Often called the miracle metal, aluminum is valued for a number of properties, including being lightweight, durable, corrosion-resistant, highly conductive, and more. These properties allow aluminum to be useful in all sorts of applications, from packaging, to vehicles, and even construction. Earlier this year, the …
Not long ago we highlighted the numerous factors causing a surge of growth in aluminum production and recycling. New applications continue to push this trend, but a few challenges could stand in the way of the industry’s growth. As a leading supplier of aluminum decoating …
As copper prices continue to rise in what many are calling a supercycle, industry experts are wondering if aluminum will finally gain real traction as an alternative to the red metal. As a leader in copper and aluminum production equipment and process development services, we’re …
As one of the most recyclable materials around, aluminum recycling is a profitable business, both for industry and for the environment. According to the Aluminum Association, almost 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today. The Aluminum Association also states that the …
Alumina, or Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) is a chemical compound primarily known for its use in the production of aluminum – a metal slated for significant growth in the advance toward a low-carbon economy. Prices of alumina have soared by 56%[1] on the back of shutdowns …
The aluminum industry is experiencing strong demand as several factors, such as increasing use in electric vehicles, the transition to a low-carbon economy, and the growing use of aluminum for beverage packaging, have producers looking for more of the lightweight metal. The scramble for aluminum, …
Aluminum is being hailed for its prolific and growing role in the transition to a low-carbon economy; the metal is central to many of the technologies being implemented in the pursuit of a more sustainable future. As the sustainability push strengthens, secondary aluminum production is …
Each week on our home page, we feature three articles that are highly relevant under the current market circumstances. This week, we’re highlighting: The Transformation of Bauxite to Aluminum (and the Products In Between) The Transformation of Bauxite to Aluminum (and the Products In Between) …
With applications in everything from energy, infrastructure, and aerospace, to automotive, packaging, and more, aluminum has become a cornerstone of modern society. Aluminum’s widespread use might infer ease of accessibility, but such is not the case; aluminum is not found freely in nature, requiring the …
Red mud is a byproduct of aluminum production, in which alumina is extracted from bauxite ore via the Bayer process. Unfortunately, for each ton of aluminum produced, around 1-2 tons of red mud are also produced, creating a massive amount of industrial waste to manage. …