The National Research Council of Canada has formed a new alliance called ALTec Industrial research R&D Group to consolidate research efforts in the Canadian aluminum sector for the development of innovative aluminum products for ground transportation vehicles. As a cost-effective and sustainable material, aluminum is increasingly being used to manufacture components for lightweight vehicles which […]
Rio Tinto Aluminum announced plans to replace its existing small form foundry ingot casting unit in Dunkerque, France. The €5 million investment is aimed at strengthening the company’s value in terms of products and services for its customers. The Dunkerque facility will install a state-of-the-art production unit that will raise its capacity to 50,000 tons […]
February 13 – “Aluminium financing deals to keep metal locked up in LME -Rio Tinto,” Reuters February 14 – “Warehouse firms walk away from reforming London Metal Exchange,” Reuters “A bid by the London Metal Exchange (LME) to ensure clients can obtain aluminium faster from owners of warehouses in its global network risks eroding its […]
