Chalco's 200,000 tonnes high-grade wrought aluminium project passes full production assessment
The Investment Management Department of Chalco, together with the Production and Quality Management Department, organized relevant experts to form an assessment team to conduct an on-site assessment of Baotou Aluminium's 200,000 tonnes high-grade wrought aluminium alloy and secondary aluminium recycling project for reaching full production and standards. Bao Aluminium Deputy General Manager Guo Jun attended the assessment meeting. The assessment team listened to the report on the project's production and operation status, reviewed production reports and other materials from the assessment period in accordance with the Implementation Rules for Performance Incentive Management of Fixed Asset Investment Projects of Chalco, and conducted on-site inspections of production operations, processes...
D.A. Davidson acts as exclusive financial advisor to Skana Aluminium Company on its sale to packaging matters, LLC
D.A. Davidson & Co. ("D.A. Davidson") announced today that it served as exclusive sell-side financial advisor to Skana Aluminium Company ("Skana" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated direct-cast aluminium rolling mill, on its sale to Packaging Matters, LLC ("Packaging Matters"), a leading manufacturer of sustainable food packaging. Headquartered in Manitowoc, Wisconsin with additional operations in Clarksburg, West Virginia, Skana produces specialty-rolled x products for electrical transformers, consumer durables, and industrial end markets. The Company has a strong reputation for high-quality, precision-rolled products, supported by integrated casting, rolling, and precision slitting capabilities. “On behalf of the Skana shareholders, we are very proud of the growth of the business...
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Aluminium Duffel reopens Greenmelt facility and strengthens its commitment to circular aluminium
On September 23, Aluminium Duffel officially reopened its Greenmelt recycling furnace. The reopening marks an important milestone in the company’s anniversary year, as it celebrates its 80th anniversary and underscores its ambition to continue investing in sustainable and circular aluminium production. During an event at the Duffel site, CEO Rafael Carbonell officially reopened the Greenmelt in the presence of numerous stakeholders. With this, Aluminium Duffel took an important step toward a circular future. Aluminium is a material that can be recycled indefinitely without any loss of quality. That is why recycling plays an increasingly important role in Aluminium Duffel’s strategy. Join the fourth edition of webinar "Hedging for recyclers - Become an expert in 6 hours" by Jorge Dyszel....
ASI certifies Hindalco Industries Limited, Muri Works against Performance Standard V3.1
Hindalco Industries Limited, Muri Works has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for alumina refining activities at the Hindalco Industries Ltd Muri Works facility, located in Muri, Jaharkland District India. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Hindalco Industries Limited, Muri Works (India’s first Alumina Refinery, established in 1948) has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The major manufacturing processes undertaken at the Entity includes crushing, grinding, digestion, clarification, precipitation and calcination. The current alumina refining rated capacity is 450 kilotonnes per annum. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive...
Elyam Alum highlights growing demand for modern aluminium pergolas and year-round outdoor spaces
Outdoor living is becoming an increasingly important part of residential and commercial design as property owners look for ways to make terraces, gardens, courtyards, rooftops, poolside areas, and hospitality environments more usable throughout the year. Rather than treating exterior areas as seasonal extensions of a property, architects, homeowners, and developers are placing greater emphasis on structures that provide shade, spatial definition, and long-term architectural value. Within this shift, Elyam Alum is highlighting growing demand for modern aluminium pergolas designed to support more consistent outdoor use across changing seasons. The trend reflects a broader reassessment of how exterior spaces contribute to everyday living, guest experience, and property functionality....
EGA to pilot technology upgrades at Al Taweelah, further improving productivity and efficiency
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today announced a technology upgrade pilot at the company’s Al Taweelah smelter, which will further improve productivity and efficiency. The pilot upgrades to 13 DX technology reduction cells will be used to prove the performance of the new technology, called E40, before industrialisation across all 808 DX technology reduction cells at potlines 1 and 2 at Al Taweelah. If applied to all 808 reduction cells, EGA’s E40 technology has the potential to increase hot metal production from the two potlines by 67 thousand tonnes per year, while reducing net specific energy consumption and associated carbon dioxide emissions from power generation by approximately six per cent per tonne of...
