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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Qinghai Qiaotou Aluminium & Electricity recently bagged a special fund subsidy from the Qinghai Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology. The China-based manufacturer of aluminium ingots and other products was awarded RMB 2.23 million for its 40 sets of 240KA series electrolytic...
According to the United Nations Environment Programme report, the buildings and construction industry stands out as the leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, representing a remarkable 37 per cent of the global total. The manufacturing and utilisation of key materials like cement, steel,...
Gränges' climate objectives for the near term in 2030 and achieving net zero by 2040 have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This validation affirms that Gränges' goals are in harmony with the latest climate science, align with the objectives of the Paris...
The Implementation Plan for Carbon Peak in the Industrial Field of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region proposes a series of measures to reduce carbon emissions and promote efficient and sustainable development of the non-ferrous metal industry. The plan aims to strictly control the smelting capacity...
Norsk Hydro ASA, a Norwegian aluminium producer, has received notification that Markbygden Ett AB, the owner of a 653-MW wind farm in Sweden, has begun a company reorganisation process. The district court of Umea granted Markbygden Ett AB's application for reorganisation on Tuesday, according to...
According to customs data released on November 18, 2023, China experienced a fifth consecutive monthly increase in aluminium imports during October. The uptick is attributed to an improved buying appetite driven by solid demand and expectations of reduced supply in the domestic market. As the...
SolarAfrica, a renewable energy company, is set to commence the construction of its solar farm project in the Northern Cape following the allocation of an Eskom grid budget quote (BQ). This BQ is a key component of Eskom's strategy to integrate additional renewable energy megawatts from independent...
Improvements in transport infrastructure have increased the need to address pollution and energy efficiency. Today, millions of people and tonnes of goods are transported on trains yearly because they are the most efficient, convenient, and comfortable means of transportation. As the transportation...
In October, the Ministry of Equipment and Energy conducted a screening process to prepare the "green aluminium evaluation and trading guidelines" and carbon footprint verification, in line with the requirements set by the Beichuan Industrial Park Management Committee for applying provincial foreign...
The Measurement Center of Baotou Power Supply Bureau recently conducted a grid connection acceptance inspection of electric energy measurement devices at Baotou Aluminium. The inspection was carried out by a team of professionals who visited six photovoltaic power generation grid points, including...
Century Aluminum Company, the owner of Jamalco, said on Wednesday, November 8, that the malfunction of the power generation unit at the Clarendon-based refinery caused a loss of about US$22 million. Explaining the incident, president & CEO of Century Aluminum Jesse Gary said a power disruption...
Phinergy's aluminium-air technology discovered its full potential in the wake of the Israel and Palestine conflict on October 7, this year. The electricity supply to the Israeli side of the Gaza border was disrupted due to constant intrusions, and it was when Phinergy tapped into their backup...
AL Circle: How prompt is the American market in incorporating the latest technologies in the domestic aluminium industry? What is the current market size of aluminium technologies in the Americas? EPIQ: Incorporating the latest technologies to reduce energy consumption and achieve carbon neutrality...
Guangdong Enterprise Federation and Guangdong Entrepreneurs Association recently announced the "2023 Guangdong Top 500 Enterprises" list, and Hesheng Shares was honoured for the second year in a row. Hesheng, a technology-driven firm specialising in integrating new materials and new energy, has...
According to a report on Wednesday, November 1, aluminium smelters in southwestern Yunnan province, China have started cutting production as the dry season sets in. A smelter manager and two analysts have posted that smelters have begun the process of production cut of a total of 1.5 million tonnes...
The energy power control system update of Huaxing Aluminum's electrolytic aluminium production department has been completed and successfully placed into operation, marking a significant milestone in their operational experience. The automated control system update project is near the plant's...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market report on Tuesday, October 31, Chinese aluminium smelters in Yunnan province are mulling over cutting production in the coming months during the dry season due to reduced hydropower availability. In recent times, many Chinese aluminium smelters have shifted...
The University of Queensland's Australian Institute for Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (AIBN) is collaborating with Graphene Manufacturing Group (GMG) to advance the commercialization of innovative Graphene Aluminium-ion battery technology. This project, backed by a grant from the federal...
