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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AAI: Anti-dumping duty on Chinese solar components a game changer for domestic aluminium producers
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) welcomes the Indian government's decision to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese anodised aluminium frames used in solar components. This measure is anticipated to strengthen the domestic aluminium industry by limiting low-cost imports, improving market...
AL Circle launches its 28th e-Magazine, "Aluminium Industry: Focus Europe"
AL Circle, the leading global digital platform for the aluminium value chain, is thrilled to announce the launch of the 28th edition of its highly anticipated e-Magazine, " Aluminium Industry: Focus Europe ." This latest issue is dedicated to exploring the evolving landscape of the European...
Cliantech bags multi-gigawatt deal from INA Solar, boosting renewable energy capacity
Cliantech Solutions, a leading supplier of solar module manufacturing equipment, has secured a multi-gigawatt order from solar PV module producer INA Solar. This partnership is set to boost production capacity and address the increasing demand for solar energy solutions. The collaboration marks a...
Vedanta Aluminium strengthens biodiversity and carbon reduction efforts in Odisha with PwC partnership
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer and a leader in sustainable development, has reinforced its position as an environmental leader by spearheading impactful biodiversity and carbon reduction initiatives in Odisha through a strategic partnership with PwC India. This collaboration...
Hydro Alumetal to install solar panels for low-carbon, recycled aluminium production
Polish aluminium recycling company, wholly owned by Hydro, will increase the use of renewable energy at its Kety plant, leveraging 1,000 MWh of electricity to be generated annually from the new solar panels, expected to be installed and operational during the second quarter of 2025. Image Source:...
Winstar Capital eyes expansion in solar PV & aluminium fabrication at its ACE Market debut
Winstar Capital Bhd, poised to debut on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market this December, aims to scale up its production of solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting structures. This initiative is bolstered by the company's active engagement in solar panel installation services. Primarily specialising in...
Maxion Wheels to source power from its newly launched solar firm in Chihuahua
Maxion Wheels' light vehicle aluminium wheel plant in Chihuahua, Mexico, has begun sourcing power from its newly operational solar farm, marking a significant milestone in its sustainability efforts. The solar farm, which was inaugurated during a recent kickoff event, was installed by Iberdrola...
Tiwai Point floods with visitors enthusiastic to gain first-hand insight into aluminium smelting methodology
On Saturday, November 23, Tiwai Point smelter of New Zealand opened its gates to enthusiasts for production process glimpsing, and hundreds poured in to prove the decision right. New Zealand Aluminium Smelters' external affairs director, Simon King, said Tiwai decided to hold an open day after a...
Upstream Weekly: Oman advances ambitious aluminium industry cluster in Suhar; Vedanta partners with GAIL to power Jharsuguda smelter with natural gas
The global aluminium industry is witnessing significant developments as key players take steps towards sustainability and economic growth. Oman, the oldest independent state in the Arab world, is moving forward with plans to establish an Integrated Economic Cluster for Aluminium Industries in...
Ardagh-Europe signs renewable power deal with BNZ in Portugal for decarbonised metal cans production
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe has reportedly inked a virtual power purchase agreement with BNZ in Portugal. According to the terms signed, Ardagh will secure 146 GWh per annum of renewable electricity commencing from 2026 for 12 years, which is expected to help the metal beverage cans-producing...
Flow Aluminum expands its board with a new formal director, Fran Nicklous
Flow Aluminum, a startup firm revolutionising energy storage with aluminium-CO2 battery technology, has appointed Fran Nicklous as a new board of directors member. Nicklous will join the company as a formal board member with full voting rights. Coming from an engineering background with extensive...
Dream of full-fledged clean energy implementation in Australian aluminium smelter slipping away?
Jerome Dozol, the chief executive of Tomago Aluminium since July, has recently contradicted the possibility of achieving the venture's agenda to switching to a primarily clean power supply subsequently this decade, citing that the pricing of the energy on offer was too hefty for the Tomago smelter...
Vedanta Aluminium signs 5-year natural gas deal with GAIL in shift to renewable energy
Vedanta's continued endeavour to shift its power sources to renewable energy has led to an agreement with GAIL Gas Limited, a subsidiary of GAIL (India) Limited, for the natural gas supply to Jharsuguda smelter. The transition to natural gas will expectedly become operational from the end of 2025,...
Hydro’s Rackwitz and Uphusen aluminium plants to house solar photovoltaic rooftops for decarbonised operations
In pursuit of decarbonising aluminium production, Norsk Hydro continues to install onsite solar energy production and energy efficiency measures at its aluminium plants in Germany. Two plants in Rackwitz and one plant in Uphusen, Germany, will have solar photovoltaic rooftops and battery storage...
In pursuit of sustainability, North America's aluminium firm secures a new advanced recycling line from GEP ECOTECH
North America's increasing reliance on secondary aluminium is driving the domestic companies to advance their recycling processes by investing in new cutting-edge technologies. Such is an instance with North America's one of the largest aluminium companies that has secured a new recycling...
Poised for substantial growth: TB Davies scales up aluminium extension ladder production in Cardiff
Leading access equipment supplier TB Davies is poised for substantial growth following a major expansion of its manufacturing facility in Cardiff. Outfitted with fully automated machinery, the facility is designed for high-volume production of aluminium extension ladders and the assembly of...
Servotech to lead a 2 MW on-grid solar power project in UP, supporting India’s green energy transition
Servotech Power Systems Limited (SPSL) has secured a contract for a 2-megawatt (MW) on-grid solar project from the Uttar Pradesh Government. According to the company's statement, the project has been awarded by the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA). Image Source-...
VarieT° Technology launches revolutionary 'Smart Heat Battery' for eco-friendly, on-demand heating in food and beverage packaging
VarieT° Technology is proud to unveil its revolutionary Smart Heat Battery, a self-heating solution poised to transform food and beverage packaging. With a focus on sustainability and convenience, the Smart Heat Battery is designed to heat cans on demand, offering diverse applications in food...