Nespresso expands curbside aluminium recycling in Westchester County
Nespresso, the pioneer and reference for premium portioned coffee, today announced a significant investment in recycling infrastructure for Westchester County's Refuse Disposal District. Effective immediately, all residents in the Refuse District can now recycle used Nespresso capsules and other small, non-ferrous aluminium items directly in their at-home curbside recycling bins, alongside their regular metal, glass, carton, and plastic recyclables. The programme will directly support more than 900,000 local residents, offering them another convenient and simple way to recycle. Small format aluminium materials are processed locally at the Department of Environmental Facilities (DEF) Material Recovery Facility, which allows the District to divert additional material from the waste stream,...
Bühler celebrates 20 years of die-casting collaboration with Hyundai
Swiss technology group Bühler is marking 20 years of collaboration with Hyundai Motor Group. The partnership began with the installation of the first machine, an Evolution 270D, at Hyundai’s Ulsan complex in South Korea two decades ago. Since then, Bühler has delivered 43 die-casting systems to Hyundai production sites, including Carat and Evolution machines, across production sites in South Korea, China, and India. “Strong partners make strong products. For more than 20 years, Bühler has been a trusted partner, providing the solutions and expertise that help us maintain excellence in manufacturing. This collaboration strengthens our ability to innovate and build the future of mobility on a strong foundation,” said Jong Cheol Kim, Production Team Senior Manager at Hyundai. At the centre...
Caterpillar launches Cat® 355 Hydraulic Excavator, Cat D5 Dozer and Cat 120 GC Motor Grader at bauma CONEXPO India 2026
Caterpillar today launched the Cat® 355 Hydraulic Excavator and Cat D5 Dozer for mining and heavy infrastructure applications, and the Cat 120 GC Motor Grader for road construction, at bauma CONEXPO India 2026. Visitors can experience Caterpillar’s integrated portfolio at stall O.E20 at the India Expo Centre in Delhi NCR from September 15-18. Visitors can explore Caterpillar’s integrated portfolio of Cat and SEM machines, connected technologies, aftermarket services, financing solutions, rental and used equipment, FG Wilson gensets and work tools. The showcase demonstrates how Caterpillar and its dealers combine equipment, technology and support services to help customers improve productivity, and safety and lower operating costs. Solutions for quarry, mining and heavy infrastructure The...
Runaya achieves 55% women workforce, strengthens pathways for growth
Runaya, a Vedanta company specialising in advanced technological solutions for the circular economy and critical metal recovery, achieved 55 per cent women representation, marking a significant step in fostering diversity and inclusion across the organisation. Women are already playing a pivotal role across Runaya, leading several important functions including Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Commercial, ESG and Corporate Communications. The commitment marks a significant step towards advancing women into leadership and decision-making roles in manufacturing by creating pathways for growth across functions. With NITI Aayog highlighting the scope to further extend women’s participation in this sector and other non-traditional sectors, Runaya recognises diversity as a catalyst...
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...
RUSAL showcases low-carbon aluminium and growing India partnership at INNOPROM India 2026
RUSAL, one of the world's largest producers of low-carbon aluminium, participated in the inaugural edition of INNOPROM India 2026, held from 9-11 September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is the first edition of Russia's flagship industrial exhibition to take place in India. At its exhibition stall, RUSAL showcased its portfolio of low-carbon aluminium products, including its flagship ALLOW brand, which is produced using renewable hydropower. The Company also highlighted its expanding engagement with India through strategic investments and workforce development initiatives that support closer industrial cooperation between India and Russia. Mr Roman Borisov, Regional Sales Director, RUSAL, said, "INNOPROM India brings together industry leaders, policymakers and businesses from both...
Quaker Houghton to launch EMDUR™ Biotechnology at Aluminium Düsseldorf 2026
Quaker Houghton (NYSE: KWR), the global leader in industrial process fluids, will exhibit at Aluminium Düsseldorf 2026 (6–8 October), where it will introduce its EMDUR™ biotechnology alongside a portfolio of rolling fluids, maintenance lubricants, and automated digital technologies for the aluminium industry. EMDUR™ Biotechnology Emulsions used in aluminium hot rolling are inherently susceptible to microbiological activity, which can contribute to the depletion of lubricating components, reduced fluid stability, and corrosion within systems. Conventional approaches typically rely on reactive treatments to manage these effects. EMDUR™ biotechnology has been developed to support longer-term emulsion stability by addressing underlying drivers of fluid degradation through: Biofilm disruption,...
