Miningmx reported that ALCOA would seek to buy mines used in the manufacture of aluminium from BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto after they this year shelved and sold mines owing to the poor outlook for the metal. Mr Alan Cransberg MD of Alcoa ...
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Gulf Times reported that the aluminium sector which has seen price laggardness due to over production and stock building is expected to witness an upturn in prices sooner than later. Mr Svein Richard Brandtz president & CEO of Hydro ...
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High performance aluminium glazing systems from Wicona are set to withstand some of the most extreme climatic conditions on earth, following the completion of a new research station in the Antarctic. Designed by Hamburg-based architects, ...
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The Peninsula Qatar reported that the Gulf region’s combined contribution to global aluminium production has grown to an estimated 12% to 13%. The region’s production capacity has grown substantially over the years and the Arab ...
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The packaging giant has launched its biannual sustainability update entitled Mission Possible (26 July). Tetra Pak has set itself ambitious targets to double the global recycling rate of its cartons from 20% in 2010 to 40% by 2020. ...
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Metal Closures is based in Cape Town and produces aluminium closures for wines, spirits and other beverages. The €410m-turnover Guala, which is the world’s biggest producer of caps for the wine and spirit industry, has begun ...
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Though London Metal Exchange prices for copper have been on a downward spiral, the sustenance in treatment and refining charges are helping metal makers to stay in a comfort zone. Hindalco Industries, for instance, reported a 29 per ...
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Having welcomed visitors from over 50 countries during this year's Glasstec exhibition(Dusseldorf,23rd–26th October 2012),CGI International,a leading manufacturer of fire resistant glazing,is well on course to become the world's ...
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Germany - At this year's InnoTrans exhibition in Berlin,transportation company Bombardier integrated Martin Professional's new VC-Dot 1 LED strings into an aluminium art structure used to simulate train traffic across the globe.The globe ...
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Despite the tough economic climate,Total Glass continues to buck the general trend as an expanding product range and pro-active marketing campaign has helped the Liverpool-based PVC-U and aluminium window and door fabricator to grow by ...
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ET reported that state owned aluminium producer Nalco has funded many educational institutions as part of its corporate social responsibility but no financial assistance has been given to any private university. Mr Dinsha Patel mines ...
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Reuters reported that India's state run National Aluminium Company has sold 12,000 tonnes of aluminium ingots at USD 225 per tonne premium over the average LME cash price on a cost insurance and freight basis. Company sources said that ...
London Metal Exchange Rates Cash Buyer Product 15-Nov 22-Nov Change % Zinc 1907 1898 -9 0% Nickel 16010 16680 670 4% Tin 20405 ...
DuPont Refinish has extended its range of Cromax®Pro special mixing tints by adding WB1735 Ultra Fine Aluminium which is used in OEM colours such as Nissan KAB,Mercedes 047 Alubeam Silver and BMW Pure Silver.Developed with a new special ...
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Australia Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor, has unveiled the LF-LC Blue hybrid concept car at the ongoing Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The new LF-LC Blue concept is powered by ...