Press Metal Annual Report 2024

Upholding Good Governance and Economic Resilience Integrated Annual Report 2024 SECTION 5 • DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE VALUE FOR OUR STAKEHOLDERS 125 Initiative Objective Researching on the capturing of carbon dioxide from the aluminium pots and exploring the utilisation potential of the captured carbon. Carbon Capture and Utilisation Cleaning the anode rod surface efficiently to reduce the surface contact resistance between anode and anode beam. Anode Rod Cleaning Using Laser Reducing anode current density to decrease energy intensity. Asymmetrical Anode for Anode Current Density Reduction Digitising our pot measurement data to expedite data delivery. Pot Digital Measurement System Lowering carbon emissions by replacing conventional diesel forklift while reducing operating costs. Utilisation of EV Forklift Enhancing electrolysis support system by adopting ancillary electrical connection for uninterrupted potline operation. Potline Emergency Busbar System Preventing thermal shock and reducing the risk of cracking. Crucible Preheating Automating the process for clearing solidified alumina to consistency and quality. Automated Clearing of Solidified Alumina Enhancing safety, reducing human labour and increasing operational efficiency in metal production processes. Automated Molten Tapping Automating the weighing of molten aluminium crucibles to replace manual labour. Automated Weighbridge System Improving skimming quality and reducing skimming time, along with decreased sludge formation and voltage, which enhances overall current efficiency. Pot Tending Machine Shovel Installation Advancing sustainable manufacturing requires continuous progress in digitalisation and automation, with a strong emphasis on data interconnectivity and the integration of smart technologies. Efforts are directed towards enhancing operational efficiency while lowering GHG emissions, driving investments in innovative solutions that optimise processes across the value chain. Digital transformation has been implemented at smelting plants and PMI through the deployment of the Manufacturing Execution System (“MES”). Leveraging big data, MES enables real-time production tracking, swift responses to operational anomalies and improved efficiency, redefining plant management. Complementing this, the Electrolysis portal functions as a centralised hub for monitoring smelting operations, consolidating critical data to enhance visibility and support data-driven decision-making.

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