In a smartphone market crowded with incremental upgrades and stylistic tweaks, OPPO’s new F31 5G series stands out for something more fundamental: a design and build quality that pushes mid-range devices toward rugged reliability without compromising everyday performance. Launched with three models, the OPPO F31, F31 Pro and F31 Pro+, this lineup blends thoughtful engineering […]
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Downstream also acts as the strategic bridge between metal production and end users. In practical terms, it links what smelters and recyclers produce to what automotive OEMs, construction firms, packaging converters, grid developers and electronics manufacturers actually buy. When the downstream slows, the upstream feels it with a lag. When downstream upgrades are made, aluminium […]
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The global aluminium industry is entering a structurally decisive phase. While global economic growth is slowing, aluminium demand continues to hold up, supported by long-term transition themes such as renewable energy, electric mobility, infrastructure development and the rapid expansion of data centres. This article distils key insights from a recent aluminium market outlook session, covering […]
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Introduction In the global mining and aluminium industry, corporate responsibility is increasingly measured not just by output and efficiency, but by long-term social impact. Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest diversified mining companies, is reinforcing this shift by placing community development and social wellbeing alongside its core operations. Beyond extracting resources, the company is […]
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The skyline of Almaty has a striking new addition: a museum that doesn’t just house art, but makes the building itself a bold statement on design, context and materials. The recently opened Almaty Museum of Arts stands out, literally, as a contemporary architecture piece where stone and aluminium meet to craft a space that bridges […]
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The convenience food market is shifting fast and Romania-based Dozz is steering that change with its newest innovation: ready-to-eat soups packaged in fully recyclable aluminium cans. This isn’t just a packaging update, it’s a rethink of how modern consumers want to eat, move and live. Aluminium brings portability, freshness and true circularity to a category […]
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Decarbonisation at Hydro’s Alunorte alumina refinery is no longer a future ambition; it is operating equipment. The world’s largest single-site alumina refinery, located in northern Brazil, has commissioned two new electric boilers powered by renewable energy, replacing coal-fired units and marking a decisive shift away from fossil-based steam generation. The numbers that matter Image source: […]
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VisionF Yachts has dropped a serious head-turner: the VisionF 101, a 30.7-metre aluminium power catamaran that’s now the largest in its lineup and the first of its size to meet RINA Commercial Class standards. Think less “boat for the weekend” and more “floating modern villa that just happens to travel.” Aluminium doing the heavy lifting […]
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Investing in the Gladstone community Since 2002, Rio Tinto’s flagship community programme, “Here for Gladstone”, has focused on enhancing the health, livelihood and welfare of the Gladstone region in Queensland, Australia. Through this initiative, Rio Tinto has made a remarkable impact on the local community and economy. Image Credit: Gladstonenews Key achievements Economic impact of […]
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Tournaire has introduced the Omni Plus aluminium bottle range, engineered with circular economy principles at its core. Its mono‑bloc construction ensures each bottle is made from a single piece of aluminium, eliminating weak points and improving durability. This advanced deep-drawing process enables wall-thickness optimisation, reducing weight by 7% without compromising performance. Image credit: Tournaire Sustainability at […]
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