Mexico’s aluminum industry is looking to capitalize on rising demand from artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, electric mobility, automotive manufacturing, and aerospace. Expanding technology investments and international market opportunities are expected to support sales growth, while the country’s reliance on imported aluminum highlights the importance of strengthening domestic processing capabilities. Ramón Beltrán, president of Mexico’s National Chamber of the Aluminum Industry (Canalum), expects the country’s domestic and international aluminum sales to gain momentum in 2026, supported by demand from advanced technology applications and established manufacturing sectors. “We expect to close out this year with growth of between 7.5% and 7.8% in domestic and international...
The Confederation of British Metalforming (CBM) has called for closer UK-EU relations, warning that proposed European industrial policies could affect British manufacturers supplying the aluminium, steel and automotive industries. Stephen Morley, CBM President and Chair of the Euroforge Automotive Sector, made the call at the organisation's autumn meeting in Munich. He said stronger cooperation between the UK and EU was important for protecting manufacturing jobs, investment and cross-border supply chains. He stated, “ We need to protect British industry, but we also need to recognise that the UK and European automotive sectors are deeply connected. What damages one part of the supply chain will inevitably affect the other. ” Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers -...
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Abu Dhabi is preparing for a major shift in how its heavy industries draw power, following a multi-party agreement that will tie Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) more closely to the emirate’s expanding clean-energy grid. EGA, TAQA, DUBAL Holding and Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) have signed a broad set of accords aimed at cutting emissions from aluminium production while supporting the next phase of renewable and clean-energy development in the region. Image source: EGA For TAQA and DUBAL Holding, the initiative sits neatly within their growth plans. For EGA, it represents a decisive move toward its 2050 net-zero target. And for EWEC, it strengthens efforts to optimise solar deployment and improve the efficiency of Abu Dhabi’s power generation fleet. The agreements were...
There is another side to Rio Tinto that exists far from its mine sites — a steady, growing effort to support the people and communities round the globe. This year, during the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, the company renewed its involvement with organisations that help women, children and 2SLGBTQ+ survivors rebuild their lives. This year marks the sixth consecutive time it has stepped forward to support these groups. The company has put USD 400,000 into supporting 15 organisations across Canada that offer shelter, counselling, education and other essential services. With this latest round, its total contribution since 2020 now reaches USD 2.335 million. One of the long-standing partners, SOS violence conjugale, has used the support to modernise its tools and...
Amcor’s FY25 sustainability disclosure arrives at a pivotal moment — not only as its first report after absorbing Berry Global, but also as a quiet but significant inflexion point for aluminium’s role within one of the world’s largest packaging companies. Although plastics still dominate Amcor’s 2.9-million-tonne material footprint, the FY25 report reveals a slow but unmistakable recalibration in how the packaging brand sources, certifies and circularises aluminium across its global operations. Image source: https://www.amcor.com/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The newly combined entity ended the fiscal year with 15,000 tonnes of post-consumer recycled (PCR) aluminium, representing 8 per cent of all aluminium used, as...
In a major step for sustainable manufacturing, Alcoa Corporation , Ball Corporation and Unilever have partnered to introduce the first consumer packaging made with ELYSIS® carbon-free aluminium. Ahead of the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), the companies announced their move to make a landmark. The ELYSIS® process represents an innovation in aluminium production. Instead of releasing carbon dioxide, the method generates oxygen during smelting, cutting out direct greenhouse gas emissions entirely. The first product to feature the material is an aerosol can made from an even mix of ELYSIS® primary aluminium and recycled content; one of the lowest-carbon packaging options currently available. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
NEOM, an arcology and planned city in Tabuk Province in Saudi Arabia, has achieved a new milestone of USD 8.4 billion investment with 600 tonnes of equipment reaching on-site and 4 gigawatts of renewable energy coming online. With this, NEOM has reached 80 per cent of its goal towards the completion of its ambitious green energy plan. The aluminium metal plays a significant role in assisting the overall installation of wind turbines, electrolysers, transmission girders and hydrogen facilities across the desert region. These are installed to generate and distribute energy all across the region. The solar frames that are installed here use aluminium for its lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. Moreover, the wind turbines are also made up of aluminium to reduce weight and enhance...
