Macro rate hike expectations bring periodic pressure, while destocking in China provides solid bottom support
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,310 per tonne in the night session on September 10, reached a high of RMB 24,310 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,075 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,125 per tonne, down RMB 365 per tonne or 1.49 per cent from the previous close....
Aluminium eggshells take on space debris with nearly 65% impact reduction
Researchers at Dalian University of Technology in China have tested a spacecraft protection structure made from water-filled aluminium eggshells, with the design reducing the velocity of an impact projectile by nearly 65 per cent. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Physics , looked...
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China’s 2023 primary aluminium production establishes a new high recording an 11% annual rise
According to the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) survey, China produced 3.562 million tonnes of primary aluminium in December (31 calendar days) 2023. That was an annual increase of 3.6 per cent, leading to a cumulative output of 41.513 million tonnes in the entire year. Production analysis The daily...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price remains stoic at RMB18,830/t; Low carbon aluminium loses RMB20/t
Today, on January 22, the SMM A00 aluminium price has remained stagnant on its previous weekend’s position, recording a price of RMB 18,830 per tonne. If we consider China’s A00 aluminium ingot price on October 23, last year, there can be found a Quarter-on-Quarter descend of RMB 90 per tonne or...
Shanghai Dragon Aluminium Foil Products Co. leverages the power of AL Biz for business expansion
Shanghai Dragon Aluminium Foil Products Co. Ltd, a prominent aluminium foil packaging industry player, 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. Established in 2009, the company has...
Sustainability weekly recap: China-based aluminium profile manufacturer wins green factory recognition, Norwegian giant joins FMC's green supplier database
Aluminium production is energy-intensive, primarily through the smelting process. Many companies have invested in technologies and practices to enhance energy efficiency, such as adopting more sustainable energy sources and improving overall production processes. Sustainability in the aluminium...
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...
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...
Bühler to deliver four Carat 920 megacasting cells to Duoli in China
Chinese car parts supplier Duoli Technology and Swiss technology company Bühler Group have signed a new contract to deliver four new Carat 920 megacasting cells. The deal represents one of the largest single orders for Bühler Group's megacasting business and is a testament to the accelerating trend...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price descends by RMB60/t; Low carbon aluminium price slumps to RMB 19,719/t
On Friday, January 19, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price descended by RMB 60 per tonne to settle at RMB 18,830 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,810 per tonne and RMB 18,850 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 50 to RMB 90 per tonne....
SCO TEMP carries out trial run of aluminium recycling project in China and Pakistan
The Trade and Economic Multifunctional Platform for SCO Countries (SCO TEMP) aluminium working committee have initiated a trial operation for a recycled aluminium project in Southwest China's Chongqing and Pakistan. Committee members have established an entity within the Chongqing Lianglu-Guoyuan...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price tumbles by 3.03% since January 2; Aluminium alloy prices lose RMB100/t
The SMM A00 aluminium ingot price graph has marked declining aluminium prices after recording a high rate of RMB 19,480 per tonne on January 2, at the beginning of the year. Since then, the aluminium price has been slowly dampening, finally stopping at RMB 18,890 per tonne on January 18, today,...
LME aluminium benchmark price slumps by US$16.5/t to US$2,142/t; SHFE price falls by US$5/t
LME aluminium opened at US$2,215 per tonne on Wednesday, with high and low at US$2,217 per tonne and US$2,175 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,176 per tonne, a drop of US$24 per tonne or 1.09 per cent. On Wednesday, January 17, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price ascends to RMB 19,000/t; Low carbon aluminium price gains RMB97/t
On January, Wednesday 17, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price hiked by RMB 60 per tonne to close at RMB 19,000 per tonne, with the average prices standing between RMB 18,980 per tonne and RMB 19,020 per tonne. The spot contract price may be traded at a premium price of RMB 80 per tonne to RMB 120 per...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price drops RMB160/t W-o-W; Alumina price logs an incredible growth of 11.31% M-o-M
The SMM A00 aluminium ingot price has dropped RMB 80 per tonne, resting at RMB 18,940 per tonne. The average prices have ranged between RMB 18,920 per tonne and RMB 18,960 per tonne. If we consider the SMM aluminium price on January 9, there can be seen a Week-on-Week slump of RMB 160 per tonne or...
Shandong Xinanrui Machinery Co. joins AL Biz to amplify its reach in the aluminium die-casting sector
Shandong Xinanrui Machinery Co., Ltd., a distinguished Chinese player in the realm of manufacturing, 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, marking a significant milestone in the...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price falls W-o-W by RMB 140/t; Aluminium powder price inches down by RMB0.1/kg
On Monday, January 15, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price opened the week with a fall of RMB 110 per tonne to settle at RMB 19,020 per tonne. As per the data, a decline of RMB 140 per tonne was witnessed W-o-W from RMB 19,160 per tonne recorded on January 8 . As of today, the spot contract price is...
Ningbo Zhongbang Aluminium sets the pace by joining AL Biz for unmatched circle, coil, and sheet solutions
Ningbo Zhongbang Aluminium Co., Ltd. has emerged as a frontrunner in the aluminium processing and manufacturing industry, setting the pace with its unparalleled aluminium circle, coil, and sheet solutions and has recently joined AL Biz, the world's 1st B2B online marketplace that connects millions...
Shandong Hongchuang Aluminium welcomes new Chairman to spearhead growth strategy
On January 12, 2024, Shandong Hongchuang Aluminium Industry announced the appointment of Yang Congsen as its new Chairman, as stated in a filing. During a meeting on January 11, 2024, Yang, formerly a director, was elected unanimously and will now lead the company's three-member strategy committee....
Chinese aluminium alloy wheels fall under the anti-dumping radar of Eurasian Economic Union
The Eurasian Economic Commission, spearheaded by the Department of Internal Market Protection, issued Notice No. 2023/386/AD24R1 on December 27, 2023, announcing the commencement of the first anti-dumping sunset review investigation on aluminium alloy wheels originating in China, in response to...
