Austrian biotechnologists have made a groundbreaking discovery that could revolutionize the recycling industry. They’ve found that spent beer yeast, a by-product of the brewing process, can effectively extract valuable metals such as copper, zinc, aluminium, and nickel from recycled electronics and industrial waste. This sustainable method, detailed in the journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, presents a cost-effective and environmentally...
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Rusal Advances Extrusion Efficiency with New MaxiFlow 2.0 Ingots
Rusal has introduced MaxiFlow 2.0, the latest iteration of cylindrical ingots aimed at enhancing extrusion speeds and production efficiency for its customers. Developed by the company’s Institute of Light Materials and Technologies (ILMiT), these ingots are anticipated to offer a 10-15% increase in extrusion speed compared to their predecessors. MaxiFlow 2.0 ingots, crafted from a 6060 alloy, are part of...
Norsk Hydro Ventures into Wind Energy with a Strategic Acquisition
Norsk Hydro, through its renewable energy division Hydro Rein, has embarked on a significant expansion into wind power by acquiring an 80% interest in a 2.4-gigawatt portfolio of wind power projects under development in Sweden and Norway. This move marks a substantial step forward in the company’s renewable energy ambitions. The strategic partnership established with Swedish renewable energy developer IOWN...
Assan Aluminyum Pioneers in Sustainability with $90 Million Investment
Assan Aluminyum, a prominent figure in the flat-rolled aluminum industry, has embarked on a significant stride towards sustainability and increased production capacity. The company has secured a $90 million green loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to back its ambitious multi-year investment program focused on sustainable growth. This initiative marks a significant move towards modernization and environmental stewardship within...
New Compound Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Battle
A collaborative effort between Russian and Belarusian scientists has led to the development of substances capable of inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, offering new hope to patients battling a dangerous form of breast cancer. During their research, the team synthesized new drugs based on platinum and palladium. They crafted structures designed to interact with biological targets. These compounds have...
Russia to Launch the World’s First “Aluminium” Nuclear Reactor
Russia is poised for a significant technological breakthrough within the next three years with the launch of the world’s first nuclear reactor utilizing liquid aluminum as a coolant. Announced by Rosatom’s CEO, Alexey Likhachev, during a “government hour” session in the State Duma, this innovative project promises to make natural resources for nuclear energy virtually infinite and completely eliminate the...
Skolkovo’s Kupper Revolutionizes Gear Oil for Industrial Equipment in Russia
Kupper, a Skolkovo resident company within the VEB.RF group, has made a significant leap in the mining and processing equipment sector by developing and commencing the production of an innovative gear oil. This new product, designed to replace imported gear oil, promises to double the service life of rock crushing equipment, marking a pivotal advancement in the industry’s operational efficiency...
KrAZ Boosts Environmental Standards with Advanced Technologies
During a recent working visit to the Krasnoyarsk Territory, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko, alongside regional head Mikhail Kotyukov, toured the Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter (KrAZ), owned by Rusal Krasnoyarsk. The visit highlighted substantial advancements made at the facility over the past three years to enhance its environmental performance. Evgeny Kuryanov, Managing Director at KrAZ, detailed the smelter’s proactive measures...
Novelis Partners with Statkraft for Renewable Energy Supply to German Facilities
Novelishas taken a significant step towards achieving carbon-neutral production. The company has entered into a long-term green energy supply contract with Statkraft, Europe’s largest producer of renewable energy. This agreement will provide approximately 16 percent of the electricity needs of Novelis’ German operations with 100 percent renewable energy. The contract is set to cover up to 40 percent of the...
Xunta de Galicia Advances Wind Farm Projects to Power Alcoa’s San Cibrao Complex
The Xunta de Galicia is nearing the completion of the processing for two additional wind farms, adding to a series of renewable energy projects aimed at supplying power to the Alcoa industrial complex in A Mariña, Lugo. This update comes after the authorization of construction permits for a dozen wind farms intended to energize the aluminum production facility. José Antonio...