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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Aluminium recycling: An ageing innovation driving the circular economy
Aluminium's availability and mechanical characteristics have made it an increasingly popular metal. Primary processes, however, involve very high transformation costs, especially regarding energy. As a result, recycling has gained ground from an environmental and economic standpoint. Anthony...
Vedanta Aluminium, Manufacturing for the Future
The momentum of the global transition to clean technologies is fast increasing in response to the pressing need for urgent climate action and sustainable lifestyles. This is evident in the commitments to Net Zero and Sustainable Development Goals made by several countries and organizations...
Stadler earns a delivery deal for 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units in Finland
Stadler has intertwined itself in an agreement with VR Group, according to which it needs to provide 20 single-decker FLIRT electric multiple units (EMU) in Finland. The latest trains will flaunt a lightweight aluminium construction making the vehicles sustainable. The four-coach trains will have a...
End-user weekly recap: Ball Corp. and O’cean partnership to produce energy drinks in recyclable aluminium cans, Cellnex tests the capacity of Phinergy batteries passing it for use in its Spanish unit
The end-user sector has been bustling with activities this week, with Ball Corporation announcing a partnership with O’cean, wherein the former would provide the beverage company with aluminium cans to pack their flagship energy drink. This was made clear by a social media post by Virat Kohli, and...
“In sustainability solution digital transformation helps to predict potential environmental consequences by analyzing more and more data through ML and AI tools”, Annanya Agarwal, Co-Founder & CEO of Runaya
Annanya leads the sustainability practice, where he aims to create technologically advanced and sustainable solutions for the resources and material sciences sector. Annanya understands the need to make collective efforts toward the earth with an eye for sustainability and overall societal growth....
“Industries like alumina are challenging to decarbonize because alumina refineries require huge quantities of heat 24/7, often at high temperatures.” Jeremy Keller, SVP of Business Development at Rondo Energy
Jeremy brings to Rondo Energy a high level of expertise in taking energy projects from ideation through deployment, including evaluation of facility energy data, financial modelling and technical scope development. Before joining Rondo, Jeremy spent ten years with the leading renewable energy and...
Swedish molten aluminium storage firm signs a conditional order with MPG Built
Azelio, a Swedish molten aluminium storage firm specialising in thermal energy storage with dispatchable power, signed a conditional order with the Australia-based real estate developer Molnar Property Group (MPG Built Pty Ltd or MPG Built). The contract calls for the company to deliver an...
“At Innoval, we believe innovation is a key in positioning aluminium as the material of choice in the circular economy,” Professor Michael (Mike) Cinch, Senior Consultant & Materials Group Leader at Innoval
Professor Michael (Mike) Cinch is a Senior Consultant & Materials Group Leader at Innoval. He attained a PhD in Materials Engineering and Materials Design at the University of Nottingham after receiving an Industrial Fellowship from the Royal Commission for the Exhibition of 1851. In addition to...
“Aludium’s transition into a leader in sustainability began in 2015 with the decision to invest significantly in internal aluminium scrap recycling activities to reduce the amount of primary metal input.” Sam Kinsman, Vice President, Strategy & Transformation at Aludium
Sam Kinsman leads Strategy & Transformation at Aludium. He is a member of the Executive Committee and is responsible for the company-wide “ONE Aludium” program focused on Commercial Excellence, Operational Productivity, and Sustainability. Prior to Aludium, Sam held several transformations, sales,...
Rio Tinto to discuss ongoing initiatives to fulfil the ambitious decarbonisation goals at the investor seminar
At the investor seminar organised by Rio Tinto, the global mining and metal giant will be sharing the status of its long-term plan to strengthen the company, expand in a decarbonising world, and continue to provide shareholders with competitive returns. Executives will also discuss ongoing...
Sustainability in aluminium: Top 10 green initiatives across the value chain
Sustainability, or the urge to shift towards a greener environment, has become the need of the hour. Top companies and individuals, including the aluminium sector, are leaving no stone unturned to shift towards a greener industry. Aluminium as a metal generates around 1.1 billion tonnes of carbon...
Cellnex successfully performs test run of aluminium-air batteries from Phinergy at its Spanish site
Cellnex has successfully finished the pilot programme to test and confirm the usage of cutting-edge aluminium-air battery technology as a backup power system at its locations as part of a test programme. This was done in partnership with Phinergy, one of the leading developers of clean and...
MIT’s Manush Labs and Hindalco alliance introduces 'Clean Technology Start-up Challenge' to reach net zero by 2050
After being introduced to the concept of COVID-19, the world has become extremely careful about the harmful effects of human negligence and started to shift toward green technologies that reduce carbon emissions. Only recently, Hindalco has partnered with Manush Labs, an MIT spin-off, to...
PACRA authorizes PABC to manufacture aluminium-based beverage cans in Pakistan
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) has been coroneted to become the only manufacturer of aluminium-made beverage cans in the country by Pakistan Credit Rating Agency Limited (PACRA). On November 25, the company's PSX filing displayed two primary entry ratings: "A+" for the long term...
EGA acquires Clean Energy Certificates from EWEC to support CelestiAL solar aluminium production
To support EGA's production of CelestiAL solar aluminium, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has purchased Clean Energy Certificates for 1.1 million megawatt hours of electricity provided by Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC). The deal, which will certify EGA's production of about 80,000...
ARENA report unveils sustainability plan charted by big Australian alumina producers for net-zero by 2050
Australia could emerge as a leader in net-zero alumina refining worldwide if it obeys a plan developed by three major producers, Alcoa, Rio Tinto, and South 32. Together, the three organisations have developed a detailed road map that ensures net zero emissions by 2050. The report was published by...
Ocean Insight purchases portable LIBS units from Rigaku to effectively evaluate aluminium scrap for recycling
USA-based technology brand Ocean Insight acquired handheld LIBS technology from Rigaku Analytical Devices that employs light to effectively evaluate scrap aluminium for recycling. With the portable LIBS units from Rigaku, Ocean Insight's innovative Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy-based (LIBS)...
ASI certifies Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd against Performance Standard for aluminium remelting activities
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced on Tuesday, November 22, that it successfully certified Press Metal Bintulu Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad, against the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification. Through the certification, ASI has acknowledged the...
