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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Alba sets new benchmark for safety excellence as first aluminium smelter in the Middle East to join LEEA’s accredited training scheme
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, has achieved another significant safety milestone by becoming the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East to join the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) Accredited Training Scheme (ATS), cementing its position as an industry leader in workplace safety, operational excellence and workforce development. The achievement places Alba among the region's pioneering organisations authorised to deliver LEEA-approved training programmes and issue internationally recognised certifications to employees who successfully complete the training. The programmes are designed to strengthen the competencies of crane operators and personnel involved in lifting operations while ensuring alignment with globally...
Sterling Fleet outfitters first to bring Centurion Aluminium truck caps to Canada
Sterling Fleet Outfitters, one of Canada’s leading commercial vehicle upfitters, today announced the arrival of the Centurion Aluminium Truck Cap, becoming the first company to introduce the product to the Canadian market. Designed for contractors, service businesses, municipalities, and commercial fleets, the Centurion provides a modern alternative to conventional aluminium truck caps by improving durability, security, accessibility, and weather management. The first shipment has arrived in Canada and inventory is now available for select Ford and Chevrolet pickup trucks. What is the Centurion Aluminium Truck Cap? The Centurion is a premium aluminium truck cap engineered specifically for commercial use. It combines lightweight construction with practical features that help tradespeople...
Billet manufacturing division of Remal Alcast achieves AS9100D certificate for aerospace and defence
Remal Alcast Pvt. Ltd., a manufacturer of master alloys, cast alloys, and aluminium billets, is proud to announce that Remal’s billet casthouse has received AS9100D certification for aviation and defence applications along with ISO 9001:2015. These certifications are applicable to the manufacture and supply of aluminium alloys for aerospace and defence applications. The certificates are technically equivalent to EN9100:2018 and JISQ9100:2016 standards and have been audited in accordance with the requirements of AS 9104/1:2012. The audit was done by DNV Business Assurance USA Inc. under the Industry Controlled Other Party (ICOP) Scheme. India continues to depend on imports for several specialised aluminium alloys required by critical industries. Remal aims to help address this gap by...
FAST Metals raises $4.3 million and commercialises its critical mineral recovery technology
FAST Metals, the mining technology company recovering base and rare materials from red mud (bauxite tailings) and other iron-rich waste, has raised USD 4.3 million in pre-seed funding and announced its first commercial customer, Metalox Mineral Corporation. Under a strategic partnership, FAST Metals will process one ton of red mud & other iron bearing waste feed stock per week at Metalox’s Florida facility, confirming the commercial viability of its technology. Having additional MOUs signed with trading partners, FAST Metals’ early-stage investment is led by New Climate Ventures with backing from mining and tech authorities such as Azolla Ventures, Astor Swiss (a family office in Switzerland with Glencore roots) and Rio Tinto, via its mining tech accelerator with Founders Factory. Global...
Alupro’s impact report demonstrates critical importance of supply chain collaboration
Alupro has launched its impact report for 2025. The Chain Reaction: Turning change into impact presents the latest results from its consumer engagement initiatives and explains how behavioural change is helping to turn everyday actions into lasting legacy. A key theme of this year’s report was the role of collaboration in driving progress towards achieving a truly circular packaging economy. Indeed, as the packaging sector navigates a complex period of regulatory change, collaboration between government and industry is becoming increasingly critical to bringing together the value chain and driving measurable national change. According to data presented within the report, the UK collected 150,684 tonnes of aluminium packaging for recycling in 2025, saving 1.3 million tonnes of carbon by...
ASI certifies Amcor Flexibles Złotów Sp. z o.o. against Performance Standard V3.1
Amcor has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) Certification with a focus on Material Stewardship for the purchase, processing, delivery and sales of aluminium-based flexible packaging material primarily for the food and pharmaceutical industries at their facility in Złotów, Poland. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Amcor Flexibles Złotów Sp. z o.o. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility produces aluminium-based flexible packaging materials, including aluminium lids and push-through foil, for the home and personal care, tobacco, pharmaceutical, and food packaging sectors, using printing, laminating, bag making, UV printing, slitting and die cutting processes. The annual production capacity is approximately 11–12...
