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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“START’s purpose is to provide our customers with transparent and traceable information regarding the sustainable nature of our aluminium products”, Tolga Egrilmezer, Vice President Sales & Marketing, Rio Tinto Aluminium
Tolga Egrilmezer, Vice President Sales & Marketing at Rio Tinto and a member of the Rio Tinto Aluminium Executive Committee, where he is leading the global mine to market organisation in bauxite, alumina and aluminium & value-added products sales, marketing, trading and technical & product...
‘As an energy and aluminium company Hydro has a great responsibility to respond to the megatrends of our time, such as sustainability, electrification and urbanization’, Hilde Merete Aasheim, President & CEO Norsk Hydro ASA
The green transition is a business opportunity We often talk about the green transition as something that belongs to the future. But the green transition is happening now and it’s full of opportunities. It’s not about what we have to sacrifice, but rather about new business opportunities that will...
EGA, DEWA places the UAE as first country to produce Aluminium using solar energy
On 18 th January 2021, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced a new global milestone placing the United Arab Emirates as the first country in the world to produce aluminium using the solar energy. The milestone supports the vision of HH Sheikh...
EN+ GROUP sets target, net-zero by 2050 and 35% GHG emission reduction by 2030
EN+ GROUP has publicized its ambition to become net-zero by 2050 and to reduce Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") emissions by at least 35% by 2030. These stretching targets cover complete emissions across all operations, which incorporate aluminium production plus heat and electricity production. In 2019, the...
Hydro completes hydropower transaction with Lyse
Hydro completed hydropower transaction with Lyse on December 31. Both the companies have merged power production assets through the creation of a new company, Lyse Kraft DA, which includes Hydro’s hydropower assets Røldal-Suldal Kraft (RSK) and the majority of Lyse’s power production portfolio. In...
Coal India plans INR 1 lakh crore investments for its diversification into aluminium value chain and solar industry
The government of India has reportedly approved state-run Coal India Limited’s diversification plan into aluminium value chain and solar industry. Coal India has planned INR 1 lakh crore investments in building two aluminium plants in the eastern region and an entire solar module manufacturing...
Coal India board delivers “Green Signal” for venturing into Aluminium value chain
On 24 th December’20, Coal India Ltd., the Indian public sector coal mining and refining company and also the world’s largest coal-producing company’s board have delivered in-principle approval for venturing into the aluminium value chain, solar sectors and creation of special purpose vehicles...
En+ Group criticizes LME’s sustainability plans
The world's leading producer of low carbon aluminium and largest private sector generator of hydropower, EN+ Group, highlighted the response published last week by the London Metal Exchange (LME) towards industry feedback on its sustainability discussion paper that En+ counts do not address the...
Rio Tinto invests $8.4 million to expand Aluminum recycling capacity at Laterrière Plant
Rio Tinto, the industry leader in responsible aluminium production, with operations in Canada which runs on 100% renewable hydropower, is investing US $8.4 million to expand the recycling capacity of its aluminium operations in Saguenay- Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, to offer rolled product customers in...
Hydro signs MoUs with Scatec, Equinor and Green Investment Group for wind and solar project in Brazil
Hydro has inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) for the development of two renewable projects in Brazil. The companies target to reach an investment decision in 2021. Hydro has signed an agreement with Scatec and Equinor for 480 MW solar power plant in Brazil. This solar project will be located...
Hydro to focus on low-carbon aluminium production, aims to expand recycling
The Norwegian aluminium company Hydro stated that it would emphasis on the production of low-carbon aluminium, as well as broaden its portfolio into recycling, renewables and batteries by 2025. Hilde Merete Aasheim, President and CEO of Hydro, said: “We have generated cash, cut costs and delivered...
Shri Bijay Kumar Das becomes Director (Production) at NALCO
Shri Bijay Kumar Das has been elevated to the Director (Production) at the Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), with effect from December 1, 2020. Shri Das was serving NALCO as Executive Director (Projects) at Corporate Office, Bhubaneswar. The association of Mr Das with NALCO...
AMAG Austria Metall AG building the largest rooftop photovoltaic system worth several million euros
AMAG Austria Metall AG, a premium supplier of high-quality aluminium cast and flat rolled products and specialised in recycling, is reportedly setting up the largest rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system worth several million euros in Austria across an area of 55,000 m² – roughly the size of eight...
Al Ghurair Group in Dubai selects SirajPower for solar power project; Gulf Extrusions to manufacture the aluminium rails
The Dubai based Al Ghurair Group has selected SirajPower to design, construct, operate, and maintain a 1.8 MWp solar rooftop plant at its Gulf Extrusions’ facility located at Jebel Ali. The project engulfs 4,500 solar panels that will generate 3 GWh of clean energy annually, and neutralizing over...
Hydro Husnes B-Line resumes production after 10 years; expects to double aluminium output and offer hundred new jobs
Hydro's aluminium plant in western Norway is all set to go back to full production as Husnes B-Line capacity resumed operation on November 24, after remaining idle since 2009 due to a financial crisis. Hydro Husnes currently produces 95,000 tonnes of aluminium annually via the A line. This will...
Tomago Aluminium supports Federal Government’s threat to build 1000MW gas plant for fuel energy supply
Tomago Aluminium’s chief executive officer Matt Howell has reportedly supported the federal government for its warning to intervene in the National Electricity Market and build a gas plant on a condition of ‘like-for-like’ power when AGL’s Liddell coal-fired power plant shuts. Mr Howell has also...
Crown Holdings implements wind power across its U.S. and Canadian beverage cans plants
Crown Holdings becomes the first metal packaging manufacturer to activate 100 percent renewable power in its beverage can plants in the U.S. and Canada. The company is now operating all 14 of its plant on renewable energy. “It is the first metal packaging manufacturer to achieve this milestone,...
Vedanta Lanjigarh alumina refinery distributing solar lights to every household under ‘Energy Conservation Project’
Vedanta Lanjigarh, India’s premier producer of metallurgical grade alumina, has begun the ‘Energy Conservation Project’ to promote clean lighting and clean cooking in the villages of Lanjigarh. Under the project, the company has already distributed solar lights to every household in Dengsargi...
