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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India’s progress towards the ambitious goal of achieving 500 GW of non-fossil capacity by 2030, on one hand, indicates the country’s strong commitment to sustainability, while on the other hand, it brings into question the robustness of the country’s energy storage infrastructure, which is vital...
Power supply, not geology, is emerging as the main constraint for critical mineral mining development in Canada, according to discussions at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada 2026. While Canada has identified key minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth...
The global aluminium industry is going through a significant shift. With new regulations, changing energy needs and a growing focus on sustainability, the competitive landscape is being redefined. Companies are quietly adjusting their strategies across supply chains, recycling efforts and...
Given the ongoing Middle East conflict, it is creating a strain on the global aluminium supplies, a metal considered vital, especially for everything from fighter jets and soda cans to clean energy technologies like solar panels and electric vehicles. After Iran's attack on two aluminium smelters...
TotalEnegries and Philippine renewable energy developer Nexnorth have started construction after reaching financial close for a large-scale solar project in Isabela Province. The project is planned to have a capacity of 440 MWp and is expected to start operations by the end of 2027. TotalEnergies...
Albgaz and Bosnia-based Aluminij Industries have entered separate long-term agreements for US liquefied natural gas supply, with both deals involving Aktor LNG USA. Under the Albanian agreement, Albgaz is set to receive around 1 billion cubic metres of LNG annually beginning in 2030. The contract...
The first quarter (Q1) financial results of Norsk Hydro delivered a resilient operational performance, although with mixed financial results in the upstream segment of alumina. Alumina production at Alunorte in Q1 2026 improved year-on-year compared to Q1 2025 , with yield improvement and...
Work has started on a new energy project in Kyrgyzstan’s Jalal-Abad region, where a mix of hydropower and solar generation is being developed with support from SINOMACH. The plan isn’t massive in scale, but it’s meant to address local shortages. One part of it is a 5 MW small hydropower plant,...
Norsk Hydro has acquired a long-term electricity arrangement with Statkraft to provide power supply for its aluminium plants in Norway well into the next decade. The agreement starts from 2029, up until 2038. Over that period, the total volume adds up to 12.3 terawatt hours, out of which 8.8 TWh...
Norsk Hydro has accelerated its push into circular manufacturing by supplying low-carbon, recycled aluminium to the reECONIC project led by Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Based on the electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic platform, the initiative gathers over 30 partners to demonstrate the reuse of materials in...
Renewable energy is moving from supportive to strategic role as it is set to account for 45 per cent of the global electricity generation. This marks a structural shift in how industries will be powered. China, Europe, the United States, and India are at the centre of this transformation, driven by...
The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting the global aluminium market, with early indications of production disruptions and tighter supply conditions. Although the initial effects seem to be under control, forecasts are hinting at a much more significant shift on the...
GAIL (India) Limited has entered into agreements to develop a 600 MW solar power project in Uttar Pradesh, the company said on April 15, 2026. The project will come up at a solar park near Jhansi, with TUSCO Limited acting as the developer. The agreements were signed by Parivesh Chugh, executive...
Toyota Motor Corporation is trying to manage two very different pressures at once, policy influence in North America and growing uncertainty around raw material supply. On one side, the company has joined hands with Honda Motor Company to form the Pacific Manufacturing Association of Canada. The...
On World Earth Day, Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL), India’s leading metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power, and technology conglomerate, announced an over 50 per cent increase in renewable energy usage to 3.97 billion units (BU) in FY26 as compared to the previous fiscal year, avoiding 3 million...
A consultative seminar on “Navigating CBAM: Challenges, Readiness, and India’s Carbon Market Context” concluded successfully on 21 April 2026 at PHD House, New Delhi. The seminar brought together representatives from industry, government, export-oriented sectors, and the testing, inspection, and...
Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers have developed a method to convert polyethylene plastic waste into fuel at temperatures below 200°C. The process uses a molten salt solution containing aluminium chloride. It breaks down plastic into smaller molecules that can be used as fuel. Around 60 per...
At a refinery in Krasnoturinsk, work is continuing to modernise existing processing systems, with a new piece of equipment now in use at the site. The facility, known as the Bogoslovsky Aluminium Plant, is part of RUSAL’s alumina production network. The latest addition is located in the section...
