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A professional with a technical background, specialising in producing insightful content centred around metals, particularly aluminium, passionately engaged in the intricacies of the recycling sector.
EEC initiates extension of 0% customs duty on vanadium-aluminium ligature imports
The executive body of the Eurasian Economic Union responsible for implementing decisions, upholding the EEU treaties and managing the day-to-day business of the Eurasian Economic Union, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) comprising Russia and Kazakhstan initiates an extension of its 0% customs duty...
Downstream products weekly recap: Egyptalum signs a contract with Consulting Engineering Group for feasibility study; MDO acquires 14.8% stake in Synergies Casting Oman
The week witnessed the end of the year 2021 and also welcomed the New Year 2022 with lots of hope. The downstream segment of the aluminium industry remained still eventful in the last days of the year, as Egyptalum inked a contract with Consulting Engineering Group (CEGMAN) to undertake a...
Indian researchers develop industry-standard model for aluminium gallium nitride HEMT
The Indian scientific researchers have developed a high-calibre industry-standard model for aluminium gallium nitride (AlGaN/GaN) High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs) with mere design technique that can be utilized to make high-power Radio Frequency (RF) circuits acceding to its high...
Kazakhstan’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-21 demonstrates a sharp downfall followed by rapid growth
The process by which scrap aluminium can be reused in products after its initial production is termed aluminium recycling. However, the process involves simply re-melting the metal that is considered far economic and energy-intensive than producing new aluminium through the electrolysis of...
Alro’s trade union dismays 1300 workers may be laid-off
The representatives of the trade union of Romanian aluminium producer Alro remains in dismay and alert that around 1300 staff or one-third of its labour force might get laid-off, as the company will curtail production at its aluminium smelter for primary aluminium production by 60% in 2022. The...
High energy price stirs Hydro to axe aluminium production at Slovalco
On 30 th December 2021, the Norwegian aluminium giant, Norsk Hydro stated that it will axe around 60% production of Slovalco, its majority stake owned aluminium plant in Slovakia countering high energy prices. In 2021, the swelling cost of power and natural gas covering the European continent has...
EGA repays $361 million debt ahead of time
The leader in global aluminium production, Emirates Global Aluminium has paid off in full $361 million, which the Mubadala backed company had raised as project finance from 13 banks and export credit agencies. However, these funds were utilized significantly towards the expansion of its Al Taweelah...
Croatia’s import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2019-21 exemplifies remarkable growth
Aluminium pipe is clarified by its internal diameter (ID) or bore due to its usage for transferring fluid or another medium, while the aluminium round tube is explicated by its outside diameter (OD) because of its structural uses. Aluminium pipe is an extruded product that is extensively used for...
Alcoa to cease primary aluminium production at San Ciprian smelter in Spain for two years
On 29 th December 2021, the world's sixth-largest producer of aluminium Alcoa has announced that it has drawn up an agreement for the curtailment of operations at its San Ciprian smelter in Spain for the next two years. However, the American industrial corporation has also delivered its commitment...
Montenegro’s aluminium scrap export during 2018-21 depicts volatile movement
The non-ferrous metal scrap aluminium produces both ‘new’ and ‘old’ scrap. The new scrap is generated from aluminium wrought and cast products as the metal is processed by fabricators into consumer or industrial products, while the old scrap is generated from end-of-life products or abandoned...
Malaysia: NWP Holdings secures RM30 million worth of aluminium formwork contract
NWP Holdings Bhd has received a formal note from Pembinaan Bintang Baru Sdn Bhd that it has selected its wholly-owned subsidiary NWP Construction Sdn Bhd as the sub-contractor to endeavour the supply and installation of aluminium formwork system and skim coating works for RM 30.4 million. While...
Oman mining and mineral processing industry’s flagship company MDO acquires 14.8% stake in Synergies Casting Oman
The flagship company of Oman’s mining and mineral processing industry, Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has instituted an alliance with Synergies Casting Oman to acquire a 14.8% stake in the company’s shareholding. In 2017, Synergies Casting Oman was formed as a joint venture between Synergies...
Uniprom to close down KAP aluminium smelter by December 30
The Aluminium Plant Podgorica, which is also commonly known as Uniprom KAP, is a Montenegrin aluminium smelting company located in Podgorica, Montenegro. Uniprom plans to complete the proposed close down of the electrolysis plant of aluminium smelter KAP by 30 th December 2021, as reported by local...
Austria’s aluminium cans export during 2019-21 unveils enterprising demand surge
The beverage cans made from aluminium are a phenomenon of sustainability, functionality and modern design. However, aluminium produces the only beverage cans that are infinitely recyclable, easy to store and lightweight and super-efficient to ship. Furthermore, another advantage of packaging...
China Hongqiao to shift 1.93 million tonnes of aluminium smelting capacity to Yunnan province
As per the local government notice, it has been revealed that the world's largest aluminium producer, China Hongqiao Group, which engulfs the entire aluminium industry chain, plans to shift 1.93 million tonnes of aluminium capacity to the Honghe prefecture in southwest Yunnan province. The...
Europe’s integrated aluminium producer ‘ALRO’ accomplishes acquisition of Vimetco Trading
The European integrated aluminium producer in Romania, Alro stated that it has accomplished the acquisition of Vimetco Trading from its majority shareholder Vimetco PLC and its subsidiary, Vimetco Management Romanian, to become its sole owner. On 24 th December 2021, while filing a statement with...
India imposes anti-dumping duties on five Chinese products including aluminium
The Indian government took measures to safeguard the domestic producers from cheap imports from the neighbouring country by imposing anti-dumping duties on five Chinese products, including specific aluminium goods among others. Under a discrete notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes...
Japan’s import of aluminium containers during 2019-21 exhibits significant growth
The dynamic reposition in the consumer consumption style in the food and beverages sector, as consumers are tending for takeaway or ready-to-eat food, owing to switching lifestyles and growing disposable incomes, particularly in emerging economies across the world. The foodservice operators offer...
