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Beijing Only Aluminium joins forces with AL Biz, unleashing a new chapter in the aluminium downstream products market
Established in 1992, Beijing Only Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd is a prominent force in China's aluminium processing sector. Boasting a comprehensive industrial chain, the company encompasses a melting and casting plant, mold processing centre, building profile plant, industrial profile plant, quality centre, and deep processing centre. Recognized as one of China's leading and most competitive aluminium processing enterprises, Only Aluminium leverages the world's most complete industrial chain within proximity. AL Biz is thrilled to introduce the addition of Beijing Only Aluminium Industry to its online platform. With this new inclusion, our platform boasts a diverse selection of over 1800+ verified aluminium sellers hailing from various corners of the globe. Dive into the company's...
Western Australian govt. agrees to allow AWAC to continue bauxite mining and alumina refining in the region
As per the reports, the Western Australian government has agreed to allow Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) to continue bauxite mining and downstream alumina refining in the state. The Western Australian government has declared that it would accept the newest five-year mining plan (also known as the 2023-2027 Mining and Management Plan (MMP)) created by AWAC for the Huntly and Willowdale bauxite mines as of the date of this statement. CITIC Resources has disclosed that it currently possesses a 9.6117 per cent ownership interest in Alumina Limited (AWC), an Australian company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange. Additionally, CITIC Resources holds an equity stake in the worldwide asset portfolio of upstream mining and smelting within the aluminium industry. Consequently, via...
GAC to let Guinea use its fuel berth and bulk storage infrastructure post the oil terminal explosion
Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium, has offered the Guinea government the use of GAC's petroleum port and bulk storage facilities to assist in dealing with the aftermath of an oil terminal explosion. After the December 18 explosion destroyed gasoline tanks at the major oil terminal managing fuel imports, supply from Guinea, the world's third biggest supplier of alumina raw material bauxite, has been in focus, bolstering aluminium prices in London. GAC stated there would be no effect on its production or client shipments. The business also anticipates no disruptions to its mining, rail, and export operations. Guinea said on Saturday that the gasoline supply to petrol outlets is expected to improve substantially due to diplomatic initiatives with...
LME aluminium price hits eight-month high post-Christmas Holiday; SHFE price expands by US$62/t
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices significantly surged on Wednesday, December 27, as trade resumed after the Christmas break. Three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange (LME) climbed 0.8 per cent to $2,345 per tonne in official open-outcry trading after reaching its highest since May 2 at US$2,382 per tonne. Reason for the price hike The increase in aluminium prices was attributed to purchases made by Commodity Trade Advisor (CTA) investment funds, which are influenced mainly by computer algorithms, according to a trader. Base metals prices hiked in London on Wednesday, boosted by increases in industrial profit in top metals user China. At the same time, aluminium hit an eight-month high due to technical buying and supply worries. LME aluminium price As per the LME...
AL Biz welcomes Accurate Sales & Services to its list of 1800+ sellers
Accurate, a pioneer in metrology solutions in India since its inception in 1963, the company has provided solutions to various industry segments such as automobile, engineering, aerospace, railways, energy, oil and gas, medical engineering, government sector and technical education. AL Biz is excited to announce the inclusion of Accurate Sales & Services onto its online platform, featuring 1700+ sellers from across the globe. AL Biz is the world's first global marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. To know more details about the services offered by Accurate, click here . Accurate has successfully satisfied the severe measurement requirements for powertrains, sheet metal, and high-precision components in aerospace, power turbines,...
Studio HAOS launches Antimatière, the new furniture line composed of aluminium and zinc
Studio HAOS, the Lisbon-based studio founded by Sophie Gelinet and Cédric Gepner, launched their new collection of furniture series, dubbed Antimatière. The furnitures are crafted using aluminium tubes and zinc sheets and includes an armchair, a bench, a coffee table, a Console, a DayBed, a table, and a vase. They present eight pieces created using only two materials: 40×40 aluminium tubes and zinc sheets. The debut of Antimatière took place during the first edition of the Design Festival Contributions, which was hosted in Paris from October 16-22, 2023. The use of aluminium in furniture not only promotes sustainability but also ensures that the furniture is lightweight and rust-free. Aluminium is also known as an architect's favourite metal. It allows architects to be as creative as they...
