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Austria: Research experts develop an aluminium alloy strong and easily malleable concurrently for usage in automotive industry
In the central part of Austria lies Leoben City, where research experts with a new heat treatment develop an aluminium alloy strong and easily malleable concurrently. This unique light material can therefore be utilized regularly in the automotive industry. The three vital requirements that auto...
Poland’s import of aluminium cans during 2019-20 records downfall; 14% drop estimated for 2021
The economy of Poland bounced backed strongly in Q3 after a sharp fall in economic activity in H1 2020. Real GDP grew by 7.9% Q-o-Q, primarily steered by a steep rebound in household consumption and a rise in exports, which empowered the trade balance. The economy pursued strong support into Q4...
Mytilineos to divest from PPC for power supply at Aluminium of Greece
The Greek business magnate and the chairman of the board of directors of Mytilineos Holdings, Evangelos Mytilineos announced that the agreement of Mytilineos with the biggest electric power company in Greece, PPC for the new and last contract for the supply of electricity at Aluminum of Greece...
PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia: Construction of 1 million tonnes capacity alumina refinery in Galang Batang Special Economic Zone accomplished
The construction of the alumina refinery with a production capacity of 1 million tonnes per year in the Galang Batang Special Economic Zone has been accomplished, as confirmed by President Director of PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia (BAI), Santoni. The bauxite to alumina processing plant with 98%...
Australian Securities Exchange grants trading halt to King River Resources ahead release of PFS on Kwinana HPA project
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) has granted a trading halt to King River Resources ahead of the release of a pre-feasibility study (PFS) on its Kwinana High Purity Alumina project. As per our information, the trading halt will prevail in place till the commencement of regular trade on 17th...
Low-carbon aluminium to play a vital role unfolding Korea’s carbon neutral strategy: En+ Group
The world’s largest producer of low-carbon aluminium, En+ Group in conjunction with its metal segment represented by RUSAL has published research showing the vital role low-carbon aluminium will have to play to avoid embedded emissions spiralling under Korea’s Carbon Neutral Strategy. The paper...
Tanzania’s import of aluminium foil during 2018-20 reveals express to a steady rise in demand
The economy of Tanzania has prospered comparatively better than its regional peers, while the growth lost a bit of pace. The real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate fell from 5.8% in 2019 to an estimated 2.0% in 2020, and per capita growth turned negative for the first time in more than 25...
India: Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu vehicle dismantling and recycling venture to propel from July 2021
Indian market leader in the four-wheeler automotive segment, Maruti Suzuki and the trading arm of Japanese auto giant Toyota Motors, Toyota Tsusho's vehicle dismantling and recycling joint venture which is labelled as Maruti Suzuki Toyotsu India Private Limited (MSTI), located in Noida, Uttar...
Doni Monardo replaces Agus Tjahajana Wirakusumah as President Commissioner of Inalum
The former Indonesian National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) chief Doni Monardo, and who is also a retired Army Lieutenant General of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (Indoneisan National Military), has been appointed as President Commissioner of state-owned, PT Indonesia Asahan...
Guinea: CBG rolls out its new visual identity for better communication
On 11th June 2021, the largest single producer of bauxite in the world, Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) declared the official launch of its new visual identity. The launch event was witnessed by the directors of the company, major players of the Guinean mining world, several diplomats, the...
Sri Lanka’s import of aluminium cans during 2018-20 displays rapid growth
The economy of Sri Lanka has been envisioned with a significant growth by the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) flagship annual economic publication as the domestic and global economic activity strengthens and vaccination campaigns gather momentum domestically and abroad. The pearl-shaped island...
Land identification for NALCO’s red mud pond obstructed by residents in Odisha
The Dengajaniguda village in Odisha under Dasamantpur block of Koraput district witnessed restlessness as local inhabitants obstructed the government revenue officials from pin-pointing land for Nalco’s red mud pond. It has been reported that since 11th June 2021, the villagers are geared up with...
NZAS seeks govt. assurance to cover unforeseen costs for Mataura aluminium dross back to Tiwai Point
The New Zealand Government countered choking up more than $10 million to dispose of 10,000 tonnes of perilous waste from the banks of the Mataura River in Southland. However, the Rio Tinto owned Tiwai Point Aluminium Smelter Company said it will never demand money. The freshly released documents...
Alba initiates its First ESC campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’
On 13th June 2021, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) initiated its first-of-its-kind Campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’ that emphasis on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) matters. Alba joins its peers in the GCC to mark the ESG Week under the umbrella of the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) with the...
Weekly Alumina recap: FYI Resources recognize ESG framework for high-purity alumina refining; Brazil’s exports of alumina decline by 7.81% YoY in May
FYI Resources Ltd., the innovative and vertically integrated high quality, high-purity alumina developer, recognises the significance of the ESG platform. The emerging high-purity alumina producer in Australia has revealed its adaptation of an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework,...
British spring water brand launch ‘Re:Water’, bottles made from 100% recycled aluminium
The British water business Berrington Water lately debuted Re:Water, a drinks product that comes in a reusable bottle made from 100% recycled aluminium and which again is 100% recyclable. Spring water business Berrington Water recently launched Re:Water, a drinks brand that comes in a reusable...
Aluminium downstream weekly recap: Salzburg Aluminium expands in Canada and US, opens new sales office; Transatlantic metals, other trade dispute needs to end: European Union
The downstream aluminium sector witnessed another eventful week. The European leader for manufacturing high-quality aluminium components for the automotive sector, Salzburg Aluminium, reported its expansion in Canada and United States, opening a new office in Toronto and Charlotte. While the...
En+ Group’s Executive Chairman Lord Barker appointed as Co-Chair of World Bank’s Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition
On 11th June 2021, the largest producer of low-carbon aluminium and biggest independent renewable energy generator, En+ Group announced that Executive Chairman Lord Barker of Battle has been appointed Co-Chair of the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition (CPLC). The Carbon Pricing Leadership...
