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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ATI researchers nears mass production of perovskite solar cells featuring nanoscale ‘ink’ coating of aluminium oxide
When the globe is struggling to discover new techniques to allow the creation of more efficient solar panels while remaining cost-effective, the University of Surrey has developed an innovative solution in this respect. The Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) has just announced a significant...
Constellium SE becomes active propagator of green energy and other sustainable drives in the aluminium industry
Constellium SE, a prominent global entity in the aluminium industry, has demonstrated a deep-seated dedication to sustainable practices throughout its operations. This commitment stems from the company's emphasis on minimizing its environmental impact while promoting social responsibility. As a...
Hydro exhibits Bello! Aluminium bench at the London Design Festival promoting sustainable partnership
The leading Norwegian aluminium company committed highly to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro, will showcase its work with designer Lars Beller Fjetland at the London Design Festival, highlighting how collaborations may help make the metals sector more sustainable. Hydro and Fjetland collaborated...
Beiersdorf’s newly launched sustainable initiative promotes the usage of recycled aluminium packaging
Beiersdorf, a German multinational company known for manufacturing personal-care products and pressure-sensitive adhesives, has launched its latest initiative promoting sustainability, circularity and climate protection. Beiersdorf's newly created factory in Leipzig-Seehausen is essential to this...
Array Technologies reconciles with EAC for US$35 million aluminium press installation project in Michigan
Array Technologies has restored its ten-year alliance with Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC) with a US$35 million expansion project as the latter has been anointed with the responsibility to materialise one of the biggest aluminium presses in Michigan. Array Technologies is a solar tracker...
Surrey-based brewery launches its first 100% solar-powered beer in 440ml aluminium cans
One Planet Brewing, a Surrey-based brewery, recently launched its first beer made entirely from solar electricity produced on-site. The majority of the beer will be distributed in totally reusable kegs, mini-kegs, or glass flagons, but a portion will be packaged in 440ml aluminium cans, known as...
“Recognising the opportunities and potential for growth in aluminium recycling, Recykal aims to leverage its expertise and technology-driven waste management solutions,” Abhishek Deshpande, Co-Founder & COO of Recykal
AL Circle: Can you please share the journey of Recykal from its inception? Abhishek Deshpande : Recykal was founded in 2016 with the mission to divert at least 5% of waste from landfills and channel it to recycling and reuse. It launched India's first managed marketplace in 2018 formalising the...
International Aluminium Associations release action plan ahead of G7 trade ministers meeting
The Aluminium Association of Canada, The Aluminium Association, European Aluminium and the Japan Aluminium Association released a joint briefing to Group of 7 (G7) trade ministers ahead of meetings in Osaka, Japan this October. The briefing, Aluminium Supply Chain Pathways to Net Zero GHG Emissions...
China Hongqiao Group already shifts 1.5 Mt of aluminium capacity to Yunnan; aims to move 2 Mt by 2023-end
According to a source on Wednesday, September 13, China Hongqiao Group has moved 1.5 million tonnes of aluminium smelting capacity to Yunnan, a region with abundant hydro power. Going ahead, China Hingqiao Group aims to deploy 4 million tonnes of aluminium smelting capacity by the end of 2025 in...
SECO/WARWICK systems for aluminium heat treatment change the industry image
SECO/WARWICK, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces for metal heat treatment, proves that heavy industry can be green. For years, SECO/WARWICK has been trying to actively protect the environment, not only by sorting waste, installing photovoltaic panels, saving water, introducing electronic...
Caldera wins UK Government’s £4.3 million contract to create industrial heat cells with volcanic rock and aluminium scrap
Caldera, an energy firm, has been awarded £4.3 million as part of the UK Government's Industrial Fuel Switching Competition to build demonstrator industrial-scale heat cells made from volcanic rock and scrap aluminium in Southampton, UK. These cells aim to store renewable energy to provide...
Yunnan Green Aluminum Innovation Industrial Park’s production value to attain RMB 18.33 billion in 2023
In October 2019, the province Party Committee and provincial government facilitated the establishment of the Yunnan Green Aluminium Innovation Industrial Park in Yanshan. The park has successfully established and integrated the whole industrial chain of green aluminium via its dependence on the...
First phase of Yulian Industrial Park photovoltaic project taps into the grid for green power generation
On September 7th, the Yulian Industrial Park photovoltaic project successfully connected its first phase to the grid for power generation. The project has been constructed by Suzhou Zhongxin New Energy Co., Ltd. and utilizes the roof of the Yulian Park factory building. The project's total...
End-user weekly recap: New aluminium bottles for CECI 1938's iconic wines; Mercedes-Benz launches aluminium-capped perfumes
Aluminium has become increasingly important in the end-use sector due to its versatility, lightweight properties, and sustainability. It has found extensive applications in various industries and products, such as transportation (cars, planes, and trains), packaging (cans and foil), construction...
Primary aluminium weekly: Jérôme Pécresse gets appointed as the new Chief Executive for Rio Tinto Group's aluminium business
Major changes are on their way in the primary aluminium sector, with the world advocating the need to incorporate more and more renewable energy systems into the equation. Shell Energy and Hydro have inked a significant three-year agreement aimed at decarbonising Hydro's UK operations. Under the...
Sustainability recap: Alba, the first smelter from the Middle East to get newest version of ASI Certification; Hindalco to source renewable energy from Ayana
Sustainability has grown as a critical topic in the world aluminium industry, not for no reason. Every day and hour, the industry is witnessing substantial developments pertaining to sustainability. This week, three global aluminium companies bagged ASI certification, GenHydro allied with RPG...
Yunnan actively promotes the development of China’s Green Aluminium Valley
In recent years, Yunnan Province has taken the lead in transferring aluminium sector capacity, capitalising on the benefits of renewable energy, and the creation of "China's Green Aluminium Valley" has reached a point where further acceleration is no longer possible. Upon the successful...
The Italian Sea Group unveils the world’s largest aluminium sailing catamaran ‘ArtExplorer’
The Italian Sea Group (TISG), one of the largest companies in the international yachting industry, has reportedly launched the 46.5-metre aluminium catamaran, the largest in the world, named ArtExplorer. This water vessel is the first built under the brand Perini Navi since it's been acquired by...
