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EGA reported several tonnes of waste supply to other industries as feedstock in 2022
The world’s biggest premium aluminium manufacturer, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), reported that it catered 203,000 tonnes of waste to other industries as feedstock in 2022. The quantity was almost twice as much as the EGA produced in 2022, resulting in lower stocks than in prior years and a 40...
Xinfa Aurum Exploration in Fiji suspends bauxite exports due to low-grade issues
The Naibulu Mine in Dreketi, Fiji, owned by Xinfa Aurum Exploration, is yet to resume exporting bauxite because of its low-grade issues. Filimoni Vosarogo, Fiji's Minister of Lands and Mineral Resources, said, "The Company is looking for ways to improve quality to resume exports." However, it has...
Novelis invests R$6 million in solar energy and electric machines in aluminium can collection centres to ensure a sustainable future
In accordance with global sustainability goals, Novelis will invest R$ 6 million in February 2023 to install nearly 1,000 photovoltaic solar energy panels in Brazil's 14 aluminium can collection centres. The sum includes the cost of replacing gas-powered forklifts with electric machines. Beatriz...
Iranian aluminium ingot output leaps 19% in the first nine months
In the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21–December 21, 2022), Iran's aluminium ingot production increased by 19 per cent compared to last year. According to statistics, the production of aluminium ingot increased from 398,610 tonnes in the same time last year to...
Critical minerals need more funding from European banks; Hydro CEO calls for sanctions against Russian aluminium
As the European Union developed its Green Deal industrial plan, European Commissioner Thierry Breton encouraged European bankers to provide finance to producers of minerals essential for the energy transition. On March 8, the EU will introduce its Critical Raw Materials Act, ensuring that the bloc...
Gränges intends to invest SEK 600 million to double its capacity for producing battery cathode foil in Finspång
Gränges plans to invest SEK 600 million over two years to double its battery cathode foil production capacity in Finspång, Sweden, to meet Europe's growing demand for battery components. The new capacity is expected to be operational in 2025. Jörgen Rosengren, the CEO of Gränges, said, “Gränges...
2023: Brazil’s aluminium production to gain momentum, imports anticipated to decline
The Brazilian aluminium industry is anticipated to depend less on imports and emphasise domestically produced metal in 2023 due to the demand for aluminium and the plans for significant extensive production capacity. Domestic producers were already raising premiums for deliveries in the first...
World Economic Forum, Davos: Climate change discussions restrained by lack of Russians, Rusal praised for low-carbon production
The year 2023 marked the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began that the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, was attended by attendees. The theme of the meeting was “co-operation in a fragmented world.” Coronavirus limitations, trade tensions between the US and China, and the...
Aluminium profile maker ‘American Aluminium Extrusion’ declared as sole proprietorship company
The age-old collaboration between Sam Popa, owner of American Aluminium Extrusion, and Beloit business titan Diane Hendricks was terminated on January 16, 2023, following a total buy-out. After 22 years of shared ownership between Sam Popa and the former held by businesswoman Diane Hendricks,...
Losma India concluded a large fume extraction project at an aluminium alloy foundry in Gujrat
A significant fume extraction project was recently completed by the top specialists in industrial air and liquid filtration, Losma India, at a reputable aluminium alloy foundry in the city of Vadodara, Gujarat, India. The project entailed the extraction of fumes produced during the melting process...
Jarrah woodlands get a temporary relief after Alcoa abandons its bauxite export plan
The American aluminium major Alcoa has cancelled its plan to stretch bauxite mining in Australia's Northern Jarrah Forest to export unprocessed ore. Consequently, it will conserve its output for its three West Australian alumina refineries. Alcoa's mines in Western Australia produce approximately...
Iran to escalate alumina production with Chinese assistance
According to an official, Iran has begun researching the possibility of producing 500,000 tonnes of alumina annually from low-grade bauxite with Chinese assistance. On January 23, 2023, Turaj Zar'e, the Managing Director of Iran Alumni Company (IAC), said, "The initial phase of studies was done...
Supreme Court of Jamaica bars Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners from mining in St Ann's Cockpit Country
The Jamaican Supreme Court has prohibited Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners and New Day Aluminum (Jamaica) Limited from mining bauxite in St Ann's Cockpit Country, which some residents claim threatens their ability to survive. On January 20, 2023, the Supreme Court issued an injunction to prevent...
South32 lowers its Brazilian aluminium production forecast
On January 23, 2023, the global resources company, South32 Ltd., downgraded the annual production forecast for its Brazil Aluminium operations, but the group remains optimistic in the days ahead. South32 said, "Due to a slower-than-anticipated ramp-up to nameplate capacity, its guidance for the...
Australia: Reusable cup trials at Queensland stadiums
Trials are underway at Brisbane, Townsville, and Gold Coast stadiums that are testing alternatives to single-use drinking cups. Stirling Hinchliffe, the sports Minister, said, “At this past weekend's Brisbane Heat Big Bash games at The Gabba, the first innings of Stadiums Queensland's reusable...
Alcoa to bear $240 million for WA bauxite mining delays
Alcoa has informed its US investors that delaying approvals to elongate its bauxite mining in Western Australia (WA) will cost approximately $240 million in 2023. Nonetheless, stricter environmental standards would help maintain community support, allowing it to continue mining South West forests...
Alternative to Lithium-Ion batteries, IICT in the development process of 'Rechargeable Aluminium Batteries'
On January 20, 2023, the southern Indian state, Telangana's capital Hyderabad, based Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) announced its venture into developing Rechargeable Aluminium Batteries (RAB). These well-known sustainable energy storage systems can be an efficient alternative to...
Balco deploys state-of-the-art BI tools to track oil consumption
The renowned aluminium producer in India, Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), is aggressively investing and extending the application of smart technology inside its production systems. The organisation has implemented several high-end digital solutions to guarantee business excellence, from...
