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Realme Pad featuring aluminium unibody will launch in India soon, says CEO Madhav Sheth
The India-based Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Realme headquartered in New Delhi, India and Shenzhen, China is going to launch Realme Pad in India soon. The tablet has been sneak-peaked multiple times in the past, but this time, the company’s India and Europe CEO Madhav Sheth has confirmed its...
Limited supply of aluminium cans propels scarcity of Diet Coke in UK
The latest drinks brand that has fall prey to shortages in the United Kingdom is Diet Coke amid the ongoing driver crisis and limited supply of aluminium cans. In recent days, complaints across social media have been posted about the scarcity of Diet Coke products. Furthermore, one consumer...
Netherlands import of aluminium containers during 2018-21 illustrates a volatile movement
The analysis report generated by ING in August 2021, unfolded that the GDP of the Netherlands is inflated by 3.1% in Q2 2021 compared to the preceding quarter, following a quarter of mild decline (-0.8%). The significant dip in the number of new Covid-19 cases per day and falling hospitalisation...
Vedanta releases 6th edition of its ‘Tax Transparency Report’ for FY 20-21
Vedanta Limited, the mining and metal giant has released the sixth edition of its ‘Tax Transparency Report’ for fiscal 2020-2021. The company is also well recognised as India's biggest producer of aluminium and one of the largest power generators in India. The report highlights the commodity...
EU’s carbon border tax introduction will strike Russia hardest, China remains fairly unscratched
A joint research study by two European climate think tanks clearly stated that the European Union’s proposal of the world’s first carbon tax is likely to strike Russia hefty while China to remain fairly unscratched. In July, the EU proposed a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), or we can...
Protest resumes in Odisha against NALCO’s construction of second red mud pond
On 31 st August 2021, the affected inhabitants restarted their protest against the construction of the second red mud pond by the state-owned aluminium producer NALCO near Denga Jani Guda under the Dasmantpur block. The protesters staged a dissent in front of the Koraput Collector’s office...
Top Newsmakers for August 2021: Jamalco refinery fire break out hurls price of alumina at 6 months high; Guangxi Power Grid Corp imposes power consumption restrictions on aluminium producers
The world aluminium sector in August 2021 demonstrated a sharp rise in demand for the metal from every corner of the earth. The month observed the surge in the price of aluminium, which escalated by over 30% from $ 2013.50 per tonne to US$ 2673.50 per tonne, while it has been recorded as a 10 year...
2020: Italian export of aluminium bar rods and profiles demonstrates 57% volume imported by five countries
Italy stands as one of the leading producers and exporters of aluminium bar rods in the European Union region. The Covid-19 pandemic has thoroughly affected the global manufacturing sector, and it has also hit hard at the Italian export of aluminium bar rods and profiles in 2020. The nation's...
Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio finalizes acquisition of 49% stake in 171.6-MW wind portfolio
The largest aluminium producer in Brazil, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) has accomplished the acquisition of a 49% stake in a 171.6-MW wind portfolio from VTRM Energia, the collaboration formed by Votorantim Energia and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). The $11.40 million deal...
Companies relying on aluminium for products to start expect consumers demand of metal’s ethical source: Chairman, En+ Group
The aluminium products depended on companies such as beverage cans and deodorant bottles should start anticipating consumers to entail that the metal is ethically sourced, as said by the Chairman of En+ Group. Lord Barker, the Chairman of Aluminium and Green energy producer, En+ Group further...
Australian delegation visits NALCO, discusses business initiatives on the entire aluminium value chain
On 31 st August 2021, a group of high-level Australian delegates spearheaded by the High Commissioner of Australia to India, Barry O’Farrell visited NALCO’s corporate office in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The Australian delegates during the visit conversed with NALCO’s CMD, Sridhar Patra and the members...
Canyon Resources receives strong community support for the Minim Martap Bauxite Project
Canyon Resources, the world-class bauxite explorer in Cameroon, announced the receipt of seven letters of support from the key Government and traditional rulers in the region around the Minim Martap Bauxite Project. The letters were addressed to Canyon’s wholly-owned Cameroon subsidiary company,...
Saudi Arabia’s import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2019-20 demonstrates downfall; 11% growth estimated for 2021
According to the Government estimates, Saudi Arabia's economy grew for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic in the second quarter propelled by a 10.1% growth in the non-oil sector. However, the International Monetary Fund expects the Saudi economy to grow by 2.4% this year. The Kingdom of...
Aluminium Association of India seeks CIL’s intervention to normalize coal supply
On 30 th August, the apex body representing the entire spectrum of the Indian Aluminium Industry, Aluminium Association of India (AAI) seeks intervention of the government-owned coal mining and refining corporation, CIL to normalise the uncertain situation that has emerged due to the interruption...
Ghana Bauxite Company won't fall down, govt. assures
The West African nation's govt. has assured the workers of Ghana Bauxite Company (GBC) at Awaso in the Bibiani-Anhwiaso-Bekwai Municipality in the Western North Region towards its commitment to keep the mining organization running. George Mireku Duker, Deputy Minister of Lands and Natural Resources...
Europe’s largest alumina refinery Eurallumina on last few stages to resume production
Eurallumina, one of Europe’s largest alumina refineries located in the industrial area of Portovesme, South West coast of Sardinia, Italy with access to the Mediterranean Sea and two dedicated berths has its operation frozen. However, the refinery needs to overcome two hurdles in ninety days to...
2020: Japan’s export of aluminium scrap displays five nations absorbed 57% volume of total trade
Japan ranks as the world's third-largest automobile manufacturing nation and is also recognized as the largest electronics goods industry. However, the major Japanese export industries comprise automobiles, consumer electronics, computers, semiconductors, and iron and steel. Furthermore, the...
Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards 2021: Alba bags bronze in Learning for its 'Al Jisr' Programme
The leading aluminium smelter that is known for its technological strength and innovative policies, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), was recognised amongst the winners of the 2021 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Awards. Alba’s ‘Al Jisr’ Programme – the first initiative of its kind to...