Integrated building solutions: DERCHI's OEM/ODM aluminium sliding window capabilities for high-value engineering projects
In the contemporary architectural landscape, executing high-value engineering projects-ranging from premium multi-family residential complexes to expansive commercial developments-demands an unprecedented level of structural precision and design flexibility. Project architects, facade consultants, and procurement managers frequently encounter severe bottleneck challenges when sourcing large-scale fenestration systems. Standard off-the-shelf products rarely satisfy localised building codes, stringent acoustic restrictions, thermal efficiency mandates, or unique structural wind-load requirements. Navigating these multi-faceted constraints often leads to fragmented supply chains, misaligned design execution, and costly installation delays. To overcome these procurement hurdles, tier-one...
Bosch SDS, Dassault Systèmes collaborate to advance AI-led manufacturing in India
Bosch Software and Digital Solutions (Bosch SDS) and Dassault Systèmes today announced a collaboration in India to help manufacturing enterprises accelerate digital transformation across product engineering, manufacturing operations and industrial value chains. The collaboration brings together Dassault Systèmes’ industry-leading capabilities across Virtual Twin Experiences, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Digital Manufacturing and Manufacturing Operations Management with Bosch SDS’ expertise in contextualized data products, smarter manufacturing transformation, energy optimization, IT/OT integration and machine-level intelligence, and global expertise in Industrial AI solutions and services from both companies. It marks a significant step in enabling manufacturing enterprises to...
HPCL brings energy leaders, researchers and startups together at IISc Bengaluru to accelerate energy innovation through MC²+ IGNITE
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. today hosted the Bengaluru edition of MC²+ IGNITE – India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from the energy industry, academia, research, startups and the investment ecosystem to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges shaping India’s Energy future based on various themes including Bio- energy. The programme brought together senior representatives from across the energy and innovation ecosystem, including Shri Vikas Kaushal, Chairman & Managing Director, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL); Shri Ajay Mehta, Vice President – Research & Innovation, Shell; Mr. Deb Adhikari, Director, Federation of Indian Petroleum Industry (FIPI); representatives...
Smaller grain sizes, smarter separation: At ALUMINIUM in Düsseldorf, STEINERT presents technological advances in LIBS and X-ray sorting
From October 6 to 8, 2026, STEINERT will provide a comprehensive insight into the future of aluminium sorting. Closing the aluminium loop requires both high throughput and melt-ready quality. As demand for high-grade recycled aluminium continues to grow, STEINERT is advancing its sorting systems on two fronts. A new laser grid for the STEINERT PLASMAX | LIBS enables the processing of grain sizes down to 15 mm. Another innovation is enhanced cast/wrought separation on the STEINERT KSS | XT L, supported by the AI-based Intelligent Object.Identifier (IOI). Finer material and higher efficiency with STEINERT PLASMAX A new laser grid option for the STEINERT PLASMAX brings two central improvements: a higher resolution that opens up a broader grain size spectrum for reliable detection, and...
ASI certifies Bocar Group against Performance Standard 3.1 with Provisional Status
Bocar Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture of aluminium parts for the automotive industry at three of their facilities across Mexico: AUMA S.A. de C.V. in Chihuahua, AUMA Saltillo S.A. de C.V. (AUSAL) in Saltillo, and Bocar Lerma S.A. de C.V. in Lerma. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Bocar has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facilities manufacture aluminium components for engine, powertrain, structural and electric mobility applications in the automotive industry using melting, high-pressure die casting, finishing, machining and assembly processes. To explore trade opportunities of secondary aluminium, visit AL Biz The ASI Certification program was developed...
India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it contains valuable metals and critical minerals that can be recovered and reintroduced into the economy. The future of e-waste management is therefore not simply about recycling; it is about urban mining. Urban mining refers to the recovery of precious and critical materials from discarded electronic products instead of extracting them from natural mines. Gold, silver, copper, palladium, lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth elements found in electronic devices are becoming increasingly...