Vedanta utilises nearly 400 crore units of clean energy in FY26
Marking World Nature Conservation Day, Vedanta Group, one of the world's leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology conglomerates, reaffirmed its commitment to nature-positive growth by generating and utilising nearly 400 crore (4 billion) units of clean energy during FY2025-26. This has contributed to 3.6 crore tonnes of cumulative avoided carbon emissions since FY2020-21, equivalent to taking nearly 80 lakh passenger vehicles off the road for a year. Through its integrated ESG strategy, Vedanta is accelerating decarbonisation while advancing responsible water stewardship, ecosystem restoration and biodiversity conservation, supporting India's climate and environmental ambitions. Clean energy Nature conservation begins with reducing environmental impact. During...
FUCHS Lubricants Co. announces published Boeing BAC 5008 Sections 5-6 approval for ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000
FUCHS Lubricants Co., the world’s largest independent lubricant manufacturer, is pleased to announce the published Boeing BAC 5008 Sections 5-6 approval for ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000, an advanced water-miscible metalworking fluid engineered for the demanding requirements of aerospace machining. Designed for high-performance operations involving titanium, nickel-based alloys, aluminum, and super alloys, ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000 delivers the highest levels of innovative lubricity additives, optimal cooling, excellent wetting and cleanliness properties, low foam, and excellent biological control to provide long fluid life in challenging machining environments. ECOCOOL GLOBAL 1000 is free of boron, sulfur, chlorine, secondary amines, monoethanolamine (MEA), triethanolamine (TEA), and registered...
Alluminous advances to battery validation following successful completion of first C4V development milestone
Impact Minerals Limited (ASX: IPT) is pleased to advise that its 50 per cent-owned associated company, Alluminous Pty Ltd, has successfully achieved the first major technical milestone in its joint development program with New York-based battery technology company Charge CCCV LLC (C4V) (ASX Releases December 19th 2025 and February 20th 2026). The milestone marks the successful completion of the particle engineering phase of the program, during which Alluminous' High Purity Alumina was processed with C4V's proprietary dry particle engineering technology to produce material suitable for advanced lithium-ion battery separator coatings (Figure 1). Importantly, this independent test work confirmed that the engineered material retained its purity throughout the particle engineering process and...
ASI certifies Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium Co., Ltd against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of aluminium alloy architectural and industrial profiles, and related management activities at Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium Co., Ltd located in Guangdong Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium Co., Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The facility produces aluminium profiles for the building, electronics, machinery, rail transit, aerospace and shipbuilding sectors, using casting and extrusion processes operated across 12 casting machines and 37 extruders, with a production volume in 2025 of approximately...
Exploring diverse usages of aluminium in modern lifestyles
Opening up new avenues in the arena of interior and exterior designing and offering a host of innovative sustainable solutions for home-builders, architects and consultants, a new concept was introduced by Alumex, the market leader in the Sri Lankan aluminium industry, to Sri Lanka in the form of a dedicated space for exploring diverse usages of aluminium in modern lifestyles. Paving the path for Sri Lankans to enjoy a trend-setting experience, this new endeavor, the ALUM Transcend Space has been established to showcase the possibilities of aluminium beyond traditional doors and windows. It offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience internationally recognised proprietary aluminium systems from leading brands such as AluK and Capral firsthand. As the first knowledge hub of its kind...
CYMAT executes commercial agreement with Rio Tinto Alcan to assume customers of their proprietary aluminium metal matrix composites business
Cymat Technologies Ltd. is pleased to announce that it signed a commercial agreement with Rio Tinto Alcan Inc on July 17, 2026 ("Rio Tinto") to facilitate the transfer of Rio Tinto's commercial customers of their proprietary aluminium metal matrix composites business ("MMC") to Cymat, as previously described in our press release dated June 24, 2025. MMC is ceramic particle-infused aluminium used primarily in the automotive and rail industries for light-weight components requiring extreme wear-resistance. Rio Tinto, who has been manufacturing and selling its proprietary MMCs for over 40 years, has decided to exit the business due to a strategic reorganisation. Rio Tinto is seeking a smooth and un-interrupted transition of this business for its long-standing customers. Cymat utilises this...
