China’s 45Mt aluminium cap pushes producers overseas as global dominance grows
China’s aluminium industry is running close to its limits in 2026. As Shanghai aluminium prices near a three-month high, historically low raw material costs and strong smelter margins encourage producers to operate at maximum capacity. National aluminium output remains above Beijing’s...
India's ₹9,150b power grid push could drive new aluminium demand
India's planned transmission investment and renewable-energy expansion could lift aluminium consumption in electrical applications to 4 million tonnes by FY30. India's push to expand its electricity transmission network is emerging as a major potential growth driver for aluminium, with the...
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GME Recycling and Bosch Rexroth together for a new challenge
GME Recycling, the leading company in the production of recycling plants, introduces Ventiduedenti, the innovative aluminium shredder that will revolutionise the world of recycling. The cooperation between GME Recycling and Bosch Rexroth led to the creation of this new shredder, characterised by...
China-based Lanzhou Aluminum announces groundbreaking ceremony of its PV project
China-based Lanzhou Aluminum on June 12 announced the groundbreaking ceremony of its distributed photovoltaic (PV) project in the southern factory area, signifying a pivotal advancement for the company in the realm of new energy. During the ceremony, Mao Zhiqiang delivered a passionate speech...
China Hongqiao unveils Hongqiao Smart Aluminium AI Project in strategic collaboration
China Hongqiao, a global leader in aluminium production with an annual capacity exceeding 6 million tonnes, is proud to announce the launch of the groundbreaking Hongqiao Smart Aluminium AI & L Model Development Project. This initiative, in collaboration with Guoke Interconnect and the Beijing...
RUSAL registered its first two technological climate projects
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, officially registered its first two technological climate projects in the Russian Carbon Units Registry. The projects aim to enhance energy efficiency at RUSAL's Ural alumina facilities and target a total reduction in emissions of approximately...
PACES: The newly launched lightweight aluminium EV platform by WEVC
The UK-based EV startup Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has recently unveiled a new lightweight modular EV architecture titled PACES. WEVC presents PACES as a versatile bonded aluminium platform easily adapted to various sizes and shapes for low-volume passenger EVs. The platform accommodates...
Greenhouse initiative: Jamaica Bauxite Institute collaborates with Papine High School to enhance the agriculture programme
In an important step towards modernising agricultural education, the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) and Papine High School have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), allowing the school to use a greenhouse for the school's agriculture program. The signing ceremony took place recently at the...
Rio Tinto invests to maintain anode production at Grande-Baie smelter
Rio Tinto will invest US$165 million (CA$226 million) in its Grande-Baie aluminium smelter to refurbish two anode baking furnaces that have reached the end of their useful life. The company will also carry out feasibility studies for the eventual replacement of the scrubbers and overhead bridge...
Zimbabwe focuses on aluminium production to enhance industrial metal supply
In a strategic move to meet burgeoning industrial demand, the Southern African nation, the Zimbabwean government, has unveiled plans to amplify lightweight metal production through aluminium beneficiation. Recognising aluminium's pivotal role across diverse sectors—from automobiles to packaging and...
Vedanta Group eyes $10 billion EBITDA, targets $4.2 billion from aluminium division
The Indian multinational mining and metal company Vedanta Group has unveiled a strategic roadmap to achieve a $10 billion EBITDA, underpinned by the execution of over 50 projects spanning multiple business verticals, as reported by ET Now Digital. This bold plan was disclosed during site visits...
Tianjin Zhongwang’s second hot rolling plant sets new benchmark in power efficiency
Through the continuous dedication of all personnel at Tianjin Zhongwang’s second hot rolling plant, the project "Reducing Power Consumption in the Rolling Workshop" has yielded remarkable outcomes. By April, electricity consumption had decreased by 15.3 per cent compared to the previous year,...
Aluminium third rail installation in India's first Metro network promises major energy and cost savings
Kolkata Metro, India's oldest metro network, is transforming significantly to enhance its services and overall efficiency. Metro Railway has laid out comprehensive plans to upgrade its infrastructure and assets as part of an ambitious modernisation initiative. This initiative is set to...
Leading aluminium shipbuilder to deliver four 27m Z-Bow CTVs to Europe & Asia
Strategic Marine, a leading aluminium shipbuilder, has announced a significant advancement in the maritime industry. Partnering with the renowned design firm BMT Limited, Strategic Marine is set to construct four state-of-the-art 27m Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) for Ventus Marine, serving the...
RONAL GROUP advances sustainability efforts with the RONAL-Re project
In an effort to enhance sustainability, the RONAL GROUP has launched the RONAL-Re (RONAL Aluminium Wheel Recycling) project under the stewardship of Patric Steeg, Sustainability Manager at RONAL GmbH in Forst. Steeg has spearheaded the initiative since February 2024, and it aims to address the...
ANDRITZ powers up new surface treatment line for AMAG's aluminium strip production
ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has successfully delivered, installed, and commenced operations of a new continuous surface treatment line along with an integrated wastewater treatment plant at AMAG rolling GmbH in Ranshofen, Austria. This advanced installation, distinguished by its...
Alia Yachts launches its masterpiece, the all-aluminium 45m mototryacht
Alia Yachts, situated in Antalya, Turkey, proudly announces the completion of its latest masterpiece: SAN, a bespoke, all-aluminium, 45-meter motor yacht. Following a series of successful sea trials, the vessel is slated for delivery to her eager owners this June. Anticipation is high as SAN...
Nigeria’s largest aluminium recycling plant is making its way with TLG’s $10 million credit facility
In collaboration with Wema Bank, the pioneer of Africa's first fully digital bank, TLG Capital, a private investment firm, has reportedly confirmed a structured private credit facility worth $10 million for one of the largest aluminium recyclers in Nigeria. According to TLG Capital, this investment...
Sohar Aluminium takes interest in the proposed aluminium industry cluster in Suhar Industrial City
The project team involved in implementing an integrated economic cluster for aluminium in Suhar paid a visit to Suhar Industrial City and discussed comprehensive action plan for developing the aluminium industry cluster. The team looking after the project includes representatives from OPAZ, the...
New technology uses aluminium & copper to extract phosphorus from water
An innovative project near Nubbin Slough, spearheaded by Curt Cramer of NuQuatic Advanced Water Technologies, is utilising aluminium and copper to extract phosphorus from the water. About the process This process employs a galvanic reaction initiated by the electrical connection of aluminium and...
