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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What if every bottle you returned helped build a cleaner, greener future? That’s exactly the vision the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) brought to life with the launch of its ambitious Bottle Return Scheme in 2023. In collaboration with Sparklo, its strategic oversight partner and cleantech...
Gränges has once again been named one of Europe’s Climate Leaders by the Financial Times and Statista, earning this prestigious recognition for the third consecutive year. The annual ranking identifies European companies that have significantly reduced their greenhouse gas emissions and provided...
A new sustainability partnership has emerged recently! Hydro, an aluminium and renewable energy-based company, has signed a long-term offtake agreement with NKT, a power cable solution provider of wire rods for power cables. This agreement has been struck for ramping up the production to meet the...
Rio Tinto has expressed uncertainty around the future of operations for its Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Tasmania after six years of unsuccessful negotiations for a renewable power supply agreement with Hydro Tasmania. The company has eight months left on its current agreement with the state-owned...
Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (TSPL), a Vedanta Power company and the largest private thermal power producer in North India, has enabled the establishment of Punjab’s largest torrefied bio-pellets manufacturing facility. This initiative supports Vedanta’s Net Zero 2050 goal to reduce carbon emissions...
Hydro and Nemak, the two old allies, have reportedly formed another strategic partnership to develop low-carbon aluminium casting products for the automotive industry to decarbonise the car manufacturing sector and help automakers reach their sustainability goals. What goes into producing the new...
The SMM Aluminium Industry Conference & Expo (AICE) 2025 returns as Asia’s premier platform for aluminium industry innovation, strategic collaboration, and global business expansion. Co-located with CLNB 2025 (China International New Energy Industry Expo), this year’s event amplifies opportunities...
‘We come from the worlds of politics, regulation, technology, research and, of course, the business case for e-mobility. And the fact that we can all exchange ideas so openly here is what makes the Speira forum so special,’ explains Robert Werner from the Hamburg Institute, which specialises in...
On Wednesday, April 24, WM, the operator of curbside recycling for D.C. and Baltimore, unveiled a state-of-the-art $50 million recycling facility in Elkridge, Maryland. Having started operations in late 2024, the facility is set to significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of recycling...
Fábio Martins is the CEO of Billets at Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and a key player in the global metals sector. With over 25 years of experience in operations, sales, and strategic management across the aluminium value chain, Fábio brings deep industry expertise and a...
Vedanta Aluminium marked the 55th Earth Day, themed ‘Our Power, Our Planet’, quite literally by strengthening their sustainability milestones. By collaborating with PwC, the company achieved success in waste-to-wealth initiatives, renewable energy adoption, and biodiversity conservation. This marks...
Imagine driving an electric vehicle (EV) without worrying about finding a charging station or running out of battery mid-journey. This vision is fast becoming a reality, thanks to an ambitious project in Sweden. It’s not just a technological breakthrough—it’s a bold step toward a fossil-free...
The City of Greenville, Mississippi, launched an aluminium can recycling initiative on April 22, 2025. The programme, in partnership with Every Can Counts, US, Washington and Replenysh, Los Angeles, aims to promote sustainability and increase the recovery of aluminium beverage cans. Image source:...
In celebration of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22nd, the spirit of sustainability has taken a bold and artistic form in Preston’s Avenham Park. Every Can Counts (ECC), the non-profit organisation that promotes recycling of aluminium beverage cans has unveiled a striking new installation at the...
The Stanford University research team has developed solar technology that generates energy long after the sun sets—even in moonlight, clouds, or rain. This may be a pivotal leap that could redefine the boundaries of renewable energy. Dubbed by many as "moonlight panels," this innovation directly...
In an insightful conversation with Hanne Simensen, Executive Vice President, Hydro Aluminium Metal, published in AL Circle's latest e-Magazine ' LeaderSpeak 2025 '. In a candid discussion, Ms Simensen offered a comprehensive perspective on the evolving aluminium landscape, emphasising the impact of...
As the global aluminium industry continues its pursuit of sustainability and resource circularity, AL Circle is proud to announce the launch of the updated version of its industry-focused research report, “Aluminium Dross Processing: A Global Review,” on this year’s Earth Day — a symbolic moment...
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), one of India’s iconic aluminium producers has taken a significant step towards sustainability by introducing six Electric Vehicles (EVs) into its waste management fleet in Korba. Korba is a city and an industrial area in Korba District in the Indian state...
