Oceania’s primary aluminium industry is facing a fragmented energy transition. While Australia, the leading aluminium producer of the continent, has abundant renewable resources and a well-established aluminium value chain, its smelters remain significantly more dependent on fossil-fuel-based...
New Zealand’s aluminium extrusion industry is calling for urgent government action as it faces growing pressure from low-priced imports. The Aluminium Extruders Association of NZ (ALENZ) says a rise in imported aluminium extrusions, particularly from China, is affecting local manufacturers, with...
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Recorp Aluminium, New Zealand's most progressive can-manufacturing company founded and funded by the country's brightest beverage container specialists, is on the brink of launching its $100 million-plus facility into operation in South Auckland. The founder and chairman of the company, former Air...
Australasia’s largest aluminium smelter, Tomago Aluminium, has appointed Jérôme Dozol as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager to lead the company into its fifth decade, aiming to ensure a long and prosperous future. Dozol's career spans over 18 years with Rio Tinto, one of the...
According to a recent report, Capral Aluminium, Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of industry-leading aluminium products, has secured its first ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) certified shipment from the Norwegian aluminium company Hydro. Receipt of the first ASI-certified aluminium...
Alcoa Corporation has appointed Elsabe Muller as Vice President Operations – Australia and President Alcoa Australia, effective October 2024. Based in Perth, Elsabe will be responsible for the Company’s bauxite mining and rehabilitation, alumina refining and aluminium smelting activities in Western...
Capral Aluminium has announced its recent membership with the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC), a pivotal step that underscores the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing. This partnership highlights Capral's dedication to advancing the use of...
Capral, Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of industry-leading aluminium products, has reportedly announced the purchase of Apple Aluminium, a Brisbane-based aluminium extrusion, sheet, and plate supplier. Capral said in a statement that although the acquisition is relatively small, it...
Global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire Mitsubishi Corporation’s 11.65 per cent stake in Boyne Smelters Ltd (BSL), which owns and operates the Boyne Island aluminium smelter in Gladstone, Australia, in a strategic move to expand its operations. Upon completing this transaction...
Rio Tinto, a leading mining group, reportedly acquired approval for wind farm expansion within a week of signing a groundbreaking electricity deal to power its New Zealand Tiwai Point aluminium smelter. On Thursday, June 6, the New Zealand-listed energy company Mercury said it would start working...
ABx Group has made a significant breakthrough with its 83 percent-owned subsidiary, ALCORE. Recent independent analyses of samples from the latest runs of ALCORE's bath pilot batch reactor have confirmed the highest fluorine recoveries to date. The reactor, which is part of the ALCORE Technology...
Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, commemorates the 70th anniversary of its BC Works operation, honouring seven decades of notable contributions to the aluminium industry and the Kitimat community. As the sole aluminium smelter operator in British Columbia, Rio...
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) reports that the world's alumina production in April 2024 experienced a significant decline, both on a monthly and yearly basis. This trend was primarily driven by reduced output in key regions such as China, Africa & Asia (ex-China), Europe (incl....
The aluminium industry is witnessing significant transformations in 2024, characterised by impressive financial gains, strategic energy agreements, and innovative financial solutions. Companies like Press Metal Aluminium Bhd and New Zealand Aluminium Smelters are navigating complex global trade...
New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS) has secured the future of the Tiwai Point smelter with new 20-year electricity agreements. These arrangements ensure the smelter's ability to competitively produce high-purity, low-carbon aluminium powered by a diverse mix of renewable energy sources from New...
The high-tech Australian company ABx Group, which delivers materials for a cleaner future, has announced the publication of its baseline Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, prepared with assistance from Socialsuite. Socialsuite is a global leader in impact technology. Founded in...
Founded by Robert Clifford, Incat Tasmania is a renowned Australian manufacturer of high-speed lightweight catamarans that has revolutionised maritime engineering. Incat specialises in high-speed, lightweight aluminium passenger vehicle ferries and is synonymous with innovation and sustainability....
Netherlands-based DeSpray Environmental, a Dutch innovator in aerosol recycling technology, has announced a significant long-term contract with Australian-based ARRG Waste to supply DeSpray aerosol recycling systems. The machines are known for recycling aerosol cans composed of aluminium and other...
DECO Australia, a family-owned business, proudly marks its twentieth anniversary this year. Since its inception in 2004, DECO has evolved from a humble start-up specialising in aluminium woodgrain finishes to a leading Australian provider of timber-look aluminium building products. Founded by Ross...
Alpha HPA is officially set to establish the world's largest single-site high-purity alumina products refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. The company has made a final investment decision (FID) on Stage Two of its 'HPA First' project, following the successful construction, commissioning, and 16-month...
