India’s renewable energy transition is gathering pace, with installed renewable power capacity surpassing 300 gigawatts (GW) in 2026, almost quadrupling over the past decade. The country has also achieved its target of sourcing 50 per cent of installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources five years ahead of schedule, strengthening its position as one of the world’s fastest-growing clean energy markets. The expansion is beginning to deliver measurable energy security benefits by reducing dependence on imported fossil fuels, while competitive renewable power costs and expanding domestic manufacturing are opening new investment opportunities. However, sustaining this momentum will require substantial improvements in electricity transmission, storage infrastructure and...
Glencore has defended its progress on the Aurukun bauxite project in Queensland, saying it has met all commitments under its licence conditions, as calls for greater scrutiny mount over its proposed sale to Rio Tinto. Queensland MP Robbie Katter, a member of the Parliamentary Primary Industries and Resources Committee, is seeking an inquiry into the deal. The reported sale value has been put at USD 250 million, though this figure has not been confirmed. Katter questioned why a multinational company should hold a public resource without developing it and then sell its interests. He said, “That resource is owned by the people of Queensland, it’s not the government’s to play around with, or for any of these global mining companies to just trade.” Explore the production, demand and...
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WaveTech GmbH and Niche Fusina, Rolled Products S.r.l., have signed a partnership deal to assess the utility of the former's Crystal Control Technology (CCT) on their operational electric forklift trucks in order to decrease day-to-day cost and capital expenses. This step would nullify the carbon emissions coming out of the lead-acid battery-powered systems. WaveTech is a counterpart of WaveTech Group, Inc., and Niche Fusina Rolled Products S.r.l. is a subsidiary of Dada Holdings . This agreement marks a new beginning for WaveTech because, with this particular move, the company has successfully entered the operational department within the power-intensive aluminium industry, where logistical issues are a great concern. WaveTech wishes to embed its Crystal Control Technology (CCT) into...
Korean construction materials provider LX Hausys declared an active partnership with Reynaers Aluminium. The former would help the latter amplify its pace in penetrating the domestic aluminium window market. Reynaers Aluminium hailing from Belgium, is a state-of-the-art manufacturer of aluminium solutions. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at LX Hausys' headquarters in Seoul on March 29, Wednesday. LX Hausys has confirmed that both parties will share their operational expertise for process development and exceptional manufacturing abilities to produce high-end aluminium window modules. LX Hausys has announced the release of jointly perceived window designs near the year's second financial half. Reynaers Aluminium will partner to include highly insulated aluminium windows...
Burlap & Barrel, in collaboration with Occo Spices, have developed a compact and creative travel-friendly sample kit called the Spice Passport, consisting of different spices from all over the world in a convenient, portable booklet-style box for home chefs on the move. The spice samples are wrapped in recyclable aluminium pods and fitted into the card according to their place of origin and are then cleverly arranged to match that map. When the Spice Passport is opened, a whimsically designed world map and spice samples in recyclable aluminium pods can be seen. The aluminium pods allow for a shelf life far longer than the three to six months of typically packaged spices when used with equipment specially made for Occo. “We created the Spice Passport as a travel sampler kit, so you never...
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, the world alumina production recorded 10.232 million tonnes in February 2023, reflecting a decrease of 10.40 per cent month-on-month and representing the second month of downfall this year. In January 2023, the alumina output was 11.420 million tonnes, down by 2.36 per cent from 11.696 million tonnes a month earlier. Thus, it is to be noted that the decline rate in global alumina production intensified during February’23. On a year-on-year calculation, the world alumina production in February 2023 stood almost restrained compared to 10.262 million tonnes. The world average daily production of alumina during February 2023 was 365,400 tonnes – 0.81 per cent or 3000 tonnes less than 368,400 tonnes in January 2023, and 0.30 per cent...
The possibility that the United States and its allies would impose economic penalties against Russia's aluminium in response to the ongoing geopolitical issue with Ukraine was one of the biggest unpredictability in the global aluminium sector while driving into 2023. The Russian aluminium industry is vital to the country's defence industrial base. The United States and its allies imposed several economic sanctions on Russia following the geopolitical crisis that started a year back, but none eyed the aluminium sector. It's crucial to recall the incident of 2018 when the White House imposed sanctions on the Russian aluminium giant, Rusal, in response to Russian aggression, including meddling in United States elections. As an outcome, the US froze most of the company's exports, stunned the...
