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Average cost of China’s alumina industry in Nov’23 records M-o-M plunge of RMB38.61/t
Based on data provided by Baichuan Yingfu, the average tax-inclusive total cost of China's alumina industry in November 2023 was RMB 2685.91 per tonne. This is a drop of RMB 38.61 per tonne compared to October 2023, a month-on-month decline of 1.42 per cent and a year-on-year decline of 3.80 per cent. In November, the supply of domestically produced bauxite in China increased, contributing to the continued rise in price centre. Regarding ore imports, the market trade pattern primarily relies on implementing initial contracts, resulting in elevated prices. As for liquid alkali, the prices in the Chinese market initially declined, followed by a rise in November. However, the restricted price growth in the latter period resulted from the average performance of overall demand. Consequently,...
Downstream aluminium recap: Hindalco to build a new aluminium battery foil manufacturing facility worth INR 800 Cr. in Odisha
Hindalco Industries announced plans to spend INR 800 crore in constructing a battery foil production plant in Sambalpur, Odisha, to enter the rapidly expanding electric car industry. Ball Aerospace was selected to lead a concept study for NASA's planned Chromospheric Magnetism Explorer (CMEx) mission. This mission is expected to provide new insights into how magnetism drives eruptive activity on and around the sun. On December 1st, the Aluminium City Hotel held the feasibility study review conference for Southwest Aluminum's super-large and high-performance aluminium alloy extrusion product line project. The expert panel analysed and evaluated the feasibility study report, and the project passed the expert demonstration assessment. Cosma Casting UK, an aluminium high-pressure vacuum die...
Primary aluminium recap: Alcoa desires Spanish Government’s intervention in keeping the San Ciprián smelter active
To address concerns about the San Ciprián complex, which includes an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter, Alcoa Corporation organised a series of talks with key stakeholders. This week, officials from their Spanish operational companies will meet with representatives from national and regional authorities in Spain to address the complex's financial losses. One of the seven finalists in NASA's 2023 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing Idea (BIG Idea) Challenge: Lunar Forge was a multidisciplinary team from Missouri S&T, a Rolla-based research institution. The Russian Aluminium Association warned the local sector about the negative consequences of Western sanctions, tariffs, and price decreases. Global aluminium prices dropped to their lowest level since March 2021, while the...
Shenyang Aluminum-Magnesium Institute’s water treatment process included in the Industrial Water-Saving Technology list
The Shenyang Aluminium and Magnesium Institute (SAMI) has successfully developed a cutting-edge process for treating fluorine-containing production wastewater and rainwater at the electrolytic aluminium plant. This remarkable achievement has led to SAMI's inclusion of their process in the Catalogue of Industrial Water-saving Processes, Technologies, and Equipment. The catalogue is an authoritative resource that promotes the adoption of sophisticated water-saving techniques, technologies, and equipment to improve industrial water efficiency drastically. The process can clean and reuse production wastewater and initial rainwater from businesses that use electrolytic aluminium, carbon, and other materials. It can also clean and reuse wastewater from different companies where suspended matter...
Qinghai Guoxin Aluminium Industry manufactured its first batch of 7M55 aluminium rods
After multiple rounds of research, development and trial production, Qinghai Investment Guoxin Aluminium Company successfully manufactured high-performance, high zinc, and high copper aluminium alloy 7M55 cast rods on December 4th. 7M55 is a recently developed aluminium alloy brand that clients of the Guoxin Aluminium Industry have designated to fulfil specified performance criteria. It has extreme strength, superior toughness, and outstanding corrosion resistance, making it very promising in the market. The alloying degree of this material is very high, reaching 15 per cent, which is 5 per cent more than the alloying degree of the seven series ultra-hard aluminium alloy typically used in regular manufacturing. The high quantities of iron, copper, zinc, and zinc magnesium ratio pose...
Missouri S&T students bag NASA’s Edison award for their study on lunar aluminium production
A multidisciplinary team from Missouri S&T, the Rolla-based research institute, was one of the seven finalists in NASA's 2023 Breakthrough, Innovative, and Game-Changing Idea (BIG Idea) Challenge: Lunar Forge. Last month, the study on lunar aluminium production was presented in Cleveland by the S&T team, headed by Jacob Ortega, a Ph.D. student in aerospace engineering and Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship Doctoral Fellow from Vallejo, California. The S&T lunar metal project began in autumn 2022 after the team submitted a proposal to NASA for the competition. In the spring of 2023, NASA declared S&T as a finalist and allocated cash to support the team's ongoing research. The experiment conducted by S&T was named "Lunar In-Situ Aluminium Production Through Molten Salt Electrolysis" and...
