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2 days ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has today launched the UK Aluminium Alliance (UKAA). The alliance has been created to future-proof the industry, drive low-carbon growth, and ensure the metal’s place in UK industrial policy. The alliance was unveiled at the House of Lords in front of government stakeholders, OEMs, recyclers and industry leaders.
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3 days ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
Axaeon Enterprises and Sunstone Development have entered a joint venture to commercialise Axaeon's Lazar Continuous Carbon Baking Furnace (Lazar CCBF). The commercialisation of the Lazar CCBF will be supported by Sunstone’s experience in supplying pre-baked anodes to the aluminium industry.
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4 days ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
ALFED has praised elements of the latest UK Industrial Strategy but stated there is more to be done. The government plans are set to expand the British Industry Supercharger, which will increase relief on electricity network charges from 60% to 90% for qualifying British businesses. Nadine Bloxsome, CEO at ALFED, said: “Energy competitiveness is a defining issue for the aluminium sector.
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1 week ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
In 2024, the UK recycled 157,049 tonnes of aluminium packaging according to data from the National Packaging Waste Database, surpassing its annual target. With a surplus of packaging recovery notes (PRN) for 8,579 tonnes, the UK beat the target of 151,281 tonnes. Tom Giddings, executive director of Alupro, said: “I’m delighted to report another excellent year for aluminium packaging recycling.
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1 week ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
Constellium and Tarmac Aerosave have successfully recycled and remelted aluminium from end-of-life aircraft into new materials suitable for future aerospace applications. With the support of companies such as Airbus and ValoER, Constellium were able to remelt aluminium Tarmac Aerosave recovered from retired commercial aircraft. Phillipe Hoffmann, president of Constellium’s aerospace and transportation business unit said: “At Constellium, recycling is at the core of what we do.
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1 week ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
Saleem Helal Ali Yateem has been promoted to Acting Manager, Casthouse Services, by Aluminium Bahrain (Alba). The former Senior Mechanical Engineer will focus on guiding the Casthouse though dynamic market conditions to ensure the right value-added mix. Alba’s CEO, Ali Al Baqali said: “Saleem's journey is not just a promotion; it's a testament to a vision where the future is built by Bahraini hands and led by Bahraini minds.
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1 month ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has entered a strategic partnership with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to advance fire safety and occupational health. The signing took place on 12th May 2025, and it commences a three-year strategic collaboration. Alba is currently the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site.
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1 month ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
The Young British Metal Recyclers (YBMR) have been given a tour of the metal separation technology at Bunting Magnetics’ Customer Experience Centre in Redditch. In May, the team at Bunting demonstrated a variety of metal separation technologies to the group including the eddy current, electrostatic and stainless steel varieties of separators.
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1 month ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
RX has launched an Aluminium Arabia event, set to take place in Riyadh 2026. The event will take place in The Arena Riyadh between 27th and 29th April. Aluminium Arabia will unite a range of stakeholders including manufacturers, producers, technology providers and global investors. Areas such as the latest advancements in aluminium production techniques and growth of downstream industries will be showcased at the event.
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1 month ago | 
aluminiumtoday.com | Pete Downham
Speira’s emissions targets, including net-zero by 2045, have been approved by the Science Based Target initiative (SBTi). The targets also include the short-term aim of a 51.2% reduction in scope one and two greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Head of Sustainability at the aluminium rolling and recycling company, Dorothea Flockert, said: “Overall, Speira commits to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain by 2045.
