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....
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium...
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The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and...
Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co., Ltd., has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for manufacturing operations, including aluminium casting, hot rolling, cold rolling, precision finishing, and packaging processes, located in the Development Zone of Huiguo Town, Gongyi City, Henan Province,...
Given the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is creating a strain on the global aluminium supplies, a metal considered vital, especially for everything from fighter jets and soda cans to clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles. After Iran's attack on two aluminium smelters...
The first quarter (Q1) financial results of Norsk Hydro delivered a resilient operational performance, although with mixed financial results in the upstream segment of alumina. Alumina production at Alunorte in Q1 2026 improved year-on-year compared to Q1 2025 , with yield improvement and...
Eskom and South32 have moved forward with a long-term renewable energy plan for the Hillside Aluminium smelter in KwaZulu-Natal, to keep it running past 2031. The proposed solution, currently under discussion, is expected to begin when the smelter’s existing electricity contract expires in 2031,...
In the Muir House district and the surrounding areas of northwest St Ann, farmers will be receiving benefits from a new storage pond with a capacity of 2.5 million gallons. This project is being initiated by Discovery Bauxite in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Mining, along with...
Renewable energy is moving from supportive to strategic role as it is set to account for 45 per cent of the global electricity generation. This marks a structural shift in how industries will be powered. China, Europe, the United States, and India are at the centre of this transformation, driven by...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak Győr Alumíniumöntöde Kft has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility manufactures aluminium automotive components, including cylinder heads, cylinder blocks, structural components, and electric...
India’s Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) has now come into force, and for the moment, its impact on cement and aluminium producers looks fairly moderate. Companies in these sectors are not expected to face serious financial strain straight away, although that position is likely to change as the...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has been recognised as an early adopter for its first Task Force on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) report , released in 2025. The company also reaffirmed its goal of No Net Loss by 2050 , signalling a strategic shift towards...
As CBAM enters full implementation, Turkish manufacturers are facing a tougher export environment where reliable supply, clear data and commercial continuity are becoming as important as price. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry...
Rio Tinto will donate AUSD1.5 million to support disaster relief efforts for communities in Queensland and the Northern Territory impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle and recent widespread flooding, while also supporting longer-term preparedness and resilience for future emergencies. Rio...
The 5th Global Solar and Energy Storage Summit 2026, hosted online by JA Solar, brought together over 20+ senior representatives from leading international organisations and industry players to share insights on the accelerating energy transition. The summit featured keynote speeches and panel...
Hydro opens the Usina da Paz community center in the Tomé-Açu municipality, marking the seventh community center delivered with the Government of Pará under the TerPaz programme. The initiative reinforces Hydro’s community engagement in Brazil and supports a long-term commitment to expanding access...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Fagor Ederlan S.Coop. Aluminium Spain has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facilities manufacture aluminium automotive components using high-pressure and low-pressure die casting, including suspension...
Primary aluminium remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial commodities, consuming 13-15 MWh per tonne and accounting for over 900 TWh of electricity demand globally. When powered by coal, production emits 12–14 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne of aluminium, making electricity sourcing (not...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Oman, a notable player in the Middle Eastern aluminium industry , is planning to establish three low-carbon aluminium projects at the Special Economic Zone at Duqm (SEZAD). It is a strategic stance to boost sustainability by moving beyond the conventional iron and steel bases and...
Norsk Hydro has managed to cut emissions by roughly 30-35 per cent on one of its main European shipping routes, using upgrades on two cargo vessels, Trans Sol and Trans Hav, operated by Sea-Cargo. The ships are used to move low-carbon aluminium from Norway into European markets, so this is...
