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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Millburn Fire Department officials have come up with an aluminium recycling initiative dedicated to facilitating treatment for child burn patients. Image Source: Pixabay The programme, 'Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC)', is dedicated to donating all earnings to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center's (CBMC) Burn Center. 30 town fire departments in the US state partner with CBMC's aluminium can collection and recycling project. According to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center's (CBMC) Burn Center, "ACBC was founded in 1986 by local firefighters to raise funds for children cared for at The Burn Center at Saint Barnabas. As New Jersey's only burn treatment facility, each year, the Burn Center admits more than 400 patients, with another 6,000 seen on an outpatient basis. Approximately 40...
Tomago Aluminium, Australia's largest energy user, has asserted that it stands earmarked to shifting mostly to running on renewable energy by 2035. However, to achieve the benchmark, certainty of supply is of optimum importance. Image Source: Tomago Aluminium In Tomago's submission to the government's consultation document on green metals prospects for Australia, the company has conceded its role in the vigorously growing industry. The enterprise presently manufactures about 550,000 tonnes of aluminium, which demands a power supply of 950 megawatts 24x7, or about 12 per cent of the state's power. However, the plant's outcome is set to increase in the near future `as Bloomberg NEF Research estimates a twelve-fold hype in the aluminium market to meet Net Zero by 2050. "However, the...
The Salzburger Aluminium Group (SAG Group), a market leader in aluminium-based vehicle components, is making significant strides in advancing lightweight construction. This will help drastically reduce CO₂ emissions across the automotive and heavy vehicle sectors. From luxury sports cars that race to high speeds within seconds to heavy-duty trucks built with advanced lightweight parts, SAG’s rheocasting technology has become instrumental in manufacturing durable, high-performance components. SAG’s lightweight designs for heavy goods vehicles use Fronius’s patented Cold Metal Transfer and WireSense technologies to ensure strength and resilience in even the most demanding conditions. As a global leader in aluminium tank manufacturing for heavy trucks, SAG serves a roster of top-tier OEMs...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Guangdong Golden Aluminum Co., Ltd. has earned the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. Located in the Guangdong Province, the company unlocked this achievement for manufacturing aluminium alloy profiles for building and industrial applications. Source: ASI The Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced this achievement, recognising the facility's adherence to rigorous standards. Key production processes at the facility include aluminium rod extrusion, surface treatments (such as oxidation, spraying, and electrophoresis), and packaging. Founded in 1999, Guangdong Golden Aluminum is a comprehensive enterprise specialising in advanced aluminium products' research, development, production, sales, and service. These products...
Liverpool-based Atomik AM has partnered with Cygnus Atratus, a technology developer specialising in fuel cell and hydrogen production in Oakerthorpe. Together, they are set to explore innovative energy solutions by repurposing waste from Atomik's aluminium additive manufacturing (AM) process. Source - Atomik AM "For this project, I will be analysing the waste that is produced from Atomik AM's printers and attempting to quantify how much energy can be produced, along with some projections. Both companies share my values and desire for social change so it's a pleasure to be leading this project and working across two incredibly talented teams," explained engineer and PhD student Luke Evans. Unlike the typical aluminium alloys, Atomik AM employs pure UK-sourced aluminium powders, which...
An AI robot has been hired to work in Chicago's preliminary recycling sorter and prevent aluminium cans from falling into the landfill pit. Reselling aluminium cans is so much of the apple of the eye in the recycling business that it subsidises the rest of the operation. Even then, Illinois ranks the third-worst state (behind Texas and Florida) in the United States regarding recycling cans. The Exchange, a Back of the Yards facility run by Lakeshore Recycling (LRS), began using the artificial intelligence robot (among other tech) to grab more cans last year. It has detected over a million from the 'last chance' strip. The technology operates on an optical scanner that is acquainted with identifying aluminium in 10-15 milliseconds and then dispersing a signal to a robotic arm to capture...
An Lap Phat (ALP), a Vietnam–based manufacturer of aluminium profiles specifically for building and construction applications, has recently launched its business policy focussing on sustainability at the Customer Conference. An Lap Phat emphasised its commitment to collaborative growth, enhancing competitiveness, and unlocking potential business opportunities for its partners. Embracing the motto "Shaping Life," An Lap Phat provides high-quality aluminium solutions that foster lasting societal value through three core principles: Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability. Building on these foundations, An Lap Phat continually invests in research and development to address evolving market demands. With a forward-looking vision and a pioneering approach, An Lap Phat seeks to set new industry...
Novelis’ unwavering commitment to environmental, social, and governance goals is luminously reflected in the company’s sustainability report for the fiscal year 2024, published on October 22. The report showcases the company’s advancement in some of the key areas like employee safety, diversity, inclusion, and community engagement, besides highlighting remarkable achievements related to recycling, low-carbon footprint, and a circular economy. The report features that strategic initiatives and investments by the company have resulted in a 27 per cent reduction in absolute carbon emissions (including scopes 1, 2 & 3) compared to the FY2016 baseline. Novelis proudly recycled 2,300 tonnes of aluminium in FY2024, including 82 billion used beverage cans, and even accomplished integrating an...
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe (AMP-Europe), a division of Ardagh Group, has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BNZ in Portugal. This agreement, set to begin in 2026 and lasting for 12 years, will secure 146 GWh per annum of renewable electricity certificates, which are anticipated to offset around 50 per cent of AMP-Europe's energy consumption across the continent. David Spratt, CEO of AMP-Europe, said, "We are delighted to partner with organisations like BNZ that share our commitment to accelerating a clean energy transition. This vPPA marks a significant milestone in the expansion of our vPPA portfolio in Europe and is a major step towards AMP's CO2 reduction and renewable electricity goals". Schneider Electric, a prominent advisor in corporate renewable energy...
