Giant art installation unveiled at Trafford centre for recycle week
Every Can Counts (ECC) has unveiled a giant art installation outside Trafford Centre to highlight the importance of recycling during Recycle Week 2026 (14th – 20th September). The Infinity Sculpture, made from more than 1,200 recycled drink cans, has been created to illustrate the life cycle of a drink can, highlighting that aluminium can be recycled time and time again. Shoppers and centre visitors can get a glimpse of the can-based artwork that will be on display by the Great Hall Entrance at Trafford Centre until Sunday 20th September to mark the occasion. This is the first time the Infinity Sculpture has been showcased in Manchester, where it will act as a physical reminder of the importance of recycling to the community. On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, visitors wanting to...
Aluminium Extruders Council launches “Look No Further” program
The Aluminium Extruders Council (AEC) today announced the launch of “Look No Further™,” a campaign promoting the capabilities, responsiveness, and innovation of US and Canadian aluminium extruder members of AEC. Developed for manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers, and procurement leaders, the campaign underscores the value of working with AEC extruder members to meet growing demand for aluminium extrusion solutions across transportation, building and construction, consumer products, electrical, machinery and equipment, and other critical markets. “Customers need domestic extrusion partners that can deliver more than shaped aluminium,” said Jason Weber, President of the Aluminium Extruders Council. “The Look No Further™ campaign will reinforce that AEC extruder members offer the...
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EGA wins GCC award for industrial excellence
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas sector, has received the Gulf Industrial Excellence Award at the 55th session of the GCC Industrial Cooperation Committee in Kuwait. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The award recognises EGA’s role in transforming industries through advanced digital capabilities, homegrown technology, and Industry 4.0 applications to enhance efficiency and sustainability. EGA launched its digital transformation in 2021 to further increase its competitiveness, agility and flexibility, as well as enhance safety and sustainability. EGA’s Industry 4.0 programme has delivered some $120 million in financial impact through the implementation...
Alba expands collaboration with Array Innovation to include advanced data modelling and AI on pot lines for enhanced efficiency and safety
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has expanded its partnership with ARRAY Innovation, a Bahrain-based leader in AI and cloud-native digital solutions, to launch a new high-tech project focused on advanced data science, machine learning, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for its pot lines. Unveiled at Gateway Gulf 2025 Investment Forum hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain, this initiative brings together Alba’s operational expertise and ARRAY Innovation’s Quantitative Development team to deliver cutting-edge AI-powered decision support tools for expert Alba operators. The project will model and apply AI to optimise key reactions in the aluminium reduction process, including increasing energy efficiency, optimising bath temperature, and extending...
Alba and Epsilon Carbon sign non-binding MoU to secure long-term supply of liquid coal tar pitch
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, and Epsilon Carbon Private Limited (Epsilon Carbon), a leading integrated carbon company based in India, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore a long-term supply arrangement for liquid coal tar pitch. Formalised during the Gateway Gulf Forum 2025 hosted in the Kingdom of Bahrain, this collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing Alba’s supply security and operational efficiency, while supporting Epsilon Carbon’s plans to establish a coal tar pitch melting facility in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The MoU establishes a foundation for constructive dialogue between both parties and sets the stage for a comprehensive long-term supply agreement. It also outlines steps for trial...
Clean shiny ingots without contamination from release agent
A nano-ceramic coating sets new quality standards in aluminium smelting The nano-ceramic release agent was launched on the market by Ceranovis in Germany with the aim of improving process quality and thereby reducing production costs. This proved successful. Many of the large primary aluminium smelters have switched from conventional carbon-based release technology to ceramic technology. The driver and motivation behind this change was to reduce process and maintenance costs. Rather than applying a release agent permanently or frequently, the ceramic release coating is applied extremely thinly once or twice a month. Just a few kilograms of coating replace tonnes of release agent. The infrequent, low-volume application prevents layer thickness build-up and thus cleaning processes. When...
Almatis gears up to double production capacity with the Huangdao Calcined alumina plant
Almatis, a global leader in speciality alumina products and solutions, has broken ground on its new Huangdao Calcined Alumina Plant in the Qingdao Economic Development Zone, China. With this new plant, Almatis will double its production capacity in the region and aims to meet the rising demand for raw materials in several critical industries, especially technical ceramics, electronic components, and electric vehicles. OYAK General Manager Murat Yacintas stated that since joining the OYAK Group in 2015, Almatis has stood out with its strategic investments aimed at increasing its influence in global markets. "The new investment in the Qingdao Economic Development Zone represents a strategic step to strengthen the company's global leadership in alumina products," he said. The foundation of...
