aluminium
Worldwide deliveries of aluminium aerosol cans increase
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers (Aerobal) has reported that global shipments by its members increased by 5.5% in the first half of 2022.
Novelis develops new laminated aluminium surfaces for beverage can ends
Novelis states its application improves beverage container appearance, increases production process efficiencies, and lowers CO2 emissions for European beverage brands and can makers.
Rio Tinto invests in new aluminium recycling centre
Rio Tinto has announced an investment of US$29 million (C$35 million) to build a new aluminium recycling facility at its Arvida Plant in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
North American aluminium demand up through first half of 2022
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 6.6% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the first half of 2022.
Novelis achieves ASI certification at all South American aluminium scrap collection centres
Novelis’ 14 collection centres throughout Brazil collect post-consumer aluminium beverage cans.
German aluminium industry threatened by energy crisis
The production of aluminium in Germany fell significantly in some cases in the second quarter of 2022, according to Aluminium Deutschland, with the energy crisis posing multiple challenges for the industry.
ASI welcomes Qualipac Aluminium
Qualipac Aluminium has joined the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as an Industrial User member.
Colep Packaging acquires stake in Spanish aluminium aerosol business
As part of its growth strategy, Colep’s 40% stake in ALM allows the company to enlarge its packaging portfolio and offer a wider range of sustainable materials packaging solutions.
Parry & Evans installs Bunting magnetic separators
Recycling specialist Parry & Evans has installed Bunting magnetic separators at its Deeside plant in the UK to recover metal from pre-sorted domestic waste.
Rio Tinto announces Canadian aluminium investment
Rio Tinto, Anglo-Australian miner will spend C$240m (US$188m) at its Alma smelter in Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada to boost the production of low-carbon aluminium billets.
Xiamen Baofeng announces expansion
Chinese aluminium easy open ends company, Xiamen Baofeng Industry Co, has announced the construction of a new plant in HuBei province in central China.
Alliance partners join forces for sustainable aluminium industry future in Saxony-Anhalt
Alliance partners, including Aluminium Deutschland, have signed a joint declaration for a sustainable future of the aluminium industry in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at a meeting at Novelis’ Nachterstedt site.
Ball Corporation and Arsenal FC launch new series on recycling
Arsenal football club defenders are starring in a new social media video featuring drinks can-based trick shots, to promote aluminium recycling.
Ball and Novelis call on industry to prioritise circularity
Ball Corporation and Novelis, both of which recently joined the World Economic Forum’s newly formed aluminium branch of the First Movers Coalition (FMC), are calling on industry to prioritise circularity and to join the FMC.