Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) entered into a definitive agreement to jointly acquire Votorantim’s 68.596% controlling share of Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will own 33% of shares and Chalco will own 67%. “This acquisition, jointly with Chalco, of Votorantim’s controlling position in CBA’s fully integrated […]
Tahweel Metal Industry Corporation (TMIC) plans to construct a fully integrated, state-of-the-art aluminum foil plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The announcement ceremony, which took place in Riyadh, was attended by government officials, as well as company and supplier representatives. Established in 2022, TMIC is the first integrated aluminum foil producer in the Middle East and […]
PSW Group, a global leader in high-quality, low-carbon aluminum and magnesium products, officially opened its High Integrity Diecasting Center (HIDC) at the Magretech plant in Bellevue, Ohio. The more than $3 million investment places semi-solid casting R&D, engineering, and prototyping at the core of PSW’s strategy to accelerate low carbon, high integrity light metal innovation. […]
Century Aluminum Company and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) entered into a joint development agreement to build the first new primary aluminum production plant in the U.S. since 1980 — revitalizing U.S. aluminum expertise and know-how. Previously, the two companies had each separately announced plans to build smelters in the U.S., including EGA’s planned greenfield smelter […]
Kubikenborg Aluminium AB (KUBAL), Sweden’s only primary aluminum producer, is taking a transformative step toward sustainable and circular production with the planned installation of a new remelting plant (Figure 1). Supported by the Swedish Energy Agency, the new facility will enable the company to recycle aluminum scrap, lower its energy consumption, and improve the flexibility […]
Nagoya University developed a new method that uses metal 3D printing to create a new aluminum alloy series optimized for high strength and heat resistance. The new alloys use low-cost, abundant elements, and are recycle-friendly. One variant is said to remain both strong and flexible at 300°C. “The alloys also proved easier to 3D print […]
Hydro is joining Alumobility, a non-profit association of leading aluminum producers and downstream technology partners committed to advancing the adoption of aluminum within modern vehicles. This reinforces Hydro’s commitment to advancing industry knowledge and supporting automotive OEMs in producing lighter and more sustainable vehicles. “Aluminum is critical in enabling lighter, more energy efficient and circular […]
Novelis successfully commissioned new baghouses at its recycling center in Latchford, U.K. This represents a major milestone in the plant’s $90 million expansion project. The project, first announced in mid-2024, to aims to double the site’s capacity to recycle used beverage cans (UBCs), transforming Latchford into a state-of-the-art recycling hub. The investment project will include the […]
