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...
News
Alba Sets Benchmark in GCC with 4-Star Safety Rating by British Safety Council
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading smelter in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has marked a significant achievement by becoming the first in the region to secure a 4-star audit rating in the Five Star Occupational Health and Safety Audit conducted by...
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’...
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...
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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 for enhanced trade policies, including ongoing tariff-free trade, increased import monitoring, and stronger trade enforcement. This appeal was outlined in a detailed letter addressed to trade officials in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, presented […]
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 […]
Biden Infrastructure Bill A Big Boon To Aluminium Industry: Norsk Hydro VP Mike Stier
Earlier this month the United States Congress passed into law President Joe Biden’s US$1.2 trillion infrastructure package. The Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act (or the INVEST in America Act) will allocate US$550 billion ...
The Net-Zero Shift Starts With Low Carbon Aluminium
2020 was supposed to be “year of climate action”, with the Glasgow COP26 acting as a major milestone for both ...
Aluminium at the LME Week – Key Takeaways
Between October 28 and November 1st, London hosted the traditional London Metals Exchange (LME) Week gathering of analysts, brokers, traders ...
Aluminium Market Oversupplied, Demand Growth Flat
Base metals prices reacted positively to the progress registered in the latest round of US – China trade talks in ...
