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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UK’s last remaining aluminium smelter Lochaber fears extinction under Government scrutiny
The Finance Secretary of Scotland has been approached by the Scottish Liberal Democrat economy speaker, Willie Rennie, as she and other individuals are concerned as to what will be the financial guarantee that the Scottish Government might provide in the event of a complete shutdown of the Lochaber...
Wind farms might keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter operational after 2024
Mike Fuge, the CEO of Contact Energy, New Zealand's largest electricity provider, predicts that Rio Tinto's Tiwai Point aluminium smelter might remain open beyond 2024 with investments in wind farms on the lower South Island. The wind energy resource at the country's South Island is presently...
Hydro’s aluminium extrusion facility in the US to be powered by 100% renewable energy
Hydro's aluminium extrusion facility at Spanish Fork, Utah, became the first location in the United States to be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy. The aluminium extrusion facility entered into a long-term agreement of eight years in July with the City of Spanish Fork and the Utah Municipal...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: India’s Nalco reports 61% leap in net profit for FY23; Hindalco’s Q1 PAT exceeds the previous quarter to reach a new high at INR4119 crore
This week, the global primary aluminium segment was about top companies announcing their financial results. To begin with, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) reported that during Q2 and H1 2022, the aluminium smelter outside China reported a 97 per cent increase in net profit to BD181.9 million...
Greenko to develop green energy facility for an aluminium smelter in India
The most significant clean energy company in India, delivering 17 billion units, Greenko Group, and one of the world's aluminium producers Hindalco Industries, have agreed to build a green energy project in Odisha with a capacity of 375 MW-400 MW. On 11th August 2022, Greenko stated that the...
Solar Recovery Corporation delivers free solar panel recycling scheme for Greater Bendigo residents
The City of Bendigo has agreed with the Solar Recovery Corporation, Eaglehawk Landfill, Strathfieldsaye and Heathcote Transfer Stations to set up specialised drop-off points taking in solar panels for free to be sorted separated and recycled. Headquartered in Australia, Melbourne, Solar Recovery...
Rio Tinto receives quotations to build 4GW wind and solar farm in Queensland aiding Australian refineries
Anglo-Australian mining group Rio Tinto stands as a recipient of various offers that are being made to construct wind and solar farms producing 4 gigawatts of energy to run its alumina and aluminium activities in Australia's Queensland region, as was declared by the company's Australia division...
Greek-Spanish conglomerate Etem Gestamp to acquire solar energy via Bulgarian Private Equity Fund, Growth
Greek aluminium extrusion provider Etem Group and the Spanish automotive components supplier, Gestamp, signed a partnership deal, resulting in a joint venture called Etem Gestamp, that has now adhered to a ten years power purchase agreement (PPA) with a Bulgarian renewable energy investor, Growth...
European Aluminium association projects 30% growth in aluminium demand contributed by EU’s energy transition
European Aluminium, an industry association in Brussels, is reportedly preparing its member companies to take part in electric vehicles and alternative energy markets, considering aluminium the “base metal for the green transition”. Alternative energy and electric vehicle market contribute leading...
Tiwai Point aluminium smelter in talks with power companies to continue operations beyond 2024
According to a report on July 28, The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter, owned by Rio Tinto and the Sumitomo Group via joint venture New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited (NZAS), has begun corresponding with power companies to be able to continue operations beyond 2024. "There is lots of work to do,...
Bus Éireann installs reverse vending machines promoting sustainable recycling for Grow fundraiser
Bus Éireann, a state-regulated bus and coach provider from Dublin, is diverting the customers from the region towards a sustainable practice of returning used aluminium cans and single-use plastic bottles through a reverse vending machine scheme. These machines will be installed between stations in...
West Midland-based companies' alliance envisions forming a green aviation industry program
A triad formed in the West Midlands where PyroGenesys, Impression Technologies and Kew Projects will indulge in a £ 1.3 million pilot programme for a smoother inter-change of knowledge and experience to penetrate new markets with more significant business opportunities. The pilot programme will...
Savannah business association ideates redesigning aluminum cups into sustainable souvenirs
Savannah’s pilot aluminum cup program has come up with yet another idea of reutilizing the cups. The idea is to redesign aluminum cups into sustainable souvenirs. Nick Pulambo, Savannah City Council and the 4th District Alderman for the city of Savannah, said Downtown Business Association picked up...
Hydro reports 39% hike in revenue during 2Q2022 on stronger margins in aluminium extrusions business
Hydro has announced strong financial performance for the second quarter of 2022 with a 39 per cent quarter-on-quarter hike in revenue from NOK 46,616 million to NOK 64,793 million. On a year-on-year basis, the revenue has reported a significant rise of 87 per cent from NOK 34,559 million. The...
Hydro's "Green Financing Framework" supports its mission toward low-carbon economy
Hydro’s green and sustainability-linked financing framework has been created as a part of the company’s dedication to sustainability. The framework enables Hydro to provide green financial products and financing instruments connected to its aims and efforts in sustainability. The "Green Financing...
EGA is recognised with ‘Green Industries’ label by EAD for environmental performance at Al Taweelah
Emirates Global Aluminium has received a prestigious recognition ‘Green Industries’ label by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) for the environmental performance at the Al Taweelah site. The Green Industries labelling programme is a new initiative by EAD to appreciate outstanding...
EGA and K-Line Group join forces to decarbonize bulk cargo shipping
On July 13, Emirates Global Aluminium and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K-Line Group) signed an agreement to collaborate on research and pilot projects to decarbonize bulk cargo shipping. The K-Line Group is one of the largest shipping groups in the world. To accommodate EGA's bulk cargo shipping...
ASI welcomes Cervejaria Masterpiece as its new Industrial User member
On Monday, July 11, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of Cervejaria Masterpiece as its new Industrial Users member. To maximise aluminium's contribution to a sustainable society, producers, users, and stakeholders in the value chain are brought together by ASI, a non-profit...
