Hydro reaches key milestone in development of zero-emission aluminium technology
Hydro has produced aluminium using its new HalZero electrolysis technology for the first time. The milestone marks an important step in Hydro’s work to develop a new primary aluminium production process with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions. Since 2016, Hydro’s technology teams have been working to develop HalZero, an entirely new process for producing primary aluminium, which could replace the technology used globally today, first patented in 1886. The new technology is based on converting alumina into aluminium chloride before electrolysis in a process designed to keep chlorine and carbon in closed loops. The long-term ambition is to eliminate CO2 emissions from both electrolysis and anode production, releasing oxygen instead of CO2. Hydro has now produced metal from aluminium...
Foshan Xinshenghao supports SMM in creating the "2027 SMM national low-carbon cast aluminium alloy enterprise distribution map"
To systematically build a new ecosystem for the green development of the cast aluminium alloy industry and help enterprises precisely connect with high-quality supply chain resources, SMM has officially launched the compilation of the 2027 SMM Low-Carbon Cast Aluminium Alloy Enterprise Distribution Map. This distribution map will provide a panoramic view of China's low-carbon cast aluminium alloy industry layout, focusing on key data such as enterprise regional distribution, core products, low-carbon certification qualifications, and annual capacity scale, creating an authoritative platform for industrial resource matching. Here, SMM joins hands with Foshan Xinshenghao Aluminium Co., Ltd . to invite upstream and downstream entities to jointly participate in the production and promotion of...
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Norway’s longest aluminium pedestrian bridge opens in Bergen, built with recycled metal from Hydro
Norway's longest aluminium pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened in Bergen. Marinebroen, which spans around 60 metres and is built using recycled aluminium supplied by Hydro, demonstrates how circular materials can be applied in modern infrastructure. The bridge opened on July 2, 2026, connecting Marineholmen with the areas around Puddefjorden in central Bergen. Developed by GC Rieber Eiendom, the bridge was designed, built and installed by Leirvik in collaboration with Multiconsult. Hydro supplied the extruded aluminium profiles, while Speira supplied the aluminium sheets. Consto carried out the associated civil works, and the City of Bergen will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the bridge. “Marinebroen shows what is possible when we collaborate closely with...
Yeşilova's sustainability approach is strengthening through achievement aligned with global standards
With its innovative aluminium solutions that contribute to the mobility and industrial needs of the future, Yeşilova continues to achieve internationally recognised success through its sustainability initiatives. With more than 50 years of experience, Yeşilova stands among the leading companies in the aluminium industry. By transforming aluminium — one of the key materials of a sustainable future thanks to its lightweight structure, durability, and high recyclability — into value-added solutions, the company serves critical industries ranging from automotive to rail systems. Integrating sustainability into all of its operations, Yeşilova companies have achieved significant results in the globally recognised EcoVadis sustainability assessments. Within the scope of the 2025 EcoVadis...
Slovalco to restart 75,000 tonnes of curtailed aluminium capacity, supplying a critical raw material for Europe
The aluminium plant Slovalco has reached an agreement with the Slovak government enabling the restart of 75,000 tonnes of primary aluminium production capacity. The agreement with the Slovak government marks an important milestone in resuming full operations at Slovalco after operations were curtailed in 2022 due to high power prices. It establishes the long-term framework conditions necessary for aluminium production, including a robust compensation scheme for indirect carbon costs under the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). In addition, Slovalco has entered a long-term commercial power purchase agreement (PPA) with Vodohospodárska výstavba, š.p. The decision to restart Slovalco is dependent on the approval of the updated Slovak scheme for compensation of indirect carbon costs (ICC) by...
ALFED and Cast Metals Federation urge action on industrial energy competitiveness following parliamentary engagement
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) and the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) have jointly submitted a Parliamentary briefing to Ministers and MPs following discussions at the All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group (APMG) on 23 June, highlighting growing concerns over the impact of industrial energy costs on UK manufacturing competitiveness, investment and employment. The briefing, developed following engagement with parliamentarians and industry representatives this week, calls for a renewed focus on industrial energy competitiveness as a critical component of the UK's industrial strategy, economic growth ambitions and plans for reindustrialisation. Whilst welcoming the government's introduction of the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS), both organisations have warned that...
