Canadian Energy Metals has demonstrated a process for producing smelter-grade alumina from Saskatchewan black shale and has started a prefeasibility study for its Thor Project. Canadian Energy Metals Corp. (CEM) has taken a step towards developing an alternative North American source of alumina...
China's domestic spot alumina prices continued their gradual downward trend last week, with sporadic discounted transactions emerging in the market, based on Mysteel's survey. The pressure was partly contributed by the persistent expectation of fresh supply coming online in southern China, leaving...
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The average alumina spot price in China has initiated the week with a further drop of RMB 7per tonne to settle at RMB 2,799 per tonne as of Monday, October 24, according to the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM). Among the major consumption cities, Guangxi has witnessed a decline of RMB 20 per tonne to...
The Pittsburgh-based industrial production and the world's eighth-largest aluminium producer, Alcoa, is lowering its outlook for alumina and bauxite shipments on the ground of demand contracts and reducing output. According to the Q3 earning report, the company anticipates alumina shipments to...
For the third quarter of 2022, Alcoa Corporation has reported a quarterly loss of 21.7 per cent in revenue from $3,644 million to $2.851 million, while on a year-on-year basis, it dropped by 8.36 per cent from $3,109 million. Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items nosedived by 77 per cent from...
The Industrial Disputes Tribunal (IDT), which deals with disputes involving unionised as well as non-unionised workers, is settling a wage dispute between Windalco (UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica) Limited and the Union of Clerical, Administrative & Supervisory Employees, increased Windalco's offer to six...
According to the data published by a significant Iranian state-owned company active in the mining sector, Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) that the nation's alumina production has leapt by two per cent in the H1 of the current Iranian calendar...
On Monday, October 17, the average alumina spot price in China went down by RMB 11 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,822 per tonne. The price in Bayuquan has descended by RMB 50 per tonne to come in at RMB 2,925 per tonne. On the same day, in Shandong, the alumina price slipped by RMB 20 per tonne to...
In August 2022, alumina production in South America stood at 996,000 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 22,000 tonnes or 2.21 per cent month-on-month. In July, the output totalled 974,000 tonnes, a surge of 73,000 tonnes or 8.10 per cent from 901,000 tonnes in June. That brought the three-month...
The average alumina spot price in China has continued to slip by RMB 5 per tonne to clock at RMB 2,835 per tonne on Tuesday, October 11, found the Shanghai Metals Market. In Henan, Shanxi, and Guangxi, alumina price has slid by RMB 5 per tonne to stand at RMB 2,910 per tonne, RMB 2,780 per tonne,...
The Indian chemical substance-producing company, promoted by the Gujarat State Government, Gujarat Alkalies and Chemicals Limited (GACL), has recently accomplished multiple projects to produce new chemicals and broaden the current product lines' capacities. Also, a joint venture with National...
On Monday, October 10, the average alumina spot price in China went down by RMB 9 per tonne to rest at RMB 2,840 per tonne. The price in Lianyungang and Bayuquan has slumped by RMB 50 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,925 per tonne and RMB 2,975 per tonne. On the same day, the alumina price in Shandong...
Russia is reportedly mulling building an alumina refinery to reduce its dependence on imports from China. As per a document seen by Reuters, China’s alumina exports to Russia have increased since the Russia-Ukraine conflict started. A draft of the plan for the development of Russia’s metal industry...
In Europe (incl. Russia), alumina production during August 2022 stood at 660,000 tonnes, reflecting a downfall of 33,000 tonnes or 4.76 per cent month-on-month, found the International Aluminium Institute. In July’22, alumina output in Europe (incl. Russia) amounted to 693,000 tonnes, which...
The workers at a major West Australian refinery have walked off their jobs over what they call a "two-tiered" workplace. In a significant escalation of ongoing industrial action, workers at South32's Worsley alumina and bauxite facility have downed tools for 48 hours. Previously, the workers staged...
Suzhou Hongnuan Electronic Technology CO., LTD joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as an Industrial User member. Alumina materials are the focus of Suzhou Hongnuan Electronic Technology CO., LTD, a specialised surface treatment business. They produce, sell, research and develop top-class...
The Australian hydrous kaolin producer and exploration company Suvo Strategic Minerals has publicized its plan to secure a 26% stake in low-carbon high purity alumina (HPA) production. Through a private placement, the ASX-listed company will acquire a stake in Australian proprietary company Dingo,...
On Thursday, September 29, the average alumina spot price in China descended by RMB 17 per tonne to settle at RMB 2,852 per tonne. The prices in Shanxi and Guangxi dropped by RMB 20 per tonne to peg at RMB 2,795 per tonne and RMB 2,820 per tonne on the same day. In Henan, the price witnessed a cut...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the first aluminium smeleter in the Middle East, and KCC Chartering AS, a subsidiary of Klaveness Ship Holding AS, have jointly announced the signing of a four-year contract of affreightment (COA) for transporting alumina from Australia to Bahrain starting 2022. The...
A00 aluminium ingot price has nosedived by RMB 310 per tonne to close at RMB 17,960 per tonne, as the Shanghai Metals Market recorded on Wednesday, September 28. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 17,940 per tonne and RMB 17,980 per tonne, with spot contracts trading at discount...
