As part of a research and development program, Rio Tinto is assessing the potential for extracting and valorising gallium, a critical and strategic mineral already present in the bauxite processed in its alumina refinery in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, the only one in Canada. When the preliminary phase of technology development is conclusive, Rio Tinto plans to build a demonstration plant in Saguenay for extraction technology that can produce up to 3.5 tonnes of gallium per year.

Sivers Semiconductors AB, a global leader in photonics and wireless technologies, is in advanced discussions with its strategic customer, Ayar Labs, to partner on the next phase of engagement focused on manufacturing at scale to support deployment of Ayar labs in-package optical interconnect solutions. Successful large-scale deployment of high-bandwidth, energy efficient AI Datacenters will require a move from copper to optical I/O interconnects, a necessity now widely acknowledged

Toray Composite Materials America, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of carbon fiber and prepreg materials, congratulates the project awardees of Round II of the Department of Energy (DOE) Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) program. The GRIP program aims to ensure all American communities have consistent access to affordable, reliable, and clean electricity. On October 18, the DOE awarded $2 billion to 38 projects in the second round of the GRIP awards. The p

Australia’s two largest iron ore miners and its biggest steelmaker have selected the Kwinana Industrial Area, south of Perth, as the location to develop Australia’s largest ironmaking electric smelting furnace1 (ESF) pilot plant. The groundbreaking project combines the expertise of BlueScope, BHP and Rio Tinto to test technology to enable the use of Pilbara iron ore to produce iron without the need for traditional blast furnaces, as the companies come together to try to

ArcelorMittal, a leading steel manufacturer in Europe, has expanded its use of 3D printing by adopting the F370® 3D printer within its research centre based in Maizières-lès-Metz, transforming the tooling and prototyping aspects of its manufacturing processes, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS) announced today. The system enables ArcelorMittal Maizières-lès-Metz to create complex tooling, jigs, fixtures, and functional prototypes which significantly reduced lea

Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, today broke ground on the construction of 10 pilot reduction cells for EX, the company’s next generation smelting technology. The pilot at Al Taweelah will be used to prove the most advanced Industry 4.0 capabilities in the aluminium industry, building on EGA’s existing R&D and Industry 4.0 leadership. EX has been designed to produce more aluminium with less ene

The expansion of renewable energies requires sustainable solutions in order to keep the industry’s ecological footprint as small as possible. Whether for new installations or repowering – it is not only the technology that needs to be optimized for maximum energy yield, the material solutions used must also withstand a holistic life cycle assessment. This is where the Aluminium recycler Speira and the constructions specialist Bayards advocate the light metal as a more environmenta

Tata Steel has launched its corporate podcast, FiredUp, which will feature industry leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers from all walks of life to engage in interesting and inspiring conversations for the benefit of the public at large. This, one-of-its-kind initiative by Tata Steel, debuted with Jayanta Bannerjee, Chief Information Officer (CIO), Tata Steel, as the first guest who spoke on the topic titled ‘Transforming Tomorrow: The Digital Way’. As CIO of Tata Steel, Jayanta

Scrona AG, the micro-manufacturing startup and world record holder of the smallest ever printed color picture, will be demonstrating its new 128-nozzle printhead at CES. Scrona's cutting-edge printing platform achieves micro-meter precision, unmatched throughput, and exceptional material flexibility, targeted for the following applications:Semiconductor manufacturing: Scrona's technology offers revolutionary capabilities for die-attach applications by dispensing the smallest

Aluminum recycling is not just a process of reusing materials; it is a powerful engine driving economic growth, supply chain resiliency and environmental sustainability. At Novelis, we have long championed the benefits of recycling aluminum, recognizing its critical role in shaping a sustainable and prosperous future. The aluminum recycling industry is a significant contributor to job creation and economic activity. According to data from the Aluminum Association, the aluminum recyc