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Spanish trade unions withdraw strike at Alcoa’s San Ciprián Aluminium smelter
The two largest and popular trade unions of Spain, the Podemos-affiliated Workers’ Commissions (CCOO) and Socialist Party (PSOE)-affiliated General Union of Workers (UGT) have withdrawn the four-month strike at Alcoa’s San Cibrao aluminium plant in Spain’s North-eastern region of Galicia. The...
Kosei prefers RUSAL for supply of high-quality Primary Foundry Aluminium Alloys
Kosei, the global wheel and auto components manufacturer has preferred Rusal for the supply of high-quality Primary Foundry Aluminium Alloys, as announced by the leader of the global aluminium industry. Established in 1950, Kosei designs and manufactures wheels, auto parts and components. It has 14...
Mozambique’s import of Alumina during 2018-19 remains flat, 2020 records drop
According to the IMF, the economy of Mozambique is forecasted to rise 4.7% in 2021, supported by the post-pandemic global economic recovery, reconstruction efforts, the recovery of the agricultural sector, the gradual easing of monetary conditions, and the clearance of supplier payment arrears. The...
Rick Smith appointed as new Director-General of Camalco Cameroon SA
Camalco, the subsidiary company of Canyon Resources with headquarters in Perth Western Australia, has appointed Rick Smith as Director-General of Camalco. Since March 2020, Smith has been working with Canyon Resources as Chief Development Officer and has agreed to accept the role of DG at Camalco...
Indian state Odisha has prospects to emerge as a global aluminium hub, other mining industries: Chief Minister
On 18 th February 2021, Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of India’s eastern state Odisha, stated that his state has the prospect to emerge as a global hub in aluminium and other mining industries. During the inauguration ceremony of the two iron ore mines at Guali and Jilling in Keonjhar...
American artist Frank Stella’s Aluminum sphere will be located in Harlingen
Harlingen is a city in Cameron County of the US state Texas will receive an additional work of art, an aluminium 'sphere' of 14 meters high and weighing no less than 45 tonnes by the American artist Frank Stella will be given a place at the parking lot for island tourists and the Tsjerk...
“The demand for aluminium will skyrocket as the manufacturing and sale of electric vehicles increase”, says Vice-Chairman of Jindal Aluminium
Automobile Industry, a manufacturing sector paddling through multiple challenges which include the economic slowdown, delays in regards to BS-VI-related and now the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite all the depression, the Industry could cast upon the opportunity of electric vehicles as a positive trend...
Namibia’s import of Aluminium Foil during 2018-20 reflects rapid growth with a steady fall
Rowland Brown of Cirrus Capital, a local economist forecasts a 3.8% growth for the Namibian economy in 2021 after it experienced a contraction of 8.4% in 2020. “The contraction in 2020 will be the largest Namibia has recorded in her history, reflective not only of adverse external conditions but...
ALVANCE initiates consultation on newly announced £94 million Lochaber smelter expansion to make GREEN ALUMINIUM
ALVANCE, the globally integrated aluminium business and also part of the sustainable industry leader GFG Alliance, will commence consulting on plans for a new $94 million recycling and aluminium billet plant at its Lochaber smelter upcoming week as it develops Fort William’s position as a leading...
Novelis unveils new Aluminum solution category for automakers, an alternative to most advanced high-strength steel products
On 17 th February 2021, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Novelis Inc. has unveiled its strongest automotive aluminium product to date, Novelis AdvanzTM 7UHS-s701. The technologically advanced, ultra-high-strength material is now available commercially to the global automotive...
FY21: NALCO CMD forecasts Aluminium production to cross 4.1 lakh tonne
The National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India has posted higher EBITDA in Q3FY21 driven by a strong performance by the aluminium business piloted by higher LME aluminium prices and favourable costs. Sridhar Patra, CMD, NALCO explained:...
Finland’s import of Aluminium Tubes and Pipes during 2018-20 unveils steady fall
On 26 th January 2021, OP Financial Group, one of the largest financial companies in Finland stated that it expects the Finnish economy to grow by 3% in 2021 and by 2.6% in 2022. Reijo Heiskanen, OP Financial Group's Chief Economist said: "The economic outlook is very clear. There will be stronger...
McLaren rolls-out 330kph plug-in hybrid Artura supercar, powertrain by all Aluminium engine
McLaren, the motor company that exists to create breath-taking performance road cars and delivers the most thrilling driving experiences has unveiled its first ‘clean sheet’ supercar since the game-changing 12C a decade ago, replacing almost every facet of its V8-engined Sports and Super Series...
Leonardo DiCaprio urges Ghana to save the Atewa forest; Govt. plans to mine bauxite
Leonardo DiCaprio, the eminent Hollywood celebrity who acted in movies like Titanic, Blood Diamond and many other movies, has called on the Govt. of Ghana to ensure the 'Atewa Forest' remains safe. On his Twitter handle, the world-renowned actor indicated that the Forest in Ghana is one of the...
Aluchemie owners initiate to shut down the anode plant, 220 employees to lose jobs
The owners of Aluchemie, Rio Tinto and Hydro’s strategic review governed that it is not feasible to make the ongoing investments required to pursue the operations of the stand-alone anode production plant in Rotterdam, Netherlands, due to its weak competitive position and challenging market...
South Africa: Renergen displays Covid-19 vaccine transport solution Cryo-Vacc, made from Aluminium
On 15 th February 2021, Renergen, South Africa’s emerging domestic natural gas and helium producer displayed Cryo-Vacc, its Covid-19 transportation solution. The Cryo-Vacc, made from aluminium has been designed to keep Covid-19 vaccines ultra-cold during transportation for up to 30 days, permitting...
Slovenia’s export of Aluminium Powder and Flakes during 2018-20 shows marginal fall with nominal rise
Aluminium powder has a range of uses at both the commercial and individual levels, which includes making explosives and fireworks, metallic paints, fingerprint powder at crime scenes, rocket fuels, etc. Slovenia’s macro-economic outlook projected recovery in 2021 and the economy is expected to...
Helena Nonka joins Hydro as EVP Corporate Development from SGS
The Norwegian Aluminium company and one of the largest in the world, Hydro has appointed Helena Nonka as Executive Vice President for Corporate Development. Nonka will report to President and CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim and will join the Corporate Management Board. She will sit on the new position...