India: Imported aluminium scrap prices inch up w-o-w; market expected to improve in early Nov'25
India's imported aluminium scrap prices inched up w-o-w, though London Metal Exchange (LME) benchmarks witnessed positive movements. BigMint assessed UAE-origin Tense scrap at USD 1,945 per tonne, up by USD 10 per tonne w-o-w, while UK-origin Taint Tabor C/S (9-10 per cent) stood at USD 2,250 per tonne, up by USD 5 per tonne w-o-w. UK-origin Zorba 95/5 remained stable at USD 2,180 per tonne w-o-w, while UAE Extrusion 6063 inched up by USD 10 per tonne, stood at 2,625 per tonne w-o-w. Meanwhile, UK-origin Wheel increased by USD 55 per tonne to USD 2,635 per tonne w-o-w. LME prices increase w-o-w; inventories decline At the time of reporting, LME aluminium prices stood at USD 2,856 per tonne, up by around USD 73 per tonne as compared to USD 2,783 per tonne last week. London Metal Exchange...
ASI certifies Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the recycling and remelting of aluminium scrap and the production of unforged and wrought aluminium alloys at their facilities across China including Shandong Innovation Precision Technology Co. Ltd., Inner Mongolia Innovation New Materials Co., Ltd., Inner Mongolia Innovation Lightweight New Materials Co., Ltd. and Yunnan Innovation Alloy Co., Ltd. The Certification also covers central strategic functions at the Shandong Innovation Precision Technology Co., Ltd. headquarters in Shandong, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance...
Industry Awaited Cable & Wire Fair is back! 4-6 November 2025, New Delhi
Pragati Maidan is Set to Host India’s Largest Global Innovation Hub for the Wire & Cable Industry New Delhi, India, October 17: India’s capital will soon be the site of a significant industrial event. From November 4–6, 2025, Pragati Maidan will become the heart of innovation and collaboration as it welcomes the Cable & Wire Fair (CWF). The event promises to significantly improve business in the wire and cable industry. Bigger and more international, the Cable & Wire Fair (CWF) is back for its 6th edition. Taking place alongside the Tube & Pipe Fair (TPF) and the inaugural Bharat Metal Expo (BME), the event offers a consolidated and dynamic business platform designed to boost opportunities and promote cross-sector partnerships. The scale is expensive. Spanning 35,200 square meters in...
Brazilian Aluminium Can Summit 2025 brings together global leaders to discuss the future of the aluminium can industry
The event features exhibition stands and a conference with debates on innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability. Brazil, October 2025 – The Brazilian Aluminium Can Summit 2025, organised by the Brazilian Aluminium Can Association (Abralatas), will gather national and international leaders from the sector, specialists, and executives from representative entities for a day of discussions on innovation, decarbonization, circular economy, and the future of the industry in Brazil and worldwide. The event will take place on November 5, at Villa Blue Tree, in São Paulo, Brazil, marking the sixth edition of the country’s main forum for the aluminium beverage can industry. Also Read: Tournaire launches next-generation aluminium bottles to advance circular packaging “The Brazilian Aluminium...
ASI certifies Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3 and Chain of Custody V2
Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture and production of liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots at their facility in Xinning, Qinghai Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The company produces liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots with an annual output of approximately 680,000 tonnes and a total electrolytic aluminium capacity of 700,000 tonnes, supported by 876 prebaked anode electrolytic cells. The Certification covers casting operations, anode baking, maintenance workshops, purification facilities,...
The 3rd Net Zero Europe - Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 will kick off in Barcelona
[Barcelona, Spain] This November 2025, the 3rd Net Zero Europe - Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 will be held on 3-4 November in Barcelona, Spain. Supported by ACCIÓ – Catalonia Trade & Investment, the summit will convene European policymakers, technical experts, and supply chain leaders to address the continent’s most pressing solar and energy storage challenges. Together, we’ll drive actionable solutions to accelerate Europe’s clean energy transition. Why should you attend? This event will gather 500+ senior-level attendees, 80+ world-class speakers from 55+ countries, to deep dive into hot topics covering European policy & market outlook, grid modernisation & congestion solutions, DER aggregation & VPPs, and PV & energy storage technical advancement. Besides high-impact strategic...
Unlocking demand for clean products key to boosting EU industrial competitiveness: New report
Industrial Transition Accelerator and E3G encourage the EU to develop lead markets for clean materials and chemicals to accelerate100bn EUR investment pipeline Brussels, 28 October: The EU can trigger billions in clean investment, build competitiveness and secure its industrial future via policies to create lead markets for clean materials, according to a new report from the Industrial Transition Accelerator (ITA) and E3G. The report, Building the EU’s Clean Industrial Future: Unlocking Investment Through Lead Markets, makes the case that Europe’s competitive edge lies not only in technology or capital, but in creating market certainty. As other regions gain ground – China alone accounts for 25% of committed investments in clean industry globally, while emerging economies with abundant...
