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Alcoa, Ball, and Unilever to launch personal care packaging with ELYSIS® carbon-free aluminium
In a major step for sustainable manufacturing, Alcoa Corporation , Ball Corporation and Unilever have partnered to introduce the first consumer packaging made with ELYSIS® carbon-free aluminium. Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the companies announced their move to make a landmark. The ELYSIS® process represents an innovation in aluminium production. Instead of releasing carbon dioxide, the method generates oxygen during smelting, cutting out direct greenhouse gas emissions entirely. The first product to feature the material is an aerosol can made from an even mix of ELYSIS® primary aluminium and recycled content; one of the lowest-carbon packaging options currently available. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
Websol Energy steers for long-term growth with a capacity boost
Websol Energy System, one of the premier solar manufacturing companies in India, is all set for an expansion with its recent capacity additions. It has expanded its capacity by adding 4 GW of solar cell and 4 GW more solar modules. In addition, the company has added a 600 MW mono-PERC cell line in Falta, West Bengal, where it runs a fully automated Mono-PERC solar cell line and a module production line. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain On February 8, 1990, Websol began as a collaboration between WEBEL, a West Bengal government enterprise, S.M. Industries and Italy’s Helios Technology, to build a domestic base for manufacturing photovoltaic cells and modules. Over time, it has grown into one of the few technologically...
Potential shake-up ahead for Aluminium Dunkerque as AIP reviews strategic options
Plans for a major shake-up at Aluminium Dunkerque are beginning to surface, with American Industrial Partners (AIP) considering whether to sell the French smelter or place it on the stock market, according to information shared by a union official. Johan Vlietinck of the CGT union stated that local management had briefed workers’ delegates about the investment fund’s intentions. His remarks align with reporting from Bloomberg, which earlier suggested that AIP was weighing both a sale and a listing. The firm acquired the site four years ago after GFG Alliance, controlled by commodities entrepreneur Sanjeev Gupta, defaulted on its debt. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain AIP’s spokesperson in France stopped short of confirming any...
Adani sets up two renewable units in Gujarat to accelerate expansion
Indian renewable energy firm Adani Green Energy has added two new subsidiaries, Adani Hydro Energy Thirteen (AHE13L) and Adani Hydro Energy Sixteen (AHE16L), under its wholly owned arm Adani Saur Urja (KA) Ltd, generating and distributing electricity from solar, wind. This forms part of a broader effort to localise operations. It is also aimed at speeding up project delivery. Both companies were incorporated on November 21, 2025, with each carrying an authorised and paid-up capital of INR 1,00,000 (USD 1,116). Gujarat offers strong solar and wind potential, making it a practical base for faster project rollout. Setting up dedicated entities in the state gives Adani Green closer operational access and quicker movement through key regulatory processes such as land approvals, grid-connection...
Golkonda Aluminium’s share price sheds off 5% on heavy sell-off as buyers stay away
On Friday, November 21, Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions Limited experienced another difficult trading day with a series of sell orders that went completely unmatched. Not a single buyer appeared during the session, leaving the stock vulnerable to sustained downward pressure and reinforcing concerns about sentiment in the non-ferrous metals segment. The share price closed 4.94 per cent lower, a drop that stood out given the Sensex’s modest decline of only 0.30 per cent. This latest fall followed a weak previous session, bringing the two-day slide to 5.73 per cent. The day change of -3.29 per cent showed how persistent the selling had become, and with no buy orders to counterbalance the pressure, the decline accelerated easily. Although the broader Aluminium & Aluminium Products sector also...
Students from New College Lanarkshire recycle more than 20,000 cans and bottles under the DRS trial
A trial of Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), at New College Lanarkshire, has seen positive responses from students, returning more than 20,000 cans and plastic bottles over five weeks. This initiative, which was part of a joint effort between Keep Scotland Beautiful, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), was introduced across the Motherwell, Coatbridge, and Cumbernauld campuses. It offered a 20p reward for every container deposited in on-site Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs) as a gesture to influence student recycling habits. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The interesting observation was a dramatic shift in behaviour during the trial period. There was about an 80 per cent rise in RVM usage from the same...
