The illusion that every idea already exists There’s a sentence we all say when we sit with friends and talk about starting something new: “Every business idea, including an aluminium business, we think of someone who has already made it.” “We should’ve done this earlier; now the market is full.” “If we started this years […]
We are living in a digital world. From waking up to the alarm set on our mobile phones in the morning, to scrolling through reels or streaming Netflix at night- almost everything we do, everyday, is dependent on some digital device or service. Even beyond our phones and laptops, “digital” is present everywhere- route navigation, […]
Introduction Aluminium is a highly reactive metal that oxidises readily. Because of its strong affinity for oxygen, it quickly forms a thin, adherent and impermeable layer of aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃), which serves as a protective barrier against corrosion. However, when this layer is broken, corrosion can begin either in a localised area or on the […]
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 […]
In the first two parts of this series, we explored what CBAM is and why aluminium is among the most exposed sectors. Now comes the most important question: How can aluminium producers turn CBAM compliance into an advantage rather than treating it as another regulatory burden? Many companies currently see CBAM as additional documentation and […]
The United States has never spoken so confidently about the future of aluminium recycling, yet few countries are as unprepared to achieve what they are promising. While national agendas emphasise circularity, green manufacturing and domestic supply security, the reality is that the US still lacks the infrastructure, technology and industrial coordination required to reach the […]
Introduction Green aluminium production based on scrap melting is now essential in the aluminium market. Melting contaminated scrap can present quality, environmental and yield issues. The dross generated by this process is contaminated with carbon and tends to burn, even violently. This is a safety, environmental and economic problem. Thermised dross has virtually no value, […]
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: […]
Many metals and metallic alloys, thanks to their properties and functions, are critical to nearly every technology and industry. However, metal resources are non-renewable and undergo some mass loss during their use. Aluminium, with its many superior properties, offers significant potential for improvement in process metallurgy, both through sustainable material design and its recyclability. In […]
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 […]
