Calderys technology delivers faster furnace relining

Calderys technology delivers faster furnace relining

24th June, 2026

Calderys’ fast-dry technology delivered a full aluminium furnace relining with more than a 50% reduction in dry-out time.

UK Government invests £50 million in critical minerals

UK Government invests £50 million in critical minerals

24th June, 2026

The investment aims to strengthen domestic critical minerals supply chains, improve economic resilience, and reduce reliance on imported materials.

EGA inaugurates UAE aluminium recycling plant

EGA inaugurates UAE aluminium recycling plant

24th June, 2026

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has inaugurated its aluminium recycling plant in Al Taweelah, Abu Dhabi.

Latest issue: May/June 2026

May/June 2026

Welcome to the May/June issue of AIT.

Our cover interview this issue is with Rio Tinto Aluminium Chief Executive Jérôme Pécresse, who discusses the company's strategic pillar behind the company's progress since his appointment, as well as some of its future plans.

A focus of the issue is about the industry's efforts to decarbonise.

We hear from Wood Mackenzie which discusses how the industry has lost some of its clean energy edge. Furnace companies Otto Junker and Hertwich provide updates, Chinese organisation Hebei Unique highlights its latest innovation as well as a discussion on Alternative Fuels from Air Products.

We also hear from Aluminium Dunkerque about its CrystAl application as well as Cbamboo about CBAM legislation.

Finally there is an update from the Aluminum Association's recent Spring Meeting in Texas.

Front cover image from Gillespie and Powers