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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The biggest development of the twenty-first century is the international recognition of global warming and its adverse effects on the Earth's climate. Excessive carbon emissions or GHG footprints primarily cause overheating of the atmospheric dome, which may cause the protective ozone layer to erode, increasing the planet's temperature. Rising temperatures are a massive concern for the Earth's troposphere as it might not be able to deflect the heat waves, rather trapping them to turn the world into a blazing ball of fire. Naturally, this will cause the glaciers to melt, resulting in massive floods and augmented sea levels. It won't be long before the story of Noah's Ark gets repeated by a new clan of people after we get washed away by the gushing waters of the oceans and seas. The...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has become the world's first aluminium producer and the first Middle East company to join the Sea Cargo Charter, a global initiative promoting sustainability in shipping and maritime activities. Image: EGA This move reinforces EGA's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and aligning with international climate goals. As the International Energy Agency reported, the global shipping industry accounted for two per cent of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions in 2022. EGA's decision to join the Sea Cargo Charter is a proactive step in addressing this environmental challenge. The Sea Cargo Charter provides a global framework for evaluating and disclosing the environmental impact of ship chartering activities to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) has been accredited with the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Provisional certification. CBG has received the certification for its activities in Boké Prefecture, Guinea, which include bauxite mining near Sangarédi, bauxite export port operations at Kamsar, rail operations, and a biodiversity offset site. The audit process is characterised by a dedicated and comprehensive assurance procedure that follows a risk-based approach to assure the integrity of the audit results. The certification scope encompasses various areas, including: the Sangarédi mining site (exploration and mining operations) the Kamsar bauxite processing plant (bauxite drying and crushing) the Kamsar port facilities the Boké...
Cervejaria Masterpiece has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 with Provisional status and Chain of Custody V2 by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The firm has a microbrewery that makes various speciality beers packed in aluminium cans and marketed locally and worldwide. Cervejaria Masterpiece has obtained Provisional status for meeting the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and has been certified to manufacture aluminium beverage cans at its plant in Niterói, Brazil. DNV Business Assurance Services UK Ltd carried out the independent, third-party audit. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer of ASI, commented, “We congratulate Cervejaria Masterpiece on achieving dual ASI Certification with Provisional Status for the Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Full...
DECO Australia, the renowned Australian manufacturer of timber-style aluminium building products, has completed its solar panel installation project at its manufacturing plant in Minto, Southwest Sydney. The company's latest solar panel project, which consists of over 950 solar panels, is a significant milestone in DECO's efforts toward environmental conservation and sustainability. Macarthur Solar installed DECO Australia's solar energy system. With a total solar energy capability of over 500 kilowatts, the newly installed panels will generate enough energy to power approximately 60% of the company's operations, equivalent to powering around 100 average-size homes per year or planting over 10,000 trees. This initiative is a testament to DECO's commitment to adopting eco-friendly...
Yunnan Aluminium Corporation has added three more national-level green factory recognitions to its resume. The accomplishment of this honour is a complete examination of the energy utilisation efficiency, energy resource utilisation, and product energy consumption level of the company's connected industries. It also recognises Yunnan Aluminium's overall strength in technical innovation, smart production, and other businesses. As per the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, three companies, Yunnan YunLv Yongxin Aluminium, Yunlv Zexin, and Yunlv Haixin, have been selected for the 2023 Green Manufacturing List. Currently, the firm has established five green factories at the national level, which include Yunnan Aluminum Corporation and Yunnan Aluminum...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has acknowledged Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the production of chemical aluminium hydroxide, chemical alumina, high-purity alumina, and high-purity aluminium at its Ehime Works facility in Niihama City, Japan. Sumitomo’s aluminium is used in electrolytic capacitators foils, liquid crystal displays, and wiring for semiconductors. Its alumina is used in integrated circuit packages and automobile spark plugs, while its high-purity alumina is used in lithium-ion battery materials and ceramic components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment. The ASI Certification programme was developed through an extensive multi-stakeholder consultation process and is the...
This week was the busiest time for the global aluminium industry. The United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28, was recently held. The conference saw a shift towards digital software, particularly in the aluminium industry and other sectors like oil and gas. Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer, is committed to providing sustainable and high-quality aluminium for a better future. The company is accelerating its efforts to achieve Net Zero by 2050 and is playing a significant role in helping economies decarbonize their value chains. GenHydro, a green technology company, started a pilot project to produce green hydrogen and clean energy from waste material. The energy produced will be supplied to BURLE Business Park in Lancaster. Aludium signed a long-term Power Purchase...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has recently added a Middle Eastern aluminium rod manufacturing company to its Production and Transformation membership. According to an ASI report, the non-profit organisation has welcomed Oman Aluminium Processing Industries SPC (OAPIL) as a new Production and Transformation member. OAPIL is Oman’s leading aluminium rod and overhead line conductor manufacturer. It was established in 2008 as a joint venture between two prestigious business groups - Oman Cables Industry SAOG and Takamul Investments Co (SAOC). With incomparable and skilled international workforce, OAPIL is a vital organisation in the Sultanate’s Aluminium and Electrical Transmission sector. The company started its first commercial production in July 2010 and since then has been shaping the...
