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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Century Aluminum is making strong strides toward energy independence at its Jamalco alumina refinery in Jamaica, with the installation of a steam power generation turbine on track for completion by the end of this year. The new turbine will enable the refinery to become fully self-sufficient in...
The Department of Energy has reversed its course, announcing the withdrawal of USD 3.7 billion in funding previously awarded to clean energy and manufacturing projects under the Biden administration. Image credit: energy.gov The decision affects 24 projects across sectors like advanced materials,...
India’s green energy transition is reaching a turning point, with private powerhouses Greenko, Adani Green Energy, and JSW Energy racing to lead the charge. These giants are now at the heart of the country’s bold push into pumped storage hydropower pipeline (PSH), an essential pillar in India’s...
Alfiniti, Inc., a leader in aluminium manufacturing, has expanded its production capabilities to support the fabrication of aluminium corona rings. These capabilities enable Alfiniti to produce components to customer specifications, utilising advanced techniques in bending, flattening, punching,...
SINTEF’s Battery Technology group has reached a major milestone by successfully producing high-loading electrode rolls using sustainable materials like aluminium, a vital breakthrough in scaling up next-generation battery cell technology. This achievement marks a significant step forward for the...
AL Circle is honoured to present an exclusive interview with Rajiv Kumar, CEO of Vedanta Aluminium—India's largest aluminium producer and a key player in driving the nation's industrial growth and sustainability ambitions. In this conversation, Rajiv Kumar discusses Vedanta's transformation...
In a sharply worded communique, the BRICS bloc — Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa — has fired a warning shot at the West’s growing reliance on sanctions as an instrument of energy policy. At the latest BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting held under Russia’s presidency, the five-nation...
In this exclusive AL Circle interview for the ‘ Aluminium Industry: Focus Europe ’ e-magazine, Klaus Schmitz, Vice President Sales – Thermoprocessing Plants for Aluminium and Copper at Otto Junker, reflects on Europe’s aluminium evolution—where green imperatives meet geopolitical uncertainty. From...
Emirate Global Aluminium’s recent announcement of setting up a primary aluminium smelter in Oklahoma, close to the Tulsa Port of Inola, is going to be the first new primary aluminium plant built in the US in 45 years. The USD 4 billion investment by the Middle Eastern business will strengthen...
In the 29th edition of the e-Magazine, themed “Digital Transformation in the Aluminium Industry: Drivers & Changemakers of 2024,” Vikas Arora, Managing Director and CEO of Hamilton Research & Technology Private Limited, shares his insights on driving innovation in aluminium plant operations through...
Rio Tinto announced that Chief Executive Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, following the completion of a planned succession process. Jakob joined Rio Tinto in 2018 as Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer, and was appointed Chief Executive in January 2021. Under his...
Hindalco Industries, the metals flagship of the Aditya Birla Group, has acquired 100 per cent equity in EMIL Mines and Mineral Resources Ltd. (EMMRL). The acquisition is a strategic step aimed at securing a long-term, reliable coal supply for Hindalco’s aluminium smelters, ensuring uninterrupted...
Aluminium Dunkerque, a leading producer of primary aluminium in Europe, has taken a bold step toward greener metal production with the launch of its new Furnace 8, a state-of-the-art melting furnace dedicated to aluminium recycling. This innovation will enable the plant to recycle 7,000 tonnes of...
In April 2025, Poland's coal-based electricity fell below 50 per cent for the first time, marking a significant energy shift. The national grid operator, PSE, reported this change as part of Poland's ongoing transition towards cleaner energy sources. This development impacts energy-intensive...
Officially going ex-dividend as of May 12, 2025, Norsk Hydro ASA has plans for a payout of NOK 2.25 per share for the financial year 2024. The action of the global behemoth offers a window into the financial fortitude of one of the most vertically integrated aluminium companies amid ongoing global...
In the dynamic and constantly evolving landscape of energy infrastructure, progress is driven by the synergy between engineering excellence and dependable materials. A prime example of this is the collaboration between PLP Australia and Capral Aluminium, whose combined expertise has been...
Swedish battery manufacturer Novo Energy’s partial owner, Northvolt, has filed for bankruptcy, citing over USD 8 billion in debt, which has in turn led to an unfortunate announcement of a 50 per cent staff layoff by the company. Image source: iStock The company struggled to secure funding to ramp...
Amid a string of challenges like a projected USD 90 million loss in Q2, delays in the recommencement of the Kwinana refinery, and production setbacks at the San Ciprián aluminium smelter in Spain due to a power outage that has unsettled Alcoa itself as well as the global aluminium industry, the...
