India's hidden urban mines are going to landfills: Why e-waste needs a second life
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
Coal-heavy Australian aluminium vs renewables-led New Zealand: How Oceania is balancing decarbonisation
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...
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Alba develops roadmap to meet ESG goals in compliance with Bahrain’s Net Zero Emissions by 2060
The first aluminium smelter in the Gulf region, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leader in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), has united with a top-class sustainability consultant to develop a fully-fledged roadmap to realise its ambitious ESG goals pursuant to Bahrain’s commitment for...
Alpha HPA purchases 9.2 hectares site in Gladstone to build $300 million high purity alumina plant
Alpha HPA Limited has reportedly purchased a 9.2 hectares site Gladstone, Queensland, to develop a $300 million high purity alumina industrial plant. Premier of Queensland Annastacia Palaszczuk said the main objective behind building this plant is to create more jobs in varied industries and...
Century Aluminum starts constructing $120 million worth new low-carbon billet casthouse at Grundartangi smelter
On Wednesday, November 3, Century Aluminum Company declared that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Norðurál Grundartangi ehf (“Norðurál”), started off the construction of a new low-carbon billet casthouse at Grundartangi, Iceland smelter. The new value-added casthouse will have a capacity of 150,000...
University of Leeds advises aluminium industry to invest in green electricity
A research led by the University of Leeds has advised the industry that, in order to achieve the net zero objective, industry must accelerate investment in new technologies that allow materials to be manufactured using renewable power. The report warns that national programmes for replacing fossil...
European Aluminium appeals for a strong industrial strategy, welcomes 6 new members
On 28 th October 2021, Ingrid Jörg chaired European Aluminium during the annual general assembly appealed for a stronger EU industrial policy, specifying the vital challenges of unfair trade practices and a lack of access to affordable green energy. The chairperson also welcomed six new members at...
Global aluminium industry entails $1.5 trillion to decarbonise electricity for meeting UN climate goals
On 26 th October 2021, an international aluminium industry body stated that around $1.5 trillion of investment is necessitated to decarbonise power supplies used to produce aluminium, so the sector can initiate achieving the United Nations climate goals. During an online presentation, the only body...
EN+ emphasises the use of low-carbon aluminium for Japan’s Green Growth Strategy
En+ Group and its metals subsidiary, RUSAL has released new research today that emphasises the vital role of low carbon aluminium in Japan's Green Growth Strategy, laying the groundwork for the green energy transition and the further expansion of the circular economy. Based on industry statistics,...
Australia’s net zero carbon emission plan includes the use of low-emission aluminium technology, says PM
To meet a 2050 net-zero carbon emissions target, Australia is banking on existing technology and unproven innovations. Prime Minister Scott Morrison will carry the pledge to the UN's COP26 climate meeting in Glasgow, which begins on Sunday. Despite worldwide pressure to do more in the coming decade...
Swisstek Aluminium turns to renewable energy usage, installs solar power generation facilities
Swisstek Aluminium Limited, a Sri Lanka-based aluminium product manufacturer, is now part of the national sustainability drive through solar power generation facilities installation at its factory complex to shift to the usage of renewable energy. This initiative is expected to boost the company’s...
Nalco rolls-out Lean Slurry project marking an outstanding practice in environmental management
On 20 th October 2021, the Secretary of the Mines Ministry, Govt. of India, Alok Tandon inaugurated the National Aluminium Company’s Lean Slurry Project at Angul, Odisha marking a notable milestone in the Indian state-owned integrated aluminium company’s journey for business supremacy and embracing...
Assan Alüminyum finalizes further investment in sustainable expansions
The world’s leading manufacturer in flat-rolled aluminium (FRP), Assan Aluminyum, a subsidiary of Kibar Holding, has settled plans to invest further in sustainable expansions through a sequence of investments worth over $95 million from 2021 through 2024. However, with the accomplishment of the...
Industry 4.0 allowing Indian Aluminium to participate in globalized manufacturing
India is gradually waking up to the potential of its minerals and metals industry. This was one of the few industry sectors that continued to be productive despite the ravages of the pandemic. In fact, India’s mining GDP increased from INR 739.90 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 to INR 913.03...
Alcoa inclines on new technologies, eyes renewable energy
Alcoa Corporation has announced its net-zero emissions plans, which it aims to achieve by 2050. The main intention is to increase the use of renewable energy at operations and bring new innovations to the market. The company said that it would cut 75 per cent of both direct and indirect emissions...
Alcoa Corp. sets carbon neutral goal by 2050; Target to cut direct, indirect emissions from aluminium smelting and alumina refining
Alcoa Corporation, the United States' largest aluminium producer, no more lags behind in taking a pledge to curb greenhouse gas emissions and reduce environmental impact. Like many other companies, Alcoa has also reportedly set a goal to be carbon neutral, and the timeline is 2050. As per the...
Lindian Resources adds 8 new prospective tenements to its African bauxite portfolio anticipating robust aluminium market
Lindian Resources Limited concluded the fiscal year 2021 on a good note, with eight new highly prospective tenements added to its existing portfolio in the West African bauxite hotspot in Guinea. According to the report, Lindian secured the tenements through the Lushoto and Pare bauxite projects in...
ARENA floats an investment plan to support zero-emission technologies, including the aluminium sector
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has floated an investment plan which will support the technologies needed for the zero-emissions transition. Established in 2012, the Australian Renewable Energy Agency is an independent organisation of the Australian Federal Government. ARENA was...
Fraunhofer ISE comes up with cost-effective and innovative solder-free aluminium interconnection tech for shingled PV modules
Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE have evolved an innovative interconnection technology for shingled PV modules. The developed model removes the need for screen-printed busbars and also electrically conductive adhesives. Furthermore, it also enables solder-free...
Global aluminium price hike triggers Alcoa to restart Alumar smelter in Brazil
The leading aluminium producer Alcoa Corporation has tooled up on a project to restart an idled aluminium smelter in Brazil following the hike in aluminium prices to a 13-year high and Chinese output reduction. On 20th September 2021, the Pittsburgh headquartered aluminium producer and its partner...