Alba reinforces Safety Excellence with Annual Summer Safety and Health Campaign
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on one site, has launched its annual plant-wide Summer Safety and Health (S&H) Campaign under the theme "Safety by Choice, Excellence by Habit." Running until 29 July 2026, the Campaign reaffirms Alba’s commitment to strengthening its safety culture and promoting the health and wellbeing of its workforce, particularly during the summer season, through a series of awareness activities and events. Employees, contractors and workers will receive valuable information and practical guidance on key topics, including heat stress prevention, proper hydration and summer safety best practices, delivered by both internal and external safety specialists. During his opening remarks at the campaign launch, Alba’s Chief Executive...
HPCL among energy PSUS backing INR 12.5-crore grand butanol challenge for national biofuel innovation
MC² Foundation, India’s energy innovation platform, launched the Grand Butanol Challenge in Bengaluru on 17 July a national innovation programme offering up to INR 12.5 crore in prize and grant funding to accelerate indigenous production of bio-butanol. MC² Foundation operates under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) and is supported by seven of India’s largest energy majors Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), GAIL (India) Limited, Oil India Limited, and Petronet LNG Limited. The Foundation was established to catalyse deep-tech innovation in India’s energy and industrial sectors, giving indigenous ventures access to grant...
Emirates Global Aluminium receives more than 980 applications from young Emiratis at National Service Career Fair
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has received more than 980 applications from young Emiratis during the 2026 National Service Career Fair. During the event, EGA showcased a range of career opportunities for UAE Nationals, with a particular focus on attracting high school graduates for the company’s National Training programmes. University graduates who visited EGA’s stand were considered for opportunities within the Graduate Training programme. Following the event, all applications will be reviewed and assessed through EGA’s recruitment process, with shortlisted candidates progressing through screening, assessment and interview stages. EGA’s National Training programmes develop high school graduates for technical...
Vietnam to host its first international bauxite, alumina & aluminium conference and exhibition – IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026
The 15th IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026 International Conference & Exhibition, jointly organised by the International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) and the Vietnam Foundry & Metallurgy Science and Technology Association (VFMSTA), will be held during October 28–29, 2026, at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, Hanoi, Vietnam. The event marks a historic milestone as the first international conference and exhibition in Vietnam dedicated exclusively to the bauxite, alumina, and aluminium industry, creating a unique platform for global industry leaders, researchers, technology providers, and investors to connect with Vietnam's rapidly expanding aluminium sector. The conference has already received around 40 technical abstracts from industry professionals and researchers worldwide,...
China aluminium rod market eyes Q3 lull after H1 rally, grid demand seen supporting Q4
China's aluminium rod processing fees staged a stair-step rally in the first half of 2026, peaking near record highs in June as tight spot supply collided with a surge in export orders, but the momentum faltered in early July as softening LME prices shut the arbitrage window, pointing to a weaker start for the second half. Processing fee trends In H1 2026, domestic aluminium rod processing fees exhibited bottom oscillation followed by a stepwise ascent. Overall, the processing fee was significantly higher than the same period last year. However, the price trajectory diverged from 2025, when peaks occurred during the April-May consumption peak season. This year, fees began a stair-step climb in early May, culminating at the year's high point by the end of June. At the start of the year,...
Union Minister Shri G. Kishan Reddy and Minister of State Shri Satish Chandra Dubey launch the Eighth Tranche of auction of 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks
Shri G. Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Coal and Mines, along with Shri Satish Chandra Dubey, Minister of State for Coal and Mines, launched the Eighth Tranche of e-auction of Critical and Strategic Mineral Blocks during the curtain raiser event of India Mining Week 2026. The launch marks another significant milestone in the government’s efforts to strengthen India’s critical mineral security, reduce import dependence and build resilient supply chains for minerals essential to clean energy, advanced manufacturing, defence, aerospace and other strategic sectors. The event was attended by senior officials of the Government of India, representatives of State Governments, industry leaders, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), think tanks, prospective bidders and members of the media....
