Aluminum is one of the most polluting nonferrous metals to make, as its current production is mostly powered by coal. Green aluminum usually refers to metal produced using solar, wind or hydropower.

ustralia will reward power-guzzling aluminum smelters that use renewable electricity instead of coal, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Monday as he unveiled a US$1.2 billion green metals plan.

READ: Mining sector poised for growth Production credits worth US$1.2 billion (Aus$2 billion) have been earmarked for companies that instead produce “green” aluminum using renewable ...