What happens when an automaker starts building a business beyond cars? For Hyundai Motor Co., robotics is becoming a key part of that shift, with the company moving from using robots in its factories to developing, manufacturing and deploying them at scale. Hyundai is laying the groundwork to...
The overseas primary aluminium spot market remained subdued this week. Although limited restocking briefly improved trading activity in South Korea at the beginning of the week, the recovery was not sustained, and transactions weakened again from midweek. Elsewhere in Asia, the traditional...
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China has topped the aluminium production for the past few years. An aluminium production cap to curtail overcapacity and emissions, a cumulative tariff of 145 per cent on Chinese aluminium articles entering the US imposed phase by phase, or bauxite import restrictions from multiple prime...
Novelis, a global leader in sustainable aluminium solutions and the world's largest aluminium recycler, has announced the opening of the Ulsan Aluminum Recycling Centre. With this facility, Novelis anticipates reducing carbon emissions by 420,000 tonnes annually. This reduction is equivalent to the...
Canada’s manufacturing sector posted modest overall growth in February, but the aluminium and alumina industry carried the weight. According to Statistics Canada, total manufacturing sales rose by 0.2 per cent to CAD 72.9 billion, the sector’s highest level since September 2023. The increase was...
Kia Corporation hosted an exclusive installation during Milan Design Week, reflecting the perspectives of designers involved in the development of the brand's revolutionary new Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and electric vehicle (EV) models. Titled 'Transcend Journey', the installation explores the...
Hyundai Mobis is set to integrate low-carbon aluminium, produced using solar energy, into the manufacturing of key automotive components starting this year. This initiative is a crucial step in the company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The company announced that it has signed...
DI Dongil has expanded its business scope to include manufacturing, processing, and selling aluminium products, laying the groundwork for an absorption merger with its subsidiary, Dongil Aluminum. This merger, sought by minority shareholders, aligns with DI's strategic direction in the aluminium...
A significant barrier to aluminium can recycling in South Korea stems from a widespread lack of consumer awareness about the material’s unique sustainability benefits. Image credit: Family Handyman According to Novelis Korea, the local arm of the world’s largest aluminium recycler, a recent survey...
A reminder from President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 16: no exemptions will be granted to countries that have imposed counter-tariffs on the United States. As previously announced by the President, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, South Korea, and the European Union would face reciprocal duties starting...
GJR Aluminium, based in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, has emerged as a key player in export negotiations, navigating complex global trade dynamics. Since early 2025, the company has been actively seeking partnerships with US firms, focusing on securing a substantial $5 million annual contract to...
LS Cable and LS Eco Energy are set to supply medium-voltage (MV) aluminium power cables to the U.S. market for the first time, strengthening their presence in the region. On the 6th, the companies announced a $25 million (approximately 36.3 billion won) deal to provide 35kV aluminium cables to U.S....
On Wednesday, March 5, news emerged of a multi-year strategic deal between Press Metal Aluminium and Novelis Korea Limited, where the former will supply its low-carbon certified aluminium product, GEM, made with renewable energy, to the latter. Image source: Press Metal GEM is a new series of...
The Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) recently tested a technology that harnesses sunlight instead of traditional engines. A solar sail is a large, lightweight sheet that captures energy from photons—tiny particles of light emitted by the sun. As these photons strike the sail, they generate...
Speira’s position in the e-mobility business is growing: The aluminium recycler and roller has now signed a long-term agreement with the biggest prismatic battery producer from South Korea. The world-leading manufacturer’s advanced energy solutions also include lithium-ion batteries for electric...
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has granted a conditional loan guarantee of US$1.45 billion to Hanwha Qcells, a Korean-owned solar manufacturer, to support the development of its vertically integrated manufacturing facility in Cartersville, Georgia. Image Source: FREEPIK This loan, part of the...
On December 17, 2023, Hyundai Mobis, the automotive parts subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, announced its readiness to commercialise an innovative battery cell cooling material. This breakthrough is poised to enhance both the charging efficiency and safety of electric vehicles. The material...
China's aluminium plate, sheet and strip exports trended up in October 2024, both monthly and annually. According to China customs data, the export volume in the said month stood at 300,300 tonnes, reflecting a Y-o-Y hike of 34 per cent and a M-o-M rise of 4 per cent. Image Source: Mingtai...
Jiuquan Iron and Steel Company (JISCO), since the beginning of the year, has steadily increased the sales of its double zero foil billet. Since the beginning of this year, the company's orders for double zero foil billets have steadily increased, recently receiving a batch of export orders for...
South Korea based POSCO Future M Co. has announced the production of nickel, cobalt, and aluminium (NCA) cathode materials at its Pohang factory, which is three months ahead of schedule. On October 12, the company successfully manufactured high-nickel materials with a nickel content of 88 per cent,...