The CEO of AG Barr PLC, Roger White, has assessed that Scotland’s DRS is a “burden” that will drain “multiple millions” from the company but has no other way out than following the law. Mr White talked about his company that produces one of the UK’s most famous beverages, the Irn-Bru and the soft drink Rubicon. He seemed distressed that under this deposit return scheme, the company has to spend a fortune on packaging and distribution techniques against their will. Starting from August, each beverage container either plastic or aluminium would be sold at an increased rate of 20p, which would be refundable once the bottles are returned to the designated retail outlets. Many renowned beverage brands have already spent exponential amounts to prepare for Scotland’s DRS. AG Barr had recently...
The growing focus on a carbon-neutral world and the implementation of a circular economy has changed the course of the aluminium industry, driving manufacturers to adopt sustainable methodology in the production process. This new transformation has touched upon the entire value chain – from bauxite and alumina to aluminium end-use product manufacture. It is no hidden fact that sustainability is now the primary commitment and goal to achieve, whether for aluminium raw material producers/suppliers, aluminium product manufacturers/suppliers or aluminium consumers. AlCircle’s latest industry-focused report, ‘ Aluminium Industry Outlook 2023 ’, rightly noted that decarbonizing aluminium on the supply side will be the industry’s topmost priority in the years to come. This is expected to...
With a highly user-friendly shape, the Pad 360° aluminium foldable stand from Adam Elements ensures the best stability, comfort, and usability. The lightweight aluminium construction allows free angle & height adjustment for an unobstructed view. The anti-slip silicone pad helps keep the devices in place and prevents them from slipping. The 0-360° all-round joint allows free angle & height adjustment for an unobstructed view. The aluminium stand also features a multi-hole heat dissipation design, which provides better heat dissipation for the devices. With budget-friendly pricing, the aluminium stand can be readily available from retail stores or online portals. The Pad 360° is suitable for almost all the iPad series and is compact enough to carry in a backpack. The primary purpose of...
China, the world's largest aluminium producer, is again in a precarious position. In this instance, the primary cause is a problem with the nation's power supply in the southwest. Due to a severe water constraint, the Yunnan province , the centre of southern China's aluminium manufacturing industry, is restricting metal production. The availability of hydroelectric power in the region has also been affected by this deficit. However, industry analysts will determine how this will affect the price of aluminium worldwide. The region's hydroelectric energy-producing capability has considerably decreased, as our sources from China reported. As a result, the province authorities last month delivered a warning to Yunnan aluminium smelters, instructing the businesses to cut their power usage,...
Internationally acclaimed brand based in the United Kingdom, The Body Shop has expanded its sustainable refill drive to incorporate a brand-new flagship product, the Peptalk Lipstick. The Body Shop’s Peptalk Lipstick comes enclosed in a refillable case made of 100% recyclable aluminium. Before introducing the Peptalk Lipstick, the brand served its customers with refillable packaging solutions only across their shower gel, hair care or hand soap ranges. But with this new 100% recyclable aluminium packaging, customers can refill their Peptalk cases at the brand’s outlets. As early as 2021, The Body Shop began charting a five-year growth plan to erect refill stations in a maximum of its outlets. The Body Shop stores in the US and Canada have taken this initiative very seriously. Currently,...
Coca-Cola and AG Barr were among some of the top beverage brands that had instigated the new First Minister to launch Scotland’s deposit return scheme (DRS). Discussions about Scotland’s DRS have been going on since 2019. On March 27, it was declared that Humza Yousaf would replace Nicola Sturgeon as the First Minister of Scotland and instantly embark on a mission to perfectly accommodate the allegedly perilous deposit return scheme . Scotland had previously estimated that the DRS would be applicable by August, but since its inception, the scheme has been under vigorous scrutiny by a third party. The UK government has vocally opposed this deposit return scheme, claiming it would be disastrous for the economy. To voice their concerns, the British Soft Drinks Association (BSDA) members,...
According to China Customs data, China exported 321,300 tonnes of the prebaked anode during January-February 2023. That reflected a year-on-year increase of 1.22 per cent. In January, China exported 189,900 tonnes, which decreased by 30.81 per cent to 131,400 tonnes the following month. Shandong ranked the highest among the Chinese provinces that exported prebaked anode in January and February, supplying 248,000 tonnes in two months. That accounted for 77 per cent of China’s total prebaked anode exports, and grew by 5.89 per cent year-on-year. Coming to the top destinations of China’s exports in the first two months of 2023, Malaysia, Russia and Canada were the top three. Exports to Malaysia were about 97,500 tonnes, accounting for 30 per cent of China’s total exports and up by 32.6 per...
