Aluminium’s decarbonisation challenge extends beyond the electricity powering its smelters. Inside the reduction cell, electrode quality influences how efficiently that electricity is used, how much carbon is consumed and how consistently the process performs. Improving electrodes therefore offers producers a practical opportunity to address operating costs and emissions together. For Switzerland-based R&D Carbon , understanding the relationship between raw materials, electrode quality and industrial performance has been a focus for four decades. Founded in 1986 by Werner K. Fischer, the company built on carbon research previously undertaken at Swiss Aluminium Ltd., or Alusuisse. Today, it operates from Granges, near Sierre, with a team of 30 specialists serving more than 150 customers...
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...
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In a significant step toward sustainability and energy efficiency, Maxion Wheels, the global leader in wheel production for both passenger and commercial vehicles, has partnered with Terra Firma, South Africa's leading provider of solar and storage solutions. Together, they have successfully launched a 2.9 MWp solar project at Maxion's Johannesburg manufacturing plant. This milestone project not only supports Maxion's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint but also marks a major advancement in the company's ongoing efforts to enhance energy resilience and cost efficiency. The energisation of the solar system was a highlight of Maxion Wheels South Africa's 60th anniversary celebrations. This cutting-edge solar installation combines carport and ground mount systems, and is set to...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, marked Engineers’ Day by honouring the contributions of its 2,000+ engineers across Jharsuguda, Lanjigarh and Korba. With an average age of just 29-30 years, this workforce combines youthful energy with technical depth to power India’s metals and minerals sector.“Our engineers are the driving force behind our manufacturing excellence,” said Rajiv Kumar, CEO, Vedanta Aluminium.“From pioneering digital transformation to embedding sustainability into every process, their contributions go far beyond the factory floor.” Image source: https://d1rbiogke1jwo5.cloudfront.net/ Also read: Adaro Minerals subsidiary aims to launch aluminium smelter operations by December 2025 Engineers at Vedanta Aluminium play a pivotal role in driving...
Inner Mongolia Dian Tou Energy Corporation Limited (IMDTECL) has rapidly evolved from a traditional energy enterprise into a leading clean energy provider. By 2024, the company’s renewable energy capacity reached about 5 million kilowatts, representing more than 62 per cent of its total installed capacity, according to Zhao Changyu, head of the new energy department. As the only listed financing platform of State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, IMDTECL has strategically pivoted toward green energy during China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025). This transition is closely aligned with the country’s energy security priorities and dual carbon objectives. Get industry insights from - World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to...
The Indian government has moved to slash the goods and services tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment, bringing the rate down from 12 per cent to 5 per cent from 22 September 2025. This decision is meant to speed up the country’s energy transition, ease the strain on consumers and developers, and create new jobs in the coming years. The solar sector shows the impact most clearly. Building one megawatt of utility-scale solar currently costs between INR 35 million (USD 398,493) and INR 40 million. The lower GST means each megawatt will be about INR 2–2.5 million cheaper. For a 500 MW solar park, that adds up to more than INR 1 billion in savings — enough to make tariffs sharply more competitive. These cost savings are not limited to developers. By reducing project expenditure, the reform...
At the Financial Times organised Energy Transition Summit in India, Pankaj Jain, Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, mapped out India’s evolving energy roadmap. His intervention cut through partisan mottos and international pressure with a pragmatic reality check of hydrocarbons remaining central to India’s energy security, but biofuels and hydrogen already altering the mix faster than expected. For energy-intensive sectors such as aluminium, which live or die by affordable and reliable energy, Jain’s remarks are far beyond policy signals and are a blueprint of the fuels that will shape India’s competitiveness for decades. Image source: https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com/ Also read: Here's what Johannes Zutt of World Bank divulged: BRICS push renewables to forefront, but...
Emirates Global Aluminium has celebrated the contributions of its 50 employees in innovations and improvements at the annual Rashid Awards. The accolades are particularly for acknowledging those employees who have contributed tangible innovation and improvements in the areas of safety, cost optimisation, environment, and operational efficiency through EGA’s Suggestion Scheme and Tamayaz programme. EGA’s Suggestion Scheme programme started its operation in 1981. It is one of the longest-running suggestion scheme programs running on the global platform. More than half a million suggestions have been submitted by all the employees within the company. In addition, the Tamayaz programme was introduced in 2016, which enables the managers and the team to analyse the problem faced by them, along...
Impol – TLM d.o.o. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the design and production of rolled semi-finished Aluminium alloy products including slabs, sheets, strips, circles, and plain foils at their Impol – TLM d.o.o. plant in Šibenik, Croatia. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Impol – TLM d.o.o., a subsidiary of the Impol Group, has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility is engaged in the production and processing of aluminium products, including the rolling and manufacturing of aluminium sheets, coils and foils for industries such as automotive, construction, packaging and aerospace. The site also has casting capacities enabling the production of aluminium slabs. Get industry insights - World Recycled...
At the Financial Times Energy Transition Summit in India, Johannes Zutt, Vice President for South Asia at the World Bank, offered a candid assessment during a keynote interview session of how emerging economies are recalibrating their growth strategies around clean power — and why the aluminium sector should be paying close attention. Image souce: https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/ Also read: Scotland’s circular economy adds £7B to GVA but methodology constraints cloud comparisons Zutt drew a parallel with Brazil, noting that the country’s success in solar was no accident. “Successive governments saw the potential of exploiting high solar irradiation in the northeast and put in place a comprehensive programme to realise that potential,” he said. The Brazilian model combined competitive...