Efforts by India and the European Union to finalise a long-discussed trade agreement before the end of the year have faced another obstacle, with Brussels preparing to turn down New Delhi’s request for an exemption from the EU’s carbon border tax. The disagreement over the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) has emerged as one of the most sensitive topics in the discussion. The mechanism is intended to protect European heavy industries, which are required to buy carbon permits priced at around Euro 80 (USD 92.27 approximately) per tonne under the EU’s carbon market. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain India proposed that instead of CBAM’s emission-based levies , it could apply its own export fee on aluminium, steel, and...
Global spending on the energy transition reached USD 2.4 trillion in 2024, a record figure and roughly 20 per cent higher than the average of the previous two years. Of that total, around USD 807 billion went specifically into renewable energy, according to a new assessment released by IRENA and the Climate Policy Initiative. But the growth, isn’t as good as the headline number suggests. Investment in renewables rose 7.3 per cent over the year — nowhere near the 32 per cent jump seen in 2023. Solar kept its lead by a long margin, drawing USD 554 billion, a rise of 49 per cent. Nearly all clean-energy investment — around 96 per cent goes into the power sector. The report adds that fossil-fuel spending inched higher too, despite renewables, grids and battery storage attracting more total...
AM Green Group has announced investments totalling INR 540 billion (USD 6 billion) in Andhra Pradesh, marking one of the largest green industrial commitments made during the 30th CII Partnership Summit on November 14. The company signed MoUs with the state government to develop two major projects — a one-million-tonne-per-annum green aluminium complex in Kakinada and a cluster of 2G biorefineries across North Andhra. Image for represenational purpose The aluminium complex, planned at INR 440 billion (USD 4.96 billion), will be built in two phases of 0.5 MTPA each. According to the company, the facility will run on 2 GW of round-the-clock renewable energy, making it the first operation of its kind globally at this scale. The project is expected to achieve an 80 per cent or more cut in...
With two decades in the decision-making process, Hydro has now finally made its decision to proceed with the investment decision for the most extensive hydropower development in 20 years. The Illvatn pumped storage power plant, located in Norway’s Lustre Municipality, will commence its construction in November and is expected to kick-start its operation by 2030. When talking about investment, numbers always take the centre stage and Hydro is also giving a total of NOK 2.5 billion (USD 247.5 million), making it an essential aspect of the construction. In consideration of the firm's cash flow tax scheme, which is for the hydropower projects, it expects the total investment may come down to NOK 1.2 billion (USD 119 million) after the tax. Kari Ekelund Thørud, Executive Vice President of...
Novelis has cut the carbon footprint of its aluminium melting operations in Germany by more than 40 per cent after completing a major furnace upgrade in partnership with industrial combustion specialist Fives. The project, finished in November 2025 at Novelis’ Voerde facility, is expected to deliver substantial reductions in natural gas consumption while improving thermal efficiency. The revamp centred on installing Fives’ North American regenerative combustion technology, including the high-efficiency TwinBed II burner system, which recycles waste heat to lower emissions without compromising temperature performance. The upgrade was engineered and commissioned by Fives’ North American Combustion team based in Bilbao, Spain. Novelis says the investment directly supports its “3×30” vision,...
Aluminium has always carried a contradiction. It is the metal the world turns to for lightweighting, electrification and decarbonisation. And yet producing it remains one of the most energy-intensive industrial activities on the planet. However, that contradiction is finally catching up with the industry. Over 2023 and 2024, as the world’s primary aluminium output edged upward, a parallel battle unfolded behind the scenes in the fight over electrons. What powered the smelters mattered as much as how much they produced. And the global power map that emerges from the latest data is a story of contrasts — between coal and hydro, between gas-rich Gulf producers and hydro-blessed Scandinavia, between Asia’s ambitious new expansions and Africa’s slow-moving grids. This is the first of a...
