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Russian aluminium reaches the EU despite sanctions, European Aluminium warns
Sustainability
Europe's aluminium industry, European Aluminium, is urging the European Union (EU) policymakers to tighten sanctions on Russian aluminium by addressing what the association describes as a “significant loophole” that still allows Russian metal to enter the European market through third countries. Although the European Union has already set a prohibition on direct imports of Russian primary aluminium, the industry association argues that substantial volumes continue to reach European buyers aft ...
Constellium divests Chinese joint venture as part of Vision 2028 strategy
End User
Constellium has sold its ownership stake in its automotive structures joint venture in Changchun, China, along with its partner, to a Chinese automotive holding company. The Changchun facility manufactures aluminium crash management systems and other structural components for the Chinese automotive market. It employs around 200 people. The company said that the transaction is part of its Vision 2028 strategy to optimise its manufacturing footprint and improve competitiveness.  According to ...

Bauxite
Nine people have been arrested after authorities uncovered an alleged illegal bauxite mining operation at an oil palm plantation in Felda Bukit Goh, Pahang, during an enforcement raid. The operation, resulted in the seizure of machinery, documents and an estimated 10,000 tonnes of bauxite-bearing soil. The total value of the confiscated items and minerals has been put at around USD 0.92 million. General Operations Force (GOF) Southeast Brigade commander Ahmad Radzi Hussain said the suspects ...
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EU launches CLEANMAT project to advance low-emission aluminium recycling through digital sorting and melt refining
Recycled AL
29 Jun 2026
The European Union has launched CLEANMAT (Smart Clean Aluminium Material Processing), a Horizon Europe-funded project aimed at reducing emissions and flux consumption in aluminium recycling by integrating digital sorting, intelligent pre-treatment and advanced melt refining technologies. With funding of EUR 7.33 million, the project seeks to establish an end-to-end, low-emission pathway for processing difficult aluminium scrap streams into high-performance aluminium alloys. Book your seat f ...
AD Ports Group, EGA launch $23 million berth enhancement project at Khalifa Port
Sustainability
29 Jun 2026
AD Ports Group and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) have signed an agreement to upgrade EGA's dedicated berth at Khalifa Port through a joint investment of AED 84 million (around USD 23 million). The project will be carried out in phases and will allow the berth to accommodate Newcastlemax dry bulk vessels, which can carry 15 to 20 per cent more cargo than the Capesize vessels currently calling at the port. The companies expect the upgrade to improve cargo handling and berth operations. The w ...
Reimagining the aluminium value chain through digitalisation
Bauxite
29 Jun 2026
The global aluminium industry must balance surging demand from the energy transition with stringent decarbonisation mandates, requiring a shift beyond incremental operational improvements. This paper investigates how integrating Industry 4.0 technologies can transform traditional value chains into highly efficient, sustainable, and transparent ecosystems. We examine the deployment of advanced digital levers including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Digital Twins, Artificial Intellige ...
ALFED and Cast Metals Federation urge action on industrial energy competitiveness following parliamentary engagement
Primary AL
29 Jun 2026
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) and the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) have jointly submitted a Parliamentary briefing to Ministers and MPs following discussions at the All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group (APMG) on 23 June, highlighting growing concerns over the impact of industrial energy costs on UK manufacturing competitiveness, investment and employment. The briefing, developed following engagement with parliamentarians and industry representatives this week, calls for a renewed fo ...
Tata Power awards Suzlon 400 MW wind EPC contract for Andhra Pradesh project
SupplementAL
29 Jun 2026
Tata Power Renewable Energy Limited (TPREL) has awarded the Suzlon Group with a fresh 400 MW wind energy EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract. It has further strengthened the long-standing partnership between the two companies. The latest award pushes their cumulative collaboration beyond 1 GW of installed wind capacity across four Indian states. The project will be developed in Andhra Pradesh under TPREL's DevCo model, with Suzlon supplying and installing 127 units of its ...
Ireland considers EU funding as Aughinish Alumina faces Russia sanctions risk
Alumina
29 Jun 2026
The Irish government is considering seeking financial support from the European Union (EU) to keep Aughinish Alumina operating if fresh sanctions on Russia cloud the future of the refinery owing to its Russian ownership. Officials are reportedly examining several measures, including temporary State control of the County Limerick refinery, should European sanctions halt the company's operations. However, given Aughinish's strategic importance to European industry, such intervention might depe ...
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