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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Editors Pick: From cans to construction, aluminium’s role in reshaping the world towards a sustainable future
The number 13 might be unlucky in the movies, but in the periodic table, this number represents one of the most sustainable and recyclable metals on earth – aluminium. Aluminium, the name itself resonates with competition, eco-friendly, and other such words in the industry. Coming from an arts...
Securing Australia's aluminium future: Key recommendations for growth & sustainability in the region
Australia's aluminium industry, with its large and vertically integrated structure, offers promising opportunities to support both the nation and its global trading partners in the energy transition. However, to stay competitive and foster growth, the sector needs access to affordable energy and...
Caldera debuts Megacell, a new era of heat storage solution using recycled aluminium & volcanic rock
UK-based startup Caldera has developed a modular heat storage technology named Megacell, utilising a composite of abundant natural materials, including recycled aluminium and volcanic rock. This new heat storage technology is described as an ideal solution for decarbonising industrial processes and...
Assan Alüminyum sets 2050 net zero roadmap, targets 7 tonnes CO2e/t reduction by 2030
Assan Alüminyum, a leading manufacturer in the flat-rolled aluminium sector, in its recently published "Decarbonization Roadmap 2050", has highlighted its commitment and action plans towards the 2050 net zero carbon emissions goal. Assan Alüminyum has mentioned its sequential strategy towards...
Alcoa’s Portland aluminium smelter signs new deal with AGL Energy for additional 287 MW of power
Alcoa of Australia Limited has entered into a long-term power agreement with AGL Energy for additional electricity supply for its Portland aluminium smelter in Portland, Victoria. As per the contract signed, AGL Energy Limited, Australia’s leading energy company with electricity, gas, solar, and...
Norwegian aluminium giant Hydro invests NOK 1.2 billion for its new storage power plant in Luster Municipality
Hydro has announced plans to construct a new pumped storage power plant in Luster Municipality, Norway. Construction is set to commence in 2025, with operations expected to begin in 2028 or 2029. Currently, Hydro produces aluminium in Norway with a carbon footprint approximately 75 per cent lower...
Cambio Roasters drops the usage of plastic for eco-friendly aluminium coffee pods
Cambio Roasters, under the leadership of Kevin Hartley (former Keurig Chief Innovation Officer), has introduced its revolutionary aluminium coffee pods (Aluminium K-Cups) for Keurig® brewers. This innovative transition from plastic to aluminium marks a major step in sustainability and coffee...
Rio Tinto: Financial community visit to North American operations
Rio Tinto is hosting a site visit for the financial community this week to its Aluminium and Iron & Titanium operations in Quebec, Canada. The visit will showcase the world-class, hydro-powered aluminium smelters in the Saguenay, including the Shipshaw Power Station and construction progress at the...
Hydro & Mercedes-Benz launches Corridor Programme for sustainable development in the Amazon
The Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro has extended its strategic partnership with the luxury automotive giant Mercedes-Benz to collaborate on a long-term initiative aimed at fostering positive social and environmental impacts in the Brazilian Amazon. Focussing on the...
Youth 4 Sustainability opens applications for 2025: Global initiative provides training and mentorship to future sustainability leaders
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Masdar's Youth 4 Sustainability (Y4S) has announced the registration opening for its 2025 program. Y4S is a global initiative dedicated to nurturing the next generation of sustainability...
Woodland Group and Ball Corporation come together to lead the charge in carbon emission reduction
Leading the way in sustainable logistics, the Woodland Group and Ball Corporation have always prioritised transparency, social responsibility, and carbon footprint reduction. In addition, the company is intensifying its focus on supply chain sustainability, exploring alternative fuels and EV...
United Centre partners with Culligan International, promoting the use of aluminium cans or bottles
The United Centre, home to the Chicago Bulls and Blackhawks has recently partnered with Culligan, the global water treatment company, to promote using recyclable aluminium to replace plastic. This new partnership will see more use of aluminium bottles or cans, eliminating single-use plastic water...
Renewable energy sector faces grid infrastructure bottleneck
While global investment in renewable energy continues to surge, a critical bottleneck is hindering progress: insufficient power grid capacity. According to estimates, solar and wind facilities capable of producing electricity equivalent to 480 nuclear reactors remain disconnected from transmission...
RUSAL becomes the first foreign company to earn China's Green Power Aluminium Certificate
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has become the first company to accomplish the Green Power Aluminium certification procedures. On September 9-12, an evaluation team from the China Non-ferrous Metal Industry Association (CNIA) Green Product Certification Center, led by Ma...
Exlabesa’s €25 million aluminium plant in Soure promises economic growth & 120 new jobs
Exlabesa, a global leader in producing industrial aluminium components, is inaugurating a new production facility in Soure, located in the Coimbra district of Portugal. This €25 million investment is expected to bolster the local economy significantly. Exlabesa's tenth production centre According...
iPhone 16 reduces GHG emission by 30%, indicating a sustainable push with aluminium enclosure
Apple, the American multinational company and technology giant, has recently launched its much-awaited iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Apart from its cool gadgets and electronics, Apple has always been known for sustainable measures to protect the environment. Making progress towards its goal of...
Clean energy push: Rio Tinto pilots biofuels with Pongamia seed oil in Australia
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto has announced plans to develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot project to produce renewable diesel. The project will explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel. This promising and...
China’s primary aluminium production remains stable in August’24, exceeding previous record high
China's primary aluminium production and supply remained stable in August 2024 without being affected by power shortages in Sichuan, found the Shanghai Metals Market survey. According to SMM data, China's primary aluminium production in August marginally grew month-on-month from the previous...
