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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Hydro Rein and Macquarie Asset Management become partners to develop more renewable energy for industries
Macquarie Asset Management has signed an agreement with Hydro relating to the future acquisition of 49.9 per cent of Hydro’s renewable energy company Hydro Rein. Through the agreement, Hydro and Macquarie Asset Management will form a joint venture (JV) where Hydro will own the remaining 50.1 per...
Circular economy breathes new life into e-waste: Dell Technologies
Chris Buchanan, the client solutions director of Dell Technologies South Africa, found it consistently astonishing how little awareness there is regarding the pressing environmental concern of electronic waste (e-waste). According to a recent survey conducted among Gen Z and Millennials, 60 per...
GCC's green investment drive may pave the way for a $13 trillion economy by 2050
According to a recent Gulf Investment Report 2023 published by Century International Holdings, investing in green and sustainable projects can boost the Gulf countries' gross domestic product (GDP) to $13 trillion by 2050. This figure is double the initially projected $6 trillion regional GDP....
China's EV and RE sector boom rescues aluminium demand amid property market crisis
Despite the enduring crisis in the building and construction sector, the robust demand from China's electric vehicles (EV) and renewable energy (RE) sectors has contributed to an upswing in the demand for aluminium, as reported by ING Think. Chinese aluminium prices have shown more resilience than...
The first boiler at Worsley Alumina shifts to natural gas
South32, a diversified mining and metals company, successfully converted the first coal-fired boilers to natural gas at its Worsley Alumina operation in Western Australia. This conversion is a significant step toward reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by the operation. The...
Volvo Group and Audi strive towards a sustainable future with production chain decarbonisation
Companies like Volvo and Audi are leading the way by implementing measures to reduce emissions from their operations and supply chains while still maintaining profitability. In this article, we will delve deeper into the sustainability initiatives undertaken by these companies and the impact they...
Sustainability weekly recap: Novelis collaborates with Southern Company to decarbonise North America’s aluminium production
Sustainable drives are gaining immense popularity in the aluminium sector every passing day. Alro Group, a Romanian aluminium producer, has planned to invest 15 million euros in 3 projects to reduce its ecological impact and increase competitiveness, including installing a 1,500 KW photovoltaic...
First phase of Xinran aluminium profile project comes into operation in Lingbi County, China
According to a recent report, a Chinese city, Lingbi County in Suzhou, Anhui, has witnessed the commencement of the first phase of Xinran aluminium profile project, which is believed to boost the development of the city with new job opportunities and power industry by creating a need for energy....
EGA and Emirates NBD launches sustainable financial framework
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the UAE's largest industrial company outside of oil and gas, and Emirates NBD, a leading banking group in the MENAT (Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey) region, announced today the launch of an ESG-linked Supply Chain Finance (SCF) programme to advance...
Four aluminium giants unite to pioneer CO2 capture in France
Four major players in the aluminium industry have joined forces to create a groundbreaking carbon capture technology in France. The goal is to significantly reduce carbon emissions from aluminium production in France. The collaboration includes Aluminum Dunkerque, Trimet, Fives, and Rio Tinto, and...
Alro invests $15.9 million to reduce ecological impact
On October 10, Alro Group, a Romanian aluminium producer, announced plans to invest 15 million euros ($15.9 million) in three projects to curb its ecological impact and increase competitiveness. Among these projects is installing a 1,500 KW photovoltaic (PV) power station in Alro's parking areas to...
Frog Bikes invests in sustainable manufacturing
A £150,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales' Green Business Loan Scheme assists Frog Bikes in preparing to create frames and forks that will lower carbon emissions by 5.8 per cent per bike. Investing in 25 per cent post-consumer recycled aluminium will save around 16kg of CO2 per 1kg of...
Alliance between Novelis and Southern Company aims to decarbonise aluminum production in North America
Novelis Inc., the world's leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider, has reportedly collaborated with Southern Company to take initiatives to achieve decarbonisation of aluminium production across North America. Southern Company, headquartered in Atlanta, is a reputed producer of clean,...
IEA's idea of recycling is a keystone for easing strain on the requisite mineral supply
The International Energy Agency's (IEA) urgent Minerals and Clean Energy Summit in September 2023 addressed the pressing need to secure a steady supply of critical minerals for the global energy transition. The agency emphasized the crucial role of recycling in relieving stress on critical mineral...
Sustainability weekly: Nvolve joins the Aluminium Federation to spearhead sustainable manufacturing excellence
The aluminium sector is undergoing substantial development, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, in which recycling plays an important part, making it a top priority for manufacturers and consumers. The industry's focus has switched to developing environmentally friendly practices and...
Norwegian national budget proposal disappoints Hydro for weakened CO2 compensation and inadequate wind power taxation
The Norwegian government's national budget proposal, unveiled on October 6, contains various components that have implications for Hydro's activities within Norway. Of these, the most notable and concerning one pertains to the CO 2 compensation scheme. Hydro is surprised and expressed...
Vedanta launches a new range of aluminium wire rods with higher strength and durability at CWF2023
Vedanta Aluminium has reportedly brought a new range of advanced wire rods to expand premium offerings for the global power and transmission sector. The new range of wire rods includes T4, AL59, and the 8xxx series, launched on the inaugural day of the Cable & Wire Fair 2023 (CWF2023) in New Delhi....
Ford alongside major US companies advocate the need for federal investment in clean aluminium
In order to retain and create manufacturing jobs, reduce industrial emissions, and grow a vitally important industry, the Department of Energy must invest in American-made clean aluminium amidst plummeting primary aluminium production in the U.S. This is the message conveyed by a letter sent by...