Jiangsu Minglida plans to build a new aluminium die-casting project in Hai'an County
The Management Committee of Jiangsu Hai'an High-tech Industrial Development Zone signed an investment agreement with Jiangsu Minglida and the People's Government of Hai'an County regarding the establishment of a new aluminium alloy precision die casting project. The announcement was made at the 14th meeting of the second Board of Directors on December 15. The agreement outlined the investment details for the upcoming aluminium alloy precision die-casting project in Hai'an County. On March 2, 2021, the Administrative Committee of Hai'an High-Tech Zone, Jiangsu Minglida Technology Co., LTD. (referred to as "Jiangsu Minglida" or "Party B"), Jiangsu Haisui Industrial Park Development Group Co., LTD., and the People's Government of Haian City signed the Supplementary Agreement, with their...
Second phase of Guangyuan’s RMB390 million recycled aluminium project to begin construction in 2024
Implemented by Jiaxing Jinmao Aluminum Industry, with a total investment of around RMB 390 million, the second phase of the production line of Guangyuan’s recycled aluminium project is expected to start construction by 2024. Situated in the Zhuangzi Industrial Park, inside the Qingchuan Economic and Technological Development Zone, it is a Chengdu-Guangzhou industrial cooperation project that will be built in two stages. In the first phase, two production lines for recycled aluminium bars with an annual production capacity of 50000 tonnes and an annual output value of RMB 1 billion will be built. Four recycled aluminium ingot production lines with an annual production capacity of 100000 tonnes will be constructed in the second phase. The initial stage of the project involved the...
Sustainable initiative for homeless pets: Boaz–based animal shelter initiates aluminium can collection drive
Employees at the Second Chance Shelter in Boaz have unveiled a novel approach to generate funds for homeless pets and reduce trash in North Alabama, promoting sustainability at the same time. Doug McGee, the Shelter Director, is initiating an aluminium can drive named "Green Steps for Homeless Pets" to generate funds for animals at the shelter. He aims to gather one million cans to go 80 miles from the shelter to the Tennessee state boundary. According to him, the funds obtained from recycling the aluminium cans will benefit the shelter's animals by assisting with the costs of spaying and neutering. Achieving this objective might significantly reduce the number of stray animals in the county. The shelter is indefinitely accepting contributions, as they want to continue collecting until...
Henan Beijia carries out the ground-breaking ceremony of its electrolytic aluminium plant in Indonesia
Henan Beijia Aluminum conducted the stage-1 ground-breaking ceremony of its much-awaited electrolytic aluminium plant project of the Indonesia North Plus Project, handled by China 6 MCC Guizhou Branch. The project is in the Tanakuning Industrial Park, inside Indonesia's North Kalimantan Special Economic Zone. It has a total construction area of about 362,500 square metres. Once completed, it can manufacture 1 million tonnes of electrolytic aluminium and the necessary supporting anodes. Zhang Yue, the project manager of the Indonesia North Plus Project Department at the 6 MCC Guizhou Branch, delivered a speech on behalf of the construction unit during the commencement ceremony. He expressed the department's commitment to maintaining high morale and enthusiasm and carrying out all tasks per...
ZH Industry expands its market reach by joining AL Biz
Established in 2009, Dongguan Zhonghui Precision Die Casting Technology Company ( ZH Industry ) is a specialised firm that offers bespoke precision aluminium and zinc alloy die-casting services. With over 15 years of experience, the ZH Industry is known for providing rich experience with a dedicated team of experts committed to delivering high-quality and enduring solutions to its customers. AL Biz has successfully onboarded this China-based aluminium die-casting company to its list of 1700+ verified aluminium sellers worldwide. Explore the extensive range of aluminium products the company offers by clicking here . ZH Industry has created its die-casting workshops, CNC machining centre, and mature post-processing supply chain (such as anodising, bead blasting, powder coating,...
Chalco bags the National Quality Project Luban Award for construction excellence
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco), one of the world's largest producers and suppliers of aluminium, alumina, high-purity aluminium and aluminium anodes, recently won 8 awards, including 1 Luban Award (National Quality Project). A total of 7 projects undertaken by the China-based aluminium company were honoured with the one National Quality Gold Award and the 6 National Quality Awards. The China Construction Industry Association and the China Construction Enterprise Management Association have recently released the second batch of awards: the China Construction Engineering Luban Award (National Quality Project) and the National Quality Project Award for 2022-2023. The National Quality Engineering Award-winning "China Aluminium Ruimin Automobile Lightweight Aluminium Alloy...
