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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Primary aluminium weekly recap: Mahanadi Coalfields wants Government approval of INR 34,072 crore in Greenfield aluminium project
The primary aluminium sector has been busy with various crucial activities last week. As the world moves toward a sustainable, carbon-free future, energy-intensive industries must turn their production lines greener to achieve Net Zero. The Chalco Qinghai Branch was among the top Ten Chinese...
Chalco Qinghai achieves the first national certification for 'Green Power Aluminium’
The initial roster of Chinese enterprises awarded the "Green Electricity Aluminium Product Evaluation Certificate" and "Green Electricity Aluminium Procurement Certificate" was disclosed on July 4 th , 2023. Among the pioneers, Chalco Qinghai Branch secured its position as one of the premier ten...
Nigerian artist recycles aluminium cans for brilliantly upcycled artwork
A 37-year-old artist from Nigeria has figured out the most innovative way to create art with a sustainable approach toward it. Chibuike Ifedilichukwu collects and recycles aluminium cans to design bigger-than-life portraits of famous personalities to raise awareness in his nation. A photographer,...
Sbase issues tender for procuring 96 new electric trains composed of aluminium
Sbase, the state-owned firm managing the Buenos Aires Subte metro, has issued a tender for procuring 96 new air-conditioned electric trains on Line B, which runs from Leandro N Alem to Juan Manuel de Rosas. According to Sbase, the new fleet must be made of aluminium or stainless steel. It will have...
Bulgarian aluminium extrusion specialist Alcomet releases third sustainability report
Alcomet released its third sustainability report recently, mentioning all its green initiatives around the board. The new report encompasses the operations of 2021 and 2022, which upholds the aluminium extrusion company's prevailing standards of securing environmental, social and governance (ESG)...
China’s SPIC directs first green power trade with Ningxia’s electrolytic aluminium industry
State Power Investment Aluminum and Power Company has overall completed the first electrolytic aluminium industry in Ningxia, China, by collaborating with Fujian Company, Wuling Power, and Zhongwei New Energy Company. This involved two electrolytic aluminium units, Qingtongxia Branch and Ningdong...
Vedanta pledges to be greener with 1335 MW of renewable energy deal under Akshay Urja Diwas
Vedanta Aluminium has recently announced that it has signed long-term power delivery agreements to obtain 1335 MW of renewable energy for its operations. The firm will use a combination of solar and wind energy to power its operations across Odisha and Chhattisgarh while reducing its greenhouse gas...
Mahanadi Coalfields seeks government approval for INR 34,072 crore investments in Greenfield aluminium project
Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), a subsidiary of Coal India Limited (CIL), awaits government approval to invest INR 34,072 crore in an integrated Greenfield aluminium project in Odisha. The project will have a 2 million tonnes alumina refinery, a 0.5 million tonne aluminium smelter, and a 1,400...
Sustainability recap: First Solar unveils its 2023 Sustainability Report
Sustainability is a crucial aspect of the aluminium industry. Sustainable approaches benefit the environment, help companies meet regulatory requirements, and enhance their reputation with customers and stakeholders. First Solar Inc, a US-based producer of Cadmium Telluride (CdTe) thin-film...
Novelis produces 61% recycled aluminium in FY23 making its production lines greener
Novelis, a leading aluminium flat-rolled products company, recently announced a significant achievement in the industry. According to the company, recycled aluminium made up an average of 61% of its total inputs in the fiscal year ending on March 31, 2023. This impressive figure is due to Novelis'...
End user weekly: Ball sells its aerospace business to BAE Systems for US$5.55 billion
The end-user aluminium sector has been exposed to the unparalleled application of technology in recent years, with big companies turning their production lines more sustainable under the global ESG rules. Hydro is ruling the sector with its innovative yet eco-friendly approaches in the industry....
CleanTech MoU between Australia and California aligns green energy development
Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US state of California to propel clean energy technology development and strategic partnerships. Australia is a heavy mining region and will benefit from this green energy collaboration, while California, the largest economy in the...
Hydro kicks off the first phase of its ambitious project to make Sweden carbon-emission free
The Greener Sweden Project, started by Hydro in 2022, an ambitious energy project to remove local carbon emissions from the region, has been started. The installation of solar panels and battery storage at Hydro's Swedish extrusions facilities in Vetlanda, Sjunnen, and Finspång has begun. The...
EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery receives ASI certification for ESG performance
Emirates Global Aluminium announced that its Al Taweelah alumina refinery received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certification for its environmental, social and governance performance. With this, EGA's all operational assets around the world are certified to the ASI Performance Standard V2...
Importance of MRFs in the aluminium industry and a few such noble initiatives
Scientists have warned us about the harrowing effects of Global Warming and pollution for the past few decades, but until it hits us hard and we start feeling the change in temperature, we are not bothered by such consequences. After experiencing the heat waves through the hottest month in human...
Alinta locks deal to construct a 200MWh big battery near Alcoa's Wagerup alumina refinery
Alinta Energy, an Australian energy business, has announced its plant to construct a 200MWh battery next to the Alcoa alumina plant to help stabilise the grid and supply backup power. On Thursday, Alinta said it hired Shanghai Electric Power Design Institute and Sunterra to construct the 100MW,...
EIRA Water’s sustainability protocol prepares the world for a greener future
EIRA Water is quite vocal about its sustainability targets as the global retail industry is constantly trying to maintain an eco-friendly approach to save the world from the looming crisis of global warming and carbon emissions. EIRA has introduced various recycling drives along its flagship...
First Solar unveils its 2023 Sustainability Report; the first of its kind in the solar sector
First Solar Inc, a US-based Cadmium telluride (CdTe) thin-film photovoltaic (PV) profiles manufacturer, has set a new industry standard for transparency by publicly disclosing details of third-party social audits conducted across its global manufacturing sites. This is believed to be the first time...
