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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Lanjigarh Unit of Vedanta Aluminium observing World Environment Week from June 5-12
To commemorate the World’s Environment Day, Vedanta Aluminium, Lanjigarh unit, is celebrating the World Environment Week from June 5 to June 12. Keeping the theme of the year in mind – ‘Tackling Air Pollution’, the company is organising mass plantation drives, sapling distribution and other...
Tadweer acknowledges EGA for its successful and cost-effective recycling model
Abu Dhabi Waste Management Centre Tadweer has reportedly acknowledged four companies that annually generate over 250 tonnes of waste in a bid minimise waste production at source. One of the honorees is Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) that has developed a successful and cost-effective waste...
East Hope Group eyes to develop aluminium facility, red mud research centre and recycling project in Abu Dhabi
China’s manufacturing firm East Hope Group has reportedly entered into an agreement with Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) to explore the feasibility of setting up a project in that region by investing $10 billion. Samir Chaturvedi, CEO of KIZAD, and Meng Changjun, president of Investments,...
Trimet Aluminium starts trial operation of its ‘virtual battery’ at Essen aluminium plant
Trimet Aluminium has started trial operation of its ‘virtual battery’, which would control the energy supply for aluminium production at its Essen plant. This is expected to create a power storage facility that will make it easier to integrate the discontinuously generated electricity from...
China Dynamics inks MoU with Eastern Ferry to supply new energy ferryboats made of aluminium alloy
According to a recent report, China Dynamics Limited has entered into a strategic business cooperation agreement with Eastern Ferry Company Limited, with the intention of jointly promoting the development of green marine transportation in Hong Kong. As per the memorandum of understanding that they...
Mecfor announces its 1st electrical AGV is in operation in a Quebec aluminium smelter
A press release from Mecfor confirms that its 1st electrical autoguided vehicle (AGV) is in operation in a Quebec aluminium smelter. Ms. Éloïse Harvey, President of Mecfor announced this during the ‘Forum Manufacturier innovant’ in Montreal in the presence of Minister of the Economy and Innovation,...
Statkraft to supply electricity to Alcoa’s aluminium production facilities
Statkraft and Alcoa Norway have inked a long-term contract for the supply of power during the period 2020 to 2026. Statkraft will supply approximately 440 GWh of power annually to Alcoa’s Norwegian aluminium production facilities. Hallvard Granheim, Executive Vice President Markets & IT in...
Dajcor Aluminum invests $19.6 million for US operation, adds 265 jobs
Aluminium extrusion supplier Dajcor Aluminum is making nearly $19.6 million investment to set up its first manufacturing facility in the USA. This will create up to 265 full-time jobs in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement on Friday, May 10. "We are excited for...
Hydro and Sowitec plan floating solar power project in Brazil
Norway-based aluminium producer Hydro and Germany-based renewable power developer Sowitec have planned to form a joint venture for the development of a large-scale floating solar power project on Lake Tucurui in the state of Pará, Brazil. If realized, the solar plant will produce electricity for...
Demand for PV aluminium extrusion expected to rise in next two months in China
According to Shanghai Metals Market, domestic demand for photovoltaic (PV) aluminium extrusion is expected to rise in the next two months due to speed-up installations of new solar power plants before the lower feed-in tariff (FiT) subsidies take effect on July 1. According to a statement by the...
A brief interview with Didier Ostorero, CEO of Cronus Technology AS
Didier Ostorero, CEO of Cronus Technology AS, has a long association with the aluminium industry. He previously worked with Goodtech Recovery Technology in Oslo as Project Engineer and Chief Technology Officer for about 3 years, for the project 'Heat Recovery from Aluminum Pots Based on Heat Pipe...
Ball recognizes five plants with 2018 Hoover Sustainability Award
Ball Corporation recognized its five most sustainable manufacturing plants of 2018 with the R. David Hoover Sustainability Award. The five plants demonstrated significant efficiency improvements, team safety and wellness enhancements, promotion of metal packaging's sustainability credentials, and...
Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group becomes a member of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group Limited has become a Production & Transformation member of ASI. This brings the total number of members working towards a responsible aluminium value chain to 84. “Kam Kiu is committed to strengthening the...
EGA's new power block at Jebel Ali would reduce emission at aluminium smelting and power generation by 7%
Emirates Global Aluminium, Mubadala and Dubal officially broke ground on a new AED 1 billion power block at EGA’s Jebel Ali aluminium smelter in Dubai. This state-of-the-art power facility is expected to reduce gas emissions from EGA’s power generation at Jebel Ali by some 10%. Emissions reductions...
Hainan targets to install 40,000 electric vehicle charging points in 2019
As part of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) promotion, Hainan province in China has reportedly targeted to install 40,000 electric vehicle charging points in 2019. By 2020, the number of charging points in Heinan will thus increase to 85,000, with the ratio of NEVs and charging piles below 3:1. The...
Perini Navi launches its first 42-metre, aluminium hulled hybrid sailing yacht from E-volution series
According to a recent report, Italian yard Perini Navi launched its first 42-metre hybrid sailing yacht from E-volution series last weekend. Here ‘E’ stands for electric. The yacht’s concept was first presented at the Monaco Yacht Show 2017 and then was sold to an Italian owner in July 2018. The...
EGA to supply carbon by-products from aluminium smelting to cement industry for re-use
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced that it is to supply its entire carbon dust production, a by-product of aluminium smelting to the UAE cement industry to be used as alternative fuel. The move strengthens EGA’s cooperation with UAE cement companies and also reiterates its commitment to...
NDMC to open 25 electric vehicle charging stations in Delhi in March
In a significant push to the Central government’s ambitious plan to switch to electro-mobility by 2030, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has initiated a process to set up and open electric vehicle charging stations for the public in various places in Delhi. The civic agency has already...
