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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Australian shipbuilder Austal has announced its commitment to using LocAl® low-carbon aluminium from Capral to enhance sustainable manufacturing and responsible procurement practices. Capral & Austal Austal, renowned for its advanced defence and commercial vessel platforms, offers various products,...
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the world’s alumina production rose steadily in July 2024 on a month-on-month basis but reflected a fall annually. As per the data revealed by IAI, Oceania was a primary factor for the monthly growth or annual fall in July alumina production...
Australia-based packaged water company Billy has taken its sustainability game to a new level with the newly launched 100 per cent natural spring water in aluminium cans. The new Australian spring water brand, hailing from the pristine springs of Mt Buninyong, Victoria, is on a mission to replace...
The Australian Government has convened a panel of industry experts to guide the nation's metals sector towards a more sustainable future. The newly established Green Metals Advisory Panel comprises leaders from across the metals, finance, research, and decarbonisation industries. Key members of the...
Western Australian manufacturer Ciltech has rapidly established itself as a leader in designing and producing jetties, pontoons, and other marine infrastructure. The company's unwavering commitment to excellence and its use of high-quality materials, such as its proprietary aluminium extrusions,...
The New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) has agreed to further reduce its electricity consumption by an additional 20 megawatts to alleviate pressure on the national grid amid the current energy squeeze. This reduction comes on top of the 185MW demand cut the smelter recently implemented. Tiwai,...
Komatsu has delivered its 300 th autonomous haulage system (AHS) truck to the global mining giant, Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations in Western Australia, marking an important milestone for mining automation. This achievement marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership between the two...
The Queensland Government and Rio Tinto have partnered to promote renewable energy development in a significant move to protect heavy industry manufacturing around Gladstone. This agreement marks a critical step toward ensuring the long-term viability of Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), Australia's...
Ciltech, a West Australian jetty and pontoon manufacturing specialist is committed to making all of its jetty systems fully recyclable. For this, the company has partnered with Capral, known for its sustainable production practices. Ciltech excels in providing products and services to the marine,...
Chris Emes is the newly appointed Chairman of Mechatherm International Limited, where he has served since 1980. Starting as a project engineer after graduating from John Moores University, Chris has held various roles, including Sales Manager in the UK and South Africa. As a key figure in...
World alumina output in the first half of 2024 scaled up 2.34 per cent year-on-year, owing to enormous production above 12 million tonnes in March and May 2024. Almost all the leading alumina-producing regions, except for Oceania, drove the worldwide alumina production hike in H1. Overview of H1...
The Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter, owned by Rio Tinto and the Sumitomo Group, has decided to reduce its power consumption by 185 megawatts, which is about 4 per cent of the country's energy usage. According to a report, the Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter's decision is based on historically low hydro...
The Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) is responding to the rapidly changing sustainability landscape by releasing a new, innovative digital tool to support Australian and New Zealand infrastructure projects navigating the changes and ensuring their assets are sustainable. IS Essentials is...
On July 16, 2024, Alcoa Corporation announced the preliminary voting results of its Special Meeting of Stockholders, at which the stockholders approved the Company's issuance of shares in connection with the proposed acquisition of Alumina Limited ("Alumina") by way of a scheme of arrangement...
On July 16, 2024, Rio Tinto announced its second-quarter production results, indicating growth in its aluminium and bauxite operations. According to Rio's quarterly report, aluminium production in Q2 stood at 824,000 tonnes, experiencing a 1 per cent growth Y-o-Y, owing to stable performance at all...
ABx Group will showcase its rare earth and fluorine waste recycling advancements at the upcoming Noosa Mining Investor Conference in Queensland. The conference, which begins on July 17th, will feature ABx Group's presentation at 4 pm AEST. Dr Mark Cooksey, CEO of ABx, emphasised the company's focus...
It is startling that Cleanaway's latest Recycling Behaviours Report for 2024 shows Australians need more confidence in recycling their waste. The report indicates that two in five Australians harbour doubts about whether their waste is being recycled appropriately. Additionally, 18 per cent of...
The world's leading mining company, Rio Tinto, has announced the construction of two 5.25MW solar farms in Gumatj and Rirratjingu, a traditional country in the Gove Peninsula, Northern Territory. This is a significant step towards securing a sustainable power supply. The Gumatj and Rirratjingu,...
