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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Sustainability weekly recap: BALCO to obtain hybrid renewal electricity for its aluminium operations in Chhattisgarh; Netherlands expands DRS to include steel and aluminium beverage cans
Companies are doing their bit to move towards a sustainable environment, and in this journey, aluminium is considered the ultimate choice for most companies. From April 1, the Netherlands plans to include steel and aluminium beverage cans in its deposit return programme. On April 4, 2023, Alcoa...
Djuce aluminium canned wine marks its entry into the US market.
Djuce, a business that produces sustainable canned wine, announced its entry into the US market. They will start on the West Coast in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. Djuce was established in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2022 to revolutionise wine drinking. At the centre are renowned European...
BALCO to obtain hybrid renewal electricity for its aluminium operations in Chhattisgarh
BALCO and Serentica Renewables India Private (SRIPL) signed a Power Delivery Agreement (PDA) to obtain hybrid renewable electricity for its aluminium operations in Chhattisgarh. BALCO will own 26 per cent of the stock in the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV), and the project will be financed at a...
Key highlights from the global aluminium value chain, March 2023
The global aluminium value chain has witnessed the month with several activities. The impacts of the geopolitical crisis on the aluminium industry sustain as of now, and the energy price effect continues to challenge the industry. AlCircle’s latest industry-focused report, “Global Aluminium...
Deep-tech startup Metastable Materials extracts aluminium from lithium-ion batteries without chemicals
Deep-tech recycling business Metastable Materials, which specialises in lithium-ion batteries, has received seed funding led by Surge, Sequoia Capital India, and Southeast Asia's quick scale-up programme. Deep-tech VC Speciale Invest, Theia Ventures, and other angel investors participated....
Gränges partners with China's Shandong Innovation Group to produce sustainable aluminium
As part of a joint venture, Gränges and Shandong Innovation Metal (group) Technology are on the go for constructing a recycling and casting facility in Yunnan , a hydropower-rich area in China. However, it has also been confirmed that the joint venture has secured access to low-carbon primary...
Rayzon Solar aims to become the first Indian manufacturer of solar panels in the US
Rayzon Solar, an internationally renowned leading solar panel manufacturer in India, plans to become the first Indian company to manufacture and produce solar panels in the USA. With its lightweight strength, unmatched corrosion resistance, and durability, aluminium, also known as green metal, is...
Altech plans to deploy Fraunhofer’s CERENERGY SAS batteries in GridPacks
Altech Batteries (ATC) has unveiled the new look of its one-megawatt-hour (MWh) “GridPack” product specially crafted for the renewable energy and grid storage sector. Altech has forged a partnership with Fraunhofer to develop the CERENERGY Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) 1.0 MWh GridPack in a sea...
A new PV façade with aluminium cladding makes first appearance at a trade show in Lyon, France
French composite aluminium façade supplier C2F has reportedly unveiled a new PV façade at the recent BePositive trade show in Lyon, France. The product is called Ultracade, of which metallic aluminium cladding can fit into any new or existing buildings and reduce the impact of hold and cold in...
Crown Holdings to install solar array for its Mankato aluminium can manufacturing plant
After a yearlong investment spree of US$2 million for the complete retribution of its Mankato aluminium can manufacturing plant, Crown Beverage Packaging is now plotting to add a humungous solar array by 2024 complementing the company’s facility situated mid-way between Riverfront Drive and Third...
Sustainability weekly recap: Ball releases Climate Transition Plan featuring its sustainability guidelines; Vedanta recycles 12.5 billion litres of water for use in its Jharsuguda aluminium smelter
The advent of the Paris Act of 2015 has led global energy-intensive industries are adopting more sustainable ways to carry forward their business. Last week, Ball uploaded its Climate Transition Plan aligned with the most current UN guidelines. Vedanta Aluminium has begun circulating sustainability...
DAS Solar launches anodised aluminium solar panels for Australian energy market
In partnership with Brisbane’s wholesaler and distributor Achievers Energy Group, China-based DAS Solar has launched its patented bifacial solar panel toned in black for application on residential rooftops. The collaboration wishes to try its luck out in the Australian renewable energy sector,...
European Aluminium asks authorities to include aluminium in the recently released CRM act
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium welcomed the latest publication of the Critical Raw Materials (CRM) and Net-Zero Industry Acts (NZIA). Together, these ideas mark a long overdue first step towards recognising the necessity for a European industrial strategy that...
Constellium SE publishes its 2022 Sustainability Report, maintains a 'Platinum' rating from Ecovadis
On Wednesday, March 15, Constellium SE, a global producer of aluminium rolled products, extruded products and structural parts, published its 2022 Sustainability Report noting that it again achieved best-in-class safety performance, delivering 1.85 per million working hours versus a target of 1.5...
Southland Business Chamber and Great South comes forward in support of Tiwai Point
The NZAS aluminium smelter at TIWAI Point is receiving heavy support from the Great South and Southland Business Chamber. They think it should remain in production because “the jobs and GDP it produces are significantly higher than the alternatives that have been suggested”. Suppose the smelter...
First time Ronal Group produces wheels from 100% secondary aluminum for BMW
The world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of light alloy wheels for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, Ronal Group, has set itself the aim of a 50 per cent reduction in its manufacturing CO 2 emissions by 2030 and CO 2 -neutral production of all its wheels by 2050 as part of its PLANBLUE...
Net Zero Lab completes first year of R&D collaboration with Novelis for decarbonisation goals
Novelis, one of the largest low-carbon aluminium solutions supplier and the world's leading aluminium rolling and recycling agency in partnership with an R&D laboratory, Net Zero Lab Valais, has reached acute success in ending the first year of operation. The collaboration has introduced major...
Indian aluminium players need to focus on sustainable investment to meet net-zero target, says ICRA
On Monday, the Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency of India Limited (ICRA) stated that to accomplish the ambitious goal of a 25 per cent reduction in carbon emissions in the next five to seven years and attain net-zero status by 2050, domestic aluminium players will need to...
