aluminium
Future impact of trade highlighted at ALFED Parliamentary Breakfast Briefing
On 19 September, the Aluminium Federation, ALFED, will host members for its annual parliamentary breakfast briefing, aiming to provide valuable insight into the evolving aluminium landscape, with a focus on importing and exporting.
ALFED members programme targets next generation of STEM
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is set to host the first training sessions of its latest initiative, the Aluminium Ambassador Programme, launched in partnership with Bloodhound Education.
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group enter into Matalco aluminium recycling joint venture
Rio Tinto and Giampaolo Group, one of North America’s largest fully-integrated metal management businesses, have entered into an agreement to form a joint venture to manufacture and market recycled aluminium products.
Amcor and Aludium collaborate on low-carbon aluminium product
The aluminium product, for use in screw caps, results in a 50% reduction in carbon footprint compared to the average carbon footprint for primary aluminium sold in Europe.
Latest data shows uplift in UK aluminium packaging recycling
According to recent data published by the Environment Agency, aluminium packaging recycling volumes in the UK continue to increase – showing an impressive uplift compared to 2022 figures.
Hydro to build aluminium recycling plant in Spain
Hydro has signed an agreement to purchase land in Torija, Spain, with the aim of constructing a state-of-the-art aluminium recycling plant, which will have 120,000 tonnes of annual capacity.
Rio Tinto to expand low carbon aluminium smelter in Quebec
Rio Tinto has announced it will invest $1.1 billion (CAN$1.4 billion) to expand its state-of-the-art AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquière in Canada.
North American aluminium demand up 4.8% in 2022
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing 4.8% year-over-year demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) in 2022.
Recycling scheme reaches major £10k milestone
The UK’s Exeter City Football Club and Exeter City Council’s innovative recycling scheme, Cans4City, has now raised more than £10,000, with with all funds raised going towards projects and initiatives run by the football club and its partner charity.
Emirates Global Aluminium announces Aluminium Recycling Coalition
Emirates Global Aluminium and leading beverage producers, can makers and waste management companies, have announced the launch of the Aluminium Recycling Coalition, which aims to drive a step-change in aluminium recycling in the UAE.
Recycling rate of aluminium beverage cans remained high in 2020
Aluminium beverage can recycling achieved a record level of 510,000 tonnes, representing a total greenhouse gas emissions saving of 4.2 million tonnes of CO₂eq.
Aluminium packaging recycling rate on track to surpass 2022 target
According to Q3 data published by the UK’s Environment Agency in November, aluminium packaging recycling rates have increased for the third quarter in a row and remain firmly on track to exceed their annual target.
North American aluminium demand rises
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing 6.3% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the third quarter of 2022.
Aluminum Association releases updated environmental product declarations
The Aluminum Association has released updated environmental product declarations (EPDs) that show reductions on the environmental impact of aluminium product types.