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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Mytilineos to divest from PPC for power supply at Aluminium of Greece
The Greek business magnate and the chairman of the board of directors of Mytilineos Holdings, Evangelos Mytilineos announced that the agreement of Mytilineos with the biggest electric power company in Greece, PPC for the new and last contract for the supply of electricity at Aluminum of Greece...
Phinergy selected as Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
Phinergy has received "Technology Pioneers” award from World Economic Forum. The company’s CEO, David Mayer, will now participate at World Economic Forum activities, events and discussions throughout the year. Phinergy will also be part of Forum initiatives over the next two years, working with...
Alba initiates its First ESC campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’
On 13th June 2021, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) initiated its first-of-its-kind Campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’ that emphasis on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) matters. Alba joins its peers in the GCC to mark the ESG Week under the umbrella of the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) with the...
En+ Group’s Executive Chairman Lord Barker appointed as Co-Chair of World Bank’s Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition
On 11th June 2021, the largest producer of low-carbon aluminium and biggest independent renewable energy generator, En+ Group announced that Executive Chairman Lord Barker of Battle has been appointed Co-Chair of the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC). The Carbon Pricing Leadership...
Rising price of aluminium and other commodities steering renewable energy projects costlier: Industry experts, India
The striking rise in prices of the commodities such as aluminium and copper among others, which are heavily used in the renewable energy industry as raw materials are steering the projects to get costlier, as said by the Industry experts in India. The aluminium has surged 22%, while the copper...
Aludium releases its 2020 Sustainability Report
Aludium has announced its 2020 Sustainability Report. The report outlines aluminium recycling as one of the pillars of its business leadership. The company’s global recycling capacity reached 200 KT in 2020 due to major investments. The company, which focused on increasing its ability to produce...
Audi adopts green aluminium wheels for new e-tron GT electric sedan
The leading manufacturer in the international market for light alloy wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ronal Group is supplying wheels for Audi’s new e-tron GT electric sports sedan, which are manufactured using Alcoa’s disruptive technology for the aluminium smelting, Elysis...
Malaysian aluminium extruder P.A. Resources plans to increase production capacity
P.A. Resources Bhd, the low profile aluminium extruder in the previous three years has driven to the profitability path from a decade of losses the company went through. The Malaysian aluminium firm boosted it production in three times, while it transpired as a supplier to one of the largest global...
Hydro teams up with Equinor and RWE for Norwegian offshore wind area
Hydro REIN has teamed up with Equinor and RWE Renewables for offshore wind in Norway. The three companies have signed a collaboration deal to jointly prepare and submit an application to the Norwegian authorities to develop a large-scale bottom-fixed offshore wind farm in the Sørlige Nordsjø II...
Weekly alumina update: China’s alumina price gains RMB33/t; Alcoa receives $8.8 million grant for renewable energy use in alumina refining
The average alumina spot price in China recorded total growth of RMB 33 per tonne this week on Tuesday, May 18, and Friday, May 21, while on the other days remained muted, according to the Shanghai Metals Market data. Other major activities in the global alumina sector included Alcoa Corporation...
Alcoa Corporation gets grant for potential use of renewable energy in alumina refining
Alcoa Corporation has received $8.8 million (A$11.3 million) grant from The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to test the potential use of renewable energy in a process known as Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR). Alcoa of Australia intends to install a three megawatt MVR module with...
Hydro signs MoU with Everfuel for renewable energy-based hydrogen
Hydro has teamed up with Everfuel for coordinated development, operation, and optimization of hydrogen electrolysers based on renewable energy in Europe. The use of carbon-free hydrogen in aluminium production will contribute towards Hydro’s global commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions...
Rusal to transform in two companies: Leading producer of low-carbon aluminium, development of the domestic market
RUSAL is moving ahead for a demerger of its higher carbon assets to unlock value through the creation of two businesses with separate strategies. The Board of Directors has granted approval to a proposal from management, which is in line with the Company’s ambitious environmental goals and strategy...
GMG’s Aluminium-ion batteries could be a game-changer for the EV market
The Brisbane-Australia-based Graphene Manufacturing Group has come up with a cutting-edge technology that has the potential to revolutionize the electric car market, and substantially enrich the usage of renewable sources of energy. GMG, the aluminium-ion battery developer has come up with one that...
BMW sets target to avoid over 200 million tonnes of CO2 emission by 2030; Plans solar power for aluminium production in future
The German multinational corporation which produces luxury vehicles and motorcycles, BMW Group is fostering its mission for sustainable mobility with ambitious goals for the reduction of greenhouse gases. On 12 th May 2021, during the Annual General Meeting, the company announced that it will avoid...
Govt. approves Incentive Scheme for promoting battery storage manufacture; Use of domestic bauxite as raw material to grow
On Wednesday, May 12, the Union Cabinet approved the implementation of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme 'National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage’ for promoting battery storage manufacture at an estimated outlay of INR 18,000 crore. The proposal aims to...
AMAG rolls-out Austria’s largest rooftop photovoltaic system project at Ranshofen rolling mill
On 21 st April 2021, the Austrian premium supplier of high-quality aluminium cast and flat-rolled products, AMAG commenced the construction project of Austria’s largest rooftop photovoltaic system on the roofs of the new AMAG rolling mill in Ranshofen. The power system covers an area of around...
Hammerer Aluminum Industries transit to green energy
The high-quality aluminium products supplier, Hammerer Aluminum Industries (HAI), tracked towards a consistent green electricity strategy, as reported by the company. Accredited for the massive commitment, the aluminium expert has already been able to significantly refine its CO2 balance. HAI is...
