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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CBA completes waste drying plant, which cost R$500 million
The Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) begins the operation of a filtration system by the end of April, consisting of 3 filter presses, for drying waste from its alumina plant located in Alumínio (SP), which generates 1,500 t/day of waste. With this, the company will be able to completely do...
Talga Group wraps up front-end engineering and design for the Vittangi anode project
Green battery anode and advanced materials developer Talga Group is considering its next steps following the conclusion of front-end engineering and design (FEED) activities at the Vittangi anode project in northern Sweden. With a market capitalization of $281 million, Talga reports that the...
Runaya's new plant in Jharsuguda signals shift towards sustainable industrial practices
On April 15, 2024, Runaya, a sustainable manufacturing and recycling leader, unveiled its state-of-the-art calcium aluminate plant in Jharsuguda. This milestone signifies a significant step forward in Runaya's quest for environmental stewardship and innovation within the sector. At the heart of...
Hydro invests R$1.6 billion in decarbonisation projects in Pará
Aiming to achieve its global decarbonisation goals - a 10 per cent reduction in carbon emissions in all operations worldwide by 2025 and 25 per cent by 2030 - Hydro is investing R$1.6 billion in projects to decarbonise its operations of alumina production and bauxite extraction in the state of...
Constellium & PyroGenesis ally to revolutionise aluminium melting with plasma burner process
PyroGenesis Canada Inc., a leading high-tech firm specialising in designing, developing, and commercialising advanced plasma processes and sustainable solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, is excited to reveal the signing of a collaboration agreement (the "LOI") with Constellium....
SECO/WARWICK to enhance Indian manufacturing with New CAB line for Narain Cooling Technologies
SECO/WARWICK is gearing up introducing its CAB line production in India. The recipient of this solution is an Indian company specialising in manufacturing heat exchangers, Narain Cooling Technologies. This furnace implementation will enable Narain Cooling Technologies to uphold optimal production...
Vietnam's top miner Vinacomin allots $7.3 billion to heighten alumina- aluminium production rate
Vietnam's renowned miner Vinacomin has unveiled ambitious plans to significantly expand its alumina-aluminium production capacity. With an investment totalling a staggering 182 trillion dong ($7.3 billion), Vinacomin's endeavour highlights Vietnam's growing demand for this versatile metal, driven...
Adani ventures into polysilicon production to boost solar module manufacturing; Aluminium sector set to thrive with surge in solar projects
According to a report, Adani Group, a leading integrated business conglomerate, has commenced the commercial production of polysilicon wafers and ingots at its factory in Gujarat to increase the supply of raw materials for the manufacture of in-house solar power cells and modules. Vneet S Jaain, a...
Craftsman Automation to build a lightweight aluminium auto components plant in Alwar, India
Craftsman Automation, an Indian company specialised in diversified casting solution of highly complex lightweight aluminium components for the automotive & industrial engineering sectors, has reportedly signed an agreement with Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation...
Guangtou Beihai Aluminum Phase 1 Project to produce 2 million tonnes of alumina
A significant groundbreaking ceremony marked the commencement of the annual production of 2 million tonnes of alumina and the establishment of the red mud transportation and storage facilities for the Guangxi Guangtou Beihai Green Ecological Aluminum Phase I Project. This project is of paramount...
Unlocking the potential of circular aluminium economy: The RecAL Project
In the bustling city of Vienna, an ambitious initiative has taken root, heralding a new dawn for sustainable production and reuse of aluminium. The RecAL (Recycling technologies for circular ALuminium) project, funded by HORIZON EUROPE, stands as a beacon of innovation in the quest for a circular...
Introducing Amcor Capsules' Granby production plant for sustainable aluminium solutions
Amcor Capsules, a stalwart in crafting premium closures for discerning wine and spirits connoisseurs, proudly unveils its latest triumph: a state-of-the-art plant nestled in Granby, Quebec. Set to commence operations in early April 2024, this new facility epitomises Amcor's steadfast commitment to...
Vedanta nears two-third of its nameplate capacity goal at Lanjigarh alumina refinery by adding 1.5 MTPA
On Wednesday, April 3, Vedanta Aluminium reported that it commissioned an additional 1.5 million tonnes of annual alumina capacity at its Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha. Earlier, the refining capacity of the unit was 2 million tonnes per annum, and with the new capacity, it has increased to 3.5...
Boa Sorte, Hydro Rein's milestone solar plant project begins its commercial operations in Brazil
The 438-megawatt (MW) solar complex, Boa Sorte, located in Minas Gerais, Brazil, has commenced its commercial operations. This expansive power plant is set to provide renewable energy to the Albras aluminium smelter. The solar plant, which comprises multiple projects, is the result of collaboration...
Empowering the future of UAE's industrial sector: MIITE Forum 2024
The Make it in the Emirates (MIITE) Forum 2024, under the patronage of esteemed UAE leadership, heralds a new era of industrial advancement and sustainability. With an array of strategic partnerships and sponsorships, including key players like Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the stage is set to...
Purdue's PSP-AC team advances rocketry with the TADPOLE propulsion system featuring aluminium thrust chamber
Undergraduate students from Purdue University's PSP-AC team recently partnered with Elementum 3D for their groundbreaking TADPOLE propulsion system. Elementum 3D printed the aluminium combustion chamber, cooling circuit, and nozzle as a single integrated component through laser powder bed fusion....
Unlocking the potential: Mexico's ascendancy in the global aluminium foundry industry
In the integrated tinsel town of global economics, Mexico has emerged as a shimmering thread, weaving its way to prominence on the world stage. With a meteoric rise in recent years, Mexico now stands tall as the 12th largest economy globally, a testament to its resilience and dynamism. At the heart...
Former coal-fired power station to be the manufacturing hub of aluminium solar panels in Australia
Anthony Norman Albanese, the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, has recently announced that the New South Wales-based former coal-fired power station, Liddell, will be turned into a solar panels manufacturing hub. The upcoming Solar SunShot program project is expected to be a part of the $1 billion...
