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15th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition - IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026
ICSOBA 2026 - 44th International Conference and Exhibition
ALUMINIUM 2026
15th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition - IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026
ICSOBA 2026 - 44th International Conference and Exhibition
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Runaya achieves 55% women workforce, strengthens pathways for growth
Runaya, a Vedanta company specialising in advanced technological solutions for the circular economy and critical metal recovery, achieved 55 per cent women representation, marking a significant step in fostering diversity and inclusion across the organisation. Women are already playing a pivotal role across Runaya, leading several important functions including Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Commercial, ESG and Corporate Communications. The commitment marks a significant step towards advancing women into leadership and decision-making roles in manufacturing by creating pathways for growth across functions. With NITI Aayog highlighting the scope to further extend women’s participation in this sector and other non-traditional sectors, Runaya recognises diversity as a catalyst...
China’s carbon market hits record 235Mt trading volume as aluminium joins the fold
China’s national carbon market is scaling up rapidly, with annual trading volume reaching a record 235 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in 2025, up 24.36 per cent year-on-year, according to a report released at the China Carbon Market Conference 2026 in Wuhan. By the end of August 2026, cumulative trading volume since the market’s launch had reached 961 million tonnes of CO₂ equivalent, while total turnover stood at RMB 65.7 billion (about USD 9.71 billion). A key development for the aluminium industry is the expansion of China’s national carbon market to include aluminium smelting, alongside power generation, steel and cement. As of 2026, 3,680 key emitters across these four sectors had been included in the market, collectively covering around 8.3 billion tonnes of CO₂...
European Aluminium and ACEA urge EU to include low-carbon aluminium in car CO2 credits
European Aluminium and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) are calling on the European Parliament and the Council to make low-carbon aluminium eligible alongside steel under the proposed material-credit mechanism for vehicle CO2 standards. The joint industry statement focuses on the revision of Regulation (EU) 2019/631, under proposal 2025/0420 (COD). The two organisations want both materials covered by a single, technology-neutral mechanism with harmonised carbon-intensity thresholds and verification rules. They said the approach would give automakers greater flexibility in meeting regulatory requirements while supporting European markets for low-carbon materials. It would also allow vehicle engineers to continue selecting materials based on technical and economic...
RUSAL showcases low-carbon aluminium and growing India partnership at INNOPROM India 2026
RUSAL, one of the world's largest producers of low-carbon aluminium, participated in the inaugural edition of INNOPROM India 2026, held from 9-11 September at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is the first edition of Russia's flagship industrial exhibition to take place in India. At its exhibition stall, RUSAL showcased its portfolio of low-carbon aluminium products, including its flagship ALLOW brand, which is produced using renewable hydropower. The Company also highlighted its expanding engagement with India through strategic investments and workforce development initiatives that support closer industrial cooperation between India and Russia. Mr Roman Borisov, Regional Sales Director, RUSAL, said, "INNOPROM India brings together industry leaders, policymakers and businesses from both...
From Oklahoma to Quebec: Inside North America’s million-dollar aluminium buildout
North America’s aluminium industry is entering a new era in 2026. As the US races to rebuild primary smelting capacity from near-zero, Canada pairs expansion with low-carbon innovation and recycling. From a USD 4 billion Oklahoma smelter to Quebec’s newly commissioned AP60 plant, here’s how each nation’s projects stack up. The US: Rebuilding primary aluminium capacity The biggest project is the Century Aluminum-Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) joint venture of a 750,000-tonne-per-year primary aluminium smelter planned in Inola, Oklahoma. Announced in January, the investment of around USD 4 billion would become the first new US primary aluminium smelter in almost 50 years and more than double current domestic primary production. The US is also strengthening upstream resilience. The federal...
EU Parliament backs wider CBAM scope for steel and aluminium products
The European Parliament has backed plans to expand the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to a wider range of steel and aluminium products, including screws, wires, springs and household utensils. MEPs approved the Parliament’s position on the proposed CBAM review with 464 votes in favour, 50 against and 159 abstentions, supporting a broader product scope than initially proposed by the European Commission. The expansion would take the EU’s carbon border system beyond basic raw materials and cover more downstream goods, with the aim of preventing imported products from gaining a cost advantage over European production by avoiding equivalent carbon costs. The Parliament also wants tighter rules to prevent companies from exploiting gaps in the mechanism. Parliament...
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