Ardagh Group, a leading name in sustainable aluminium and glass packaging solutions worldwide, has just unveiled its 2024 Sustainability Report. The 2024 Sustainability Report emphasises Ardagh Group's two main divisions, Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) and Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP). It reports on the company's ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability and making a positive impact on both the environment and society. Despite the challenge Irrespective of the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the related European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), not yet in effect for Ardagh Group, the company has proactively prepared its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting its key accomplishments across its three strategic ESG pillars:...
Slovenian aluminium producer Talum is moving forward with a EUR 55 million (USD 65 million) green transformation project, to be completed by the end of 2025. The investment will drive Talum's transition away from primary aluminium production towards recycled aluminium. This will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve energy efficiency, and align with Europe’s circular economy goals. Marko Drobnic, Chairman of the Management Board of Talum, noted that by focusing on the production of aluminium rods from recycled aluminium, the project would be having a significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions reduction, as well as energy efficiency improvement and other specific impacts directly on the European circular economy objectives. Talum has secured financing of EUR 16 million (USD 19...
Climate Week NYC, one of the world’s largest climate events of its kind, returns to New York City. As the world’s climate challenges intensify, industry leaders are stepping up to showcase real, scalable solutions. Among the most visible examples is the aluminium beverage can—a product that embodies the principles of circularity through its infinite recyclability and lower carbon footprint compared to alternatives. At this year’s Climate Week NYC, the spotlight will be on how this everyday item can help drive systemic change in the race toward net zero. To get industry specific insights - World Recycled ALuminium Market Analysis Industry forecast to 2032 Industry collaboration on circularity Several trade associations, companies, and nonprofit organisations connected to aluminium beverage...
Concrete may be the backbone of modern construction, but its reliance on cement comes at a steep environmental cost. What if industrial waste, something as ordinary as residue from old aluminium engine parts could not only reduce this burden but also make concrete stronger and more efficient? Recent research has uncovered exactly that possibility, pointing to a new way forward in sustainable building materials. Image Source: Scientific Reports Scrap aluminium engine residue (SAER) Researchers have found that substituting just 2.5 per cent of cement with scrap aluminium engine residue (SAER) in foamed concrete can significantly enhance both compressive strength and thermal insulation. This approach not only improves performance but also provides a sustainable way to reduce industrial...
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), a European Union (EU) regulation which is designed to put a price on carbon emissions in certain imported goods to subdue emissions, mirroring the EU's Emissions Trading System (ETS), will launch the definitive phase on January 1, 2026. With the launch, CBAM shall expand the market, especially between the domestic producers who are already subject to the EU's ETS, along with the international producers who are not under this. Hydro states certain loopholes to be looked at before CBAM comes into force. CBAM: Why take the plunge? CBAM aims to implement a carbon price on the emission of industrial products like aluminium, iron, cement, steel and fertilisers penetrating the EU. All importers of these products are deemed to undertake the CBAM...
The aluminium industry has spent years wrestling with geopolitical turbulence, energy volatility, and erratic trade regimes. In the same breath, it has leaned on technology and artificial intelligence to squeeze out efficiencies and carve a path toward a greener future. But the same digital tools that promised opportunity are now breeding a new, more insidious risk: deepfakes. Synthetic media — doctored video, cloned voices, AI-fabricated documents — may not move molten metal, but they can sway markets, fracture trust, and throw supply chains off balance. For a sector as global and strategically critical as aluminium, the threat is far from abstract. Image for referential purposes only Also read: Indian brands to slash prices: Almost all AL-inclusive goods are cheaper with 'GST 2.0'...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of the oil and gas sector, proudly unveiled the EGA Academy on September 8. This exciting new initiative is all about boosting skill development and career growth within the industrial sector, paving the way for EGA's future success and contributing to the overall progress of the UAE's industrial scene. The EGA Academy is a testament to EGA's dedication to nurturing talent in the aluminium industry, in line with Operation 300bn. Its mission is to boost productivity, enhance economic contributions and create new job opportunities. The Academy will provide well-structured development pathways, expert-led training sessions and hands-on experiences for employees at every level. The programmes are crafted to...
At present, the Australian electricity sector is under a lot of pressure, especially after the surging risk of renewable energy curtailment, creating a force to reduce the electricity output. The major reason behind this is the transmission, storage constraints and technicalities. According to the Australian Energy Market Operator, definitive solar projects taking place in South Australia and Victoria are subject to 35 to 65 per cent of curtailment. Current energy crisis in Australia The Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has raised a red flag, indicating that by 2027, major solar farms in southeast Australia might have to cut back more than a third of their energy production due to delays in transmission infrastructure. These issues pose a serious threat to the financial viability...
India's foremost aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium has initiated a grassroots education programme in Odisha with the Block Education Department. The programme included a one-day teachers' orientation programme at Mahima Degree College (Bijapali) with over 650 elementary teachers from Lakhanpur block. The programme aims to improve the quality of teaching and classroom practices that will ultimately improve learning for the students in the surrounding area. Image source: https://x.com/girijashankard1 Also read: From rumours to reality- Apple launches iPhone 17 series in ALuminium unibody The sessions addressed core topics including lesson construction, classroom leadership, disaster preparedness and management, first-aid, and technology in teaching. Teachers engaged in interactive...
India’s indirect tax system is on the verge of a major shift with the introduction of GST 2.0 from September 22, 2025. At the centre of this overhaul are two pillars—Integrated GST (IGST) and Cess—that decide how imported goods, inter-state supplies, and luxury products are taxed. IGST has long been used as a balancing tool to treat imports and domestic goods equally, while Cess worked as an extra duty on luxury and demerit products. Under the upcoming system, these two will be folded into a more straightforward slab arrangement. The intent is to simplify compliance while keeping the overall tax pressure on premium products largely the same. GST, which replaced a tangle of older indirect levies, comes in three parts. CGST goes to the Centre on sales within a state. SGST is the state’s...
