Aluminium eggshells take on space debris with nearly 65% impact reduction
Researchers at Dalian University of Technology in China have tested a spacecraft protection structure made from water-filled aluminium eggshells, with the design reducing the velocity of an impact projectile by nearly 65 per cent. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Physics , looked...
Can Oklahoma reshape US aluminium supply? EGA’s Ziad Fares explains the project
As the US seeks to rebuild its domestic aluminium production capacity, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum are advancing plans for a new primary aluminium smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, targeting more than 750,000 tonnes of annual production. In this exclusive conversation with AL...
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Guinea's second-biggest bauxite miner CBG supports alumina refinery jolt
On 13 th June 2022, Guinea’s second sizeable bauxite mining company, Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) stated that alumina refineries will be built in Guinea in the coming years; however, these projects demand substantial investments and are complex by nature. The above statement of CBG has...
End-user weekly recap: Nashua's new aluminium cans facility will resolve supply challenges; Sustainable bus companies ally to manufacture a new fleet, deploying modern technologies
The end-user sector of the aluminium industry is the most vital one, as this segment’s demand remains highly effective and puts an impact on the global aluminium ecosystem. The end-use sector defines the demand creation for the industry because all the aluminium produced in the world needs to reach...
Downstream products weekly recap: Aidro qualifies to supply Leonardo Helicopters with 3D printed aluminium flight parts; Capral Aluminium acquires Edge Architectural Glazing from Aluminium Industries
This week, the aluminium downstream sector witnessed some vital occurring, being one of only two suppliers, Aidro received Leonardo's Declaration of Qualification for Additive Layer Manufacturing. While in Australia, Capral Aluminium acquired EDGE Architectural Glazing Systems from Victoria-based...
New aluminium can plant in Nashua to resolve supply challenge with millions of production
Exponential growth in aluminium can demand has put the beverage industry into a supply challenge since a considerable period of time now. But a new aluminium can plant in Nashua is expected to resolve the problem, as announced in a press release by G3 Enterprises, a logistics and supply company for...
Introducing the new aluminium built ocean-going catamaran, Archipelago 47
British newcomer Archipelago Yachts hopes to achieve another milestone with its all-new aluminium clad Archipelago 47 powercat. The Archipelago 47 powercat is already under construction on the Isle of Wight and is expected to be ready for a global debut at this year's Southampton Boat Show. The...
Ardagh Metal Packaging to expand La Ciotat French unit for aluminium recycling & innovation
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), a beverage can group from New York, is now receiving supply-demand from a varied base of customers, both new and old, for a long term partnership in the Southwestern parts of Europe and Middle East Africa (MEA). The company has decided to expand its La Ciotat facility...
Desktop Metal subsidiary Aidro qualifies to supply Leonardo Helicopters with 3D printed aluminium flight parts
Aidro, a subsidiary of Desktop Metal that creates and markets 3D printing systems, has become a qualified supplier of Leonardo Helicopters' additively manufactured aluminium flight parts. As one of only two suppliers, Aidro received Leonardo's Declaration of Qualification for Additive Layer...
Alumina weekly recap: Hydro Rein and GIG join to initiate wind and solar plant for serving Alunorte alumina refinery with sustainable energy; Ma'aden seals an agreement with GlassPoint to build the world's largest solar-powered steam plant to decarbonize its alumina refinery
The renewable energy solutions provider, Hydro Rein and Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (GIG), a specialist green investor, agreed to form a joint venture named Feijão, which will operate after constructing a combined wind and solar power project, with a 586-megawatt capacity,...
Vestre's new furniture factory will use low carbon aluminium 'CIRCAL' from Hydro
Vestre is now building The Plus, the world's most ecologically friendly furniture factory, near Magnor, Norway. The project has received over 23 tonnes of Hydro CIRCAL low-carbon aluminium. When compared to equivalent traditional manufacturing buildings, the Plus intends to save at least 90% on...
Aleastur and Tamkeen collaborate to turn Bahrain into a global hub for sustainable industries
Founded in 2006, Tamkeen, a semi-autonomous government agency in Bahrain, has collaborated with the Economic Development Board (EDB) to promote direct investment opportunities in the industrial sector. A treaty has been signed between Tamkeen Chief Executive, Husain Rajab and the Group Chief...
Ma'aden seals an agreement with GlassPoint to build the world's largest solar powered steam plant to decarbonize its alumina refinery
The Saudi Arabia state-owned mining company headquartered in Riyadh, Ma'aden has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GlassPoint, the leading manufacturer of industrial solar steam generators using solar thermal technology to generate steam for industrial processes. The signed agreement...
RUSAL reveals its 2021 sustainability report, with special attention on 'Human Focus'
RUSAL, one of the leading global aluminium producers, has published its annual sustainability report for 2021. The subject title of the report is "Human focus.” RUSAL has been identifying goals for further ESG business transformation over the last year after the announcement of a strategy to...
Hindalco wants to expand its downstream segment by bringing Novelis to India
Hindalco Industries, an Aditya Birla Group company, recorded a historic profit of INR 13,370 crore in FY2022. The company has decided to expand its downstream segment with the aim of bringing Novelis (the world's largest aluminium firm) in India by reinvesting the profits for the same. This year,...
Saudi’s ALUPCO and Egypt’s OCTA signs MoU to set up an aluminium extrusion facility
OCTA International Company, a multinational firm in the business of technology solutions to the oil & gas sector based in Egypt, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with aluminium products Company (ALUPCO), a counterpart of the Saudi Olayan Group. Through the amendment of this agreement,...
QEM commissions vanadium pilot project and HPA extraction unit for battery sector supply
QEM Ltd successfully has commissioned a pilot plant to evaluate the production of oil shale and vanadium pentoxide with resources from its flagship in north-western Queensland, the Julia Creek Project. QEM is an Australian producer of vanadium pentoxide and energy. The company is supposed to...
Manna Capital to build aluminium can sheet rolling mill in alliance with Ball to boost domestic product availability
Manna Capital Partners, a financial advisory and wealth creation company based in Louisville, Kentucky, is reportedly diversifying into aluminium can sheet roll sector. The news came on Thursday, May 26, following an announcement that Manna Capital, in alliance with the world-leading aluminium...
IDCO to build mega aluminium park in Angul by acquiring 300 acres of additional land beside existing park
The Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (IDCO) is reportedly planning to develop the aluminium business park in Angul near the existing park. An additional 300 acres of land will be acquired beside the existing 223 acres to establish a mega park. The news followed the cabinet...
Ciao, fully-aluminium made 52 metre speciality yacht by CRN
CRN, a renowned Italian superyacht builder, has revealed its 52 metres aluminium built yacht, Ciao, after its last week’s launch of a 62-metre superyacht, Rio. The unveiling has taken place at the Ancona Facility belonging to Ferretti Group, Italy’s multinational shipbuilding company. CRN described...
