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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ITALJET Dragster 2020: The iconic Italian scooter is back with Aerospace Aluminium component
The Italjet Dragster 2020 will start its production in Italy in May’20. The scooter will be coming up in three versions: 125cc, 150cc, 200cc four-stroke liquid-cooled single-cylinder engines with Magneti Marelli electronic injection and a double overhead camshaft. The Italjet Dragster 125 makes 15...
World’s largest single-dish radio telescope "FAST" made with Aluminium panels launched its first mission
China debuts the first mission in late January, one of the largest and sensitive radio telescopes in the world after a three-year trial period. The spherical radio telescope with five hundred meters of aperture, or FAST for the intimate ones (Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope),...
The EV battery that runs on water and aluminium: an Interview with Akshay Singhal, Founder & CEO, Log 9 Materials
When the news of a Bangalore based start-up Log 9 Materials developing an EV battery powered by water and aluminium appeared in media, it generated curiosity in the metal industry, battery industry as well as the EV market. AlCircle decided to learn a little more about the innovative technology and...
EGA’s efficiency of electricity generation to get enhanced: Giant gas turbine moved by road to EGA Jebel Ali site
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, on 8 th February’20 made public that a giant gas turbine, the biggest in the UAE, has been moved by road from DP World’s Jebel Ali port and installed at EGA’s Jebel Ali site in a...
PSI Metals Completes Generational Change
We are pleased to inform you about the organizational change at PSI Metals. As of the 1st of January 2020, Jörg Hackmann and Harald Henning have been appointed as new Directors at PSI Metals. Together with Thomas Quinet, Managing Director since 2017, the new Strategy Committee will focus on...
Mobile Aluminium crane with a lifting capacity of 6 tonnes rolls out by German Crane & Aerial lift manufacturer Klaas
The German crane and aerial lift manufacturer Klaas has launched its fresh innovation, the Klaas K1100 RSX truck-mounted aluminium crane. The innovation will be considered as one of the largest Klaas truck cranes, with a maximum lifting capacity of 6 tonnes, a winch capacity of 2.5 tonnes and the...
IndianOil partners with Phinergy of Israel for manufacturing of aluminium-air batteries in India
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest fuel retailer, has joined hands with Israel-based start-up Phinergy for development, manufacturing, assembly and sale of aluminium-air batteries. “IndianOil has taken a minority equity stake in Phinergy (Israel). IndianOil and Phinergy are now in the...
IndianOil partners with Phinergy of Israel for manufacturing of aluminium-air batteries in India
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest fuel retailer, has joined hands with Israel-based start-up Phinergy for development, manufacturing, assembly and sale of aluminium-air batteries. “IndianOil has taken a minority equity stake in Phinergy (Israel). IndianOil and Phinergy are now in the...
Heesen’s second hybrid superyacht in 5000 aluminium FDHF class hit the water last week
According to a recent report, the Dutch shipyard Heesen has launched the second hybrid superyacht in 5000 aluminium FDHF class. The 49.8 metre long yacht named Electra, after being prepared for intensive sea trials in the North Sea, hit the water last week ahead of its delivery date April 2020....
Future Aluminium Forum 2020: Keynote speaker announced
Vincent Christ, CEO, ELYSIS, has been announced as the Keynote Speaker at this year’s Future Aluminium Forum, which will take place in Québec City on 25 th – 27 th May 2020. This year’s theme is ‘From Pilot to Everyday’ and Mr Christ will discuss the opportunities that ELYSIS brings for the...
EGA leaders applaud the team that delivered historic first UAE industrial technology project
On 2 nd February’20 the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), apprehended more than 100 staffs who contributed to the success of the company’s historical export of UAE-developed industrial technology to Aluminium Bahrain (ALBA)...
Puma Sport Connected smartwatch with Aluminium lightweight body premiered in India
The globally renowned sports gear and lifestyle brand Puma premiered its first-ever smartwatch, the Puma Sport Connected, in India. The wearable product is made available for purchase on the Puma’s official website and also on Flipkart e-commerce site. The smartwatch is priced INR 19,995 in India...
Rusal invests 60 million roubles to modernise coke-calcining process at Volgograd aluminium smelter
United Company Rusal, one of the world’s largest aluminium companies by primary production output, has reportedly invested around 60 million roubles for modernising coke-calcining kiln at its Volgograd aluminium smelter. The modernisation of the kiln is for enhancing the environmental aspects of...
Piaggio India enhances full Range of 3-Wheeler to BS VI, New Aluminium clutch introduced
The Italian auto manufacturer, Piaggio’s, India counterpart has updated its full range of three-wheelers to meet the upcoming BS VI norms. The Italian brand also launched a “Performance range”, with both diesel and alternative fuel-powered models. The diesel range boasts of a completely new power...
Aluminium bodied unique MINOTTO BARCHETTA to be exhibited in general public
The International Amsterdam Motor Show has published that the exclusive Minotto Barchetta will be on exhibit at the coming up event. It is the first time that Minotto Barchetta can be applauded by the general public. The Barchetta is Dutch inception and is compared with the iconic Ferrari F40,...
Ancher launches aluminium alloy-built earphones ‘Soundbuds Verve’
Anker Innovations, a global leader in technology, has reportedly announced the launch of its newest product - ‘Soundbuds Verve’ earphones that have enhanced sound production with powerful 10mm Composite drivers that delivers impressive audio with clear highs and powerful bass. Made of aluminium...
Alcomet Bulgaria to install CNC machinery, advances its product portfolio
Alcomet, the Bulgarian aluminium products manufacturer made public on 20 th Jan’20 its intention to build a new building infrastructure and install computer numerical control (CNC) machinery. This will permit the company to stretch out its product portfolio. Alcomet in its statement said, “Before...
JNARDDC develops a low-cost process for the production of high-purity alumina
According to a recent report, Jawaharlal Nehru Aluminium Research Development and Design Centre (JNARDDC), Nagpur has invented a low-cost process of producing 3N purity alumina (99.9%) at lab scale. The focus is on preparing the alpha phase of 3N pure nano-alumina at lowermost possible temperature....
