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French automotive foundry MBF Aluminium takeover bid postpones to February 9
The deadline granted for takeover bid to the French automotive foundry MBF Aluminium in Saint-Claude (Jura) which has been in receivership position since 4th November’20, has been postponed from 20th January to 9th February by the Dijon commercial court. In the recent weeks, four interested...
NEPA Jamaica to declare its decision on controversial Bauxite mining permit for Noranda soon
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) of Jamaica commented that in another two months a conclusive decision could be ready on whether Noranda Jamaica Bauxite Partners II (NJBP II) receives an environmental permit to mine in sections of western St Ann and eastern Trelawny. Since May...
Croatia’s export of Aluminium Structures during 2018-20 signifies a drop in demand
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Croatian authorities should find a balance between short-term priorities of economic support amid the COVID-19 pandemic and medium-term priorities of restoring fiscal space and raising productivity and growth through green and digital public...
All-round naval specialist PIRIOU delivers 250th Aluminium Vessel
The all-round naval specialist PIRIOU has just delivered a 55m FPSV to JANA MARINE SERVICES, a Saudi Arabia provider of best-in-class integrated Marine Services to Offshore Oil & Gas Industry. The vessel built by PIRIOU VIETNAM with a sea proven PIRIOU design, a dozen of vessels of this model were...
Boeing approves Burloak Technologies for AM Aluminium components
The American multinational corporation Boeing has approved Ontario, Canada based Burloak Technologies, a division of Samuel, Son & Co. for additive manufacturing aluminium AlSi10Mg components to the Boeing BAC 5673 specification. Burloak Technologies stated that it is the world’s first additive...
CME Western Australia applauds appointment of Ivan Vella as CEO of Rio Tinto - Aluminium Business
The Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME) applaud Ivan Vella’s appointment as Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive Officer for aluminium business. Paul Everingham, CEO, CME said: “Mr Vella – who is the Chamber’s President – would carry a wide range of skills and experiences into his new...
Salzburg Aluminium Group begins 2021 with a top start, secures € 21 million order value
Salzburger Aluminium Group concluded 2020 better than the automotive industry average, as the Group’s sales revenue recorded around € 155 million with a positive EBIT. The internationally successful manufacturer of high-quality aluminium components for the automotive, commercial vehicle and railway...
Nigeria’s import of Aluminium Bar Rods and Profiles during 2019-20 exhibits robust growth; 2021 predicted with 23% de-growth
Nigeria has entered into a recession after its GDP plunged for the second consecutive quarter. Africa’s biggest economy is in recession for the first time since 2016. The recession four years ago was its first in a generation, and the country emerged from it the following year. However, growth has...
NALCO’s expansion project in Odisha is on course: Minister of Mines, India
Pralhad Joshi, the Indian Union Minister of Coal and Mines has reassured that the proposed preparation of the Detailed Project Report (DPR) of the brownfield expansion project of Nalco’s captive power plant (CPP) and smelter at Angul in Odisha is on track. In a recent letter to Dharmendra Pradhan,...
Showa Denko to sell out its Aluminium division to US investment firm Apollo
On 28 th January 2021, the Japanese multinational organization Showa Denko KK stated that it would sell out its aluminium division to American investment firm Apollo Global Management as the manufacturer measures to divest assets. Showa Denko distinctively plans to sell out its aluminium rolling...
Adbri secures exclusive lime supply contract extension with South32 Worsley Alumina refinery
Australia’s pioneering construction materials and industrial mineral manufacturing company, Adbri, has announced its contract extension with South32 alumina refinery. The five-year deal comprises of the exclusive supply of lime to the South32 Worsley Alumina refinery in Western Australia. The...
Ecuador’s import of Aluminium Stranded Wire during 2018-20 reveals enterprising growth
Ecuador countered a worst economic downturn in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is all set to rebound in 2021 as domestic and external demand gradually revives. Though, aspects of numerous risks linger which includes high unemployment, weighing on household spending, limited fiscal space to...
Lindian Resources inks MoU with China Railway Group for infrastructure development of Bauxite mining project
Lindian Resources, the ASX-listed West African bauxite mining company has finalized the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese giant, China Railway Seventh Group that will build a feasible infrastructure road map to support the development acceleration and kick-start bauxite production of...
Aluminium glazing specialist Norwich Aluminium growing at top speed
The Norwich-based glazing manufacturer Norwich Aluminium Limited has moved to new 80% larger premises and recruited additional five new staffs as it pursues to hold its market share in the UK construction sector. Norwich Aluminium began its journey six years ago by Alex Warren. He was working in...
EGA accomplishes major periodic refurbishment of Al Taweelah Potline 3
Emirates Global Aluminium has accomplished a major periodic refurbishment of its Potline 3 at Al Taweelah, one of the longest and most productive potlines in the world. The reduction cells (or ‘pots’) in which aluminium is smelted mandate re-lining after several years of production. During the...
Cardiff-based Aluminium fabricator Dudley's invests £96,000 in machinery
The Cardiff-based aluminium fabricator Dudley's Aluminium has injected £96,000 in machinery as it pursues to work on multiple important projects across the UK. The company has procured a Phantomatic M3 CNC machining centre, featuring three controlled axes allowing processing on three sides of the...
South American nation Uruguay’s export of Aluminium Foil during 2018-20 displays an upward trend
South America has been one of the worst-hit continents from the Covid-19 pandemic, globally. Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and Peru have reported major flare-up. However, Uruguay stands out as having successfully kept the spread of the virus restrained. Despite some recent increase in new...
Britain’s Aluminium recycling specialist firm ALWIN secures COVID-19 funding
The British Aluminium recycling specialist firm Alwin has stated that a financing deal for new machinery has supported the organization to secure its future. The aluminium recycling firm said: “Close Brothers Asset Finance funded the purchase of a truck, forklift and crane through a Coronavirus...
