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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Beginning of a new era: Eco-friendly cooling solution uncovered that works in any space
In the era of rapidly rising global warming, air conditioners have become a common household item for people from most financial backgrounds. However, a handful understand how these electronic devices do more harm to us than good in the long run. Thus, researchers are dedicated to bringing forth...
Business and finance call on government to unlock demand for low-carbon products and accelerate industrial projects worth $1 trillion
Governments must urgently act to stimulate demand for green materials, chemicals and fuels to accelerate the decarbonisation of the world’s highest-emitting industries, according to 40 business and finance leaders and coalitions, which represent more than 1,000 companies and financial institutions,...
5 worthwhile practices that can ensure green aluminium production in the near future
From smartphones to smart shoes, every gadget that we use daily is enhanced with aluminium. The demand for this versatile metal is skyrocketing, but so is its toll on the environment. The time for action is now. Image Source: Hydro The aluminium production industry is unified on decarbonisation....
Aluminium profiles manufacturer Winstar Capital Bhd moves towards IPO with TA Securities
The Malaysia-based Winstar Capital Bhd, a manufacturer of aluminium products, has signed an underwriting agreement with TA Securities Holdings Bhd for its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market. According to a company statement, TA Securities will underwrite 30.45 million new...
Sustainability partnership extended: EGA's CelestiAL-R aluminium continues in BMW vehicles
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world's largest producer of premium aluminium, has announced the extension of its CelestiAL-R supply agreement with the BMW Group for the coming years. CelestiAL-R is notable for being the world's first aluminium blend made using solar power and recycled metal....
Odisha’s INR3,353 crore industrial project to include a new aluminium conductor & power cable pant
The Odisha government approved 15 new industrial projects on Friday, amounting to a total investment of INR 3,353 crore and expected to create 4,637 jobs. The decision was made during a State-Level Single Window Clearance Authority (SLSWCA) meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja. Aluminium...
First-ever electric vessel on the Thames exclusively for Tower of London tour
The Tower of London tourism cruising is undergoing a significant shift towards sustainability. The first-ever electric tourism boat, currently under construction at the Pendennis Shipyard in Cornwall, England, is a testament to this. This vessel, designed for the Tower of London River Tour, will...
IAI reports major progress in 'Greenhouse Gas Reduction Initiative’
The aluminium industry is committed to curbing greenhouse gas emissions in alignment with global scientific targets and national policies. The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has provided an update on the progress of its Aluminium Industry Greenhouse Gas Initiative, showcasing its member...
Pilawa’s new solar energy plant sparks a significant step in AkzoNobel’s green energy initiative
AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational company has installed its largest solar energy plant in Europe at its Pilawa site, marking significant step in the company's shift to renewable electricity across all production locations. This new installation is part of a series of major recent investments at the...
Weiwang Aluminum’s RMB 100 million project to foster sustainability & development in Inner Mongolia
On October 15th, Inner Mongolia Weiwang Aluminum Products Processing Co., Ltd. officially entered the trial production phase of its aluminium alloy ingot project. With a significant investment of RMB 100 million, the facility is set to produce 60,000 tonnes of aluminium alloy ingots annually,...
Anti-reflective coversheet designed with aluminium oxide for 3D printer to boost efficiency
Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid University researchers have designed an anti-reflective coversheet filament that can be used by a 3D printer for photovoltaic (PV) modules. The cover sheet is entrenched on cyclic-olefin copolymers (COC), with added aluminium oxide (Al2O3) or better known as alumina...
Dongxing Aluminum bags the "Green Aluminum Product Evaluation Certificate" for its products
On October 11th, Dongxing Aluminum Company achieved a significant milestone as 20,000 tonnes of its electrolytic primary aluminium liquid received certification from the Green Product Evaluation Centre of the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association. With this certification, Dongxing Aluminum's...
Alumetal concludes EPD documentation to aptly bolster industry standards
Alumetal, a Polish recycling company, has successfully taken the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its recycled foundry alloy aluminium products. Image Source: Hydro "By applying industry-leading practices, Alumetal is able to turn trash into treasure. The product declaration not only...
Kárahnjúkar hydropower plant: Powering Iceland’s industrial future with clean energy
With the rising demand for hydropower as an alternative to fossil fuels, Iceland undertook the development of the Kárahnjúkar hydropower plant in the eastern Highlands to support the Alcoa aluminium smelter, built simultaneously. Image source: Stantec Iceland's largest industrial development...
6 inspiring stories of how flat-rolled aluminium is sparking a green revolution
AL Circle’s latest e-magazine explores the exciting world of flat-rolled aluminium products through illustrative articles. From Türkiye's booming demand for aluminium in electric vehicles to luxury packaging embracing a sleek and sustainable makeover, these stories show how flat-rolled products are...
For green aluminium, steady supply of renewable energy is a mandate: AU aluminium manufacturing firm affirms in a govt statement
Tomago Aluminium, Australia's largest energy user, has asserted that it stands earmarked to shifting mostly to running on renewable energy by 2035. However, to achieve the benchmark, certainty of supply is of optimum importance. Image Source: Tomago Aluminium In Tomago's submission to the...
Gränges publishes Green and Sustainability-Linked Finance Frameworks and updated MTN Prospectus
To support Gränges’ sustainability ambitions and pathway to net-zero, the company has published a Green Finance Framework and a Sustainability-Linked Finance Framework to allow for the issuance of Green Bonds and Sustainability-Linked Bonds. Gränges has engaged Sustainalytics to provide an...
Assan Alüminyum invests in clean energy, acquires new solar power plant in Karaman
Assan Alüminyum, a leading global producer of flat-rolled aluminium, has enhanced its sustainability initiatives by acquiring a solar power plant in Karaman. Spanning 11.37 hectares, the facility boasts a clean energy generation capacity of 10 MWp, underscoring the company's dedication to renewable...
