The US aluminium industry’s dependence on Canada extends far beyond primary aluminium imports. While Canada supplies around 75 per cent of US imported primary aluminium, covering roughly 60 per cent of the country’s annual aluminium usage, it is also a major supplier of crude oil, natural gas and...
Voya Energy has unveiled an aluminium-based power system that converts low-grade aluminium scrap into electricity through a low-temperature electrochemical process, offering a potential new route for aluminium recycling, energy storage and off-grid power generation. The Hayward, California-based...
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Amid an uncertain market trend across the globe, Norsk Hydro from Norway has managed to show resilience in its fiscal Q2 2025 performance, supported by firm aluminium and energy prices. The company reported a 33.41 per cent year-on-year increase in adjusted EBITDA, reaching NOK 7,790 million from...
The future of Mozambique’s Mozal Aluminium Smelter is under a cloud, with South32 set to write down the value of its majority stake due to unresolved power supply issues. After six years of unsuccessful negotiations for a new electricity agreement, the company now faces growing doubts over the...
Aluminium production at Mozal, Mozambique’s largest industrial operation, rose 12 per cent year-on-year to 265,000 tonnes in the nine months ending March 2025, supported by improved operational conditions and the successful execution of South32’s recovery plan following civil unrest after the...
Alcoa Corporation, with its joint venture partner, IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, have recently made an announcement of commencing the restart process of the San Ciprian smelter in Spain. Previously, on April 28, 2025, Alcoa's complex in this location received a wide power outage all across Spain,...
South32, the global mining and metals giant has flagged a potential impairment about the future of its Mozal Aluminium smelter, in its FY25 financial results due to deepening uncertainty over the smelter’s long-term electricity supply. The mining and metals major stated that ongoing contract...
In a significant step for Europe’s energy and circular economy ambitions, French transmission system operator RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité) and cable technology giant Nexans have officially initiated the first-ever industrial-scale aluminium recycling project in France for high and extra...
The world is filling up fast. Every tick of the clock brings more people, more cities, more cars, more gadgets, and with it, a mountain of "more" that the planet somehow has to sustain. By 2050, we're looking at nearly 10 billion people all wanting homes to live in, food on their plates, devices in...
In a rapidly transforming global aluminium landscape, AL Circle proudly announces the launch of its industry-focused market research report, "Aluminium Foil and its End Uses – Current Trends and Forecast till 2030". As the market for aluminium foil was valued at USD$ 38.55 billion in 2024 and is...
A gentle but urgent reminder: the world has just five years left to meet the 2030 low-carbon target – a milestone set by high energy-intensive industries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 per cent from 2010 levels of approximately 43,420.56 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, aiming to...
Yannick Beaulé, Chief Revenue Officer at EPIQ Machinery since August 2021, brought extensive experience in sales, operations and general management within the heavy industrial equipment sector. His leadership spans multi-site operations, service centre expansion, product and market development and...
Sohar Aluminium is strengthening its sustainability efforts by prioritising energy efficiency, cutting greenhouse gas emissions, and advancing its long-term commitment to environmental stewardship. Image for representational purpose The company’s 2024 sustainability report details a series of...
Nigeria, one of the world's leading oil producers and home to over 200 million people, continues to grapple with a range of challenges, from insufficient job creation and limited economic opportunities to widespread mismanagement. Among these pressing issues, inadequate electricity supply stands...
Electricity is one of the key inputs for an aluminium smelter, requiring around 13,000 to 17,000 kWh for one tonne (1000 kg) of production. So, the more electric supply, the better it is for any primary aluminium producer; and if it is a hydro or green energy supply, then the best it is for...
On Tuesday, July 1, Formosa Smart Energy (FSET) announced the completion of Taiwan’s first integrated demonstration line for recycling LFP batteries (Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries), uniting front-end physical crushing with back-end chemical extraction. As the global surge in energy storage...
By the end of 2025, Vedanta Aluminium, one of the world's leading aluminium producers, is set to open a new casthouse with a 62 per cent reduction in carbon emissions. The project is being initiated by collaborating with Gail Gas, who will supply its 430kt per year Cathouse 4 at Jharsuguda. Image...
The biggest announcement in the Industrial Strategy, the British Industry Supercharger expanded to give up to 90 per cent relief on electricity network charges, up from the previous 60 per cent,a significant milestone for over 7,000 energy-intensive businesses. For the aluminium processors and...
India’s commerce ministry will convene a meeting on June 27 with key stakeholders, including shipping lines, exporters, container firms, and other departments, to assess the impact of the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict on India’s overseas trade. According to an official source, the objective is to...
Over the past few years, Russia has ramped up its aluminium exports to China and other Asian economies. According to the latest trade data by the Chinese Statistical Service, China imported USD 612.1 million worth of Russian aluminium in April 2025 alone, which accounts for close to double the...
