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 an era where sustainability is at the forefront of every industry, aluminium has emerged as a versatile and indispensable material. Its lightweight, corrosion-resistant properties have propelled it into the limelight from aerospace to automotive, construction to packaging. However, behind the...
As the Founder and CEO of Taural India, Bharat Gite is a visionary leader in the field of metallurgy in India, known for his exceptional work ethic, dedication to innovation, and relentless drive to succeed. He is now a leading figure in the aluminium casting industry, thanks to his extensive...
Julien Valloton is an accomplished mechanical engineer specialising in the metallurgical industry, specifically aluminium manufacturing processes. With over 15 years of experience, he has dedicated his career to advancing automation, mechanical engineering, and process optimisation within the...
Michael Nutt started at Inductotherm Corp. in Rancocas, NJ 1988, working as a Field Service Engineer, servicing, commissioning, and troubleshooting Inductotherm induction melting and heating equipment. In 2012, Michael was promoted to Senior Sales Manager, overseeing the District Manager team...
AL Circle: You have developed an Electrically Heated High Convection Oven (EHKO) to curb carbon emissions, provided the oven is operated with ‘Green’ electricity. What is the minimum amount of carbon this equipment emits, and how less is it compared to average carbon emissions? Uwe Günter: This...
A forthcoming report to be unveiled next week highlights that the primary challenges confronting the UK metals sector revolve around escalating energy costs, the consequences of post-EU life, and persistent labour shortages. Approximately 25 per cent of companies surveyed in the UK Metals Council's...
ElementUS Minerals, a pioneering company specialising in the extraction and refinement of strategic minerals from bauxite residue waste, has received an invitation to submit a Part II Application for a loan guarantee under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Title 17 Clean Energy Financing...
Hydro’s Head of aluminium plants, Ola Sæter has described how the aluminium giant is planning to curtail unnecessary operational expenditures through the instalment of sensor-based LED lighting systems in its smelters. These latest energy efficiency measures might save up to 90% of energy costs...
The aluminium industry is energy-intensive, which results in a considerable amount of carbon emissions along the production value chain. Sustainable practices can help reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to global efforts that address climate change. The fundamental programme in the...
Aluminium waste and scrap falling under HS code 760200 represent a significant component of the global recycling industry. This code refers to unwrought aluminium residues and scrap, which includes various forms of discarded aluminium, such as profiles, sheets, plates, rods, and other shapes....
Sumitomo Chemical has achieved remarkable achievement in pioneering production techniques for ultra-fine α-alumina, with mass production slated to begin in September this year at its Ehime Works. Through technical advancements in inorganic materials, the Company will build new markets in the ICT,...
On August 17, CITIC Resources announced the signing of a new electricity hedging agreement (the “2026 EHA”) with Alcoa’s Portland Aluminium smelter in Australia. This new deal will be active from 1 July 2026 till 30 June 2035, supplying almost 300 MW of electricity to Portland Aluminium smelter....
Stanford University's researchers have developed a new paint that incorporates aluminium flakes in an infrared reflective layer and nanoparticles in an ultrathin, infrared-transparent layer in a wide range of colours. For many years, reflective architecture has been lauded for its ability to keep...
Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US state of California to propel clean energy technology development and strategic partnerships. Australia is a heavy mining region and will benefit from this green energy collaboration, while California, the largest economy in the...
On Friday, August 18, Alcoa Corporation, the world’s eighth-largest aluminium producer, announced the renewal of the agreement with AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to source 300 megawatts of power for its Portland Aluminium Smelter in Victoria. The new agreement will be valid for nine years, effective...
Researchers from the University of Bayreuth in Germany have brainstormed a brand new method of recycling aluminium-plastic composite (APL) films, usually found in packaging solutions for potato chips worldwide. Through this newly discovered novel process, researchers are recreating energy-efficient...
thyssenkrupp Materials UK is pleased to announce its collaboration with ClearVUE.Business, a reputable net-zero consultancy, for a pioneering sustainability project aimed at energy monitoring. This initiative reflects the company's dedication to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030 under the...
On Monday, August 14, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of IKD Co., Ltd. as a new Production and Transformation member. IKD’s unwavering commitment towards sustainability and contribution to developing green aluminium has brought the company to ASI’s membership. IKD Co., Ltd....
