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...
India’s green hydrogen push is gradually moving from targets and project announcements towards building the infrastructure needed for large-scale production. Manufacturing facilities, renewable power projects, ammonia plants and port infrastructure are becoming important parts of the next stage of...
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According to studies by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), recovering the metals and materials from abandoned solar panels could generate a circular economy of almost INR 3.7 billion (USD 444 million) by 2047. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+...
Indian aluminium producer Hindalco Industries Limited has released its Q2 FY26 performance for the period ending September 30, 2025. With the rising demand for aluminium within the country, the firm is enhancing production capabilities and is also pushing towards green initiatives via renewable...
The seventh edition of the Professor Alexander Adum Kwapong Lecture Series, hosted by UNU-INRA in Accra on November 6, brought together policymakers, researchers and industry voices with a single question: what should Africa make of its vast store of critical minerals? Image source:UNU-INRA This...
WESTMINSTER, Colo., November 10, 2025 – Ball Corporation (NYSE: BALL) today announced the launch of Aluminium Assists, a season-long sustainability challenge to engage fans of the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche to take green actions and choose aluminium – the recyclable champion of beverage...
Karl Hoffmann, Global Sales Director at STEINERT GmbH, Germany, brings over 30 years of experience in environmental technology. Leading the company’s global Metal Recycling Division since 2018, he spearheads innovation in sensor-based sorting systems that enable recyclers to achieve superior...
Hydro Energi AS, a leading aluminium producer, has signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Hafslund Kraft AS that will supply 3.5 TWh of renewable electricity between 2031 and 2040. The deal secures 350 GWh per year for Hydro’s Norwegian smelter system, with delivery fixed in...
Lodestar Minerals Limited (ASX:LSR) has lately taken a significant step in its critical minerals strategy by appointing two experienced professionals from the world’s top rare earth companies. The move marks a shift in Lodestar’s focus towards growth in the United States. Explore- Most accurate...
Brazil has yet to tap its full aluminium potential, and the country must look beyond the domestic market and re-enter global trade, according to Luciano Alves, CEO of aluminium producer Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). He said Brazil could lift production and expand its industrial footprint...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has expanded its low-carbon product portfolio with the launch of Restora at its Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) plant in Korba, Chhattisgarh. BALCO is a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited and a business unit within Vedanta Aluminium....
The global aluminium and renewable energy sectors are witnessing changes with new recycled aluminium trends, circular economy initiatives and strategies for power procurement. Industry leaders are navigating through various regulations, sustainability goals and advanced technologies, shifting...
Cátilo Cândido, CEO of Abralatas, is a seasoned public affairs leader with over two decades of experience in driving Brazil’s aluminium can industry toward sustainable growth. Recognised among Brazil’s most admired professionals, he champions innovation, circularity and low-carbon practices within...
Pioneering investment in Guinea to a new generation's innovative ethanol project in Uganda, the Oswals’ investment pool in Africa is phenomenal, reflecting determination and forward-thinking. The family with Axis Mineral and PRO Industries are not easily persuaded by unstable political affairs,...
India’s aluminium industry is undergoing a pivotal transformation. With national demand projected to rise from around 5.3 million tonnes today to nearly 8.3 million tonnes by 2030, both primary and secondary producers have crucial roles to play in meeting industrial and environmental goals. The...
Three important ESG disclosures for FY25 have been released by India's largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium. The Sustainable Development Report marks a clear discussion concerning the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Report and the Taskforce on Climate-related...
Vianode, a Norwegian producer of advanced battery materials, announced that their first large-scale low-emission synthetic graphite plant, which they had featured at G7 Critical Minerals Action Plan (CMAP) in June 2025, would come up in Ontario, Canada. This plant will serve the demand for an...
The leading Norwegian aluminium producer, Norsk Hydro , has experienced mixed fortunes in its key markets amid global political tensions. With the growing trade barriers, the industrial activity of some of its segments has slowed. It has reshaped demand patterns for obvious reasons. However, the...
Dr. Paweł Rutecki, VP of R&I and Sustainability at Gränges Europe, brings over two decades of metallurgical expertise and academic excellence. With a strong background in product innovation, investment strategy and sustainability, he leads Gränges’ transition toward a circular, low-carbon aluminium...
Rajasthan is spearheading India’s solar revolution with the launch of the country’s first mega solar park, the 2.45 GW Pugal Solar Park in Bikaner, integrated with a 5 GWh BESS. Developed by RSDCL under RRECL, the project marks a pivotal step in strengthening large-scale renewable infrastructure,...
