Hydro to strengthen European grid with low-carbon aluminium

Hydro to strengthen European grid with low-carbon aluminium

6th July, 2026

Hydro has entered a five-year agreement with Nexans to supply approximately 85,000 tonnes of low‑carbon aluminium wire rod between 2026 and 2030.

Hydro to construct NOK1.1 billion aluminium wire facility

Hydro wire rod facility construction

6th July, 2026

Skanska has signed a contract with Hydro for the construction of a new aluminium wire production facility at Karmøy, Norway.

Adani forms $11.5B joint venture for Indian aluminium project

Adani forms $11.5B joint venture for Indian aluminium project

3rd July, 2026

Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) and International Resources Holding (IRH) will develop a USD 11.5 billion greenfield aluminium project in Odisha, India.

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