First ROB in UP to include sound barriers composed of aluminium and glass wool
The UP State Bridge Corporation will install a unique feature called a 'sound barrier' on the newly built Railway Over Bridge (ROB) at Bakshi Bandh in Prayagraj. This sound barrier consists of aluminium sheets covered with glass wool, effectively absorbing the noise of automobiles and their horns. First of its kind in UP to have a sound-barrier The upcoming bridge in UP would be the first to include sound barriers, at an estimated expenditure of INR 2 crores. Aluminium sound barriers will be constructed throughout the whole 700-meter length of the bridge on both sides. By implementing these barriers, the noise originating from beyond the road boundaries will be reduced to below 55 decibels, according to the established norm. Sound barriers have been implemented on some Delhi, Mumbai, and...
SHFE price loses US$9/t to US$2,689/t; LME aluminium closed for Christmas Holiday
On Tuesday, December 26, the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) aluminium price lost US$9 per tonne or 0.33 per cent to close at US$2,689 per tonne. Overnight, the most-traded SHFE 2402 aluminium contract opened at RMB 19155 per tonne, with low and high at RMB 19085 per tonne and RMB 19155 per tonne before closing at RMB 19110 per tonne, down RMB 105 per tonne or 0.55 per cent. LME aluminium price On Monday, December 25, the London Metal Exchange (LME) was closed due to the Christmas holiday. However, on Friday, December 22, LME aluminium opened at US$2246 per tonne last Friday, with its low and high at US$2246 per tonne and US$2332 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2324 per tonne, up 3.5 per cent. Both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price...
Unwrought aluminium alloy, the top exported product from Bahrain during Nov’23
In November, Bahrain's exports of domestically produced goods amounted to BD299 million ($792.42 million), representing a 15 per cent decrease compared to the BD350 million shipped in November of the previous year. Unwrought aluminium alloy was the top exported product in November 2023, with a value of BD68 million, followed by agglomerated iron ores and concentrates alloy (BD48 million) and aluminium wire (BD19 million). The overall value of re-exports climbed by 15 per cent in November 2023 to BD74 million, up from BD64 million in the same month in 2022. The top ten re-exporting nations accounted for 85 per cent of the total re-exported value. The UAE came in top with BD16.9 million, followed by Saudi Arabia (BD16.8 million) and Luxembourg (BD8 million). Most valuable re-exported...
Reynaers Aluminium bags the ‘Best Use of Press and Public Relations’ title at the Construction Marketing Awards 2023
Reynaers Aluminium UK has been awarded the ‘Best Use of Press and Public Relations’ title at the Construction Marketing Awards 2023. Reynaers Aluminium UK received recognition for their well-planned and executed press and PR campaign to position them as a prominent authority on sustainability in the window industry. This achievement was made possible with the assistance of Lesniak Swann, a marketing and PR firm. During the campaign, Reynaers' presence in the trade press increased to over 40%, with over 300 pieces published in important journals. This resulted in reaching an audience of over five million readers during the year. Reynaers Aluminium UK Head of Marketing, Samantha Hill, said, "We are extremely proud to have accepted this award, both as recognition for the hard work and...
LME aluminium benchmark price surges by US$54.5/t to US$2,234.5/t; SHFE price expands to US$2,698/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2246 per tonne last Friday, with its low and high at US$2246 per tonne and US$2332 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2324 per tonne, up 3.5 per cent. On Friday, December 22, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price surged by US$55 per tonne or 2.52 per cent and US$54.5 per tonne or 2.5 per cent to settle at US$2,234 per tonne and US$2,234.50 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, both 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price hiked by US$47 per tonne or 2.10 per cent to score at US$2,279 per tonne and US$2,280 per tonne. On the same day, December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price gained US$47 per tonne to stop at US$2,395 per tonne and US$2,400 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in...
Baiyinhua Aluminium unlocks milestone with the Green Product Evaluation certification
China-based Baiyinhua Aluminium Power Company was recently honoured with the 'Green Electric Aluminium' certification, indicating the company's new achievements and breakthroughs in green, low-carbon, and high-quality development. The company's recycled aluminium ingots successfully passed the "Green Aluminium Evaluation and Trading Guidelines" issued by the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA) and the China Nonferrous Metals Society, marking a significant achievement in the field of promoting environmentally friendly, low-carbon, and high-quality development. They have conducted extensive research to identify the minimum requirements and have implemented scientific and technological innovation and transformation, equipment maintenance, and fine operation to achieve their...