ASI certifies Qingyuan Jinyang Aluminium Co., Ltd. against performance standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Qingyuan Jinyang Aluminium Co., Ltd has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The facility produces aluminium alloy building and industrial profiles using processes that include melting and casting, extrusion, anodic oxidation, electrophoretic coating, powder spraying, thermal insulation processing, and decorative finishing, with an annual aluminium profile production capacity exceeding 30,800 tonnes. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V3 and ASI CoC Standard V2 were launched...
Press release for MRAI one-day conference on Critical Minerals
The Ministry of Mines is set to launch a dedicated scheme to develop India’s battery minerals processing value chain as part of the Government’s broader vision of achieving Atmanirbhar Bharat in critical minerals. Addressing the one-day Conference on “India’s Critical Minerals Recycling Landscape” organised by the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) in New Delhi, Shri Piyush Goyal, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of Mines, stated that while several Indian companies have acquired overseas mineral assets containing lithium, cobalt, and other critical minerals, the absence of a robust domestic processing ecosystem has constrained the country’s ability to fully leverage these strategic resources. To address this gap, the Ministry is finalising a mission-mode scheme to strengthen India’s...
ASI certifies SRF ALTECH LTD against Performance Standard V3.1
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that SRF ALTECH LTD has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility manufactures ultra-thin gauge aluminium foil across 1000, 3000 and 8000 series grades using foil rolling and heat treatment processes, including foil intermediate and finish mills and annealing furnaces, with a plant capacity of 20,000 tonnes per annum. The ASI Certification program was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The ASI Performance Standard V3 and ASI CoC Standard V2 were launched in May 2022 following a multi-year revision process. The ASI Performance Standard V3 defines 11 principles...
Raffmetal awarded by Ferrari for the value of its SILVAL primary alloys from recycling
Raffmetal has received an important award from Ferrari for its work in developing the SILVAL 7 alloy, which guarantees 100 per cent recycled aluminium with a third-party verified carbon footprint of less than 1 kg CO₂eq per kg Al from cradle to gate. The high-performance SILVAL primary alloys from recycling, produced at the new Silval Special Alloys Plant launched in 2020, are designed to meet the technical requirements of the most advanced customers and contribute to the decarbonisation of industrial supply chains, providing concrete proof that performance and sustainability can grow together. The award confirms the path Raffmetal pursues every day : transforming recycled aluminium into value by combining quality, innovation, and sustainability. Through its production process, the...
IBAAS technical lecture series continues to strengthen knowledge sharing in the global aluminium industry
The International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) has been successfully organising its Technical Lecture Series for the past four years, creating a unique knowledge-sharing platform for professionals, researchers, students, and stakeholders associated with the aluminium industry worldwide. Conducted on the last Friday of every month from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM (IST), each lecture is followed by an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to engage directly with leading industry experts. The initiative was launched with the objective of promoting continuous learning, facilitating the exchange of technical knowledge, and encouraging innovation across the aluminium value chain . Over the years, the lecture series has hosted around 40 technical presentations on...
ASI certifies Guangya Aluminum Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Guangya Aluminum 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 profiles and industrial profiles, and related management activities at Guangya Aluminum Co., Ltd., located in Nanhai District, Foshan City, Guangdong Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Guangya Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The facility produces aluminium alloy building profiles and general industrial aluminium extrusion profiles for the building and construction and industrial sectors, using extrusion and powder coating processes operated across 11 extrusion production lines and...
Grainger & Worrall’s diversification strategy pays off with $38.4M push into aerospace, defence and energy
Securing more than £30m (USD 38.4 million) of new orders in defence, energy and aerospace is helping one of Bridgnorth’s largest employers bounce back from a tough trading period. Grainger & Worrall, which received the King’s Award for Innovation in 2025, is utilising is technical expertise and proven production capability in complex aluminium sand casting to win work with customers manufacturing light aircraft engines, specialist vehicle transmissions and data centre applications. Located across dedicated facilities on Stanmore Industrial Estate, the company’s diversification strategy is paying off after it was put into place eighteen months ago to combat dropping volumes and a reduction in new projects in its core automotive business - a drop fuelled by global uncertainty and a slower...
Vedanta Aluminium sets course as an independent entity; listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE)
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited officially commenced trading as an independent listed entity on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) from 15th June 2026, following the successful completion of Vedanta Group’s historic demerger, which became effective on 1st May 2026. The listing marks a major milestone in the company’s evolution, creating a focused, pure-play aluminium business with enhanced strategic flexibility and stronger long-term growth visibility. Vedanta Aluminium enters this next phase as India’s largest aluminium producer and one of the world’s leading integrated aluminium companies. The company is also poised to emerge as the largest aluminium producer across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Africa. With its vision to double the...