The trade relation between the Russian Federation and Turkey dates back to the 1990s, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. What began as an exchange of food, energy, and industrial goods has matured into a modern partnership defined by sustainability, technology, and green metal trade. And at the heart of this evolving relationship stands RUSAL, Russia’s major aluminium producer. How? Rusal’s low-carbon aluminium journey aligns seamlessly with Turkey’s green energy ambitions. As Turkey accelerates its energy transition and strengthens its manufacturing base, its need for sustainable materials surges. Aluminium, the metal of choice for mobility, construction, and clean energy technologies, is now a linchpin in Turkey’s industrial strategy. Turkey’s rising aluminium appetite: What’s...
Verdox, a US-based climate technology firm, has achieved a major leap in the race to decarbonise heavy industry. In collaboration with Hydro, one of the world’s leading aluminium and renewable energy producers, the company has completed a first-of-its-kind trial capturing carbon directly from aluminium smelting emissions. The two-month pilot took place at Hydro’s Sunndal plant in Norway, the largest and most advanced primary aluminium facility in Europe. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Verdox successfully removes carbon dioxide from exhaust streams containing just 1 per cent CO₂ concentration, a challenge long considered technically unfeasible and uneconomical. The process also proves resilient against impurities typically...
At the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, a dedicated session will explore how waste pickers can play a central role in advancing aluminium recycling and supporting the transition to a circular economy. Scheduled for November 13, the discussion, titled “People Driving the Circular Economy: Integrating Waste Pickers in Aluminium Recycling,” will be jointly organised by the global organisations such as the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), and the Associação Brasileira do Alumínio (ABAL). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Panel to explore inclusion of waste pickers in formal markets Marlen Bertram, director of scenarios and forecasts at the...
According to studies by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), recovering the metals and materials from abandoned solar panels could generate a circular economy of almost INR 3.7 billion (USD 444 million) by 2047. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The research states that recycling of key materials such as aluminium, silicon, silver, and copper from old solar modules could meet up to 38 per cent of the raw material demand for India’s solar manufacturing sector. Simultaneously, it could reduce 37 million tonnes of carbon emissions by minimising reliance on virgin inputs. At present, India’s solar recycling industry is still at the developmental stage, with only a few commercial recyclers in operation. The twin CEEW...
Born from the 1992 UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) treaty and signed at the Rio Earth Summit, the COP (Conference of the Parties) completes three decades of climate commitment meetings. The 30 th COP or the ‘2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference’ is being held at the heart of the Amazon (Belem, Brazil) and is currently in progress. Yet, when it comes to evaluating the achievements as opposed to targets or goals, the mass notion is that the majority of the countries have failed to achieve the agenda of the climate meets and only 15 have achieved the deadline set by the latest Paris agreement for 2025 (which was inscribed at the COP21). Let’s explore what is the ground reality of COPs versus aluminium in the past thirty years. Image source:...
Hydro Energi AS, a leading aluminium producer, has signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hafslund Kraft AS that will supply 3.5 TWh of renewable electricity between 2031 and 2040. The deal secures 350 GWh per year for Hydro’s Norwegian smelter system, with delivery fixed in price area NO3. This adds another building block to Hydro’s long-running effort to lock in stable, green power for energy-intensive aluminium production. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain A strategic contract in a tightening Nordic power market Long-term PPAs of this scale are becoming rarer in the Nordic region as hydrology grows more volatile and as developers weigh merchant exposure against fixed-price agreements. Hydro’s decision to...
Sahl Regen, Worley and GEA (SWG) have collaborated to demonstrate how integrating Sahl Regen’s KX Heat Exchanger with GEA’s Mechanical Vapour Recompression (MVR) evaporation can reduce Bayer-process energy consumption by around 70 per cent. The collaboration is reinforced by Sahl Regen’s Kassofor Programme, which advances Net-Zero goals through verified carbon capture in regenerated soils. Image source: GEA Key highlights of the article 70 per cent total energy reduction of the Bayer process and full digestion electrification with KX + MVR. All KX components are individually proven, with the first integrated demonstration unit ready to build. Reuse of Bayer-contaminated waters and environmental compatibility of MVR condensate. Measured and independently verified carbon offset credits:...
