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The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the approved material list for module mounting structures (MMS) used in residential rooftop solar systems under the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s free electricity scheme). Among the latest additions is Zinc Aluminium...
Aluminium began reshaping modern car manufacturing in the 1990s when Audi introduced an aluminium-bodied luxury sedan at a time when steel still dominated the industry. For decades, steel had remained the standard material for vehicle bodies because it was strong, widely available and easier to...
China is exploring how coal waste could become a new domestic source of critical metals used in batteries, semiconductors, electric vehicles and defence-related industries, as the country moves to secure supplies of strategic raw materials. A recent report said fly ash and gangue produced during...
Anheuser-Busch has announced a new partnership effort with the National Volunteer Fire Council to distribute more than 1.5 million cans of emergency drinking water to volunteer fire departments across the United States ahead of the summer wildfire season. This marks the eighth consecutive year of...
India has blocked China’s first request at the World Trade Organization (WTO) to establish a dispute panel over India’s support measures for solar cells, solar modules and information technology sectors. China had requested the formation of a dispute settlement panel earlier this month after...
Thatcham Research has launched a new aluminium welding certification programme aimed at helping vehicle repair technicians work on modern aluminium vehicle structures, including megacast components. The certification has been introduced as vehicle manufacturers increasingly adopt...
CIAL said Italy’s aluminium packaging recycling rate reached 69.5 per cent in 2025, while aluminium beverage cans achieved a significantly higher recycling rate of 92.8 per cent. According to the consortium, the country’s overall aluminium packaging recovery rate stood at 72.9 per cent during the...
Century Aluminum Company has returned to investor’s focus after its recent quarterly results showed how falling aluminium prices and high power costs are affecting profitability. The company is also continuing to spend on expansion and low-carbon projects, adding pressure to near-term earnings. The...
Jamaica is once again turning its attention to an overlooked by-product of the bauxite industry that officials believe could hold substantial economic value. During his presentation in the House of Representatives for the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate on May 13, Floyd Green outlined fresh efforts to...
Dutch yacht builder Van den Hoven Jachtbouw has unveiled the Voyager 56 Fly, a new aluminium adventure cruiser designed to expand outdoor living space while maintaining the long-range cruising capabilities of the Voyager series. Constructed with an aluminium hull and cabin structure, the Voyager 56...
Aluminium Deutschland said Germany’s aluminium sector remains under pressure after production declined further during the first quarter of 2026, with most companies not expecting conditions to improve by the end of the year. According to the association, Germany produced 684,564 tonnes of recycled...
Primary aluminium production in the Gulf dropped to its weakest level in more than a decade in April as the ongoing Iran war disrupted smelter operations and raw material supplies across the region, according to preliminary data released by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Wednesday....
Bering Yachts has launched the first hull of its aluminium Bering BC60 expedition catamaran, marking the debut of the 60ft (18.29m) model designed for long-range cruising and shallow-water access. The aluminium catamaran has a reported draft of 1.3m, allowing it to access bays and anchorages that...
The USD 450 million partnership involves Atlantic Alumina Company and aims to maintain operations at the Gramercy alumina refinery in Louisiana while also building the country’s first large-scale gallium production circuit. The United States currently has no domestic gallium production and only one...
Kazakhstan is exploring large-scale metallurgy projects worth between USD 10 billion and USD 12 billion, with a major focus on expanding domestic processing capacity for bauxite, alumina and aluminium. According to Arman Kassenov, the country has significant untapped potential across several metals...
Norsk Hydro has been downgraded to “neutral” from “buy” by Citi Research after the company’s shares surged around 25 per cent since February on the back of rising aluminium prices. Citi also increased its target price for Norsk Hydro shares to NKr110 (USD 12.1) from NKr105 (USD 11.55). According to...
Cooler Master has unveiled the full specifications and European pricing for its new MasterFan A and MasterFan M Series cooling fans, featuring aluminium-frame designs and technology derived from the company’s enterprise AI computing division. The new fan series incorporates a three-phase...
National Aluminium Company Limited has released its Annual Secretarial Compliance Report for the year ended 31st March, 2026 covering compliance of corporate governance and regulatory requirements. The report stated that it conducted a detailed review of internal records, statutory filings and...
