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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The aluminium industry has witnessed a technological evolution in the past decade, with big players altering their production methods to include automation, the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). After the Paris Environmental Pact of 2015, where the world vouched to be more...
The Climate Solutions Accelerator is EnergyLab's flagship programme, providing the greatest climate innovation businesses with the resources they need to succeed. For this year's Climate Solutions Accelerator cohort, an angel investor committee has chosen around 10 startups like ElecSome, Savic...
CRU has launched a new sustainability and emissions service that provides users with a comprehensive view of different commodities through a sustainable perspective. As the world prioritises sustainability, businesses face new policies and societal expectations, and this service helps them to adapt...
The bauxite mining subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium, Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) and Electricité de Guinée (EDG), the national electricity company, has recently entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU). The primary objective of this MoU is to ensure a stable supply...
The aluminium industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, where recycling plays a vital role, making it a top priority for producers and consumers. The industry's focus has shifted towards implementing eco-friendly practices and embracing circular...
Aluminium's use in mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices has increased due to its lightweight and durable properties. However, producing aluminium from raw materials is energy-intensive and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling aluminium from electronic waste (e-waste)...
PanelCycle Bio (extracted from LinkedIn): We are pleased to offer a comprehensive solution for the responsible recycling of combustible ACP cladding that has been removed from buildings in Australia. Our team will expertly collect the materials from your site and transport them to our...
Aluminium Dunkerque, the largest aluminium smelter in Europe located in North France, is taking significant strides towards decarbonisation. As the European Union's foremost producer of primary aluminium, the company has embarked on the first phase of its ambitious decarbonisation initiative, named...
Born in Belgium in 1975, David joined European Aluminium in March 2008, initially working on issues related to Public Affairs, Communications & Packaging. In 2015 he became Coordinator of the Packaging Group, and in 2019 he was appointed Manager of Packaging Group and Director of Every Can Counts,...
China’s aluminium imports, including unwrought aluminium and products, increased 10.7 per cent from the previous year, reaching 1.2 million tonnes during the first half of 2023 ended June 30. According to China customs data, the country imported 211,235 tonnes of aluminium in June – 10.19 per cent...
The BlueGreen Alliance, a non-profit organization based in Washington, has recently published a report presenting recommendations to address the downward trend in the primary aluminium industry in the United States. The report focuses on meeting the increasing demand for aluminium from the clean...
Erma First, a worldwide leader in sustainable marine solutions, has introduced a new energy-saving device (ESD) titled the Flexcap that offers lower fuel consumption and emissions following CII and EEXI standards. The ESD is made of nickel-aluminium bronze, the metallic alloy many propellers use....
A team of researchers from Flinders University in South Australia and Zhejiang Sci-Tech University in China has made a breakthrough in producing the world's first safe and efficient non-toxic aluminium radical battery. Although batteries have become essential in our daily lives, traditional...
The Chairman of the Board of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa during his recent field tour to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (M.H.I.)’s Takasago Machinery Works and Hydrogen Park, in Hyogo Prefecture Japan stated, “We are very excited to witness first-hand the...
Aluminium smelters in Yunnan province, China, have begun increasing production as restrictions on power usage have been eased following a recovery in hydropower output, said an analyst to Reuters. According to Li Lin, aluminium director at Chinese consultancy Aize, about 2.35 million tonnes of...
The global leader in the energy sector Iberdrola and the Spanish manufacturer of aluminium coils and sheets, as well as recycled aluminium alloys LatemAluminium has recently announced that the wind power producer has acquired a 20 per cent stake in LatemAluminium. By forming this partnership, the...
Minimaus Crafts has developed an innovative technique for transforming end-of-life aluminium cans into collectable items. Though I am a DC fan, and it completely aches me to talk about Marvel, I could not help but notice how accurate these little pieces are. The intricate detailing on the models...
The worldwide usage of primary and recycled aluminium had increased by approximately 1.9%, reaching a net of 95.3 million tonnes in 2022. It is important to note that demand for recycled aluminium has steadily risen over the past decade. Beyond 2023, it is projected that the need for aluminium will...
