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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Atomik AM joins forces with Cygnus Atratus for clean energy breakthrough using aluminium AM waste
Liverpool-based Atomik AM has partnered with Cygnus Atratus, a technology developer specialising in fuel cell and hydrogen production in Oakerthorpe. Together, they are set to explore innovative energy solutions by repurposing waste from Atomik's aluminium additive manufacturing (AM) process....
Alcoa is optimistic about aluminium usage, citing renewable energy infrastructure as a key factor
Alcoa, an American industrial corporation and the world's eighth-largest producer of aluminium, has reportedly expressed its optimistic outlook on the usage of aluminium to be driven by power grids, energy storage, and solar panels development to support energy transition to renewable energy. Image...
Oman Cables makes strategic move with USD$4.94 million investment in OAPIL, promising sustained growth
Oman Cables Industry SAOG, a premier cable manufacturing company based in Al Rusayl Industrial City, has committed an investment of RO 1.9 million (USD$4.94 million) into its subsidiary, Oman Aluminium Processing Industries SPC (OAPIL). This strategic initiative, approved by the Board of Directors,...
AAI calls for higher import duties & major investment to accelerate growth in the aluminium sector
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has proposed raising import duties and outlined an investment plan of ₹3 lakh crore to accelerate growth in the aluminium sector as part of its pre-budget recommendations to the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the...
CMR bags $500,000 from DOE for its eco-friendly Wind Turbine Recycling Process
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) chose Iowa-based Critical Materials Recycling (CMR) as one of six companies to receive a $500,000 cash prize, along with $100,000 in support from national laboratories. The DOE prize was awarded to Critical Materials Recycling to implement the acid-free...
Alcoa Corporation welcomes final regulations on Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit
Alcoa Corporation welcomes the U.S. Treasury Department’s final regulations on the Section 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit, enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). As recognised by the Administration, Section 45X is an important tool for shoring up domestic manufacturing...
Hydro reports strong Q3 results with 12% revenue growth while navigating a weaker downstream market
Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has released its third quarter and nine-month results, reporting a satisfactory fiscal performance driven by increased alumina and aluminium prices. Meanwhile, the downstream sectors are navigating challenging core markets, offering a...
Gränges completes strategic acquisition of Shandong Innovation Group in China
On October 25, 2024, Gränges announced the completion of a strategic acquisition in China, marking a milestone in its expansion and strengthening its footprint in Asia’s burgeoning electrification market. Agreed initially upon in May 2024 with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG), this acquisition...
Century Aluminum backs Biden's push for U.S. critical mineral production under the Inflation Reduction Act
Global metals and mining company focused on bauxite, alumina, and aluminium, Century Aluminum, commends the Biden Administration for finalising the guidance on the Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit (Section 45X of the Inflation Reduction Act). This pivotal move strengthens U.S. production of...
China eases restrictions on recycled aluminium, copper imports starting November 15, 2024
According to an announcement from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (MEE), China will permit the import of recycled aluminium and copper materials that meet specified standards starting November 15, 2024. This move is part of China's broader efforts to drive the high-quality development of...
Boosting aluminium-ion battery innovation for sustainable energy storage with Sakuu® and ELEQTRION’s latest alliance
Sakuu®, a leading provider of commercial-scale battery manufacturing equipment and technology, has announced a joint development agreement with ELEQTRION, a Quebec-based innovator in aluminium-ion battery technology. The collaboration will capitalise on Kavian’s cost-effectiveness and reduced...
First of its kind in Europe: Mercedes-Benz launches its in-house EV battery recycling facility in Kuppenheim
In March 2023, Mercedes-Benz symbolically laid the foundation stone for its cutting-edge recycling plant in Kuppenheim, marking a strategic step towards sustainable practices. However, as per the latest information, on Monday, October 21, Mercedes-Benz made history by opening the first in-house...
METLEN’s Chairman & CEO Evangelos Mytilineos re-elected as President of Eurometaux
Evangelos Mytilineos, Chairman & CEO of METLEN Energy & Metals, has been re-elected as President of Eurometaux, Europe’s Association for the Non-Ferrous Metals industry, at its General Assembly. His leadership, renewed for a second two-year term, comes at a crucial moment for the European metals...
AMP – Europe & BNZ advances sustainability goals with 12-year renewable energy partnership
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe (AMP-Europe), a division of Ardagh Group, has entered into a Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with BNZ in Portugal. This agreement, set to begin in 2026 and lasting for 12 years, will secure 146 GWh per annum of renewable electricity certificates, which are...
Building a greener future with year-long aluminium recycling competition in US schools
A national competition for collecting aluminium cans while learning about sustainability has sparked a hands-on approach to the environmental study regime of Logan County school students. The competition, which has successfully gathered over 2 million disposed cans, has been organised by Logan...
Sichuan Zhongfu factory celebrates the groundbreaking ceremony of its 20MW photovoltaic project
On September 26th, the groundbreaking ceremony of the much-awaited 20MW photovoltaic project was held at the Sichuan Zhongfu factory area. This ambitious project will utilise approximately 180,000 square meters of rooftop space from the Sichuan Zhongfu factory, with a total investment of around RMB...
Mozambique's Mozal Aluminium claims "Green," but can it withstand the EU carbon tax?
Mozambique's largest industrial player, Mozal, is promoting its aluminium as 'green,' a claim that could help it avoid the looming European Union (EU) carbon border tax. However, doubts have emerged about the legitimacy of these claims, raising concerns about the future of one of the world's...
China’s aluminium production in Sept’24 reflects 1.2% annual growth driven by higher profit margins
According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's aluminium production in September grew year-on-year, driven by steady demand and profitable margins for producers. As per the data revealed, China, the world's largest producer of aluminium, churned out 3.65 million tonnes of light metal, up...
