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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Mixed feelings on Alcoa’s stewardship of the Yadkin river
Alcoa, the American aluminium giant, pays a lot of attention to the environment when it comes to its various smelting, mining and refining operations around the world, but the company is facing criticism from some quarters over its stewardship of the Yadkin River in North Carolina. The company owns...
HELUKABEL® to showcase aluminum cable connection technology at WINDPOWER 2013
HELUKABEL®, one of the world's leading cable manufacturers, will be participating in the American Wind Energy Association's WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition in Chicago, IL (booth #1765) on May 5 - 8, and showcasing their complete range of cabling products capable of equipping the entire turbine...
Aluminium to be on the spotlight at Intersolar North America
Hydro Aluminum will put aluminum in the spotlight at its Intersolar North America exhibition stand, booth 9129. The company says many of the technical qualities of the light metal are relevant for a range of applications linked to the solar industry, making aluminum highly competitive in comparison...
HELUKABEL to showcase aluminum cable connection technology at WINDPOWER 2013
Helukabel will have their vast array of wind turbine cables for show, which have been developed and tested to provide more than 20 years of operation service time. Cable manufacturer HELUKABEL will participate in the American Wind Energy Association’s WINDPOWER Conference and Exhibition in Chicago,...
Energy Matter announces commercial solar leasing program
National solar solutions provider Energy Matter has announced a commercial solar leasing program offering South Australian businesses the opportunity to install a solar power system with zero up front costs. The announcement was made at the recent formal unveiling of Ullrich Aluminium's latest...
Dubal supports Earth Hour for fifth consecutive year
Dubai Aluminium strives continuously to minimise the impact of its operations on the environment by implementing advanced technologies and adhering to strict operating standards. For example, conserving energy is a top priority at Dubal: the company constantly innovates to identify new...
Aluminum SA secures commercial license for power plant
Southeastern Europe?s largest aluminum producer Aluminum SA has secured a long-awaited commercial license for its cogeneration power plant, allowing it to sell electricity on the Greek market, the chairman of the conglomerate that owns the company said. "We have a license. It has taken us five...
Pilot Aluminium Technology Plant at Karmoey under study
To be a winner in the aluminium industry, we must be the best in technology and operations. So we are working intensely to further develop and test the aluminium technology of the future - the worlds most energy-efficient and with the lowest CO2 footprint," says Hydro President and CEO Svein...
Ullrich Aluminium facility makes another solar switch
Ullrich Aluminium have announced the completed installation of its second Energy Matters designed, supplied and installed solar power system; this time at their distribution centre in Pooraka, South Australia. To celebrate, Energy Matters and Ullrich Aluminium will be holding a solar open day at...
Alba participates in Bahrain International Garden Show to boost eco-friendly credentials
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. remains at the forefront of being an ardent advocate of a greener Bahrain with a booming agricultural sector as it takes part in the Bahrain International Garden Show 2013 taking place at the Bahrain International Convention & Exhibition Centre from February 28 to March 2,...
Anglesey Aluminium site vital to boost island's economy
The leader of Anglesey Council will make representations to the Anglesey Aluminium Metals (AAM Ltd) Board, emphasising the importance of the site to the Island's economic plight. The former Anglesey Aluminium site in Holyhead still has the potential to provide a huge catalyst for new jobs and...
Mulk Holdings inaugurated Phase 1 of its $20m factory in Serbia
Sharjah-based diversified conglomerate Mulk Holdings has recently inaugurated the Phase 1 of its Dhs73m ($20m) factory in Serbia, marking a major investment by a UAE-based company in Europe. The initial production capacity of 3,000,000 square metres marks an investment of Dhs20m at a 10-acre site...
EMAL uses World Future Energy Summit to lead way on global sustainability
One of the key outcomes from the sixth World Future Energy Summit (WFES) in Abu Dhabi last month was the contribution of leading UAE companies towards sustainable development. One local company investing significant efforts in sustainability is Emirates Aluminium (EMAL). EMAL has been committed to...
Hydro’s Rockwool contract benefits the environment
Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro has signed a contract with Rockwool to transform spent pot lining (SPL) into firesafe insulation. The deal ensures that SPL, which is classified as hazardous waste because it contains fluorides (among other things) is turned into rock wool, an important...
DUBAL project registered under CDM to reduce greenhouse gases
Acknowledging that the production of primary aluminium has an inherently large environmental footprint, Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL),the entirely state-owned enterprise that operates the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelter using pre-bake anode technology consciously strives to minimise...
Nalco to set up wind power project in Jaisalmer
The company is setting up its second wind power plant at Ludarva in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan with a capacity of 47.6 MW. The Rs 283-crore project will be executed through Gamesa Wind Turbines Private Ltd., which involves erection of 56 wind turbines, each of 850 KW rating. The project is...
Nalco Commissioned its First Wind Power Project
National Aluminium Co Ltd (Nalco) in the Month of January 2013 commissioned its first wind power project at Gandikota in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. Nalco which is the Government-owned manufacturer and distributor of aluminum products had invested around 275 crore rupees for the 50-MW...
NHO urges for more power cable between Norway and the rest of Europe
The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) believes more power cable between Norway and the rest of Europe can make it more favorable to invest more in aluminum production in Norway. Norway could become Europe's green battery, said NHO. But it requires a comprehensive energy policy - and...
