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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Jobs fear after Bell Bay aluminium smelter posts $25 million loss
The Bell Bay aluminium producer has reported a big loss for 2013 after warning it would have to reduce staff unless it was exempted from the Renewable Energy Target. Rio Tinto Aluminium (Bell Bay), holder of the investment in the Bell Bay smelter, reported a $25 million loss for 2013. The result,...
Smelter requesting for concessions on RET
The coalition over Renewable Energy Target (RET) faces new pressure as one of the aluminium smelters warns of sacking their workers without making any major changes to employee scheme. A key regulator has even warned that it is hitting the consumers with unnecessary costs. During the RET review...
Qatalum showcases water treatment expertise at QP fair
Qatalum has taken part in the 8th Qatar Petroleum Environmental Fair to deliver the message that aluminium is a sustainable metal “that can lead to a more sustainable world.” With the slogan “God created from water every living thing,” the company emphasised that “aluminium helps to preserve water...
Biomass plant plans for Anglesey Aluminium move forward
Plans to build a large biomass plant and eco park on the site of the former Anglesey Aluminium works near Holyhead have taken an important step forward. The UK government has approved design changes to the proposals by Chester-based Lateral Power. Plans for a biomass plant at the site were first...
Aluminium RET exemption threatens others: AiG
The Australian Industry Group is pushing back on the aluminium sector's call for a full exemption from the Renewable Energy Target, arguing it could lift power costs for other large electricity users, Carbon and Environment Daily reports. According to the website, the alumininum sector already...
Aluminum Extruders Council's Industry promotion efforts reach new heights
At the Annual Meeting in Coral Gables, Florida in March, the Industry Promotion Team of the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) announced dramatic results from its Industry Promotion efforts. The effort, which was initiated in early 2010 and took root in 2012, has been focused on the automotive,...
“Not only is recycling environment-friendly; it’s also smart for business”: John Gardner, VP and Chief Sustainability Officer for Novelis
Recently, Novelis was recognized as a Climate Leadership Award winner by the EPA for Excellence in Greenhouse Gas Management. The company was acknowledged for demonstrating leadership in managing and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in internal operations and throughout the supply chain, as well...
NALCO inks pact with ministry for higher production, sales
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has signed an MoU with Union Ministry of Mines regarding financial and non-financial targets for 2014-15. The MoU was signed between Anup K Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Ansuman Das, CMD, NALCO, in New Delhi, yesterday, a company release said...
NALCO to have a solar project of 160 KW power
Aluminium major National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) will soon have a solar project of 160 KW solar power for its Corporate Office building here. The green project launched by NALCO CMD Ansuman Das recently is expected to generate green renewable energy of about 2.10 lakh units per annum for...
ALFED names Simon MacVicker as their new president
Standing at the helm of a leading manufacturing business, Simon MacVicker is a man undaunted by big challenges. Whilst many of us unwind in front of the television, he can be found pounding the county’s lanes training for his next long-distance triathlon. But attributing to Simon a “steely resolve”...
Jamaica Bauxite Institute contributes towards green project
One hundred and sixty farmers from eight communities in St. Ann and Manchester are set to benefit from a $192 million Water Catchment and Greenhouse Cluster Project, being undertaken by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) and the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI). A total of 20 greenhouses are...
Hydro Furthers Sustainable Resources Development
According to a company press release, HySelect is a unique “selectively coil-coated aluminium sheet for solar thermal energy.” The novelty consists of adding a special aluminium foil to the solar dish manufacturing process for improved solar energy collection. By utilising the cost-effective base...
Climate policies obstructing aluminium industry's global competitiveness: experts
The rising cost of green taxes and the burden of EU climate policies have allowed the aluminium industry in Europe to become globally uncompetitive, experts have warned. Rising green taxes are leaving the European aluminium industry at a cost disadvantage to the rest of the world, with...
NALCO sets up second wind power plant in Rajasthan
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has commissioned its second wind power project at Ludarva in the district of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan. The power plant boosts 47.6 MW capacity. The wind power project worth Rs 283 crore was executed through M/s Gamesa Wind Turbines Private Limited, according...
“Hydro's goal is to be climate-neutral by 2020, and is working along three axes in order to achieve this…” Halvor Molland, Vice President, Communication, Norsk Hydro ASA
AlCircle had the opportunity to have a conversation with Mr. Halvor Molland,Vice President, Communication and a spokesperson for Norsk Hydro ASA, a global supplier of aluminium and aluminium products based in Norway. An experienced journalist and a process engineer in Oil and gas business, Mr....
Major sustainability gains for North American Aluminum industry
Energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions associated with primary aluminum production in the United States and Canada have declined significantly in recent years according to a new, peer-reviewed life-cycle assessment (LCA) report released by the Aluminum Association. The study covers all life...
Girl Scouts of the USA recycle 409,940 aluminum cans
Girl Scouts of the USA is proud to announce the results of Girl Scouts Forever Green (GSFG), its signature 100th anniversary "Take Action" project targeting waste reduction, energy conservation, and rain gardens. Alcoa Foundation provided a two-year, $1.5 million grant to expand the program...
Vishay – Snap-in power aluminium capacitor range expanded with rated voltage to 500V at 105C
Vishay has extended its 159 PUL-SI series of snap-in power aluminium capacitors to a high rated voltage of 500V at +105C. Designed for solar PV inverters, industrial motor controls and power supplies, the enhanced devices feature a long useful life, high ripple current to 2.8A and +105C, and max....
