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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Vedanta Aluminium has yet again earned a prestigious recognition in the form of two gold awards at the Confederation of Indian Industry's IQ National and Regional Excellence Practice Competition and National Energy Awards for Excellence in Energy Management. One of the awards represents Vedanta's...
Aluminium Bahrain, one of the world's largest aluminium smelters, celebrated a significant milestone in its Power Station 5 (PS5) Block 4 Project with the arrival of Mitsubishi Power's cutting-edge M701JAC Gas Turbine (GT) on October 16, 2023. This remarkable event marked the installation of the...
Last week till October 12, Shanghai Metals Market observed a rise in domestic aluminium spot cost backed by a strong performance of the alumina spot market. There was also a minor increase in power cost as captive power plants of mainstream aluminium smelters raised bid prices for coal purchases....
The European Commission's decision to turn down the Greek government's proposal to consolidate the electricity demands of major industrial consumers, such as those in the aluminium and chemical sectors, to reduce their operational expenses has disappointed the metal industry. In July 2022, the...
The Liancheng Branch of Chinalco has achieved a significant milestone by passing the certification of the China Classification Society for its energy management system. This success is attributed to the branch's proactive implementation of green and low-carbon development practices during the...
Toyota Motor North America and LG Energy Solution have entered into a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules which will power Toyota's new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States. Starting from 2025, LG Energy Solution will provide Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel (nickel,...
Strategic Marine Group is a reputable shipbuilder specializing in the construction and fabrication of speciality aluminium craft. The company has collaborated with Caterpillar Marine to achieve its emission reduction goals. With a shipyard in Singapore and a presence in various countries, including...
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the hydrogen industry faces challenges related to limited investments and an uncertain profit model. They recommend a strategic focus on hydrogen storage solutions to address these issues. Their proposal suggests that large-scale storage...
India's largest mobile tower installation company, Indus Towers, has signed an agreement with IOC Phinergy (IOP) to deploy 300 zero-emission energy systems to cut diesel consumption at Indus' telecom tower sites. According to the company's statement, Indus Towers will accelerate its sustainability...
The first direct train transporting aluminium products left Zhaotong Station in Yunnan Province on September 21, heading for Xiaotang Station in Guangdong Province. The 30 groups of aluminium items on board totalled an astonishing 1,650 tonnes, marking Yunnan Aluminium Logistics' first...
The European Parliament's inclusion of aluminium in the Strategic Raw Materials list in the forthcoming Critical Raw Materials Act marks a significant development. Concurrently, Aluminium Deutschland conveys that the German aluminium industry continues to grapple with challenges, primarily in terms...
In an effort to promote energy efficiency and conservation, Qinghai Aluminium recently invited energy management experts from Qinghai Renewable Energy Research Institute, Qinghai Chemical Design and Research Institute, and Qinghai University to conduct an energy-saving acceptance review of their...
World alumina production in August 2023 officially stood at 12.229 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month rise for the second month in a row. According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, the output grew by 0.53 per cent in August compared to 12.164 million tonnes in the previous...
According to Oleg Deripaska, a prominent Russian oligarch, Russia has managed to withstand Western sanctions imposed in response to its invasion of Ukraine. Despite expecting the country to struggle financially due to the war, Deripaska expressed surprise at Russia's resilience. He attributed this...
Brazilian Aluminum Association (ABAL) has revealed that aluminium consumption has improved across Brazil, driven by various industrial sectors. According to the survey, aluminium consumption in the Brazilian electricity sector grew significantly by 11.5 per cent during the first half of 2023,...
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited, a notable integrated metal manufacturer, has made a significant entrance into the energy storage market with its battery-grade aluminium foil, a fundamental component in lithium-ion cells. Shyam Metalics & Energy Ltd. is a well-known integrated metal manufacturer...
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On September 15, 2023, Huada Technology made an announcement regarding its plans to invest RMB 1.05 billion in a new energy and new material casting processing project. Under this project, the company will establish a wholly-owned subsidiary, Huaqi New Energy Technology (Jiangsu) Co., LTD., which...