AL Biz welcomes Radiance Papers Private Limited into the circuit of 1700+ verified aluminium sellers
Established in 2007 in Delhi, Radiance Papers Private Limited is a reputable private limited company that specialises in importing, trading, wholesaling, and exporting high-quality aluminium scrap, aluminium alloy ingots, aluminium extrusion waste, aluminium casting scrap, and other related products. AL Biz has successfully onboarded the company to its list of 1700+ clients. AL Biz is the world's first global marketplace that connects millions of buyers and sellers across the entire aluminium value chain. The products offered by Radiance Papers Private Limited include: Aluminium Bottle Caps Scrap Aluminium Casting Scrap Aluminium Telic Scrap Aluminium Sheet Scrap Aluminium Wheel Scrap Aluminium Taint Tabor Scrap Aluminium Zorba Scrap ADC12 Ingot With a skilled team of professionals,...
ABAL vouches for a CO2 emission-free environment by 2050 at COP 28
During the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, the worldwide aluminium sector boldly committed to recycling all aluminium beverage cans by 2050 to achieve zero carbon (CO₂) emissions. The campaign was spearheaded by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) along with Janaína Donas, executive president of the Brazilian Aluminium Association (ABAL), and Pierre Labat, senior vice president and director of Strategy and Sustainability at Novelis Inc. They attended the conference and approved the essential measures for the sector to accomplish the specified objective. COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai between 30 November and 12 December 2023. The COP is where the world gets together to agree on methods to solve...
LME aluminium benchmark price expands by US$54/t to US$2,137/t; SHFE price grows to US$2,649/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2151 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2220 per tonne and US$2151 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2210 per tonne, up US$65 per tonne or 3.03 per cent. On Thursday, December 14, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price expanded by US$53.5 per tonne or 2.56 per cent and US$54 per tonne or 2.59 per cent to close at US$2,136 per tonne and US$2,137 per tonne. As per the London Metal Exchange (LME) data, both the 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price surged by US$57 per tonne or 2.68 per cent to settle at US$2,180 per tonne and US$2,181 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price recorded a growth of US$55 per tonne to peg at US$2,298 per tonne and US$2,303 per tonne. LME aluminium...
CleanPak, the new partner for Alupro-led UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative
CleanPak, the leader of the aerosol recycling industry, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative. The campaign, spearheaded by Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling company, was established to boost awareness of and increase aerosol recycling in the UK. CleanPak, a division of Clean Eco Group situated in Hull, specialises in environmental services and uses advanced technology to dispose of aerosols, whether full or empty, safely. The plastic and metal components are segregated to facilitate recycling, while any remaining petrol and liquids are converted into fuel. “As a leading player in the aerosol recycling sector, the involvement of CleanPak will prove invaluable to the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative as we continue to expand our activities nationwide. The knowledge, insight...
Funing County to experience a leap in electricity consumption with green aluminium projects as the driving force
Funing County, located in Yunnan Province, has recently released the "14th Five Year Plan" for Energy Development related to the region. According to this plan, Funing County is projected to significantly increase electricity consumption, with green aluminium projects as the driving force behind this surge. By 2025, the anticipated aggregate social power consumption in Funing County is projected to reach 12.4 billion kilowatt hours, reflecting a growth of 8.3 billion kilowatt hours. The share of electricity use in the overall social energy consumption is projected to rise substantially to 92 per cent. The primary catalyst for the increased demand for energy consumption is the inclusion of an additional 11.8 billion kilowatt hours of power in the aluminium sector, while the overall...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price surges by RMB180/t to RMB18,630/t; Low carbon aluminium price hikes by RMB186/t
On Thursday, December 14, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price has hiked by RMB 180 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,630 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,610 per tonne and RMB 18,650 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the spot contract price may be traded at a discount price of RMB 90 to RMB 50 per tonne. The SMM price chart shows that the Chinese aluminium market did not see a significant increase in 2023. Instead, prices were relatively stable at an average of RMB 18,000 per tonne. However, there was a minor rebound on April 20, with the price reaching RMB 19,110 per tonne. As per the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) data, the prices have grown in all the provinces. To begin with, the price in Wuxi has surged by RMB 200 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,650 per tonne. On the...
