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Smol reinvents its packaging identity with aluminium “bottles for life”
Smol is revamping its home care range, shifting from familiar recycled plastics to a sturdy and durable recycled aluminium. The company has rolled out 500 ml aluminium bottles across several of its key products, such as washing liquid, stain gel, fabric conditioner, multipurpose spray and bathroom...
A new recycled aluminium plant would be built in the Stavropol Territory
Alused company has received the approval for building an enterprise in Nevinnomyssk, a city located in Stavropol Territory, Southern Russia. The aluminium recycling plant built with a capacity of 2 thousand tonnes of processing per annum, would be specially focusing on the aluminium recycling....
KNAC and Rio Tinto finalise native title agreement to develop sustainable mining culture
Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation (KNAC) and Rio Tinto have formalised an updated Native Title Agreement designed to reshape how the two parties work together on bauxite mining activities across Nyiyaparli Country, delivering hassle-free processes and stronger cultural protections. The...
Alcoa celebrates skilled workforce milestone with 24 apprentices graduating in 2025
Global bauxite to aluminium production giant Alcoa has marked a major workforce milestone in Western Australia. A total of 24 apprentices completed four years of technical and on-the-job training across its mines and alumina refineries. The graduation ceremony took place on November 13 2025, at the...
Anti-dumping duties to be levied on Chinese aluminium, says Eurasian Economic Commission
The Eurasian Economic Commission, under the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, has introduced a series of fresh trade measures targeting the Chinese imports of titanium dioxide and aluminium foil. Following the Council’s instruction, the board has agreed to impose anti-dumping duties on both...
John Sheehan, CFO of Ardagh Group, to resign
Ardagh Group S.A. (Ardagh), which deals in aluminium beverage packaging, recently announced that its present Group CFO, John Sheehan, would be resigning from his post by the end of this year. Mr Sheehan had informed the Board about this decision at the beginning of the year. Meanwhile, Ardagh is...
Winning International orders new large ore carriers as the Guinean bauxite trade surges
Winning International Group is reinforcing its grip on the long-haul bauxite trade. The Singapore-based bulker specialist has returned to Hengli Shipbuilding for another round of very large ore carrier (VLOC) newbuilds. The company has secured two more 325,000 dwt vessels to support its...
Unanimous votes drive Maan Aluminium’s governance shift
With the complete acquisition of the complete shareholding for two major corporate proposals, Maan Aluminium’s strategic course reflects strong confidence from the investors. The measures were put forward at an extraordinary general meeting on November 29, 2025, where the resolutions won 100 per...
AL Circle x Mayank Jain: On India’s evolving Façade market and VIVA’s foray into 0.7 mm aluminium Louvre & Baffles
Mayank Jain, the Director of VIVA ACP, holds a total experience of 6 years within the organisation. He focuses mainly on driving innovation in the future of façade architecture. His vision is to expand Viva ACP’s footprint to more than 100 countries in the coming time. He focuses on embedding both...
Rio Tinto to invest $50 million to improve waste handling at Tiwai Point
Rio Tinto’s New Zealand Aluminium Smelter is preparing for a major shift in how it handles spent pot lining, confirming a USD 50 million investment in a new processing facility for the aluminium byproduct at Tiwai Point. The facility will tackle spent cell liners (SCL) that have, until now, been...
Alcore secures full funding for its Bell Bay hydrogen fluoride plant
ABx Group’s subsidiary ALCORE has secured full funding to go ahead with its hydrogen fluoride pilot plant in Tasmania. The plant, planned for the ALCORE Technology Centre beside Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelter in Bell Bay, will demonstrate a process to extract hydrogen fluoride from the by-products...
20-13 aluminium recycling initiative by Alspec to promote circularity within Australia
Alspec, Alspex, and Rio Tinto have recently come together to enhance a closed-loop aluminium recycling programme, aimed at supporting local industry with raw materials, help them reduce emissions, and strengthen low-carbon supply chain in Queensland. The initiative is called 20-13 as the aluminium...
Hydro discloses plans for the closure of 5 extrusion plants across Europe
Norsk Hydro has revealed its plans for a major restructuring of its European Extrusions business, putting forward a proposal to close five manufacturing sites across the region. The company says the move is intended to consolidate its footprint and reinforce competitiveness in what it describes as...
Norsk Hydro stresses discipline at Investor Day amidst volatility
Norsk Hydro entered its 2025 Investor Day with a clear message: the company is prepared to navigate tougher markets while staying on course with its long-term plan for a greener aluminium value chain. Over the past year, Hydro has continued executing its 2030 strategy despite unpredictable demand...
Asian automaker taps AEM for aluminium motor tech amidst copper concerns
An Asian automotive giant has leveraged aluminium-wound motor technology designed by Newcastle-based Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) for potential use in high-volume passenger vehicles, following the vulnerable copper supply chain affecting the global EV industry. Where performance and price once...
Pahal Solar expands solar module portfolio with move into aluminium frame manufacturing
Pahal Solar, a Surat-based solar panel module manufacturing firm, is eyeing to push backward integration to expand its solar panel module components portfolio. The company aims to augment its product range as well as manufacturing capabilities to strengthen the domestic supply chain for solar...
A leap towards green mobility: Vedanta deploys 116 new electric forklifts at Jharsuguda smelter
In a major push towards sustainable operations, Vedanta Limited Aluminium has expanded its lithium-ion electric forklift fleet to 142 units across Odisha and Chhattisgarh facilities. Doubling its previous totals, this move is one of the remarkable sustainability pushes of the country’s biggest...
United States clean energy spending reaches a new high on EV surge, solar boom, and rising aluminium usage
The United States closed the third quarter of 2025 with a record investment of USD 75 billion in renewable energy, suggesting a rapid momentum in the country’s energy transition efforts. Figures compiled by the Clean Investment Monitor (CIM) show a similar trend, with spending on clean energy...
