Vedanta announced that its aluminium production for the July-September period totaled 609,000 tonnes, marking a 3% increase compared to the same period last year. The company’s total aluminium production in the first half of the current financial year reached 1.21 million tonnes, also reflecting a 3% year-on-year growth. During the September quarter, alumina production from...
READ MOREStarting October 8, the Moscow Exchange will begin trading new futures contracts for copper, aluminium, nickel, and zinc. These contracts will have a quarterly circulation term, aligning copper and nickel futures with the existing quarterly terms for aluminium and zinc, which previously had one-month terms. The new contracts will feature lots that are 10 times...
READ MOREXinjiang Technology officially launched its Phase II aluminium and titanium alloy production project on September 5. The project, located in Haimen District, builds on the company’s Phase I success in magnesium alloy production and represents a significant provincial industrial initiative in collaboration with China Aerospace Equipment. The total investment in the new titanium alloy project...
READ MOREScandium Canada has filed a provisional patent for its two aluminium-scandium alloys and their powders, designed specifically for additive manufacturing (3D printing) applications. The filing was made with the US Patent and Trademark Office under the title “Aluminium alloy powders for additive manufacturing. Methods of producing the same and uses thereof.” The alloys, developed in...
READ MOREHydro has announced the expansion and relocation of its Hydro Aluminum Technology Center (HATC) to Cassopolis, Michigan, a move that enhances the company’s research and development capabilities in aluminium products. The new facility aims to support the growing demand for low-carbon aluminium in the U.S., with a focus on key sectors such as automotive, transportation,...
READ MOREAluminium Duffel has officially commissioned its new €26 million milling installation, capable of processing up to 400,000 tonnes of aluminium annually. This investment marks a significant step for the company, allowing it to handle the milling of its aluminium slabs in-house, particularly those required by the automotive sector. Previously, some of the slabs were processed...
READ MOREThe London Metal Exchange (LME) is keeping a close watch on the tightening aluminium market, where the October contract has experienced a significant shift. A sharp premium has emerged in the spread between October and November contracts, alongside one party holding a large long position in the October market. “The LME is closely monitoring the...
READ MOREUK-based startup Caldera has introduced a modular heat storage technology, Megacell, which uses a composite of recycled aluminium and volcanic rock to store heat for industrial processes and on-site photovoltaic energy. The technology is being promoted as a key tool for decarbonising industries by replacing conventional gas boilers with on-demand heat from renewable sources. Megacell...
READ MOREALRO, one of Europe’s largest aluminum producers, has announced the opening of its new aluminum processing facility, Cutsmart Systems, in Slatina, Romania. The facility, developed with an investment of RON 13.7 million (approximately USD 2.9 million), is designed to enhance ALRO’s production capabilities by providing precision cutting services tailored to various industries’ needs. The launch...
READ MOREBridgnorth Aluminium has embarked on a £2 million investment in new technology at its 66-acre site in Shropshire, marking a significant step in its long-term growth strategy. The company, which employs over 330 people, reported a 33% increase in sales in 2024 and is actively recruiting for an additional 10 roles to support its expansion....
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