Rusal Joint Venture Aluminium Wire Cable Factory Begins Production
Russian Federation aluminium giant U.C. Rusal announced on Thursday the commencement of production at Bogolsovsk Cable Factory (BCF), an aluminium...
aluminium wire
Yakazi Develops Stronger, More Conductive Aluminium Wire Using Carbon Nanotubes
Researchers in California say they have developed an alternative for copper wire in automotive applications that is cheaper and lighter than existing solutions – namely, aluminium wire rods strengthened by carbon nanotubes. According to scientists at vehicle wire harness manufacturer Yazaki’s research...
Chinese Electrical Projects Drive Rise In Aluminium Wire And Cable Production In June
An increase in ultra-high voltage projects across China during the year’s opening quarter prompted an increase in domestic production of...
U.S. Commerce Department Assesses Antidumping Duties On Aluminium Wire Producers From China Of Up To 63.47 Percent
Acting on a petition by two domestic wire makers, the United States Commerce Department yesterday announced the affirmative preliminary determination...
Events
Vietnam Opens Anti-Dumping Investigation Of Certain Aluminium Products From China
Yesterday the Vietnamese government announced the beginning of an anti-dumping investigation against certain value-added aluminium products imported from the People’s Republic of China. Per the announcement, the Ministry of Industry and Trade will be investigating Chinese imports of aluminium wire rods, profiles, and bars and rods classified under HS 7604.10.10, 7604.10.90, 7604.29.10, and 7604.29.90, alleging […]
Rusal Inks Agreement with SMS Group to Develop Continuous Aluminium Casting Equipment
Russian Federation aluminium behemoth U.C. Rusal announced yesterday the execution of a cooperation agreement with German engineering titan SMS Group GmbH that will have the two industry leaders collaborating on continuous casting equipment. Utilizing Rusal’s proprietary continuous casting, rolling, and extrusion technology, the agreement proposes to have the duo work in concert to construct such […]
UAE Joint Venture Ducab Aluminium Company Opens New Plant in Abu Dhabi
The United Arab Emirates is home to another aluminium concern after Ducab Aluminium Company (DAC) opened operations in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) yesterday. The firm, which is a AED220-million (US$60 million) joint venture between state-owned UAE cable producing company Dubai Cable Company Pvt. Ltd. and prominent local holding company Senaat General Holding Corporation, […]
Rusal Wins Approval for 8xxx-Series Wires from Russian Government
Russian Federation aluminium behemoth U. C. Rusal announced yesterday the approval of two 8xxx-series aluminium alloys by the Russian government for use in electrical wiring. According to the firm’s press release, the Ministry of Energy of the Russian Federation approved the use of 8030 and 8176 aluminium alloys in electrical applications, permitting their use in […]
Rusal Completes US$7.6-Million Modernization Project at Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter
Russian Federation aluminium titan UC Rusal announced yesterday the completion of a US$7.6 million project to modify its Befesa-2 line at Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter (IrkAZ) in eastern Siberia. The just-completed modifications were carried out by Rusal’s Engineering and Technology Center in conjunction with Spain’s Befesa Aluminio S.L. and included the addition of a new casting […]
Zhongwang Fake Semis Prosecution May Slam The Door On Key Routes For U.S. Import Duty Avoidance
The global aluminium market has been watching the trials and travails of Chinese behemoth Zhongwang with intense interest for the past few weeks after the company and its founder Liu Zhongtian were brought up on criminal charges by the United States federal ...
Aluminium Prices Under Double Pressure: Trade Wars and Chinese Exports
Base metals prices tumbled to their lowest in several weeks at the start of August, after U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Dirty Metal – China’s Troublesome Tether Between Coal And Aluminium
The year 2019 has been a red-letter year for the aluminium sector in the People’s Republic of China. Despite trade ...
Is Rio Tinto’s ISAL smelter a bargain or a smart investment?
At least three companies (including Swiss commodity trader Glencore and German Trimet Aluminium) have expressed interest in buying Rio Tinto’s ...