Aludium, a company that specialises in producing aluminium rolled products for various global markets, has recently embarked on a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Statkraft, Europe's largest renewable energy generator based in Norway. The agreement aims to benefit both companies in the long run. The agreement between Statkraft and Fortia Energía has been signed in the spirit of strengthening their relationship and cooperation. This contract, which is set to become effective on July 1, 2024, is valid for ten years. Through this strategic alliance, Aludium will be able to meet over one-third of its annual electricity consumption needs with renewable energy, which is a significant milestone towards reducing the total carbon emissions intensity to less than 4.5 t CO2/t Al...
During the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai, the worldwide aluminium sector boldly committed to recycling all aluminium beverage cans by 2050 to achieve zero carbon (CO₂) emissions. The campaign was spearheaded by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) along with Janaína Donas, executive president of the Brazilian Aluminium Association (ABAL), and Pierre Labat, senior vice president and director of Strategy and Sustainability at Novelis Inc. They attended the conference and approved the essential measures for the sector to accomplish the specified objective. COP 28 refers to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which took place in Dubai between 30 November and 12 December 2023. The COP is where the world gets together to agree on methods to solve...
Funing County, located in Yunnan Province, has recently released the "14th Five Year Plan" for Energy Development related to the region. According to this plan, Funing County is projected to significantly increase electricity consumption, with green aluminium projects as the driving force behind this surge. By 2025, the anticipated aggregate social power consumption in Funing County is projected to reach 12.4 billion kilowatt hours, reflecting a growth of 8.3 billion kilowatt hours. The share of electricity use in the overall social energy consumption is projected to rise substantially to 92 per cent. The primary catalyst for the increased demand for energy consumption is the inclusion of an additional 11.8 billion kilowatt hours of power in the aluminium sector, while the overall...
On December 5, two Chinese companies, Chinalco Zhengzhou Enterprise and Henan Tianchen Xinyuan Environmental Protection Technology Research Institute Co., Ltd., signed a strategic framework and new green energy supply technology and equipment cooperation agreement. This agreement signifies an enormous leap towards promoting sustainable and environment-friendly energy solutions. This partnership is committed to following a policy of cooperation that focuses on synchronised promotion and critical follow-up. By leveraging Great Wall Aluminum's R&D, design, and information advantages in equipment manufacturing and Tianchen Xinyuan's technological, R&D, and operational highlights in environmental protection, Chinalco aims to promote new environmental protection technologies that focus on urban...
The recently held 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC, more commonly known as COP28, in Dubai from November 30 until December 12, featured the 'Global Stocktake,' a comprehensive assessment of the world's progress on climate change in alignment with the Paris Agreement. As countries evaluated their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, there has been a notable shift towards the prominence of digital software. Decision-makers in various sectors, like aluminium, oil and gas, etc., and governments are increasingly relying on digital solutions to aid both developed and emerging markets in achieving their net-zero objectives. According to a report from the World Economic Forum, integrating digital technologies can cut global emissions by as much...
DP World, an Emirati multinational logistics company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, has recently joined the First Movers Coalition (FMC) and committed to having 5 per cent of its marine power sourced from hybrid engines and zero-emission fuels by 2030. The FMC, led by the World Economic Forum and the US Government, focuses on decarbonising challenging sectors such as aluminium, aviation, chemicals, concrete, shipping, steel, and trucking, collectively responsible for 30 per cent of global emissions. As part of this initiative, DP World aims to accelerate a green and inclusive transition to a net-zero future by adopting emerging technologies. Specifically, DP World plans to achieve its target by introducing two hybrid-electric and five methanol-enabled vessels for short-sea...
The Department of Energy Conservation and Comprehensive Utilization of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology recently revealed the national list of green manufacturing in 2023, with Dongxing Aluminum Longxi Branch making the cut as a National Green Factory. In order to promote environmentally friendly and low-carbon development, Longxi Branch has been working hard to optimize production processes and technologies, reduce resource consumption, and minimize waste emissions. The company has upgraded the rectifier unit of its 240kA rectifier station in a green, automatic, and intelligent manner. This has not only solved safety issues that were present in the original rectifier system but also improved the rectifier efficiency of the 240kA rectifier unit. Thanks to these efforts,...
In its quest to ensure a sustainable future for the globe, Vedanta Aluminium, India's biggest producer of aluminium, is dedicated to providing greater global access to sustainably produced, high-quality aluminium. Vedanta Aluminium said on Monday that it is accelerating its efforts to attain Net Zero by 2050. Mr. John Slaven, CEO of the firm, highlighted the expanding significance of aluminium in allowing sustainable applications and its indelible contribution to assisting whole economies in decarbonising their value chains at the company's first participation at COP28 in Dubai. He participated in the 'Industrial Transition Accelerator' Roundtable at COP28, which brought together corporate executives, politicians, and experts from the heavy industries, transportation, and energy sectors....
GenHydro, a green technology company based in Lancaster, has recently conducted a noteworthy ceremony to mark the commencement of its pilot project. The company specialises in the production of green hydrogen and clean energy from waste material. The energy thus produced will be supplied to BURLE Business Park, a multipurpose industrial facility spanning over one million square feet in Lancaster. The project will demonstrate the efficacy of GenHydro's waste-to-energy technology on a commercial scale. The reactor, powered by GenHydro, will generate renewable electricity and green hydrogen by utilising waste metal. In an exciting development, GenHydro recently announced its collaboration with Evergreen Alumina, a well-known company that believes in diverting waste from landfills. The...
