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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SOLIDAL, a well-known architectural building envelope systems manufacturer is thrilled to unveil its latest TEGO Series of non-combustible, ECO2 low-carbon aluminium cladding range to the North American and MENA markets. SOLIDAL's TEGO series is an aluminium architectural cladding series that...
The first stage of Alpha HPA's 5N-purity aluminium nitrate precursor manufacturing plant is nearing completion in Queensland. The total production of aluminium nitrate in Stage 1 has achieved an estimated quantity of 258 tonnes, with a specified purity level of 5N (99.999%). Currently, an estimated...
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Consumer Insights Report 2023 by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) sheds light on current recycling practices in Australia and New Zealand in the ever-changing sustainability environment. On November 19, a fire broke out on the top of...
In the ever-evolving sustainability landscape, the Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) Consumer Insights Report 2023 by the Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) sheds light on the current recycling practices in Australia and New Zealand. Source: APCO With a focus on the impact of...
The award-winning Australian designer Tom Fereday has created a stunning furniture collection made entirely from recycled aluminium. The furniture collection comprises a chair, sofa, and table, all of which celebrate the industrial aesthetic of the material. The Cove Lounge chair, which has been...
Aluminium shipbuilder Austal Australia and Harland & Wolff Group have signed a MoU to explore shipbuilding opportunities in the UK. An agreement was signed at the 2023 Indo-Pacific Maritime Exposition in Sydney, which outlines the transfer of technology, skills, and shipyard capabilities required...
In a recent incident at Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery, five workers were affected by a chemical spill, drawing emergency crews to the alumina refinery in Pinjarra, Western Australia. The spill, involving a caustic solution integral to the alumina extraction process from bauxite ore, occurred around 4...
Sydney's bustling Oran Park neighbourhood is now home to Aodeli’s newest office, officially opened at The Podium, 351. The new office of Aodeli, one of Australia's leading aluminium cladding manufacturers, has a range of product samples and bigger mock-up boards, enabling visitors to make educated...
A recent study commissioned by New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) indicates that the waters surrounding the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter pose minimal or no threat to both human health and marine life. NZAS is owned by Rio Tinto (80 per cent) and Sumitomo Chemical Company of Japan (20 per cent)....
On November 8, 2023, Harland & Wolff Group Holdings PLC announced that it had entered into an agreement with Austal Ships Pty Ltd for a technology transfer aimed at developing next-generation aluminium vessels. The London-based fabrication company, serving the maritime and offshore industries...
ABx Group, a prominent player in the aluminium industry, has recently unveiled its groundbreaking bath pilot batch reactor at its subsidiary, ALCORE, situated on the scenic New South Wales (NSW) Central Coast. This significant development signifies a major leap in the field of aluminium recycling...
On October 25, 2023, Rio Tinto appointed James Joc O'Rourke as a non-executive director. O'Rourke, who holds both Canadian and Australian citizenship, will seek election at the Company's 2024 annual general meetings. With over 25 years of experience in the mining and minerals industry, O'Rourke has...
Australia's landscape is vast and rugged. As a nation thriving on development and progression, Australians demand portable, durable, efficient, and innovative solutions. Enter Sureweld, the country's leading aluminium loading ramps and plant trailers manufacturer and a company synonymous with...
In a ground-breaking development poised to redefine the maritime industry, a remarkable battery-powered Buquebus ferry is taking shape in Tasmania. Picture: Incat Tasmania The 130-meter-long vessel is projected to carry 2,100 passengers and 226 cars, operating on routes connecting Argentina and...
In Q3 2023, Alcoa Corporation delivered noteworthy results, with increased third-party shipments, enhanced cash flow, and significant achievements. Highlights: They increased third-party alumina shipments by 11 per cent and aluminium by 1 per cent sequentially. A cash balance of $926 million was...
Alpha HPA, a key aluminium materials manufacturer, is close to finishing upgrades at its small-scale commercial high purity alumina (HPA) production facility in Gladstone, Queensland. These improvements are supported by a $15.5 million grant from the federal government's Critical Minerals...
Alpha HPA is getting closer to fully starting up their high purity alumina (HPA) circuit at their Stage 1 precursor production facility in Queensland. The company has reported that they are in the final stages of using a A$15.5-million grant from the Critical Minerals Development Programme. This...
Rio Tinto's Kitimat aluminium smelter is finally back in full production after a 17-month restart following a lengthy interruption caused by a strike in 2021. Rio Tinto general manager Simon Pascoe stated that the accomplishment is noteworthy for the community and his 1,100-member crew. The smelter...
