
Vedanta Aluminium is using artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital tools across its operations as part of its efforts to improve day-to-day decision-making, logistics, safety and equipment monitoring. At BALCO in Korba, Vedanta Aluminium has introduced four AI-enabled Control Towers to keep...
A clean surface is essential for strong adhesive bonds, reliable sealing systems, and durable aluminum components. As demands for functionality and quality continue to rise, surface treatment and corrosion protection are becoming increasingly important. In fields such as automotive and mechanical...
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Exlabesa, an aluminium extrusion manufacturing company with the conviction of bringing imaginations to life, is reportedly expanding its recycling capacity to produce recycled aluminium billet at a plant in the province of A Coruña, Spain, installing technology once again supplied by Hertwich...

The China-based world's largest EV maker, BYD, marked a significant milestone as the first customer delivery of its YANGWANG U9 electric supercar rolled off the production line. The company announced that deliveries of the U9 will commence shortly, setting a new benchmark in automotive production...

Alpha HPA has reportedly started the construction for Stage 2 of the HPA First Project following the confirmation of fire safety technology. Upon completion, this project will be the world’s largest high-purity aluminium materials manufacturing facility. This project represents a development...

Komatsu has delivered its 300 th autonomous haulage system (AHS) truck to the global mining giant, Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations in Western Australia, marking an important milestone for mining automation. This achievement marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership between the two...

Recyclekaro, renowned for its leadership in e-waste and lithium-ion battery recycling, is launching CleanGreen Metals, an innovative marketplace focused on premium recycled metals. As a new subsidiary of Recyclekaro, CleanGreen Metals will cater to both B2C and B2B markets, offering a broad...

On August 6, Shenhuo Group officially inaugurated its Innovation and Development Research Institute and Renewable Energy Research Institute. These institutes will concentrate on advancing and utilising renewable energy, producing electrolytic aluminium in an efficient and low-carbon manner,...

Sonekin Co. Ltd., a prominent player in the recycling sector in Japan, is making significant strides in its operations despite a modest workforce of fewer than 20 employees across its two facilities. The company is known for processing substantial volumes of recyclable ferrous and nonferrous...

The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) has announced a new set of technical regulations for Formula 1 starting in 2026, marking a significant evolution in the sport's technical and environmental standards. These regulations are set to introduce some of the most stringent requirements...

Researchers at Fraunhofer IAF have made a breakthrough in the field of semiconductor materials. With aluminium yttrium nitride (AlYN), they have succeeded in fabricating and characterising a new and promising semiconductor material using the MOCVD process. Due to its excellent material properties...

Vedanta Aluminium, India’s leading aluminium producer, has appointed Luca Zipponi as the CEO of rolled products. In his new role, Luca will lead the growth and manage all operations for this product group, which serves sectors including automotive, insulation, power projects, electrical, and...

The global demand for aluminium is rising, and industries must boost production while pursuing greater sustainability. Aluminium recycling involves complex challenges, such as efficient alloy sorting and maintaining the quality and purity of recycled materials. In order to meet the rising demand in...

The "Green Technology and Engineering Demonstration of Efficient Production of New Powder Materials by Bayer Process Red Mud" project by Chinalco Shandong Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone. The project bagged the first prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China...

Is life possible on Mars? This is one of the most trending questions scientists are trying to solve. According to the latest reports, scientists have devised a novel method to warm Mars by introducing engineered particles—similar in size to commercial glitter and composed of iron or aluminium—into...

Researchers at the Shanghai Institute of Microsystem and Information Technology, part of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), have developed a semiconductor chip insulator made from artificial sapphire, a breakthrough that could potentially extend smartphone battery life. The study proposes that...

Scientists at the Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals of the Siberian Federal University (SFU) have developed an effective model for casting flat ingots from an economically alloyed aluminium-scandium alloy, initially created at the university for RUSAL. This innovative modelling approach for ingot...

During the first half of the year, Northwest Aluminum experienced a significant 68.37 per cent increase in profit compared to the previous year. The company also optimised its operating cash flow by 63.19 per cent and reduced its asset-liability ratio by 6.88 per cent. Product sales saw an uptick...

At FACHPACK 2024, Constantia Flexibles will showcase its innovative print service for aluminium and PET die-cut dairy lids, marking a first in the industry. Additionally, they will present various sustainable packaging solutions, including a paper twist-wrap and a compostable coffee capsule lid....

GME Recycling, a leading Italian company in the design and construction of aluminium recycling plants, has reportedly set up a fully automated aluminium scrap recycling plant in Nigeria, investing 10 million euros into construction and 6 million euros into technologies. The plant, equipped with...