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Inflation forces Norsk Hydro to raise capital expenditures and cut spending
On December 15, 2022, while distributing dividend Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium maker, stated that it would slash more costs and raise its capital expenditure (Capex) in 2023. On the plus side, Hydro anticipated rising industrial demand for aluminium produced with fewer emissions and reduced...
Hydro to supply Mercedes-Benz with low-carbon aluminium Reduxa
On December 15, 2022, the luxury automotive giant Mercedes-Benz and global leader in low-carbon aluminium production, Norsk Hydro, announced that latter will supply the German automaker with low-carbon aluminium for a range of models from 2023, including its electric EQ models, as the luxury...
Aluminium major Alcoa nominated as Leader in S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
The global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminium products, Alcoa Corporation, with a vision to reinvent the aluminium industry for a sustainable future, has been recognized as a leader for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance with its most recent inclusion in the S&P...
Alcoa aluminium smelter among $136 million in UGL contracts
Cimic Group's specialist end-to-end engineering and services provider, UGL, has been awarded five multi-year energy and resources contracts in Western Australia amounting to $136 million. The projects will start in late 2022. However, UGL will work with its existing client, Alcoa, per the contract...
HSP's supply partnership with Capral is propelling them towards global leadership
HSP 4 x 4 Accessories, an Australian automotive company based in Victoria, has grown to become a global leader in designing and manufacturing solutions that improve the functionality of utility vehicles. HSP's business is built on innovation to create and distribute masterfully designed products...
Norsk Hydro invests in a new automotive press in Hungary
The leading Norwegian aluminium company committed highly to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro, reported investment in a new automotive press in Hungary. Earlier in 2022, Hydro announced the investment in Denmark's automotive press network, including the new press. Hydro Extrusions is a...
AMAG Austria Metall observes the 30th anniversary of shareholding in Aluminerie Alouette
The largest company in the Austrian aluminium industry sector, AMAG Austria Metall AG, celebrated 30 years of ownership in Aluminerie Alouette. By safeguarding its primary source of aluminium input material for 30 years, AMAG held a 20% stake in Aluminerie Alouette in Canada. A worldwide renowned...
Rheinmetall secures new order worth around EUR300 million solidifying its global leadership in the emissions reduction market
The integrated technology group Rheinmetall has bagged a new order in the highly competitive emissions reduction market, further solidifying its market lead. In the course of its lifetime, a well-known automaker will spend approximately EUR300 million on exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) modules...
Jamaica Environment Trust applauds the IACHR's ruling in favour of the residents living in St Ann bauxite mining communities
On November 24, 2022, the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) issued a ruling that mandates the Jamaican government take action to address the effects of bauxite mining on the health of people of particular St Ann villages. The Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) applauds this decision....
Tostem celebrates its 100th anniversary by launching the latest aluminium door and window collection
The globally recognized windows and doors brand, Tostem, celebrates its 100th anniversary by launching the latest innovation, which is also a first in the aluminium door and window manufacturing industry. The latest anodizing colour, "Dusk Gray", marks the start of a new era for Tostem, which is...
Alba floats its mini plant-wide Safety & ESG Campaign 'Back to Core Basics'
On December 12, 2022, under the directives of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali, the company rolled out a mini plant-wide Safety & E.S.G. Campaign, ‘Back to Core Basics’. The campaign was commenced with a welcoming note by Alba’s CEO, followed by an interactive...
Split-off for Inalum signed; needs to focus on capacity expansion projects
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Indonesia, solicited PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminum (Persero) or Inalum operating to expedite the accomplishment of development projects and increase the capacity of the aluminium smelter and alumina refinery. However, this is in line with the...
CATL and Guangdong Hoshion Aluminium ink an agreement for industrial components collaboration
The China-based company primarily engaged in the research, development, design, production and sales of industrial aluminium extrusion products, Guangdong Hoshion Aluminium, has inked a strategic agreement with Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) to conduct extensive cooperation in the field of...
HPA producer FYI Resources joins UNGC as it emphasizes ESG future
FYI Resources Ltd joined the United Nations Global Compact followings the acceptance of its application to join the United Nations Global Compact in Australia (UNGC). This action demonstrates FYI's dedication to putting universal sustainability principles and UN objectives into practice through...
Two mining heavyweights in discussion on green hydrogen to replace fossil fuels
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto's chief executive Jakob Stausholm has approached the worldwide leader of the iron ore industry’s founder and chairman of Fortescue Metals Group, Dr Andrew Forrest, to identify if the two mining titans can work on the common interest of green hydrogen and...
Auto ancillary sector anticipates a turnaround following the cooling of global metal prices
The market leader in manufacturing automotive components with more than three decades of operational experience, Lumax Auto Technologies received a nod from its board for INR 400 crore fundraising. The company's profit escalated by 431% Y-o-Y to INR 26 crore for the quarter that ended June FY23 on...
Lanthanein Resources accomplishes first air core drilling at Koolya kaolin high-purity alumina project
An initial air core first-pass drilling programme at Lanthanein Resources' Koolya Project in Western Australia has concluded after 599 metres of drilling and with unprecedented visual results. Brian Thomas, the Technical Director at Lanthanein Resources, said, "The results highlight a significant...
Donor Forum ranks Rusal among the top companies in terms of corporate social responsibility
The Russian aluminium giant Rusal, which is also among the biggest producers of aluminium worldwide, has risen to the top of the annual Donor Forum association ranking for corporate social responsibility. RUSAL received the highest rating possible and was placed in the A + category, as determined...