NEOM advances clean energy goal, underscoring the importance of aluminium
NEOM, an arcology and planned city in Tabuk Province in Saudi Arabia, has achieved a new milestone of USD 8.4 billion investment with 600 tonnes of equipment reaching on-site and 4 gigawatts of renewable energy coming online. With this, NEOM has reached 80 per cent of its goal towards the completion of its ambitious green energy plan. The aluminium metal plays a significant role in assisting the overall installation of wind turbines, electrolysers, transmission girders and hydrogen facilities across the desert region. These are installed to generate and distribute energy all across the region. The solar frames that are installed here use aluminium for its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. Moreover, the wind turbines are also made up of aluminium to reduce weight and enhance...
Fresh fire outbreak at Novelis Oswego
The Novelis aluminium plant in Oswego, New York, is once again dealing with a fire disaster, renewing concerns for a facility already struggling to recover from earlier damages. Note: The image is for representation purpose Emergency crews were called out on Thursday morning after a four-alarm fire broke out in the plant. Although the blaze was eventually brought under control, it continued for hours as firefighters remained on scene to observe the situation. Novelis confirmed the safe evacuation of people working inside the plant without injury and the complete extinguishment of the fire. The Oswego plant has been struggling for months to address the significant disruption since September, caused by a fire outbreak at the same plant . Already, the previous fire incident put Ford, one of...
India’s mining sector pushes for zero duty on low-grade bauxite
India’s mining sector has intensified its pre-budget campaign, with the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) renewing its push for major policy corrections that it argues are essential to keep the aluminium value chain competitive. FIMI calls for removal of 15 per cent Duty on low-grade bauxite At the centre of the industry’s appeal is the demand to scrap the 15 per cent export duty on low-grade (non-plant grade) bauxite, a move FIMI believes will revive a once-thriving export segment. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain FIMI stressed that low-grade bauxite in western India enjoys steady overseas demand, particularly from countries facing supply shortages. “Non-plant grade bauxite is accepted in certain countries on...
VBX moves Wuudagu project forward as new drilling data reinforces resource outlook
Progress at VBX Limited’s Wuudagu bauxite venture has taken another step forward, as the company confirms that the first batch of assay results from its latest infill drilling programme has now been reviewed. The samples taken from the Wuudagu B deposit show bauxite mineralisation in line with earlier projections, strengthening the level of confidence in the existing Mineral Resource Estimate. The fresh data is expected to play a decisive role in determining whether Wuudagu B will be formally incorporated into the mine plan for the project’s Definitive Feasibility Study. Its location gives it an added advantage. The deposit sits closer to the site marked for the barge loading facility, a factor that could reduce the cost and extent of haul road construction and, in turn, improve the...
MP Materials’ rare earth refinery deal with Saudi sends US miner’s shares up 8.6%
On Wednesday, November 19, the US miner MP Materials experienced a sharp rise of 8.61 per cent in its stock movement to US$63.55 following a new rare earth refinery deal signed with the US Department of Defence and the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Maaden. The signing of the deal stemmed from the initial binding agreement between MP and Maaden to form a joint venture back in May, wherein MP agreed to hold 49 per cent of the shares in the JV, leaving the remaining 51 per cent for Maaden. The deal is also in line with a strategic cooperation framework between the United States and Saudi Arabia, signed this week in Washington, D.C., aimed at securing critical mineral supply chains. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pledged to invest USD 1 trillion in the US, signalling stronger...
Mexican scrap processor sets sights on major Texas expansion
Century Recycling, a Mexican metals recycler, is preparing to extend its footprint into the United States with a sizeable investment planned for southern Texas. The company, headquartered in Atizapán de Zaragoza, is renowned for producing brass and bronze ingots in Mexico, and intends to establish a new aluminium-focused operation in the city of Mission. Regional outlets, including Texas Border Business, reported in November that the company is moving ahead with a project valued at around USD 50 million. The development is expected to centre on secondary aluminium production, supported by multiple furnaces designed to process recycled metal. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain According to comments from CEO Mauricio Osorio, in...
