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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India’s growing low carbon aluminium recycling industry demands zero % import duty on scrap metal – Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI)
Indian aluminium demand is growing rapidly due to increased population, urbanisation and industrialisation. It is important for high-value demand segments like infrastructure - Power, Transportation, Railways, Aerospace, Building and construction, Renewable Energy and Consumer Durables to remain a...
Second phase of Mingdao Aluminum’s 36.57MW rooftop solar project put into operation
The second phase of Mingdao Aluminum Taizhou Base's rooftop solar project was recently finished and formally implemented. It will offer the manufacturing industry a constant source of clean energy, ushering in a new era of green energy promotion for the firm. It is a dramatic depiction of the...
Zouping Hongfa Aluminium Technology carries out the first trial production of 100% low-carbon aluminium cans
Zouping Hongfa Aluminium Technology and Shanghai Baosteel Packaging Co., Ltd. have completed a successful trial production of 100 per cent green aluminium low-carbon aluminium cans. This batch of tank material is composed of aluminium, which incorporates 50 per cent UBC (Used Beverage Cans) and 35...
Sustainability weekly recap: China boosts low carbon aluminium certification amid rising demand; South32 powers forward with BEV trials in mining ops
As the aluminium industry continues to grow, sustainability plays a critical role in shaping its present and future. The production of aluminium has traditionally been energy-intensive, but a growing emphasis on sustainability has prompted the industry to adopt innovative practices. The push for...
AVK Group's valve solution powers new hydropower plant in Uganda
The Kigwabya hydropower plant in Uganda, with a peak power capacity of 4.6MW, has selected Orbinox, a part of the AVK Group, to provide critical valve solutions for its operations. Orbinox has a strong presence in Africa, contributing to over 100 dam and hydropower projects, including the historic...
Baotou Power Supply Bureau supervises grid connection work for power supply at Baotou Aluminium
The Measurement Center of Baotou Power Supply Bureau recently conducted a grid connection acceptance inspection of electric energy measurement devices at Baotou Aluminium. The inspection was carried out by a team of professionals who visited six photovoltaic power generation grid points, including...
Sunlock switches to LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium for its C-Channel Solar Rails
Sunlock, a prominent solar mounting manufacturer in Australia, is demonstrating its commitment to the renewable energy field by adopting a pioneering approach. The company has decided to transition all of its Sunlock C-Channel Solar Rails to LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium, sourced from Capral,...
MRAI President calls for a fair field for primary and secondary aluminium sectors
India's rising aluminium demand sparks a call for government support to balance the environmental impact of primary and recycled production amid global scrap restrictions. The demand for aluminium in India is rising, driven by population growth, urbanisation, and industrialisation. With a focus on...
China elevates low carbon aluminium certification in response to soaring demand
An industry association with Beijing's support, which commenced its certification of low-carbon aluminium in June, anticipates accrediting approximately 2.75 million tonnes as low-carbon this year. This volume equals around 7 per cent of the total industry production and is projected to increase to...
National Hero Phinergy imparts its aluminium-air technology providing electricity to Israel
Phinergy's aluminium-air technology discovered its full potential in the wake of the Israel and Palestine conflict on October 7, this year. The electricity supply to the Israeli side of the Gaza border was disrupted due to constant intrusions, and it was when Phinergy tapped into their backup...
SOLARCYCLE forges new panel recycling partnership with EDF Renewables North America
SOLARCYCLE has imbibed in a partnership with EDF Renewables North America, a French-based renewable energy developer that has expertise in wind and solar energy projects. This new agreement will allow California-based SOLARCYCLE to recycle solar panels damaged or broken during construction and...
Samsung partners with Emirates Nature to form a circular economy along its flagship products
To keep up with the emerging concept of Net Zero and sustainability, Samsung has decided to collaborate with Emirates Nature-WWF to recycle its end-of-life products. Recycling is a critical aspect of Samsung's sustainability goals as it helps create a material loop along the production line, which...
"There are two ways to decarbonise the aluminium sector. First is to reduce emissions on the upstream production end of the business. And second is to significantly ramp up recycling of the metal." Matt Meenan, Vice President, External Affairs at The Aluminum Association
An interview with Matt Meenan, The Vice President, External Affairs at The Aluminum Association. Matt Meenan became a part of the Aluminum Association in December 2012, steadily taking on more significant roles in managing the association's external communications. As the Vice President of External...
“In terms of specific sectors, we see the potential for continued growth in transportation and recovery in the packaging and in the building and construction sectors,” Renato Bacchi, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Alcoa Corp.
Renato Bacchi is the Executive VP and CCO of Alcoa Corp, overseeing sales, marketing, supply chain, and more. He previously held roles in strategy, finance, and treasury at Alcoa. Renato joined Alcoa in 1997, working on energy projects and material procurement in Brazil. He holds an MBA and CFA...
AMP’s 2023 sustainability report: Share of renewable energy surged by 25% since 2021
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP), one of the leading global suppliers of infinitely recyclable, sustainable metal beverage cans and ends to brand owners, has released its 2023 sustainability report. The report encompasses the accomplishments of AMP from 2021 to 2022. It highlights the company's recent...
Greener aluminium production in the Americas
The Americas plays a significant role in global aluminium production; in 2022, it contributed 5 million tonnes. The region is home to three of the largest primary aluminium producers worldwide, where Canada ranks fourth, the USA ninth, and Brazil fifteenth. The Americas is also home to the fifth...
Sustainability weekly: Carbfix formulates unique method to store CO2 emissions; Ball and Coca-Cola unite to make their supply line greener
The sustainability sector has witnessed a continuous boost in the last few months as the rising geopolitical and ergonomic crisis is taking its toll on the heavy metal industry. The need for green and renewable energy is aggressively increasing. Icelandic startup Carbfix has developed a...
Westin Riverfront introduces reusable aluminium bottles replacing single-use plastic
In a journey to become completely plastic-free, Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley, has replaced its conventional in-room water packaging with infinitely recyclable aluminium bottles. This ensures a circular economy around the luxury hotel's compound. The resort has vouched to...
