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...
India’s green hydrogen push is gradually moving from targets and project announcements towards building the infrastructure needed for large-scale production. Manufacturing facilities, renewable power projects, ammonia plants and port infrastructure are becoming important parts of the next stage of...
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NTPC Green Energy has commissioned 50 MW from the second phase of its 200 MW Dayapar Wind Energy Project. The development is being executed through its renewable arm and forms part of NTPC’s broader push to strengthen its presence in clean energy. The latest addition has increased NTPC Green...
The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) proudly announces the successful conclusion of the AFSA International Aluminium Conference 2026, held on 25–26 February at The Maslow Hotel, Sandton. Over two days, the event brought together leading voices from industry, government, academia, and...
GameChange Solar, a leading global supplier of solar tracker and fixed-tilt solutions, today announced the launch of GeniusShip, an advanced logistics enhancement designed to streamline site receiving, improve material visibility, and reduce installation delays across utility-scale solar projects....
The NEA maps out clarified goals in the post after the acceleration of building a new energy system characterised by a "green, low-carbon, safe, and efficient" structure was identified as a key priority for China's economic work earlier this month. Together with the State Council's directives to...
Atlas Renewable Energy has secured Latin America’s largest-ever corporate refinancing, amounting to USD 3 billion, for high-performing solar and battery energy storage systems in Chile. This landmark deal signals rising institutional confidence in utility-scale solar and energy storage assets...
One of the UK’s leading foundries has reinforced its commitment to the Black Country, with the purchase of the Moxley Industrial Estate. Alucast, which provides high-pressure, low-pressure, sand and gravity casting services, has spent GBP1.8m on the site in Wednesbury, protecting the future of the...
With the speeding global race for energy transition materials, exploration of critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements has emerged as a strategic priority for India. The Government of India, therefore, launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to...
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), a 50 per cent joint venture partner in Qatar Aluminium Company (Qatalum), reported a net profit of QAR 768 million (USD 210.98 million) for the financial year of 2025, which ended on 31 December. The earnings per share (EPS) here stood at QAR 0.14 (USD...
Last time, during the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Brazil in July 2025, the two nations sealed a renewable energy partnership , and now, on the occasion of the Brazilian President's visit to India, they exchanged words over critical minerals supply, alongside setting an ambitious...
A fresh phase in relations between Saudi Arabia and Turkey is taking shape through a major renewable energy partnership that officials say will transform Turkey’s electricity landscape. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the...
In this interview, Shubhra Thakur, the Director - Policy and Markets, Asia- Pacific and Country Director- India at LDES Council, has elaborately explained the critical contribution of long-duration energy storage (LDES) systems for making a seamless availability of renewable electricity for the...
On Wednesday, February 19, ACME Solar Holdings entered into a 25-year power purchase agreement with the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) for a 190 MW wind-solar hybrid project. The deal lifts ACME’s total PPA-backed capacity to 5,820 MW. Executed through its subsidiary ACME Urja One Private...
Japan is planning to launch Ohisama, a satellite intended to convert sunlight into microwaves and send them back to Earth wirelessly. The launch is planned for 2026, orbiting 400 km above Earth. Solar energy is planned to be received by 13 antenna stations in Suwa, located in central Japan. This...
Trivium Packaging has bagged a WorldStar Global Packaging Award 2026 from the World Packaging Organisation (WPO), taking top honours in the Labelling and Decorations category for its Budweiser NFL Aluminium Bottle. The 330ml bottle was produced for Budweiser in Brazil to celebrate the brand’s...
Africa holds about 30 per cent of the world’s critical minerals reserves and plans to gain advantage from the rising global demand with strategic regional cooperation. The mineral reserves include platinum group metals, manganese and chrome. With countries like South Africa, the Democratic Republic...
India expects to begin producing rare-earth permanent magnets at home before the end of 2026, announced Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy, adding the initiative is intended to expand domestic manufacturing and reduce dependence on foreign suppliers. The decision follows Cabinet clearance last November...
What links electric cars, urban skylines, beverage cans and solar farms stretching across a desert? The answer is aluminium, which is steadily tightening its grip on the modern economy, and the numbers tell a story of consistent, broad-based expansion. Global aluminium consumption in the end user...
Although conflict with Russia has largely impacted most of Ukraine’s energy supply, Ust-Chorna, a district made up of four small villages in the western mountains has kept the lights on with the help of none other than the renewable energy. Petro Kostyak, the head of Ust Chorna, said that other...