LME aluminium prices finished the day at US$2,382.5 per tonne, a gain of US$17.5 per tonne or 0.74 per cent. On March 28, Tuesday, the LME aluminium cash bid price and the LME aluminium official settlement price soared by US$17 per tonne or 0.74 per cent to close at US$2,314 per tonne and US$2,315 per tonne. The LME aluminium price is on an upward trend after a very long time in March. On March 2, the LME aluminium price recorded the highest bid at US$2,366.50 per tonne, while on March 7 the price came closest to what it was yesterday, pegging at US$2,312.50 per tonne. The 3-month bid price escalated by US$20 per tonne or 0.85 per cent, stopping at US$2,360 per tonne and the 3-month offer price went up by US$20.50 per tonne or 0.87 per cent halting at US$2,361 per tonne. December 24 bid...
Scotland’s DRS scheme has received intense scrutiny from the Resource Management Association Scotland (RMAS), representing Scotland’s SME resource and waste management enterprises. But the DRS administrator, Circularity Scotland, refuses to succumb to the queries. RMAS estimates that the small waste management firms will endure the blow of this mechanism as, until now, various operators were responsible for waste management in Scotland’s hospitality sector, but after the introduction of this scheme, the businesses will have “ no alternative but to accept Biffa’s services for the collection of all qualifying drinks containers.” An associate from Circularity Scotland asserted that “clearly drinks containers are only one element of the materials that make up household and business waste in...
The 18th edition of Aluminium China, one of the biggest aluminium trade fairs in the world and a leading indicator of the sector will take place in Shanghai in July. The event, dedicated to advancing the sustainable growth of the global aluminium industry, will bring together new goods, technologies, procedures, and applications from all facets of the aluminium value chain to enable the industry to move in that direction. This will open the door for fresh business opportunities and partnerships that will reshape the future of this important industry. Aluminium China 2023 will co-locate with Asia's Lightweight Automotive Trade Fair, Shanghai International Wheel Industry Exhibition, and Shanghai International Automotive Manufacturing Technology & Materials Exhibition at Shanghai New...
The government of India is likely drawing up to sell its remaining stake in Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (Balco) in the next financial year, as per reported by a media house. The Chhattisgarh-Korba-based Balco has been privatized now for more than two decades. It has also been stated the Union ministry has already corresponded with the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) regarding the stake sale roadmap. The latest information floated by the media organisation on a digital platform says, “The mining ministry has now sought further advice from Dipam on the roadmap for the disinvestment of Balco, which has been in the works for some years. Upon finalizing this, the process of appointing transaction advisers and legal advisers may begin for the share sale plan of...
UK-based luxury home aroma brand, Aluxury has announced the launch of its brand-new Nebula Waterless Oil Diffuser sporting a black aluminium finish outside. The addition of aluminium elevates the look of the diffuser and makes it compatible with the modernist interior layouts of the time. The Nebula Waterless Oil Diffuser was advertised as featuring a waterless technology that can mimic the freshness of nature when used jointly with Aluxury's essential oil blends. The device's rechargeable battery allows uninterrupted use for 120 hours and has commendable 80㎡ coverage. The new luxury black aluminium finish accelerates the diffuser's aesthetics, making it compatible with a minimalist lifestyle. Aluxury released the Nebula Waterless Oil Diffuser and developed a few essential oil blends for...
To make it simpler for customers to distinguish between Sprite Original and Sprite Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola announced that it is planning to revamp the packaging of their 330ml aluminium cans , multipack cans, 500ml and 2ltr PET bottles, as well as 330ml glass bottles. Additionally, to receive new packaging, the beverage will also have an enhanced lemon-lime flavour. The brand's forthcoming campaign, which will launch in the year's second quarter, will highlight the updated flavour and style. “The refreshed taste will be accompanied by the roll-out of a new packaging design that brings a clean and stylish edge to the classic Sprite look, with sleek new white and black text that will clearly differentiate Sprite and Sprite Zero Sugar whilst delivering impact on shelf,”said Coca-Cola...
