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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In a strategic move signalling its commitment to sustainable energy, the Abu Dhabi-based Mubadala Investment Company has announced a significant cornerstone investment in PAG's Asia Pacific renewable energy platform. This marks Mubadala's inaugural venture into Japan's burgeoning clean energy...
A new report has revealed that nearly all major car companies undermine global efforts to prevent catastrophic climate change. According to InfluenceMap's Automakers and Climate Policy Advocacy report, the world's largest automakers are employing lobbying strategies that undermine global climate...
The aluminium industry is experiencing significant growth, with sustainability playing a pivotal role in shaping its trajectory. Historically, aluminium production has been energy-intensive, but a shifting focus towards sustainability has spurred the adoption of innovative practices. This includes...
Nissan Motor is gearing up to integrate low CO 2 emission aluminium parts, crafted from green or recycled sources, into upcoming and existing models starting from the fiscal year 2024. This initiative holds significant promise, with aluminium constituting about 10 per cent of a vehicle's weight....
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly recognised INNOVATION New Material Technology Co., Ltd. for its sustainable production process across its value chain by presenting the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. The company has received certification for its Suzhou Chuangtai Alloy...
Alcoa Australia is strengthening its enduring dedication to safeguarding, revitalising, and disseminating knowledge about the forest by establishing a dedicated research centre. Over the next five years, the Forest Research Centre will receive $9.9 million in research funding from Alcoa, in...
In a bold move towards sustainability, Moddex Group Australia, a leading manufacturer of pre-fabricated handrail and balustrade systems, has announced its transition to Capral's LocAl® Green lower-carbon aluminium. This strategic decision underscores Moddex's commitment to environmental...
Vedanta Limited's Aluminium Business in Jharsuguda, Odisha, India, has recently attained ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its smelter located in the Special Economic Zone. This certification marks a significant achievement, with Vedanta's operations in Jharsuguda...
Abiding by the commitment to lead and empower the metal production industry’s shift towards full sustainability, Bathco, in collaboration with its technology arm Metsol, has entered into a multi-year partnership with Alucam to help it with the integration of the APC+, a next-generation, smart Pot...
Mubadala Energy, an international energy company headquartered in Abu Dhabi with operations in 11 countries and overseeing operations at the South Andaman Gross Split PSC, has unveiled a significant gas discovery stemming from the Tangkulo-1 Exploration well. Situated approximately 65 kilometres...
Ali Al Baqali, CEO of Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba), has been appointed as the new Chair of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), succeeding Satish Pai of Hindalco Industries. Al Baqali brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Alba, one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters. “I am...
The world's largest aluminium producer, China Hongqiao Group's subsidiary Shandong Hongqiao, has been recognised as one of the top 100 'most attractive' private enterprises for the employment of college graduates in the Shandong Province. The China-based company achieved this milestone through...
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a prominent figure in India’s aluminium industry, has forged a strategic partnership with Shree Cement Limited. This alliance aims to revolutionise cement production by harnessing the power of fly ash, a by-product with immense potential for environmental...
Norwegian aluminium and energy giant Norsk Hydro recently announced Eivind Kallevik's appointment as its new President and CEO. Eivind officially commenced his role on May 13, unveiling his plan to expedite Hydro's strategy of spearheading the shift to sustainable aluminium production by leveraging...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reportedly introduced a new low-carbon aluminium product line called EternAl with two variants: EternAl-30 and EternAl-15. They respectively have 30 per cent and 15 per cent recycled content. Alba's EternAl product line rightly reflects the company's novel stride...
On May 8, 2024, the world witnessed the inauguration of a colossal initiative to combat climate change head-on: the largest-ever direct air capture plant. Developed by Swiss firm Climeworks, this mammoth facility in Iceland dwarfs its predecessor, Orca, by a factor of ten. Direct air capture (DAC)...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has reportedly placed 100 solar-powered streetlights in and around the remote villages of Jamkhani, Girisma, Munderkhet, Jharpalam, and Hemgir in Sundargarh district, Odisha. This initiative represents the company’s dual commitment. One is...
The European Commission has greenlit Macquarie Asset Management's acquisition of a 49.9% share in Hydro Rein, the renewable energy arm of Norsk Hydro ASA. This strategic move signals a significant development in the renewable energy landscape and underlines the growing importance of sustainable...
