NALCO picks EGA’s DX+ Ultra for 0.5 MTPA Angul aluminium smelter expansion
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has signed a Technology Licensing Agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to deploy EGA’s UAE-developed DX+ Ultra aluminium smelting technology at its proposed 500,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) brownfield smelter expansion at Angul, Odisha. The...
Indian electronics makers turn to aluminium as copper costs squeeze margins
Indian electronics manufacturers are increasingly substituting aluminium for copper in key components as surging metal costs put pressure on margins. Indian electronics manufacturers are turning to aluminium and steel as alternatives to copper as a sharp rise in copper prices pushes up production...
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Growing demand for air conditioner piping leads to Japan's MA Aluminum production expansion
MA Aluminum Co., Ltd. has announced a strategic investment to double its production capacity for aluminium pipes with internally threaded surfaces, also known as torsion pipes. This expansion will address the increasing demand for high-quality aluminium piping in the air conditioning industry. The...
Sustainable progress: Novelis invests $90 million to expand its UBC recycling facility in UK
Novelis Inc., a premier provider of sustainable aluminium solutions and the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, announced an investment of approximately $90 million to expand its recycling capacity for used beverage cans (UBCs) at the Latchford plant. The investment encompasses the...
Metro Mining to highlight successes and plans at the Noosa investment meet
During this week's Noosa Mining Investment Conference in Queensland, the Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining will showcase the ongoing acceleration of operations at its Bauxite Hills Mine, situated north of Weipa. Commencing mining activities at the expansive 1,900 km 2 project...
EGA advances with next-gen aluminium smelting technology, aiming to maximise productivity and reduce GHG emissions
On July 16, 2024, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) marked a significant milestone by completing the design phase for its cutting-edge smelting technology, EX. This innovation represents a leap forward from EGA's DX+ Ultra technology, which is known for its efficiency in the global aluminium sector....
Constellium achieves industrial milestone with world’s first Hydrogen-powered aluminium slab
Constellium SE announced the successful completion of its inaugural industrial-scale hydrogen casting at C-TEC, the company's main R&D centre. The casting was conducted in a 12-tonne furnace, adhering to stringent internal protocols. Quality monitoring included the use of Batscan™ technology, an...
ABx Group to unveil fluorine recycling and rare earths initiatives at Noosa conference
ABx Group will showcase its rare earth and fluorine waste recycling advancements at the upcoming Noosa Mining Investor Conference in Queensland. The conference, which begins on July 17th, will feature ABx Group's presentation at 4 pm AEST. Dr Mark Cooksey, CEO of ABx, emphasised the company's focus...
Baosteel Packaging plans to produce 800 million aluminium cans at its upcoming facility in Long An
Shanghai Baosteel Packaging has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art aluminium two-piece can production facility in Vietnam's Long An province. Long An is a province in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. With an investment totalling around 525 million yuan, the facility is...
Yamaha Motor to introduce hydrogen-powered aluminium melting technology at new facility
Yamaha Motor is set to establish a groundbreaking verification testing facility at its Morimachi Factory in Japan, featuring advanced melting and heat treatment furnaces powered by hydrogen gas. This ambitious project, scheduled to commence in 2025, aims to develop and validate cutting-edge...
Speira teams up with GHI Smart Furnaces to achieve major CO2 reduction in aluminium recycling
An innovative partnership between Speira and GHI Smart Furnaces aims to redefine sustainability standards in the aluminium industry. Together, they aim to achieve an unprecedented reduction of 1.5 million tonnes of CO 2 emissions annually. This ambitious initiative represents a pivotal moment in...
Turkey signs contract with Chinese EV manufacturer BYD for a $1 billion plant
Turkey has reportedly signed an electric vehicle manufacturing contract with Chinese electric car maker BYD. According to Turkish officials, the $1 billion plant will be located in the west of the country. The new plant coming up in Turkey will give the Chinese car manufacturer easier access to the...
Africa & Asia’s alumina output rebounds in May 2024 exceeding 1 Mt; however, falls short of early-year level
Alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) showcased an encouraging month-on-month rebound during May 2024, following a plunge in the previous month. The output surpassed the 1 million tonnes level but did not match the production volume in January, February, and March. According to the...
Chart Industries integrates braised aluminium heat exchangers in LNG facility
Chart Industries has been chosen to provide its mid-scale modular liquefaction solution for Argent LNG’s upcoming liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Port Fourchon, Louisiana. This facility, with a capacity of 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA), will utilise Chart’s innovative approach to...
Vedanta Chairman meets Odisha Chief Minister to discuss the state's industrialisation
The Chairman of Indian multinational mining and metal company Vedanta's Chairman, Anil Agarwal, met with the newly elected Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on July 4, 2024, to discuss avenues for enhanced collaboration to enhance the state's industrial landscape. During their meeting, the...
South32’s Boddington bauxite mine expansion cleared with environmental provisions
South32's Boddington bauxite mine expansion in Australia, which aims to extend the Worsley alumina refinery's operations for an additional 15 years, has secured support from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), albeit with conditions. The alumina refinery, the second-largest alumina...
Speira enhances recycling capabilities with new slag press in Karmøy
Speira, a leading rolling and recycling company, has announced a significant new investment in its Karmøy facility. With an allocation of NOK 6 million, Speira will install a state-of-the-art slag press. This cutting-edge technology enhances recycling by efficiently processing waste from aluminium...
Top bauxite carrier Winning International invests in new for West Africa-China trade
Singapore-based Winning International Group, a renowned Chinese Capesize specialist, is set to enhance its seaborne trade from West Africa to China with a significant new order. The company has commissioned six very large ore carriers (VLOCs) at an estimated total cost of nearly $700 million, a...
Aluminij 4.0: Talum's visionary leap into the digital revolution
As a breakthrough achievement, the Talum, InovaIT, and Comland consortium has finished the ambitious two-year project Aluminij 4.0, which aims to revolutionise aluminium production. The project heralds a new era for Talum, integrating cutting-edge technologies such as the Industrial Internet of...
Speira's green commitment: Aims to reduce the carbon footprint in Holmestrand by 150,000 tonnes
Speira's substantial industrial investment in Norway's Vestfold province is materialising with the installation of a new furnace, costing over NOK 400 million. The project, set to integrate the furnace into Speira's Holmestrand foundry, is slated for completion by summer 2026, marking a significant...
