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How inclusions affect aluminium lid forming
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (463+ words) This study examined the mechanism responsible for fractures occurring in the rivet region of beverage can ends manufactured from an Al'Mg4. 5 alloy during the forming process. Optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy coupled with energy'dispersive X'ray spectroscopy (SEM/EDS) revealed…...
Indonesia's alumina, aluminium boom could trigger a new captive coal surge, warns CREA
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (539+ words) Indonesia's breakneck build-out of alumina refining and aluminium smelting capacity is raising fresh alarm, with researchers warning the expansion could set off another wave of captive coal power construction while accelerating the drawdown of the country's bauxite ore reserves. Indonesia's…...
UK's aluminim scrap exports grow 9% during Jan-Apr 2026, despite declines to India, Hong Kong, Germany & China
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (204+ words) Although the exports to some of the leading countries like India, Hong Kong, and China have decreased during the period, yet the country's overall exports increased, mainly driven by the United States. Here are the top destinations of the United…...
China's prebaked anode prices snap two-month rally, fall in June on easing cost support
5+ hour, 31+ min ago (679+ words) After two consecutive months of price increases, the prebaked anode market experienced a decline again. However, as raw material prices fell simultaneously, the cost reduction outpaced the price drop, partially repairing industry losses. Production enterprises saw easing cost pressures and…...
Ireland probes Russian-linked Aughinish Alumina exports after Zelenskyy calls for EU sanctions
5+ hour, 51+ min ago (623+ words) The image used in this article is generated with an AI tool and does not depict any real-time moment Ireland has pledged to ensure that alumina produced at the Russian-owned Aughinish Alumina refinery is not used to support Russia's military,…...
Alcoa shares fall 5% as it unveils $4. 1bn acquisition of South32 aluminium assets
7+ hour, 22+ min ago (359+ words) Alcoa's acquisition covers South32's stakes in the Boddington bauxite mine and Worsley alumina refinery in Western Australia, the Hillside aluminium smelter and the idled Bayside smelter property in South Africa, as well as the Minera'o Rio do Norte (MRN) bauxite…...
Ferrari, BMW, Tesla and Chinese EV makers increase aluminium wiring adoption amid rising copper costs; Aluminium Extrusion, Profiles, Price, Scrap, Recycling, Section
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (423+ words) Ferrari and BMW are expanding the use of aluminium wiring in their latest vehicles, reflecting a growing shift by automakers away from copper for electrical systems. The move follows similar steps by Tesla and several Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers....
APAA is pleased that Magnitude 7 Metals has restarted its aluminium smelter in Missouri. ; Aluminium Extrusion, Profiles, Price, Scrap, Recycling, Section
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (249+ words) The company is targeting to bring an extra 75, 000 tonnes of annual primary aluminium production onstream by the end of 2026, reactivating potline one at the plant. The restart is anticipated to bring back some of the US primary aluminium capacity that…...
Waaree Solar Americas to supply 236. 22 MW of solar modules for Kentucky Project; Aluminium Extrusion, Profiles, Price, Scrap, Recycling, Section
21+ hour, 11+ min ago (360+ words) Waaree Solar Americas has secured a 236. 22 MW solar module supply order for a utility-scale project in Flemingsburg, Kentucky. The deal strengthens its position in the US solar market." Under the agreement, the company will supply its N-Type G12 R solar modules…...
Aluminium can industry focuses on circularity, lightweighting, and packaging innovation; Aluminium Extrusion, Profiles, Price, Scrap, Recycling, Section
23+ hour, 46+ min ago (355+ words) Jordana said manufacturers continue to face challenges in reducing can weight while maintaining strength, durability, food safety and long shelf life. She added that seal integrity, corrosion protection and compatibility with different food and beverage products remain important technical requirements....