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Spot alumina prices accelerate decline; Bauxite suppliers' quotations pull back to some extent
Since mid-to-late October 2024, imported bauxite prices have accelerated their rise, with bulk transaction prices surging from US$75-77 per tonne to a peak of US$128-130 per tonne. However, recently,...
Jan 18, 2025
18 headstrong years: Kaiser Aluminum maintains dividend tradition with 4.3% yield
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ: KALU), a leading producer of speciality aluminium products, announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.77 per share. This...
Jan 15, 2025
China's prebaked anode production slightly declined in December 2024, overall demand remained stable
According to SMM survey estimates, China's prebaked anode production in December 2024 was 1.9382 million tonnes, up 4.81 per cent Y-o-Y and down 0.17 per cent M-o-M. Among this, supporting prebaked...
Jan 15, 2025
Overview of China's primary aluminium production in December 2024 and forecast for January 2025
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminum production in December 2024 (31 days) increased by 4.13 per cent YoY, with cumulative production from January to December up 3.89 per cent Y-o-Y. In...
Jan 13, 2025
Nanostructured alumina's antibacterial edge transforms cell culture practices
A research team led by Professor Takashi Yanagishita from Tokyo Metropolitan University is advancing the application of anodic porous alumina (APA) in antibacterial technology.
Jan 12, 2025
Mining waste alchemy: Transforming tailings into valuable metals
Mine waste is often dumped in large, open piles at mining sites, creating serious environmental risks. Metals in the waste can leach into groundwater, fine particles can be carried by the wind and...
Jan 12, 2025
Bold pivot: Norsk Hydro plans to cease few other businesses, doubles down on 2030 strategy
Near the conclusion of 2024, leading Norweigan aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro (NHY.OL) unfurled its decision to halt investment in its green hydrogen and battery business while...
Jan 3, 2025
Bauxite boom: The non-ferrous raw material tops Indian Government's production record for FY24
India's bauxite mining sector reports growth in the non-ferrous segment, accounting for 23.93 million tonnes of output in FY 2023-2024. Production until April 2024 has been 86 thousand tonnes greater...
Jan 2, 2025
Wide applications of nano alumina: High hardness and thermal stability lead the way
As a result of its hardness, thermal stability, and high specific surface area, nano alumina has numerous applications in various industries. Alumina nanoparticles are widely used in the adsorption...
Jan 1, 2025
Rethinking solar costs: Aluminium frames redefine PV industry margins
Aluminium frames had become the most expensive component in solar panel manufacturing, accounting for 14 per cent of total production costs. Packaging glass closely followed, at 13.4 per cent, while...
Dec 31, 2024
