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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Environmental Performance Enhanced At Alcoa’s San Ciprian, Spain, Alumina Refinery
Alcoa’s (NYSE:AA) San Ciprian, Spain, facility is improving the energy efficiency and environmental performance of its alumina refinery by switching from fuel oil to natural gas. This week, Alcoa Europe Vice President José Ramón Camino and Regional Minister of Economics and Industry Javier Guerra...
Port of Oswego busy with grain, aluminum and windmill parts
The Port of Oswego is busy this summer handling grain, aluminum and windmill parts coming in for shipment to other sites. The port was named in the latest release called “Marine Delivers,” which includes statistics on shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The release notes grain shipments are up...
Alcoa power deal abandoned
A CONTENTIOUS state subsidy arrangement with aluminium manufacturer Alcoa would have been redirected by Spring Street to help finance an overhaul of Hazelwood power station, a former minister has revealed. Former industry minister Theo Theophanous has claimed a three-party deal between the Brumby...
Aluminium industry urged to focus on renewable energy
The environment group Friends of the Earth says the aluminium industry should commit to adopting more renewable energy rather than attacking the proposed carbon tax. The Australian Aluminium Council says production may be forced offshore if the carbon tax does not include compensation for the...
Aluminium industry urged to focus on renewable energy
The environment group Friends of the Earth says the aluminium industry should commit to adopting more renewable energy rather than attacking the proposed carbon tax. The Australian Aluminium Council says production may be forced offshore if the carbon tax does not include compensation for the...
Suzlon receives 50.4 MW order from Odisha-based PSU NALCO
Mumbai: Suzlon Energy Limited, the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine manufacturer, announced today a new order from the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - Asia's largest integrated aluminum company - to set up, operate and maintain 50.4 MW of wind energy projects in Andhra Pradesh. The...
Suzlon receives 50.4 MW order from Odisha-based PSU NALCO
Mumbai: Suzlon Energy Limited, the world’s fifth largest* wind turbine manufacturer, announced today a new order from the National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) - Asia's largest integrated aluminum company - to set up, operate and maintain 50.4 MW of wind energy projects in Andhra Pradesh. The...
Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation Conclude Green Works with Increased Global Commitment to Plant Trees and Support Environmental Projects
Alcoa Foundation marked the end of its two-month Green Works employee volunteer environmental service program today by increasing its support to the Friends of Vatnajokull National Park in Iceland and American Forests' Global ReLeaf, two organizations committed to environmental replenishment. Alcoa...
Abu Dhabi to build USD4b aluminum plant in Malaysia
Mubadala Development, Abu Dhabi's strategic investment company, and 1MalaysiaDevelopment plan to build a USD4 billion aluminum plant in Malaysia in a joint venture, The National reported. The companies plan to build the smelter, which will produce up to 750,000 tons of aluminum a year, in Sarawak,...
Awarded: Separation of plastic-aluminium laminate from recovered beverage cartons
Helsinki, Finnland -- Stora Enso and its partner Alucha Recycling Technologies have been granted the 'Best of the Best' LIFE Environment Project award for 2010. This award is granted by the European Union to recognise projects that have a positive impact on the environment. Stora Enso and Alucha...
Vedanta to invest Rs 10,000 cr more to complete Jharsuguda power projects
Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL), a unit of Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources PLC, will invest about Rs 10,000 crore to complete its aluminium smelter and independent power plants at Jharsuguda. The company has so far invested around Rs 40,000-crore in its Lanjigarh and Jharsuguda projects in Orissa....
Vedanta to invest Rs 10,000 cr more to complete Jharsuguda power projects
Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL), a unit of Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Resources PLC, will invest about Rs 10,000 crore to complete its aluminium smelter and independent power plants at Jharsuguda. The company has so far invested around Rs 40,000-crore in its Lanjigarh and Jharsuguda projects in Orissa....
Aluminum becoming more popular in solar applications
Azom reported that the all aluminum MPE absorber project which was a joint entry by Hydro and Savo Solar won as best innovation in the category for solar thermal technology. The award was presented on the opening day of Intersolar Europe 2011, the world's largest trade fair for solar technologies....
Aluminum used in electronics recycled in large quantities
Aluminum continues to be a popular metal in the electronics world. Aluminum computer casings, for example are able to be infinitely recycled without losing any functional properties. This allows engineers to create new shapes, colors and styles to satisfy consumers’ constantly changing needs while...
Nalco to set up Rs 274 Cr wind power project in AP
As part of its diversification plans, the aluminium major National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has decided to start a 50.4 MW Wind Power Project at Gandikota in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. The Navratna PSU has been endeavouring to foray into other metals and energy sectors. This...
Nalco to set up Rs 274 Cr wind power project in AP
As part of its diversification plans, the aluminium major National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has decided to start a 50.4 MW Wind Power Project at Gandikota in Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh. The Navratna PSU has been endeavouring to foray into other metals and energy sectors. This...
Alcoa Meets Carbon Goal 10 Years Early
Alcoa has beaten its carbon reduction goal a decade early, according to the company’s 2010 sustainability report. Last year the company cut its greenhouse gas emissions to 22 percent below 2005 levels, exceeding a 2020 goal of a 20 percent reduction. Alcoa lowered its 2010 carbon intensity to seven...
Alcoa Meets Carbon Goal 10 Years Early
Alcoa has beaten its carbon reduction goal a decade early, according to the company’s 2010 sustainability report. Last year the company cut its greenhouse gas emissions to 22 percent below 2005 levels, exceeding a 2020 goal of a 20 percent reduction. Alcoa lowered its 2010 carbon intensity to seven...
