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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Alcoa Corporation has recently announced two significant developments for its Massena Operations in New York. One is the new 10-year energy pact with New York Power Authority (NYPA), and the other is an investment of USD 60 million, a grant from Empire State Development (ESD) in the facility’s...
Mark Annandale, Director of Research and IPAF Adviser at the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), brings extensive experience in environmental science and community forestry. Based in Australia, he leads ASI’s research efforts and Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum, fostering collaboration...
The world of renewable energy is booming, with global power generation capacity expected to more than double by 2030, as highlighted in the latest medium-term outlook by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This impressive growth is primarily fueled by the rapid rise of solar PV technology, even...
Aditya Aluminium, part of Hindalco Industries Limited, has proudly launched Odisha’s very first 200 KLD Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) facility at its Sambalpur plant in Hirakud. This achievement marks a significant step forward in industrial water management, highlighting the company’s dedication to...
Africa is blessed with sunshine. In fact, the African Development Bank notes that the continent has “almost unlimited” solar potential, roughly 10,000 gigawatts (10 terawatts) of capacity. This equates to more than 50 times the world’s current power needs. Yet ironies abound. Some 600 million...
Mukesh Ambani-owned Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) is all set to start solar power generation in the first half of FY 2026 at its Kutch facility hub. This is indeed a great move towards realising India’s clean energy ambitions. The upcoming renewable energy facility in Kutch, Gujarat, spanning over...
ABx Group has secured another crucial Research and Development (R&D) tax offset of AUD 300,000 (USD 479,847) from the Australian Taxation Office for the R&D work carried out during FY 2024. The refund will be invested to strengthen ABx’s ongoing efforts for further exploration and processing...
During an exclusive interview at the IBAAS Conference, Gangaa C. Sharma, Managing Director & CEO of CETIZION Verifica Pvt. Ltd., offered deep insights into the evolving landscape of the global aluminium industry, the growing momentum toward sustainability, and the critical role of ESG excellence in...
In an interview during the IBAAS conference, Takuo Harato, Alumina Production Technology Consultant at AlTech Consultant, shared his views on the global aluminium industry, the pursuit of sustainability, and India’s growing role in this transition. AL Circle: What are the key sustainability...
With a resurgence of demand for metals in the global markets, both precious and industrial metals are drawing investment. While gold has approached record highs near USD 2,700 per ounce, silver has edged close to an all-time high, and platinum prices have surged by 80 per cent so far this year....
At the Financial Times’ organised Energy Transition Summit India, Vedanta Resources’ CEO Deshnee Naidoo offered a tempered but confident take on the world’s shifting energy landscape. Speaking to the Financial Times, Naidoo reflected on the complexity of the moment — a time, as she put it, when the...
Ireland is sitting on a hidden trove of resources - the critical raw materials locked inside old appliances. New data from the waste management service firm WEEE Ireland (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland) shows a striking gap between what people recycle and what they truly...
If there’s one mission that unites nations, industries, and communities across the world today, it is sustainability. Achieving harmony between environmental protection, social equity, and economic growth to ensure long-term co-existence between humans, nature, and industries has become an ultimate...
China is intensifying its efforts to combat pollution and climate change by accelerating its shift toward electric mobility. The automobile industry has become a central pillar of this transition, as record electric vehicle (EV) sales highlight how policy incentives, technological innovation, and...
Today, October 16, 2025, marks the start of consultations for the Albanese Labour Government’s impressive USD 2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit. This significant investment is set to boost the Australian aluminium industry, helping to fortify local businesses and create jobs. Tracing back...
Solex Energy signs MoU worth $61M with Zelestra Group for high-precision solar modules Gujarat-based solar manufacturer Solex Energy has recently signed a new contract valued at approximately USD 61.3 million. The deal involves supplying high-end solar modules to Zelestra Group, a renewable energy...
As India accelerates its transition to clean energy, Serentica Renewables and MRF Limited have joined forces to develop a major hybrid renewable energy facility. The 170-MW hybrid renewable energy facility will supply green power directly to MRF Limited, a tyre-making firm. The project will combine...
NTPC Limited, India's largest integrated power utility company, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Gujarat government to explore opportunities across conventional and non-conventional energy sectors. The agreement reinforces the shared commitment of the state and central...
