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: […]
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 […]
In the evolving landscape of recycling, aluminium stands out as a material with immense potential. Its ability to be recycled infinitely without degrading quality makes it a valuable resource in the circular economy. However, the efficiency of aluminium recycling hinges on the precision of sorting processes. Enter AI-powered robots, transforming how Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) […]
The urgency for sustainable processes is no longer breaking news. As a result, global demand for aluminium surges, driven by industrialisation, urbanisation, and EV-driven mobility. In Nigeria, Terra Aqua, one of the country’s largest recyclers, is advancing this transition with strategic support from Manufacturing Africa (MA), a UK government-funded initiative under the Foreign, Commonwealth & […]
Innovus Engineering has launched two high-speed automatic canning machines, enhancing its leadership in aluminium packaging innovation. These machines are designed to meet the growing demand for efficient, sustainable packaging in the global food and beverage industry. Background The beverage industry is seeing a surge in demand for more sustainable and efficient packaging solutions. As brands […]
The thundering roar of Victoria Falls draws over a million tourists every year. But behind the awe-inspiring cascades lies a growing problem: the use of single-use plastics. Tourists wander viewpoints, cameras in hand. Empty plastic bottles litter bins and paths. Wildlife eats plastic; waterways clog. The natural beauty and ecological integrity of this UNESCO World […]
