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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Stadler wins bid for hydrogen trains in Italy
The Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) has ordered three new hydrogen trains with 950mm gauge from the Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock Stadler. In 2023, a framework agreement was inked, paving the way for deploying as many as 15 hydrogen-powered trains in the Italian...
Downstream aluminium recap: Taural and Indian Railways collaborate on advanced aluminium casting solutions
The downstream segment of the aluminium industry holds a pivotal position in the processing and application of aluminium—a versatile and lightweight metal renowned for its diverse uses. This sector is instrumental in serving various industries including automotive, aerospace, construction,...
JSW Aluminium's MSME Park in Vizianagaram district to generate 45,000 jobs
During India's 75 th Republic Day celebrations at the police parade ground, Vizianagaram District, Andhra Pradesh, District Collector S. Nagalakshmi announced that the establishment of JSW Aluminium Limited's MSME Park in S. Kota mandal is poised to generate immediate direct and indirect employment...
Sustainability weekly: Rio Tinto signs 25-year PPA with European Energy while Egypt entrusts a Norwegian clean energy provider with the Nagaa Hammadi solar project
The sustainability sector is seeing a massive bloom with divergent green activities around nooks and corners. These initiatives collectively contribute to a sustainable economy by reducing carbon emissions, promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and innovating in recycling and green...
Investments in the aluminium facility by Bonlon Industries indicate the metal's bright future
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), India, listed Bonlon Industries Limited, renowned for its expertise in copper wire manufacturing, is embarking on a venture to establish a state-of-the-art aluminium facility in MIDC Taloja, Maharashtra. Anticipated to be operational soon, the plant aims to achieve...
Jindal Aluminium launches a new fabrication division to manufacture engineered building & construction products
Jindal Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium extrusion company, has reportedly announced that it launched a new fabrication division to manufacture engineered aluminium products for the building and construction sector like interior and exterior architectural products, frameworks, windows and gates,...
Environmental leadership: China's Top 5 sustainable projects that took 2023 by storm
Aluminium, the second most utilised metal worldwide, holds diverse and foundational applications, from electrical transmission to defence and construction. Notably, aluminium is a crucial input in manufacturing goods that contribute to emissions reduction, such as electric vehicles and...
Rio Tinto secures 25-year PPA with European Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50%
Rio Tinto is set to spearhead the development of Australia's largest solar power project, the 1.1GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm, situated near Gladstone. In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Rio Tinto has committed to purchasing all the electricity generated by the solar farm, aiming...
Calderys is proud to play a key role in the green hydrogen reheating revolution
Calderys announces its participation in HYDREAMS, a project coordinated by French firm UGITECH, part of the Swiss Steel Group. HYDREAMS aims to remove carbon emissions from steel treatment thermal processes using green hydrogen from renewable energy sources. Its stated objective is the full...
Asia-Pacific Technology plans to construct its much-awaited aluminium manufacturing project for e-vehicles
Asia-Pacific Technology recently concluded its 18th meeting of the 6th Board of Directors on January 12, 2024. During the meeting, the board reviewed and approved the Proposal on Signing the Investment Agreement and Venturing into Overseas Investments. The chosen site for this avant-garde project...
Green wheels: Stadler strikes supply deal with FdC to design more hydrogen-powered aluminium trains
Italy-based railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) embarked on an agreement with Swiss company Stadler for the procurement of three additional narrow-gauge hydrogen trains, with an additional requirement of up to 15. Notably, these trains mark Stadler as the global pioneer in crafting...
Austal secures contract to construct state-of-the-art aluminium catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries
Austal Australasia is set to embark on an exciting maritime venture, having secured a prestigious contract to craft a cutting-edge 32-metre aluminium catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries, headquartered in Hillarys, Western Australia. As the company's official announcement revealed, this...
LB Aluminium pledges RM30.41 million for an industrial land acquisition in Beranang
Malaysia-based LB Aluminium Bhd has put forward a notion to acquire a particular segment of freehold industrial land with constructions in Beranang, Selangor. The complete purchase might take RM30.41 million. LB filed for the purchase agreement under Bursa Malaysia and was helped by Puspajaya...
The All.Co Group, a new extrusion line in Pisa, looks to the future and promotes innovation
All.Co Group is a new extrusion line in Pisa, with great attention to the technological level and eco-sustainability of production chains, human resources and corporate social responsibility. A&L had the opportunity to engage with Milva and Alessia Vecoli , who now lead the All.Co Group. During the...
Epsilon Carbon sets aside INR 10,000 crore to develop an Integrated Carbon Complex in Jharsuguda
Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd., a key player in the carbon industry, has recently inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Odisha, marking a monumental step towards a substantial investment in the region. The Integrated Carbon Complex (ICC) project, costing almost INR 10,000...
Egypt confides in a Norwegian clean energy provider for the Nagaa Hammadi solar project
To bridge the ecological gap with sustainability and green energy initiatives, Egypt's Ministry of the Public Business Sector and Scatec ASA, a renowned Norwegian renewable power producer, are exploring the development of a solar project. This venture aims to provide clean energy to power the...
Henan Yirui commences operation of its new aluminium hot rolling mill, revolutionising production standards
Henan Yirui New Material Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Henan Mingtai AL. Industrial started the production of the new aluminium hot rolling mill supplied by the SMS group. The first coil was successfully rolled on November 22, 2023. However, two months before the contractually agreed...
DCM Shriram inks INR 12,000 crore MoU with Gujrat Government for industrial advancements by 2028
DCM Shriram Ltd, a distinguished chlor alkali manufacturer, has inked a monumental Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gujarat. This strategic alliance, announced during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024, paves the way for a whopping INR 12,000 crore investment in...
