The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
Alurion Resources has started infill drilling and bulk-sample trenching at its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project in Bahia, Brazil, as the newly listed company advances the asset toward a targeted mid-2027 pre-feasibility study. The field programme marks a shift from defining the project’s resource...
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According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States alumina imports in the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to 359,000 tonnes, experiencing a sequential rise of 4.06 per cent. The quarter-on-quarter growth continued from the second quarter of the year when imports grew by 2.79 per cent from...
The 531 megawatt (MW) Mendubim solar project, constructed by Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec, has reportedly started operations in Brazil, delivering electricity to the Alunorte Alumina refinery. In July 2022, Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec formed a partnership and started constructing this solar...
In a significant move, Hydro's bauxite & alumina business area has partnered with the Heavy Industry Low-carbon Transition Cooperative Research Centre (HILT CRC). This collaboration aims to harness cutting-edge research expertise and innovative technologies, particularly focusing on reducing...
Danaos, a Greek-owned company led by John Coustas and renowned for its container ship fleet, has extended its presence in the dry bulk sector by acquiring additional Capesize vessels. The company, which already operates seven such vessels, has purchased two more, built-in 2010 and 2011, for a total...
In the heart of Brazil's Bahia state, a unique carnival spectacle has emerged, transcending mere revelry. The Aluminium Can Street Party, locally known as 'Bloco da Latinha,' showcases a dazzling array of costumes crafted from recycled beer and soda cans. Beyond the vibrant celebration, this...
Minalba Brasil, a beverage company of the Edson Queiroz Group (GEQ), kick-started 2024 with the innovative launch of Indaiá mineral water in 269 ml aluminium cans, featuring both sparkling and still versions. With the rallying cry "It's even better in a can," the company underscores the unique...
Abralatas (the Brazilian Association of Aluminium Can Manufacturers) stated that Brazil’s recycling model is mature, well-structured, and capillary enough to reach and treat all UBCs dumped in the country. They may have been increasing in consumer demand, with various formats and sizes, and...
Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) informs its shareholders that it will pay, on December 22, 2023, R$0.34580615046 per share, totalling R$206 million, relating to the mandatory dividend, as resolved in the AGM/ E 2023. Dividend payments will be made by deposit into the shareholders' current...
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...
The United States alumina imports in the first nine months of 2023, ending September 30, touched the 1 million tonnes level but marked a year-on-year downfall of 27 per cent from 1.37 million tonnes, according to the USGS data. The country’s alumina imports had been sluggish since the beginning of...
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...
Alubar, a prominent maker of aluminium electrical cables in Latin America, was honoured with the Supply+ Award in the Excellence in Performance category at an event held in Rio de Janeiro in November. The inaugural edition of the award, organised by Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica SA...
On Saturday, December 2, Norsk Hydro and Volvo Group announced from the COP28 platform that they entered a strategic partnership to support each other’s journey towards zero emission value chains. They signed the partnership agreement under the World Economic Forum’s First Movers Coalition. Hydro...
According to the latest update, Norsk Hydro has completed the transaction of US$1.11 billion with Glencore for the sale of 30 per cent interest in Alunorte alumina refinery and 5 per cent interest in Brazilian bauxite producer and exporter Mineracão Rio do Norte (MRN). The transaction also includes...
Cargo operations via the Maranhão public port are back in business! After a ten-year gap, the Porto do Itaqui in São Luís received the first batch of aluminium ingots from Australian mining firm South32 at the end of November. South32, one of the Alumar consortium's multinational mining businesses,...
According to an update on Monday, November 20, Hydro and Glencore’s partnership over Alunorte and Mineracão Rio do Norte (MRN) acquisition has received unconditional approval from relevant competition authorities, including Brazil, China, Germany, and Austria. There remain no regulatory conditions...
Melitta, a German company known for selling coffee, paper coffee filters, and coffee makers, has recently introduced aluminium coffee capsules to the Brazilian market. These coffee capsules are compatible with the Nespresso machines and come in 4 diverse intensities and flavours throughout its five...
Suppose all currently operational mining sites in Brazil persist in their activities over the next few decades. In that case, it is projected that their emissions will amount to approximately 2.55 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e), primarily attributed to the depletion of vegetation...
