EGA Launches UAE’s Largest Aluminium Recycling Facility
In a significant development for the aluminium industry, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has commenced construction of the United Arab Emirates’...
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Hydro Secures Long-term Carbon Anode Supply with Sanvira Tech for Aluminium Production
Hydro, a key player in the global aluminium industry, has entered a significant long-term contract with Sanvira Tech LLC, reinforcing its supply chain for aluminium production. This agreement, finalized in Oslo on November 27, marks a strategic move to secure carbon anodes,...
Aughinish Alumina Reports Significant Loss Amid Market Challenges
In a striking financial turn, Aughinish Alumina, a Russian-owned metal smelting company based in Limerick, Ireland, reported a substantial loss...
North American Aluminum Associations Advocate for Robust Trade Policies
In a significant move, the Aluminum Association, Instituto Mexicano del Aluminio, and the Aluminium Association of Canada have collectively called...
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Hydro Launches Advanced Aluminium Recycling Facility in Michigan
On November 16, Hydro, a leading player in the aluminium industry, marked a significant milestone with the inauguration of its new recycling plant in Cassopolis, Michigan. The plant, which represents an investment of 150 million USD, was completed 18 months after groundbreaking. It is poised to produce an impressive 120,000 metric tons (approximately 132,277 U.S. […]
European Aluminium Urges EU for Broader Sanctions on Russian Aluminium
European Aluminium, a prominent industry group, has called for the European Union (EU) to expand its import bans on Russian aluminium. The statement was made on Friday, highlighting concerns that the current proposals for sanctions are insufficiently comprehensive. The EU is presently discussing a 12th package of sanctions, proposed by the European Commission. These sanctions […]
Vedanta Aluminium’s Green Milestone: First Batch of Low-Carbon Billets to Global Aluminium
Vedanta Aluminium, a significant arm of the Vedanta Group, has achieved a notable milestone in its journey towards sustainability by dispatching its first consignment of green aluminium. This initial supply, consisting of 300 metric tons (approximately 661,387 pounds) of Restora Billets, is directed to Global Aluminium, marking them as the first domestic customer for this […]
Hydro and UK’s WEVC Join Forces for Eco-Friendly Electric Vans
In a significant move towards eco-friendly transportation, Hydro, a notable aluminium manufacturer, has partnered with the UK-based electric vehicle startup, Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC). Announced on Wednesday, this collaboration aims to incorporate recycled and low-carbon aluminium in the production of commercial electric vans, marking a stride in achieving the climate goals set by WEVC […]
EU Reaches Agreement on Mineral Supply Targets to Decrease Dependence on China
The European Union has finalized targets for domestic supply of critical minerals like lithium and nickel, marking a significant step in reducing its reliance on external countries, especially China. This decision, reached on Monday, aims to boost the EU’s self-sufficiency in strategic raw materials. In March, the European Commission introduced the Critical Raw Materials Act, […]