Alcoa strikes $3.1b cash-and-stock deal for South32’s key aluminium assets
Alcoa Corporation is acquiring South32’s key aluminium assets in a USD 3.1 billion deal in cash plus 17,008,960 Alcoa shares, expanding its upstream aluminium portfolio across Australia, Brazil and South Africa. The transaction will also give South32 and its shareholders an equity interest in the...
Rio Tinto adds Aurukun's 8 tpa bauxite opportunity to growing Cape York pipeline
The acquisition gives Rio Tinto control of a major undeveloped Cape York resource as it expands its existing Weipa operations and advances new mining areas. Rio Tinto is expanding its Cape York bauxite portfolio by acquiring the Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore and Mitsubishi, adding a...
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China’s bauxite imports in May’22 record a new high at 11.97 million tonnes
According to the data revealed by the General Administration of Customs on Wednesday, June 22, China’s bauxite imports recorded a historical high, totalling 11.97 million tonnes in May 2022. That was an increase of 7.6 per cent month-on-month and a hike of 31.4 per cent over a year. Australia stood...
Australian heavy industries including aluminium may slash 80% GHG emissions; attract multibillion-dollar investments in renewable energy
According to an industry report by the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative (ETI), supported by some of the largest companies in Australia, it has been revealed that the regional manufacturing organisations, who are the immensely contributing to the economy of the nation can create the...
End-user weekly recap: NASA to discover life beyond Earth with its largest aluminium spacecraft; GMC blueprints the first G+AI Batteries in pouch cell format
This week the end-user segment has witnessed some great news about innovations. In a quest to find life sources in Jupiter’s satellite Europa, NASA has developed an all-aluminium lightweight spacecraft, 'Clipper' scheduled to begin its journey in October 2024. While in Australia, Graphene...
Norweld Australia reveals durable aluminium ute trays and canopies for load bearing trucks
Founded in 1971, Norweld is Australia’s one of the most trusted heavy-duty trays and canopy providers for pick-up trucks or utes. In response to the rising demand for long-lasting, locally constructed trays and canopies, Norweld has unveiled its latest ute trays, full-time canopies and wind-off...
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China’s A00 aluminium ingot price hikes by RMB150/t; Australian alumina FOB price moves up by US$6/t
On Wednesday, June 15, the A00 aluminium ingot price in China halted at RMB 20,070 per tonne, after witnessing a hike of RMB 150 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the average price is expected to stand between RMB 20,050 per tonne and RMB 20,090 per tonne, with spot contract to be traded at a premium...
Capral Aluminium the first extruder in Australia to join ASI as a Production & Transformation member
Capral Aluminium, one of Australia’s leading providers of aluminium products and associated services, has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, aiming at achieving ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard certifications for its operations by mid-2024. As per the report, the...
Downstream products weekly recap: Aidro qualifies to supply Leonardo Helicopters with 3D printed aluminium flight parts; Capral Aluminium acquires Edge Architectural Glazing from Aluminium Industries
This week, the aluminium downstream sector witnessed some vital occurring, being one of only two suppliers, Aidro received Leonardo's Declaration of Qualification for Additive Layer Manufacturing. While in Australia, Capral Aluminium acquired EDGE Architectural Glazing Systems from Victoria-based...
Australia: Sustainable bus companies ally to manufacture a new fleet, deploying modern technologies
Loop Energy, the industry-leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of hydrogen fuel cell systems for vehicle OEMs has publicized that it is all set to step into the Australian bus market as a supplier of fuel modules. The Vancouver-Canada headquartered, Loop further stated that it will supply...
Rio Tinto’s aluminium assets in the Gladstone region to be powered by green energy
The global mining and metal giant, Rio Tinto plans to will invest in extensive green energy generators (wind and solar farms) in central and southern Queensland to power its Gladstone region aluminium assets. On 9 th June 2022, Ivan Vella, the CEO of Rio Tinto’s Aluminium business called for...
Rusal files lawsuit against Rio Tinto claiming back 20% ownership in Queensland Alumina
According to a report on Monday, June 6, Rusal, the Russian aluminium giant, prosecuted global miner Rio Tinto to regain its access to 20 per cent share in alumina produced at a jointly owned refinery Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL). Rusal, in the lawsuit, challenged Australia’s sanctions against...
Loop Energy collaborates with Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Company to enter the Australian bus market
Loop Energy, a designer and manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell solutions, has reported that it will supply fuel cell modules to Aluminium Revolutionary Chassis Company (ARCC), the developer and manufacturer of Australia's first lightweight bolted aluminium city bus chassis, in the promising...
Australia: Capral Aluminium acquires Edge Architectural Glazing from Aluminium Industries
One of Australia’s leading suppliers of aluminium products and other auxiliary services, Capral Aluminium has inherited EDGE Architectural Glazing Systems from another Australia-based aluminium innovator, Aluminium Industries, situated in Victoria State. This action will enable Capral as a dealer...
Downstream products weekly recap: Australia’s Capral Aluminium commits to attaining net-zero emissions by 2050; Novelis joins the global initiative FMC to decarbonise the aluminium industry
Many big scale industries like Capral are moving towards low emission modules since the scientific community has already declared that by mid-century, net-zero must be attained to keep global warming limited to 1.5°C, preventing harmful effects on the eco-system. Novelis Inc. has joined hands with...
QEM commissions vanadium pilot project and HPA extraction unit for battery sector supply
QEM Ltd successfully has commissioned a pilot plant to evaluate the production of oil shale and vanadium pentoxide with resources from its flagship in north-western Queensland, the Julia Creek Project. QEM is an Australian producer of vanadium pentoxide and energy. The company is supposed to...
Australian shipbuilder RDM’s high-performance aluminium vessels in demand worldwide
Richardson Devine Marine Constructions (RDM) is one of Australia's most renowned aluminium shipbuilders, with a reputation for building a diverse range of craft. Commercial operators worldwide seek out its passenger ferries, luxurious overnight cruise vessels, and offshore workboats. Built to...
Australian Aluminium Council welcomes Capral CEO Tony Dragicevich as its board member
The 2022 annual general meeting of the Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) voted Capral CEO, Tony Dragicevich to the AAC board, replacing one of two previously empty positions. This action will give prominence to Capral’s image in the Australian Aluminium Council, the prime authority associated with...
Scott Morrison announces a $50 million investment in research of green industries including aluminium
On 11th May 2022, Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison visited Hunter to acknowledge the $50 million investment for a new business and research coalition with the University of Newcastle and the University of New South Wales. Hunter is a town located in Greene County, New York, United States....
Hardys to introduce three new varieties of wine in aluminium cans, expects recycling growth
Hardys, the no.1 Australian Wine brand in the United Kingdom, will reportedly introduce three new varieties of wine in aluminium cans next month to make a debut in the on-the-go market. The varieties, comprised of rosé, chardonnay, and shiraz, will appear on trade and festivals this summer....
