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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In recent years, there has been a global resurgence in commitments to carbon neutrality, with countries worldwide revising their policies and strategies to attain these objectives. This movement has coincided with a remarkable increase in the adoption of electric vehicles and a substantial rise in...
On Thursday, February 8, the Southland Chamber of Commerce reported that it is assisting to prepare for the potential closure of the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter at the end of 2024. The chamber is working closely with the smelter to enable it to deal with any uncertainty if that defers the closure...
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has issued a decree from the State Council marking the introduction of regulations for trading carbon emissions. This announcement comes from an official statement by China's cabinet on February 4, 2024. Set to take effect on May 1, 2024, these regulations aim to lay down a...
To mark a revolutionary day in battery making, Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (GMG) has announced achieving a crucial milestone in the development of its Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology. The company proudly announced the successful production of multiple pouch cells, each boasting an...
Alcoa Corporation's announcement to sell its closed Intalco Works aluminium smelter to Canadian energy company AltaGas Ltd. has sparked interest and speculation about the future of the sprawling complex near Ferndale. The smelter, once a primary aluminium producer, faced closure, and Blue Wolf...
In the inaugural month of 2024, aluminium prices exhibited a relatively flat trend across both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). This observed trend aligns with predictions made by industry experts and is corroborated by AL Circle's latest industry-focused...
A new recycling technique is doing rounds in the market, capable of giving a new life to broken bicycle frames, used car parts, and twisted aluminium mesh in the form of door and window frames. The US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Washington has developed a...
Mozambique, poised on the brink of a historic energy shift, plans to reclaim control of its hydropower supply from South Africa, stirring ripples in the continent's industrial powerhouse. The proposed strategy, revealed in an unreleased document obtained by Bloomberg, unveils Mozambique's intention...
In 2023, the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) reported a 2.25 per cent annual increase in global primary aluminium production, reaching a total of 70.593 million tonnes by the end of December. However, this growth rate marked a slight slowdown compared to the previous year when the industry...
At this moment, the prevailing buzzword around the European terrain is CBAM, and after raising quite a few eyebrows, it seems to be taking shape. Apart from that, EU nations are not immune to the consequences of shifting to green energy all at once. The current economic slowdown in Germany has...
On winning the first position in the prestigious S&P Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) rakings, Vedanta Aluminium, a business of Vedanta Limited, said that their commitment towards increasing resource efficiency, using more renewables in the energy mix and converting waste into wealth is...
The European Union is contemplating restricting Russian aluminium as part of the 13th sanctions package. In a way to ban Russian aluminium imports, sanctions will be automatically applied against the energy sector given that the latter is a crucial input for the aluminium smelting process. A...
"Securing a 10-year Natural Gas Supply Agreement marks a significant chapter for Alba", remarked Khalid Al Rumaihi, Chairman of the Board at Alba, during the Signing Ceremony held with Bapco Upstream, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bapco Energies, on January 23, 2024, at Al Dana Hall, Alba. The...
Germany is currently experiencing an economic slowdown, and unfortunately, the aluminium industry is not immune to this challenging situation. It faces significant hardships due to elevated energy costs and the overall economic downturn. Rob van Gils, the President of Aluminium Germany (AD),...
The world primary aluminium production has recorded an annual increase of 2.25 per cent for 2023, reaching 70.593 million tonnes at the end of December, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). However, compared to the previous year, the growth rate has decreased in 2023. In 2022, the...
Baotou Aluminum recently achieved the 2023 Energy Management System Certification, with Fangyuan Logo Certification Group set to conduct the external audit. A comprehensive evaluation of Baotou Aluminium's overall energy consumption was also undertaken. Leading the charge in the audit were Ma...
To bridge the ecological gap with sustainability and green energy initiatives, Egypt's Ministry of the Public Business Sector and Scatec ASA, a renowned Norwegian renewable power producer, are exploring the development of a solar project. This venture aims to provide clean energy to power the...
In the intricate web of the US aluminium industry, Magnitude 7 Metals faces an uncertain future, caught in the crossfire of financial struggles and soaring energy costs. As the industry grapples with these challenges, Renew Missouri, a prominent non-profit clean energy advocate, endeavours to...