EGA, where one in every four supervisory roles are held by women, celebrates International Women in Engineering Day
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today will celebrate International Women in Engineering Day tomorrow with women holding 25 per cent of supervisory positions at the company. EGA achieved the target it set itself back in 2021 to reach 25 per cent gender diversity at supervisory levels by the end of 2025. Women then held just 18 per cent of supervisory roles at EGA. In 2025, more than 200 women joined the company, including 113 UAE Nationals. EGA now employs over 830 women. More than 60 per cent working in operational roles focused on engineering. Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said, “Advancing women’s role in industry is essential to building a future-ready workforce...
Brazil–Norway research partnership launches book on the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest
The book, Amazon Forest: Biodiversity and Forest Restoration in Paragominas , presents findings from research conducted in rehabilitated areas covering approximately 3,759 hectares. It examines how these areas develop over time and how mining activities affect the surrounding ecosystem. The work is based on contributions from 78 researchers across 19 institutions. Since 2013, the BRC has carried out 25 research projects and contributed to more than 80 scientific publications on biodiversity, ecological impacts of mining, and forest restoration. The consortium’s activities are financed by the Hydro Fund. “Through this partnership and BRC’s research, we can better understand the ecological context in which we operate. This work supports our nature ambition of no net loss of biodiversity in...
ALFED Awards 2026: Two weeks left to nominate as industry focuses on "Making Things Happen"
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is reminding the industry that there are now just two weeks remaining to submit nominations for the 2026 ALFED Awards, with the deadline fast approaching on Friday, July 3, 2026. The Awards celebrate the individuals, innovations and organisations helping to drive the UK aluminium industry forward. Taking place as part of the ALFED Business Briefing & Annual Dinner, the Awards have become a key opportunity to recognise excellence across the aluminium value chain. This year's programme will be delivered under the theme "Making Things Happen" – reflecting the sector's focus on turning ambition into action and delivering practical outcomes for industry. At a time when manufacturers face increasing challenges around competitiveness, energy costs,...
Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2026 to mark 40 years of industry leadership amid a changing global market landscape
Together Through Volatility: Securing the Future of Aluminium Supply As aluminium markets navigate shifting supply chains, geopolitical uncertainty, evolving trade policies and the transition towards lower carbon production, Fastmarkets International Aluminium 2026 will bring together global industry leaders from September 15 to 17 in Budapest. The 40th edition of the event will focus on the commercial decisions, supply challenges and strategic priorities shaping the aluminium industry through 2026 and beyond. Held at a critical point in the aluminium trading calendar , the event provides a platform for producers, traders, buyers, recyclers, financiers and policymakers to assess market conditions ahead of future contracting cycles. Discussions will examine pricing dynamics, supply demand...
Bridgnorth Aluminium electrifies its diversification strategy with major US deal
The UK’s last remaining aluminium rolling mill is increasing its growing impact in electrification after signing a landmark transatlantic deal with Lotte Aluminium Materials USA. Bridgnorth Aluminium (BAL), which employs 368 people at its expansive production facility in Shropshire, will deliver battery-grade aluminium to one of the world’s leading suppliers of advanced materials for the battery industry. Signed at the customer’s site in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, the five-year agreement marks the culmination of a technical and commercial journey that has seen both firms work closely together to bring new material to a rapidly emerging market. Through extensive joint development work, qualification activities, and ongoing partnership, Bridgnorth Aluminium and Lotte have established a strong...
Foundation alloy industrialises new metals platform with $22M series A, new US facility, and Japanese distribution partnership
Foundation Alloy, the 21st-century metals company building a new way to engineer alloys, today announced USD 22 million in Series A financing to scale production on its MetalsFIRST™ platform—a fully integrated, solid-state metallurgy technology—to industrial volumes. The round was led by Voyager Ventures, with participation from Trust Ventures, Yamaha Motors, America’s Frontier Fund, Overlap Holdings, Material Impact, Engine Ventures, and El Cap. An additional investment was made by Kanematsu Corporation, a global Japanese trading house, which signed a definitive distribution partnership and is bringing Foundation Alloy's materials to major industrial customers across Japan and Southeast Asia. Foundation Alloy products, all manufactured in the United States, are being piloted by customers...
