Carbonation curing could extend the field life of red mud-based backfill, new study suggests
Chinese researchers show that a few extra hours of CO2 curing can roughly double the wet-dry service life of red mud–CFB ash–MgO backfill, while keeping leaching of hazardous elements low even after weeks of exposure to alkaline red mud liquor. Red mud remains one of the aluminium industry’s...
CFMoto’s 2027 Ibex 800 E combines aluminium components with radar safety technology
CFMoto's 2027 Ibex 800 E combines an aluminium swingarm and forged aluminium pistons with radar-based safety technology, while starting at USD 9,799 in the US. The Ibex also comes with an 8-inch touchscreen, adjustable KYB suspension and several touring features as standard. The Ibex 800 E comes...
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Altech Chemicals establish its R&D laboratory in Perth, Western Australia
Altech Chemicals Limited, the Australian Securities Exchange-listed company has notified that is it has established its own research and development laboratory in Perth, Western Australia. The establishment was smoothly transformed to Altech’s R&D laboratory, as it was previously occupied by an...
Push to reduce Chinese dependency, India gears up to invest in aluminium battery technology replacing lithium for EV
The navigation to shrink dependence on imported materials and technology, particularly from China, India is gearing to invest in a battery technology that uses aluminium rather than lithium as the crucial ingredient. India’s largest oil refiner, Indian Oil Corporation has already collaborated with...
ELYSIS commences construction of commercial size prototype cells at Rio Tinto’s Alma smelter in Quebec
On 29th June 2021, the construction of the first commercial-scale prototype cells of ELYSIS’ inert anode technology commences at Rio Tinto’s Alma smelter in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec eliminating all direct greenhouse gases from aluminium smelting, which is considered a major step forward. The...
Russian scientists develop unique heat-resistant aluminium alloy, can replace copper conductors in air and rail transport
A unique heat-resistant aluminium alloy with improved durability have been produced by developing technology from the scientists of the National University of Science and Technology “MISiS” (NUST MISIS) in cooperation with their colleagues at the Siberian Federal University and the Research and...
Ford to acquire Electriphi for seamless charging of electric vehicles
Ford has decided to acquire Electriphi to develop the most advanced charging and energy management experiences for commercial customers. The acquisition comes as Ford prepares for the launch of all-electric versions of two of commercial vehicles – the Transit van and F-150 pickup. Electriphi is...
Phinergy selected as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
Phinergy has received "Technology Pioneers” award from World Economic Forum. The company’s CEO, David Mayer, will now participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year. Phinergy will also be part of Forum initiatives over the next two years, working with...
India’s iconic aluminium producer ‘BALCO’ reducing carbon footprint through next-generation technology
The iconic aluminium producer of India, Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO) is a strong promoter of leveraging next-generation technology to model its manufacturing process sustainable and reducing carbon footprint. BALCO has reduced its power consumption in its ‘potline 1’ at its aluminium smelter in...
FIVES’ AMELIOS SUITE is part of the #1000solutions to change the world
Two solutions developed by Fives have been recognized by the “Solar Impulse Efficient Solution Label”, following an assessment by independent experts. AMELIOS Suite for Aluminium industry and VirtuoTM OptiScale for Steel industry join the panel of #1000solutions, a Solar Impulse Foundation...
Indian scientists develop environment-friendly process amplifies exhaust life of aluminium alloy utilized in aerospace parts
The scientists of India have developed an environment-friendly procedure that can deliver excellent corrosion resistance to high-strength aluminium alloys exhaustively used in aerospace, textile, and automotive applications. The process, labelled micro-arc oxidation (MAO), implies an...
Weekly Alumina recap: Altech Chemicals submits patent with IP Australia for alumina coating of battery materials; Alumina spot price in China further gains RMB4/t to settle at RMB2476/t
The alumina price in China performed higher this week. The price stood higher by RMB 3 per tonne to stand at RMB 2465 per tonne on Monday, May 31 2021. The price on 2 nd June and 3 rd June increased by RMB 7 per tonne and RMB 4 per tonne to RMB 2472 per tonne and RMB 2476 per tonne after remaining...
GE Digital Smelter: Software to boost digital transformation of the Middle-East aluminium industry
The provider of software and IIoT services to industrial companies, GE Digital has announced the accessibility of its latest Process Analytics solution, the Digital Smelter. GE Digital said: “The software creates a Digital Twin of the aluminium smelting process to deliver insights and prescriptive...
Altech Chemicals submits patent with IP Australia for alumina coating of battery materials
The company on a track to become one of the world's leading suppliers of 99.99% (4N) high purity alumina (Al2O3), Altech Chemicals Limited has declared its submission of a patent with IP Australia, for its invention of methods for coating anode active materials with alumina. The patent illustrates...
Amapola project eyes marketable polymer-based aluminium-sulphur battery for vehicles and aircrafts
Amapola project, which is funded by the EU with two million euros and is scheduled to run until 30th September 2022 eyeing on a marketable polymer-based Al-S battery has declared it will be emerging with an aluminium-sulphur battery for vehicles and aircraft. The intent is to develop an Al-S cell...
REEL International acquires the Aluminium Emission Control business of GE Steam Power in Norway
REEL International on 1st June has acquired GE Steam Power’s Aluminum AQCS (Air Quality Control Systems) Technology portfolio and related business in Norway. The know-how acquired includes the technologies developed under the ownerships of FLAKT, ABB and ALSTOM Environment. The acquired business...
World’s first hybrid-electric motorcycle ‘NawaRacer’ made of aluminium all set to fire
NawaRacer, the world’s first electric motorcycle is planning to launch in the coming months, but as per our report, it will hit on a race track, as the brand owners have not delivered any signal for its production as of yet. Nawa Technologies has announced that it will come up with a zero-emission...
Rio Tinto, Comptech collaborate to deliver a new generation of aluminium alloys for use in advanced technologies
The global aluminium giant, Rio Tinto partnering with aluminium semi-solid castings solution provider Comptech to drive in a new generation of aluminium alloys to the market towards the usage in advanced technologies such as electric vehicles and 5G antennas. The metallurgical experts of Rio Tinto...
Hydro signs NOK 200 million contract with Innovation Group for casthouse technology
Hydro has signed a NOK 200 million contract for the supply of new state-of-the-art casting lines. In total, four new casting lines will be supplied to the customer. Hycast, a fully owned subsidiary of Hydro, and Innovation Group, the leading manufacturer of extrusion ingots in China, have inked an...
Qatalum signs agreement with GE to deliver five AGP upgrade units for enhanced power supply
The aluminium smelter Qatalum, which is a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and Norsk Hydro, has signed an agreement with GE, the global digital industrial company to deliver five Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrade units and maintenance services for 15 years for equipment at its 1,080 megawatts...