India’s imported aluminium scrap prices witness downward trend following reduced trade activities
The Indian aluminium scrap market is now declining, owing to less trading activity and despite a sluggish buildup of scrap, particularly in the western area due to the winter season and a w-o-w fall in the aluminium LME level. As per reports, the current prices for tense scrap of Middle East origin closed at $1,540 per tonne, reflecting a week-on-week reduction of $20 per tonne. It is estimated that the price of Zorba 95-5, UK-origin, was $1,900-1,910 per tonne, an increase of $90 per tonne. However, although some purchasers have boosted their offers for Zorba-grade scrap, their bids still need to catch up to what sellers charge in the market, with some sellers giving high rates around $1,930-1,950 per tonne due to superior bids from the Far East area. As per AL Circle's report 'World...
Sierra Nevada debuts its first non-alcoholic beverage in aluminium cans collection
Founded by Ken Grossman, this United States-based brewing company has released its first line of non-alcoholic beverages, dubbed the Trail Pass IPA, in recyclable aluminium cans. Trail Pass IPA is 35 IBU and contains Amarillo, Bravo, CTZ, Magnum, and Cascade hops to create a strong IPA taste and aroma. Trail Pass Golden offers a light, crisp taste from Centennial, Cascade, and Bravo hops with a low IBU of 15. Instead of post-brew alcohol removal, both beers are crafted by conventional fermentation, using a yeast strain that yields little alcohol content. Despite its complexity, this method produces a superior beverage that resembles traditional beer but has less than 0.5 per cent alcohol by volume (ABV). Both items have a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $11.99 for a...
China-based Gansu Hongda Aluminum entered the First List of Provincial "White List" Enterprises
China-based manufacturer of aluminium plastic goods, Gansu Hongda Aluminium Profile, made its way into the First List of Provincial "White List" Enterprises with Strong Industries. The Gansu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology Notice on Publishing, the First List of Provincial "White List" Enterprises with Strong Industries, was recently published by the Gansu Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology. Gansu Hongda Aluminium Profile is known for manufacturing and selling aluminium alloy doors, windows, and other products. Industry is the fundamental support for economic growth, with firms acting as the primary catalyst. Earlier this year, the province implemented a "white list" system for important industrial companies to effectively address...
Japanese aluminium premium expected to rise in later 2024 owing to firmer domestic demand
According to trading company Marubeni, the premiums paid by Japanese purchasers for aluminium are expected to stay within the range of $75-$95 per tonne during the first quarter of 2024. However, these premiums are anticipated to progressively increase after that, owing to a tighter supply in Asia and more robust domestic demand. Japan is the largest importer of aluminium in Asia. The premiums it agrees to pay each quarter, in addition to the London Metal Exchange (LME) cash price, establish the standard for the area. The Japanese premiums for this quarter have decreased to $97 per tonne, representing a 24 per cent decline compared to the previous quarter. This decline may be attributed to weak demand both domestically and internationally. "Japan premiums are expected to climb in later...
LME aluminium benchmark price gains US$8/t to US$2,090.5/t; SHFE price hikes by US$12/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2121 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2143 per tonne and US$2116 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2124 per tonne, flat from the previous trading day. On Tuesday, December 12, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price grew by US$8 per tonne or 0.38 per cent to settle at US$2,090 per tonne and US$2,090.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price grew by US$9.5 per tonne or 0.44 per cent to clock at US$2,136 per tonne and US$2,136.50 per tonne. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price also increased by US$8 per tonne or 0.35 per cent to peg at US$2,255 per tonne and US$2,260 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 450225 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants...
Vedanta Aluminium fuels collective efforts for a sustainable future at COP28
In its quest to ensure a sustainable future for the globe, Vedanta Aluminium, India's biggest producer of aluminium, is dedicated to providing greater global access to sustainably produced, high-quality aluminium. Vedanta Aluminium said on Monday that it is accelerating its efforts to attain Net Zero by 2050. Mr. John Slaven, CEO of the firm, highlighted the expanding significance of aluminium in allowing sustainable applications and its indelible contribution to assisting whole economies in decarbonising their value chains at the company's first participation at COP28 in Dubai. He participated in the 'Industrial Transition Accelerator' Roundtable at COP28, which brought together corporate executives, politicians, and experts from the heavy industries, transportation, and energy sectors....