Timor-Leste to host 5th Energy, Mining & Business Forum 2025 — A landmark platform for investment and regional growth
Join us in Dili, Timor-Leste, on 24–26 November 2025 for the 5th Timor-Leste Energy, Mining & Business Forum, officially endorsed by the Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP Timor-Leste) and the Autoridade Nacional dos Minerais (ANM Timor-Leste). Organised by IN-VR and The Energy Circle, this landmark event will gather more than 300 global delegates, government leaders, investors, and industry experts to explore opportunities in energy, mining, and infrastructure development. The 2025 edition comes at a defining moment for Timor-Leste, following the country’s official admission into ASEAN as its 11th Member State. This milestone reinforces Timor-Leste’s commitment to economic cooperation, investment promotion, and regional integration within Southeast Asia. Driving Investment in Energy...
Key takeaways from AICE 2025 SMM (14th) aluminium industry annual conference
On October 17, the AICE 2025 SMM (14th) Aluminum Industry Annual Conference, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), successfully concluded in Zhengzhou, Henan. The conference brought together renowned experts, scholars, and prominent enterprise leaders from the global aluminium industry. They shared insights on hot topics including: "Restructuring of the Global Bauxite Supply Chain: Resource Nationalism vs Multinational Capital Game" "Analyzing the Impact of Bauxite Mining Policy Changes and New Alumina Capacity on Supply-Demand Balance and Prices" "Navigating the New Reality: The Evolving Role of Private Mining Companies in Guinea's Bauxite Sector" "Low-Carbon Aluminum Premium: Policy, Cost, and Global Competition" "Reflections on Ensuring Industrial Security in China's...
3A composites’ flagship brand ALUCOBOND® bets big on its next-gen ‘ALUCORE® ’; sets to transform Indian architecture
ALUCOBOND®, a flagship brand of a Swiss major 3A Composites, which is a global innovator and a leading manufacturer of high-quality Aluminium Composite Materials, is set to further expand the footprint of its three-decade-old internationally recognized next-generation composite material ‘ALUCORE ®’ for Indian architecture applications. Building on its legacy, the product has been further advanced with cutting-edge technology and is now available in two innovative variants: ‘ALUCORE® Honeycomb Panels’ and ‘ALUCORE®ACCP’. As the name suggests, ALUCORE® Honeycomb features an aluminium honeycomb core sandwiched between two aluminium cover sheets, offering exceptional strength and durable lightweight performance. On the other hand, ALUCORE® ACCP incorporates an aluminium corrugated core...
Review of the ESTAL CONGRESS on aluminium surface treatment: A landmark event in Greece
The ESTAL Congress in Thessaloniki, which took place from October 1 to 3, 2025, once again demonstrated the importance and power of European industry exchange. Both the extensive program and the personal, professional discussions provided important inspiration for all participants. The experts on and off stage contributed their extensive experience, transforming the congress into a practical platform for technology transfer at the European level. The focus of the biennial ESTAL Congress was primarily on current developments influenced by decisions of the European Commission, such as the aluminium value chain in a changing Europe or the impact of new EU construction regulations on aluminium surface treatment and global market trends. Our keynote speakers addressed the competitiveness of...
Alutrade announces new Joint MD appointment
The Managing Director of Alutrade , Malcolm George, has stepped down after almost four decades at the helm of the family-run, Midlands-based aluminium recycling company. Chris George set up the business back in 1987, with Malcolm, his brother, joining shortly afterwards. Over the last 38 years, the company has grown to become the largest and most established independent aluminium recycling specialist in the UK. More than 30,000 tonnes of aluminium are recycled every year at its site in Oldbury. Alutrade is widely recognised as being an industry pioneer and was the first company in the world to install TOMRA’s most advanced X-TRACT™ x-ray metals sorting machine. Ongoing equipment investment, coupled with the company’s continuous refinement of its zero-to-landfill-focused processes, has...
EGA Spectro Alloys opens metallurgical testing laboratory at expansion of recycling plant in US
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, today announced the launch of a metallurgical testing laboratory as part of the expansion of the EGA Spectro Alloys aluminium recycling plant in Minnesota in the United States. Image for referential purposes only (source: https://www.oilandgasmiddleeast.com/) The laboratory conducts metallographic analyses and mechanical testing of EGA Spectro’s finished products to ensure customers receive the highest quality recycled aluminium at the precise specifications needed. The facility will offer sample testing from customer castings or extrusions to help troubleshoot and optimise downstream quality. The lab adds improved and faster sample analysis services for customers. EGA Spectro’s expansion adds 55 thousand...
