Hydro Energi and Statkraft have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) securing an annual electricity supply of 876 GWh from 2031 to 2040. The agreement will provide Hydro with around 8.8 TWh of power during the contract period, with deliveries planned in Norway’s electricity price area...
The future of Bell Bay Aluminium smelter in Tasmania remains dependent on the outcome of negotiations over its electricity supply agreement. Federal Industry Minister of Australia Tim Ayres has stopped short of committing federal funding similar to the support extended to the Tomago aluminium...
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Norway's longest aluminium pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened in Bergen. Marinebroen, which spans around 60 metres and is built using recycled aluminium supplied by Hydro, demonstrates how circular materials can be applied in modern infrastructure. The bridge opened on July 2, 2026, connecting...
Norwegian aluminium producer Hydro has showcased how aluminium supports modern football, highlighting the metal's role in broadcasting technology and stadium infrastructure during major sporting events. According to the company, aluminium's combination of light weight, strength, electrical...
The book, Amazon Forest: Biodiversity and Forest Restoration in Paragominas , presents findings from research conducted in rehabilitated areas covering approximately 3,759 hectares. It examines how these areas develop over time and how mining activities affect the surrounding ecosystem. The work is...
Hydro has announced plans to close its aluminium extrusion plants in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana, during 2027. The company said operations at the California facility will end on January 1, 2027, although some activities are expected to continue through the first quarter. The...
Norsk Hydro has been hit by a second aluminium supply crisis leading to yet another force majeure in just three months after its Qatar joint venture, Qatalum, unexpectedly terminated a long-standing marketing agreement with the Norwegian producer, raising fresh concerns over the company's ability...
A supply shock in West Asia is reshaping the global aluminium market. Disruptions to smelters, shipping routes and regional energy supplies have tightened aluminium availability and pushed London Metal Exchange prices to a four-year high, bringing the market closer to the USD 4,000-per-tonne...
Every year, millions of tonnes of aluminium scrap are collected, sorted and processed across Europe before being turned into new products. From used beverage cans and demolished buildings to end-of-life vehicles and industrial waste, recycled aluminium has become an important raw material in...
The global aluminium sector is witnessing a sharp transition as recycling, low-carbon technologies, trade tensions and supply chain disruptions reshape industry priorities. On the one hand, stronger earnings and recycling investments have been unlocked, while on the other hand, the impact of the...
Aluminium has proved indispensable to modern industry, being lightweight and recyclable, with global demand projected to grow from 106 million tonnes in 2025 to 130 million tonnes by 2035. Although playing a critical role in the global energy transition, the sector remains carbon-intensive,...
Norsk Hydro has remained in focus after releasing recent quarterly results and updating investors on dividends, spending plans and market conditions.The company is still dealing with a mix of weaker aluminium prices, unstable energy costs and uneven industrial demand, while at the same time trying...
Norsk Hydro has been downgraded to “neutral” from “buy” by Citi Research after the company’s shares surged around 25 per cent since February on the back of rising aluminium prices. Citi also increased its target price for Norsk Hydro shares to NKr110 (USD 12.1) from NKr105 (USD 11.55). According to...
Hydro has partnered with Parsons Healthy Materials Lab to examine how recycled and low-carbon aluminium can support more sustainable building and construction practices. The collaboration will explore how advances in recycling technology and renewable energy-powered aluminium production are...
Applications range from predictive equipment maintenance to environmental monitoring. Technology eliminates human presence in some activities in confined spaces and drastically reduces activities at height. Alunorte has achieved important results in several operational areas through its own fleet...
The aluminium industry witnessed a defining phase shaped by tightening supply chains, rising sustainability pressures, accompanied by an acceleration in recycling investments. From shifting global scrap trade patterns and low-carbon aluminium initiatives to CBAM-driven policy responses and ESG-led...
Hydro is showcasing a curated selection of recycled aluminium design works at ELEMENT: METAL, the latest exhibition organised by Schloss Hollenegg for Design, running from May 9 to 31, 2026 in Styria, Austria. Set within the historic interiors of Schloss Hollenegg, the exhibition explores metal not...
Global metallurgical-grade alumina production lost momentum in Q1 2026 after several key producing regions scaled back from the exceptionally strong output levels seen at the end of 2025, with North America emerging as the only region to register quarter-on-quarter growth, albeit marginally. China...
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...
In the first part of the “ Women in Aluminium: Real Stories. Real Shifts ” article series , we explored the beginnings of these women’s journeys, starting from their first jobs to the roles they occupy now, highlighting the pivotal moments that led them into this field. Now, as we dive into the...
