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Industrial Physics names Andrew McCauley as the new CEO
Industrial Physics, a US-headquartered company known for driving quality assurance and innovation in the aluminium packaging value chain, announced on February 19 that Andrew McCauley would be succeeding Barry Lyon as the Chief Executive Officer. Brandon Brahm, Partner at KKR, said, “We want to...
Bevan Group named as JPM Group’s exclusive UK distribution partner
JPM Group, a French manufacturer, has expanded its presence in the UK commercial vehicle market by selecting West Midlands-based Bevan Group as its exclusive UK distributor. Alongside, JPM formally announced hiring as part of its expansion strategy. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
ACME signs a PPA deal with SECI for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project
On Wednesday, February 19, ACME Solar Holdings entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project. The deal lifts ACME’s total PPA-backed capacity to 5,820 MW. Executed through its subsidiary ACME Urja One Private...
OHISAMA: Japan’s 2026 satellite mission to transmit wireless solar energy from space
Japan is planning to launch Ohisama, a satellite intended to convert sunlight into microwaves and send them back to Earth wirelessly. The launch is planned for 2026, orbiting 400 km above Earth. Solar energy is planned to be received by 13 antenna stations in Suwa, located in central Japan. This...
Trivium secures WorldStar Award for Budweiser NFL aluminium bottle
Trivium Packaging has bagged a WorldStar Global Packaging Award 2026 from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), taking top honours in the Labelling and Decorations category for its Budweiser NFL Aluminium Bottle. The 330ml bottle was produced for Budweiser in Brazil to celebrate the brand’s...
Unlocking Africa’s critical mineral potential through regional cooperation under AfCFTA
Africa holds about 30 per cent of the world’s critical minerals reserves and plans to gain advantage from the rising global demand with strategic regional cooperation. The mineral reserves include platinum group metals, manganese and chrome. With countries like South Africa, the Democratic Republic...
India moves to build a domestic rare-earth magnet industry
India expects to begin producing rare-earth permanent magnets at home before the end of 2026, announced Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, adding the initiative is intended to expand domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. The decision follows Cabinet clearance last November...
Green energy to the rescue: Ust-Chorna keeps the lights on amid Ukraine’s energy crisis
Although conflict with Russia has largely impacted most of Ukraine’s energy supply, Ust-Chorna, a district made up of four small villages in the western mountains has kept the lights on with the help of none other than the renewable energy. Petro Kostyak, the head of Ust Chorna, said that other...
Maruti e‑Vitara and MG Windsor EV on each side of the balance scale
The two electric vehicle models, namely the Maruti Suzuki e-Vitara and the MG Motor India Windsor EV, are two budget-friendly electric SUVs that have been launched in India. In recent times, customers are looking for environmentally friendly car solutions without spending a huge amount on them....
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AL Circle x Raffmetal: “Reducing energy intensity is a key priority for us, given the inherently energy- intensive nature of aluminium melting”
We welcome you to our conversation with Mr Ruggero Zambelli and Mr Paolo Gamberini of Raffmetal, the Europe’s leading producer of aluminium alloys from recycling. Mr Zambelli serves as Quality Manager and Head of Alloys Development, and Mr Gamberni is Sales Responsible for Foundry Alloys from...
Renewable energy is changing the ecological scenario of this desert in China
In 2012, engineers installed 1 gigawatt photovoltaic arrays (a complete power-generating unit of a solar energy system with multiple solar panels connected in a series) to produce electricity from the extremely scorched area in the upper Yellow River catchment in the Qinghai province of China. For...
Aluminium cools after rally but long term outlook remains firm, states Kotak
According to a recent assessment by Kotak Institutional Equities, the aluminium market has entered a consolidation phase after a strong rally. LME has recorded a sharp 7 per cent from their recent highs, settling near USD 3,030 per tonne. However, the good news is the current levels remain...
Molson Coors predicts earnings decline as aluminium premiums climb
A challenging outlook has been set out by Molson Coors, which warned that annual profits are likely to fall sharply. The brewer pointed to rising aluminium tariffs and cautious spending among price-sensitive consumers as significant pressures on its business. To know about the aluminium market...
Nissan to partner with Honda for hybrid technology, combatting US EV sales decline by 33%
Honda may consider sharing its hybrid technology with Nissan for a stronger hybrid vehicle portfolio. Both automakers are of Japanese origin. This move comes at a time when demand for hybrid vehicles is increasing, due to the slowdown in the electric vehicle market in the United States, with a 33...
AL Circle x Amit Kumar: For aluminium, electrification is the most critical pathway because electricity is the dominant energy input
Dr. Amit Kumar is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta and a global leader in energy systems assessment. He holds a Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Assessment of Energy Systems and the Cenovus Energy Endowed Chair in Environmental Engineering. He...
Nifty Metal drops 2% as InCred turns cautious on Hindalco, Nalco
Metal counters fell under tremendous pressure today, as investors moved away from the sector, thus affecting several stocks with significantly lower rates on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The Nifty Metal index reflects the weakness, when it declined around 2 per cent during the session and...
Vedanta Aluminium deploys CFD-driven cooling network to save energy at Jharsuguda smelter
India’s leading producer of aluminium, Vedanta Aluminium, has deployed an in-house developed Forced Cooling Network (FCN) at its mega smelter in Jharsuguda to strengthen energy efficiency and potline performance. The advanced system uses 3D Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling to optimise...
Kailash Pandey is promoted to Head of Mining, Sambalpur Cluster & Sales of primary aluminium at Hindalco
Hindalco Industries Limited has reportedly promoted Kailash Pandey to the position of Head - Mining, Sambalpur Cluster and Sales of primary aluminium. It is a significant milestone in his entire three-decade-long career with Hindalco. In this new role, Kailash Pandey would be responsible for...
