contracted by RMB 80 per tonne to clock at RMB 18,790 per tonne and RMB 18,830 per tonne. In Hangzhou, the domestic aluminium ingot price has lost RMB 75 per tonne to arrive at RMB 18,755 per tonne. On the same day, the A00 aluminium ingot prices in Foshan and Wuxi have fallen by RMB 70 per tonne to reach RMB 18,880 per tonne and RMB 18,750 per tonne. Gongyi and Chongqing's prices have lost RMB 60 per tonne and RMB 50 per tonne to...
Austal secures contract to construct state-of-the-art aluminium catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries
Austal Australasia is set to embark on an exciting maritime venture, having secured a prestigious contract to craft a cutting-edge 32-metre aluminium catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries, headquartered in Hillarys, Western Australia. As the company's official announcement revealed, this groundbreaking project is a collaborative effort with the renowned vessel designer Incat Crowther. The construction of this state-of-the-art aluminium catamaran is scheduled to kick off in the first quarter of CY2024 at Austal's Philippines shipyard. Paddy Gregg, the Chief Executive Officer of Austal Limited, expressed enthusiasm about this venture, highlighting the enduring and fruitful partnership between Austal and Incat Crowther. This collaboration has spanned multiple vessels and several decades. The...
IIT Madras researchers demonstrate successful utilisation of aluminium scrap to produce green hydrogen
A team of scientists led by Professors RB Harikrishna, Hemagni Deka, T Sundararajan, and G Ranga Rao from the Department of Chemical Engineering at IIT Madras has successfully demonstrated the utilisation of discarded metal wastes like aluminium cans as feed materials for the thermochemical production of green hydrogen. In this process, hydrogen gas is generated by splitting water using industrial waste metal scrap at elevated temperatures. While the initial stage of the process requires a substantial energy input to achieve the desired temperature, the researchers highlight that the subsequent stages benefit from the exothermic nature of the reaction, allowing for a reduction in energy input. The details of their findings are published in a recent article in The International Journal of...
ITS students transform used aluminium into cutting-edge renewable energy source
A group of innovative students from the Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology (ITS) has achieved a breakthrough by transforming used aluminium into a sustainable energy source. M Rizki Akbar, the leader of the ITS PKM-RE team, shared that his inspiration for this research stemmed from his concern about the accumulation of cans and used aluminium foil in the laboratory. Known by the nickname Kiba, this student highlighted the significance of the pre-treatment phase in obtaining clean aluminium metal that is free from impurities. A 60-second pre-treatment revealed that 0.5 grams of aluminium cans could generate an impressive 233.93 milliwatts of electrical power. In stark contrast, untreated aluminium cans only yielded a mere 29.78 milliwatts. Through their participation in the Exact...
LME aluminium benchmark price falls to US$2,122/t; SHFE price loses US$13/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,172 per tonne last Friday, with high and low at US$2,182 per tonne and US$2,158.5 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,172.5 per tonne, an increase of US$4.5 per tonne or 0.21 per cent. On Friday, January 19, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$9 per tonne or 0.42 per cent and US$8.5 per tonne or 0.39 per cent to stand at US$2,121 per tonne and US$2,122 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price decreased by US$11 per tonne or 0.50 per cent and US$11.5 per tonne or 0.52 per cent to settle at US$2,164 per tonne and US$2,164.50 per tonne. December 25 bid price and December 25 offer price dipped by US$10 per tonne or 0.41 per cent to peg at US$2,420 per tonne and US$2,425 per tonne. LME...
Shandong Huajian Aluminium bags the ‘National Green Factory’ recognition, pinning its commitment towards sustainability
Shandong Huajian Aluminium's successful inclusion in the "green factory" list and recognition as a "national green factory" are significant achievements that reflect the company's commitment to sustainable and environmentally friendly practices. The General Office of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology's announcement of the 2023 green manufacturing list and the introduction of the "enterprise green code" underscores the importance of promoting green manufacturing for the overall development of the manufacturing industry. Huajian Aluminium's dedication to "green water and green mountains are gold mountains and silver mountains" aligns with the broader goal of building a manufacturing powerhouse focusing on sustainability. By consistently following a green development path...
Henan Yirui commences operation of its new aluminium hot rolling mill, revolutionising production standards
Henan Yirui New Material Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Henan Mingtai AL. Industrial started the production of the new aluminium hot rolling mill supplied by the SMS group. The first coil was successfully rolled on November 22, 2023. However, two months before the contractually agreed date, the inaugural aluminium coil was successfully rolled on the recently commissioned hot mill at Henan Yirui New Material Technology Co., Ltd. This hot mill represents a pivotal component of Henan Yirui's strategic expansion project, a Henan Mingtai group subsidiary in Gongyi, Henan Province, China. The early success underscores Henan Yirui's confidence in the competence and experience of SMS group, given its track record of achievements in the aluminium industry. "A particular challenge was...
ASI accredits Press Metal Sarawak with the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
Press Metal has successfully obtained ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its subsidiary, Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd, in Sarawak, Malaysia. This achievement comes after the prior certification of another subsidiary, Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd, marking it as the inaugural smelting facility in Southeast Asia to receive ASI Performance Standard Certification in October 2022. Choa Wei Keong, Chief Operating Officer of the Smelting Division, said, “This certification marks another significant achievement for the Press Metal Group, underscoring our ongoing commitment to sustainable aluminium production and unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of sustainable and responsible practices in the industry. Our focus on transparency and responsible conduct...
Lada Aluminium grabs the spotlight for its outstanding achievement in the Saudi Arabian market during 2023
Reynaers Middle East, a global leader in providing international aluminium systems, has recently recognised Lada Aluminium and Steel Factory Company (Majal Al Arabi Group) with a prestigious award for achieving the highest turnover in the Saudi Arabian market during 2023. This acknowledgement highlights the remarkable success of Lada Aluminium within the Architectural Aluminium Systems sector. The partnership between Reynaers Middle East and Lada Aluminium goes beyond recognising a single prestigious project, exemplifying a robust collaboration spanning various projects in various sectors. This enduring partnership has left an indelible mark, particularly in retail and commercial spaces. This esteemed award is a testament to Lada Aluminium's outstanding contributions, particularly in its...
EGA and Nadeera's joint recycling venture promises sustainable transformation in the UAE region
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the foremost non-oil and gas industrial giant in the United Arab Emirates, has forged a ground-breaking alliance with the social enterprise Nadeera to unveil a cutting-edge aluminium recycling initiative within communities surrounding EGA's Jebel Ali plant. The initiative, known as Yalla Return and created by Nadeera, presents an innovative platform designed to enhance consumer recycling practices. This pioneering program leverages technology to catalyse community engagement, enticing and motivating recycling efforts through a seamlessly integrated mobile application. This app is linked to state-of-the-art, technology-enabled waste collection bins. The Yalla Return initiative is set to unfold its impact across approximately 4,000 households near the Jebel...