A national competition for collecting aluminium cans while learning about sustainability has sparked a hands-on approach to the environmental study regime of Logan County school students. The competition, which has successfully gathered over 2 million disposed cans, has been organised by Logan Aluminum in partnership with Lewisburg Elementary. The initiative is all about recycling programmes in elementary schools, where recycling bins, educational signage, and pickup schedules are designated to return collected cans to Logan for recycling. Students actively participated in the process, from sorting recyclables to attending awareness drives organised in school and the local community. “We recognise that to meet the demand for aluminium in our growth industry and to protect and sustain our...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has been recognised with an above-average score in the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) metrics on lower greenhouse gas emissions. The report states, "Press Metal recorded lower Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions in FY23 from FY22. With that, greenhouse gas emissions in FisFY23 totalled 11.8 million tCO2e. Greenhouse gas intensity (Scope 1 and 2) also improved to 3.3 tCO2e per tonne of aluminium production in Fiscal year 2023-2024 (FY23). Water withdrawal intensity improved to 2.2 cubic metres per tonne of aluminium." As a consequent result, Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) retained a Buy call on Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd with a target price (TP) of RM 5.70, based on a 25 times price-to-earnings ratio on estimated Fiscal Year 2024...
Mozambique's largest industrial player, Mozal, is promoting its aluminium as 'green,' a claim that could help it avoid the looming European Union (EU) carbon border tax. However, doubts have emerged about the legitimacy of these claims, raising concerns about the future of one of the world's weakest economies if the smelter cannot meet EU standards. The potential impact of the EU carbon tax on Mozal's operations is a cause for concern. The EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism, set to take effect in 2026, will impose taxes on carbon-intensive imports such as aluminium, steel, and cement. The tax prevents heavy industries from relocating to countries with weaker carbon regulations to escape the EU's stringent environmental standards. Mozal, a major aluminium smelter located outside...
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is a happy name that has made the headline for all the right reasons during this Recycling week (October 14 to October 20). The district council of the United Kingdom has a record collection of 250 tonnes of aluminium cans in a year apart from other wastes like spray bottles, aluminium foils and automotive scraps. Councillor Geoff Jung, EDDC's portfolio holder for coast, country, and environment, expressed, "I am thrilled to see East Devon's residents actively participating in recycling efforts. Collecting 250 tonnes of drink cans annually is no small feat, and it highlights our community's commitment to sustainability. This is just the tip of the iceberg. We recycle so much more than this. The district holds the 6th rank in overall recycling in the...
Automotive Precision Technology (APT), a Tier 1 and Tier 2 provider of aluminium extrusion components and providing lightweight solutions, has been certified by the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the production of machined and fabricated aluminium components and sub-assemblies. The facility offers build-to-print manufacturing services, utilizing customer component designs and incorporating a Design for Manufacture (DFM) process. These include parts for sunroofs, electric vehicle (EV) batteries, car bodies, and chassis. This certification applies to their Automotive Precision Technology (APT) – Sole Proprietorship LLC facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This certification covers APT’s facility, which provides build-to-print manufacturing services using...
In a recent article published in Scientific Reports, researchers developed a novel adsorbent composed of nanoporous metatitanic acid supported on γ-Al₂O₃ aerogel. The aim is to enhance CO₂ adsorption capacity and improve regeneration efficiency. The research investigated the optimal conditions for CO₂ capture and the structural characteristics of the synthesised materials, contributing to the advancement of carbon capture technologies. Background Carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies are emerging as solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Among various methods, adsorption is promising due to its efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Traditional adsorbents, such as zeolites and activated carbons, have adsorption capacity and regeneration limitations. Recent studies have explored...
Aluminium Deutschland, IG BCE (a trade union in Germany) and IG Metall (a dominant metalworkers' union in Germany) have joined hands through the German Aluminium Alliance with five federal states intending to transition into climate neutrality and competitiveness for Germany's aluminium sector. European Aluminium has recently published its upcoming 5 years' top priorities which include 1. delivering an effective industrial strategy that boosts investment in Europe, 2. promoting green transition, 3. delivering internationally competitive energy prices and supporting industrial decarbonisation, 4. revitalising European Union's Trade Defence and Policy, 5. building coherent environmental practices through substance management framework. The German alliance is similarly based on 4 prioritised...
The Romanian aluminium producer Alro Slatina reported at Aluminium 2024 in Dusseldorf that its carbon footprint has reached beneath the average level in Europe. The company even stated that it feels optimistic ahead of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will be imposed by Europe and target imports of carbon-intensive goods, including aluminium. At the same event, a representative from Vimetco Extrusion, Alro's downstream subsidiary, also underscored that European aluminium producers will come under the global spotlight when the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism becomes mandatory in 2026. Vimetco Trading general manager Florin Verboncu said customers' focus would also shift to European low-carbon aluminium. "Demand is going well. The trend is that next year customers,...
Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Technology has bagged the first-ever Resource Recycling Product Evaluation Certificate in China's aluminium deep processing industry. Over the past year, with support from the enterprise management department, Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Technology conducted an extensive investigation, developed standards, and underwent an on-site audit for resource recycling. This certification, awarded at the highest AAA level, received unanimous praise from the expert group of the China Quality Certification Centre for its excellence in process control. The recycling of green and low-carbon recycled aluminium has become a crucial pathway for the global aluminium industry to achieve sustainable development. Zouping Hongfa Aluminum Company has diligently implemented the group's "Green...
