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Aluminium over copper solar cable? FRCABLE’s cost-efficient metal alternative
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As solar projects continue to expand across the globe, aluminium conductor cables are increasingly being adopted across DC collection systems, AC transmission lines and medium-voltage interconnections. With lower material costs than copper and advanced aluminium alloy conductors, the metal is increasingly being adopted in the solar cable sector. FRCABLE, a China-based solar cable manufacturer, has regarded aluminium as a practical option for large-scale photovoltaic projects, citing its poten ...
Geopolitical risk premium exits the market, aluminium price under short-term pressure and fluctuating
Primary AL
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 23,900 per tonne in the night session of June 16, reached a high of RMB 23,925 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,835 per tonne, and settled at RMB 23,895 per tonne, up 0.27 per cent from the previous close. During this period, prices saw a mild recovery from lows in a choppy fashion, forming a small bullish candlestick while remaining below the 5-period moving average at 23,924.76 and below all medium and long-term moving averages: MA ...

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Researchers in the United States have demonstrated new aluminium alloys that can reduce the weight of truck engines by about 15 per cent while improving fuel efficiency by more than 10 per cent in tests carried out on a General Motors prototype engine. The work was led by the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), which operates under the US Department of Energy. The Office of Transportation Technologies funded the project and carried it out in collaboration with General Motors. The research ...
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Innovating power distribution: Renyun to unveil advanced aluminium busbars at Canton Fair
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13 Jun 2026
The bustling aisles of the Canton Fair complex have long been regarded as the heartbeat of global trade, where the future of industrial infrastructure is showcased to a worldwide audience. Amidst the vibrant energy of international buyers and cutting-edge machinery, a significant shift toward sustainable and high-efficiency power systems is taking place. At the center of this movement is a specialised Advanced Aluminium Busbar Manufacturer from China. Renyun (Hunan) Busbar Co., Ltd. is prepar ...
Russian aluminium's share of LME stocks climbs to 93% in May as Indian inventories decline
Primary AL
11 Jun 2026
Russian aluminium strengthened its grip on London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses in May, with its share of available stocks rising to 93 per cent from 72 per cent in April, according to exchange data. The increase was mainly due to traders withdrawing Indian-origin metal from LME warehouses. Total available, or on-warrant, aluminium stocks on the LME fell 23 per cent during May to 254,625 tonnes and now stand at 250,525 tonnes, the lowest level since May 2025. The decline comes as production ...
May auto market: domestic demand under pressure, exports impressive; price difference between A00 aluminium and aluminium scrap narrows, raw materials in tight supply
Primary AL
11 Jun 2026
Futures: Overnight, the aluminium alloy 2608 contract opened higher, then retreated after rapid rise, reaching a high of RMB 23,465 per tonne and a low of RMB 23,005 per tonne, closing at the settlement price of RMB 23,251 per tonne. The minutely chart showed that after the night session opened, prices quickly surged to around 23,465, then fluctuated downward, with a slight rebound near the close. The RSI indicator was already in overbought territory. Trading volume declined from the previous ...
BLT drives the engineering validation of advanced aluminium AM alloys
Primary AL
10 Jun 2026
Xi’an-based Bright Laser Technologies (BLT) has announced that its Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) additive manufacturing technology has supported the development and validation of a new family of high-strength aluminium alloys. The materials were developed by Chinese materials company AccMaterial in collaboration with researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Nature Communications published a paper addressing the challenge of developing aluminium alloys for additive manufacturing. ...
June ADC12 price poised to rise as supply crunch offsets off-season pressure
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08 Jun 2026
Futures market: In May, the most-traded cast aluminium alloy contract swung wildly with its price centre moving lower. It traded in the range of RMB 22,800-23,800 per tonne throughout the month, repeatedly retreated after rapid rises, and bottomed out, failing to form a one-sided trend. Moving averages gradually converged, and the contract remained range-bound overall. Spot market: At the start of the month, dragged by the Labour Day holiday and the off-season, ADC12 prices came under pressur ...
Toyota’s European-first chapter: End-of-life aluminium recycled in hybrid Corolla
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08 Jun 2026
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has advanced its circular economy strategy by establishing a closed-loop aluminium recycling system at its Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, England. It has created what the company describes as a European-first process for recovering aluminium from end-of-life vehicles and reusing it in the production of new hybrid auto components. The Burnaston site is a pilot facility, set to develop operational standards and processes that could be replicated across future ci ...
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