Mark Cables advances its aluminium rod project in KEZAD Abu Dhabi
The joint venture between Platinum Group and Mark Cables, a global manufacturer of cables and aluminium rods - Mark Cables Power Solutions LLC Abu Dhabi - has reportedly made progress on the construction of an aluminium rod plant in Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. The project aims to meet the increasing demand for various grades of aluminium rods, with an annual production capacity of 36,000 tonnes. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Aluminium rods to be produced at the plant will be supplied to existing Mark Cables factories in Dubai and Angola as well as to third party customers in the UAE, Africa and Europe, for the manufacture of power cables. For the production, Mark Cables will secure raw aluminium from Emirates Global...
Carbon border dispute deepens as EU refuses to reconsider India’s plea for CBAM exemption
Efforts by India and the European Union to finalise a long-discussed trade agreement before the end of the year have faced another obstacle, with Brussels preparing to turn down New Delhi’s request for an exemption from the EU’s carbon border tax. The disagreement over the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) has emerged as one of the most sensitive topics in the discussion. The mechanism is intended to protect European heavy industries, which are required to buy carbon permits priced at around Euro 80 (USD 92.27 approximately) per tonne under the EU’s carbon market. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain India proposed that instead of CBAM’s emission-based levies , it could apply its own export fee on aluminium, steel, and...
Enpack secures a 50 million m² aluminium composite foil deal
China’s Enpack Packaging has moved beyond its core drinks-can business with a striking new win: a long-term supply deal for over 50 million square metres of composite aluminium foil to be used in next-generation semi-solid-state battery cells. The agreement signals how suppliers once rooted in traditional metal packaging are repositioning themselves inside the fast-growing battery materials chain. Large order signals rising demand The Shantou-based company, Enpack, said the unnamed client will purchase the materials from its Jiangsu province plant over a two-year period. The pricing will be based on the actual sales price of the client’s batteries, reflecting the increasing trend of index-linked supply contracts in the battery sector. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
Discovery Bauxite: Supplying water to hurricane-affected communities
Discovery Bauxite in St Ann, Jamaica, is supplying gallons of water to hurricane-hit people. As the National Water Commission (NWC) struggles to supply much-needed water, Discovery Bauxite has stepped up to deliver clean water from its well in Discovery Bay. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Water trucks have been loading at the facility from a far-off area from Montego Bay, which consists of the Convention Centre that possesses the World Central Kitchen that prepares meals to distribute to the affected area. Read More: Jamaica Parliament nods $400 Mn fund withdrawal for bauxite community development programme People are thanking the company, Discovery Bauxite, for such support during the crisis period. The company cited “We...
AEC announces Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition for 2026
Aluminium Extruders Council has announced the Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition for 2026. The event is sponsored by the ET Foundation and administered by the Aluminum Extruders Council. The AEC.org website contains educational information about end use application of aluminum extrusions, case histories of design solutions, reference materials and a call for abstracts for the world's foremost aluminum extrusion technology seminar and exposition to be held in Orlando, Florida, April 26-30, 2027. The objective of the competition is to educate students about aluminum, the extrusion process and the opportunities to use this knowledge to meet societal needs. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain For the aluminum industry to...
Novelis advances Oswego plant restoration timeline, easing pressure on automakers
Recent reports suggest that Novelis expects its Oswego plant to return to operation by December 2025, several months earlier than its original 2026 target. This news offers a sense of relief to the major OEMs, most notably Ford, which has already warned of a financial impact that could reach USD 1 billion. The hot mill outage took place on September 16, and by early October, restoration activities began. Structural repair crews started rebuilding the damaged roof on October 8, while new trusses started being installed by 22 October. In the same period, engineers constructed extensive scaffolding to dismantle and evaluate electrical systems critical to the hot mill’s function. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain However, a brief...
