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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Goldco® Security bags the NSSA award 2024 for using Capral’s LocAl® Green Aluminium
Goldco® Security has recently been recognised as the National Security Screen Association (NSSA) Medium Business Winner for 2024, underscoring its leadership in the industry. As part of its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility, Goldco® has adopted Capral's LocAl® Super Green...
From solar panels to wind turbines: Role of aluminium in renewable energy infrastructure
Imagine a future where the air is clean, the skies are clear, and our energy sources are as renewable as the sun and wind themselves. At the heart of this green transformation lies an unsung hero—aluminium. However, it might not always have captured the spotlight like more glamorous materials, this...
Cost-effective solar cells: Yangzhou University in China reduces silver use with aluminium paste
China's Yangzhou University researchers have developed a solar cell using tunnel oxide passivated contact (TOPCon) technology. This innovation significantly cuts costs by replacing the traditionally expensive silver paste with a screen-printed aluminium (Al) paste. A spokesperson from the research...
Easy Boba leads the way in eco-friendly packaging with aluminium lids & biodegradable straws
Easy Boba, a fast-growing bubble tea brand renowned for its diverse selection of fruit, milk, and bubble teas, has made a bold move toward sustainability. The Mumbai-based company has introduced PET cans with aluminium lids and biodegradable rice straws in an effort to minimise waste within the...
“Asian industry is gaining traction in aluminium production due to growing demand from many industries,” Isabelle Gaudreau, Marketing and Communications Coordinator, EPIQ Machinery
Isabelle Gaudreau manages Marketing and Communication for EPIQ Machinery. She has managed all marketing-related activities since the merger between Mecfor and Advanced Dynamics. Isabelle's journey in the industry began in 2006 when she played a pivotal role in assisting the MECFOR sales team...
China expands carbon trading market to aluminium, steel, and cement to curb industrial pollution
At the opening ceremony of the 2024 Global Energy Transformation Conference on September 7, Huang Runqiu, Minister of Ecology and Environment, emphasised the need to accelerate green and low-carbon development in China. By the end of the year, key emission industries, including aluminium, steel and...
Real-time technological solution to combat industrial air pollution
Globally, industrial emissions are a major contributor to air pollution, and Asia is no exception, negatively impacting both the environment and public health. China and India are the region's leading contributors to industrial emissions and are also ranked among the world's top polluting nations....
Fairfax India to acquire 65% of Global Aluminium Private Limited
Fairfax India Holdings Corporation announces that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, it has entered into an agreement to invest INR 6,955 million (approximately $83 million at current exchange rates) for a 65.0 per cent interest in Global Aluminium Private Limited (“Global Aluminium”). The...
China's alumina capacity grows, fueling bauxite supply challenges
China is already home to more than 80 million tonnes of alumina capacity. So much so that the industry is struggling to source enough bauxite to satisfy demand. So, it's not particularly good timing for new alumina refining capacity to enter the market, but that's exactly what's happening. Markets...
“The sustainability goals of the Indian aluminium industry are gaining momentum, with large players deploying a multi-pronged approach to reduce emissions.” Mayank Chauhan, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LogicLadder Technologies
As the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of LogicLadder Technologies, Mayank Chauhan is a sustainability and Net Zero leader who empowers enterprises to navigate the climate economy. From envisioning to executing innovative solutions, he has meticulously crafted the growth narrative of India’s...
Canadian Solar and SOLARCYCLE forge cradle-to-cradle solar module recycling partnership in the US
Canadian Solar Inc. has formed a cradle-to-cradle strategic partnership with SOLARCYCLE, a leading U.S. solar recycling company, to deliver comprehensive recycling services to its customers in the United States. This partnership enables Canadian Solar to become one of the first crystalline silicon...
"The Aluminium business from The GCC perspective." Mahmood Dailami, Secretary General of the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC)
AL Circle : The world is likely to surpass a dangerous temperature threshold within the next ten years unless countries transition away from fossil fuels. GCC countries are currently using gas as a source of energy. How do you foresee the situation developing? Mr. Mahmood Dailami : Looking around,...
Europe’s carbon border tax fuels green power rush amongst Indian aluminium & steel producers
The push to minimise emissions is not just limited to major aluminium and steel companies, infact their suppliers are also under pressure to reduce emissions across the supply chain. Renewable energy providers report that demand has surged beyond available capacity, with upcoming production already...
Swisstek Aluminium wins Gold at the CIOB Green Awards 2024, solidifying its position as a sustainable leader
Swisstek Aluminium recently earned the Gold Award in the Organisation category at the Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) Green Awards 2024. This accolade underscores Swisstek's status as Sri Lanka's leading sustainable aluminium extruder, adhering to top international standards with certifications...
Dubal Extrusion’s rooftop solar project at OSE Industries to produce 1.1 GWh of clean electricity annually
UAE-based Dubal Extrusion Investment (DEI), a subsidiary of Dubal Holding (DH), has successfully completed the Phase I of the rooftop solar power generation project at OSE Industries, a local aluminium extrusion company under DEI's ownership. The project, carried out by Emirates Electrical...
En+ Group posts a 3.6% drop in H1 revenue in line with dipped sales value; but net profit heightens by 44.6%
En+ Group, the largest producer of low-carbon aluminium and the biggest independent renewable energy generator, has announced its financial results for the first half of FY2024 ended June 30. The Group described the period as an onlooker of geopolitical tensions, weak metal demand, high interest...
"Speira is heavily investing in recycling assets like new recycling furnaces," Reinhard Pritzlaff, Technical Advisor, Speira
After completing his studies in process engineering at Cologne University, Reinhard Pritzlaff began his career as a development engineer at the Alunorf aluminium rolling mill in Germany. He now applies his technical expertise to support customers. Since 2021, Reinhard Pritzlaff has been working as...
Aluminium coffee pods to be recycled into new products under North Yorkshire Council & Podback’s latest partnership
North Yorkshire Council has partnered with Podback, a coffee pod recycling service, to offer residents the option to recycle their aluminium or plastic coffee pods at household waste recycling centres (HWRCs). The initiative accepts not only used coffee pods but also tea, milk, and hot chocolate...
