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Cyprus import of Aluminium Bar Rods and Profiles during 2018-20 demonstrates downturn
Cyprus was moving on an enterprising growth path before the global outbreak of COVID-19. The pandemic and the restriction measures that followed have dramatically changed the scenario. In the first quarter of 2020, economic growth slowed down considerably, 0.8% (year-on-year), reflecting a...
Vedanta Aluminium’s COVID-19 vaccination drive held at Jharsuguda Plant
The aluminium arm of Vedanta Group, Vedanta Aluminium becomes the first in the Group to drive the COVID-19 vaccination program for its medical personnel and healthcare staff. The vaccination program was organised by joining hands with the District Health Administration of Jharsuguda, Odisha. In the...
Covid-19 infections forced Kobelco’s Aluminium extrusion plant in Japan to shut down temporarily
The Japanese metal products maker Kobelco has been forced to shut down temporarily its aluminium product plants after discovering a group of Covid-19 infections. On 19 th January’2021, Kobelco is planning to close its aluminium extrusion plant at Chofu works in western Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture....
Indian Aluminium Industry seeks immediate Govt. support to cross over the challenging phase
The Indian Aluminium Industry is seeking immediate Government support to cross over the challenging phase it is currently facing. This is the Aluminium Industry’s expectations from the upcoming Union Budget 2021. India stands as one of the rapidly growing economies and fastest emerging markets in...
Zambia’s import of Aluminium cans reveals inconsistency during 2018-20, yet remains a 100 million dollar market
Zambia is struggling hard for an economic turnaround with the blow Covid-19 pandemic. The country’s external debt is about $12billion, which is roughly 80% of the nation’s GDP. The economy was set to contract by 4.8% in 2020, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The southern African...
Jamaica’s Bauxite-Alumina industry oversights major environment failures
A recent study has unfolded the major environmental oversight failures in the country's bauxite-alumina industry. The multidisciplinary study commissioned by the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET), comprises negligence of the state agency in monitoring air and underground water pollution in bauxite...
EGA, DEWA places the UAE as first country to produce Aluminium using solar energy
On 18 th January 2021, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) announced a new global milestone placing the United Arab Emirates as the first country in the world to produce aluminium using the solar energy. The milestone supports the vision of HH Sheikh...
EN+ GROUP sets target, net-zero by 2050 and 35% GHG emission reduction by 2030
EN+ GROUP has publicized its ambition to become net-zero by 2050 and to reduce Greenhouse Gas ("GHG") emissions by at least 35% by 2030. These stretching targets cover complete emissions across all operations, which incorporate aluminium production plus heat and electricity production. In 2019, the...
Five million Aluminium cans to be collected, recycled to build a helipad for the Leicester Royal Infirmary
In the English landlocked county, Leicestershire, across the region litter pickers have grouped to collect five million aluminium cans to build a helipad for the Leicester Royal Infirmary. South Leicestershire litter womble Geoff Walker, from Braunstone, and the founder of the charity Helipads for...
Colombia’s import of Aluminium Tubes and Pipes during 2018-20 illustrates upswing; expenditures shrink
Colombia hosting almost 1.8 million Venezuelans as of May’20 stands by far the largest destination country for displaced Venezuelans. Since the beginning of the crisis in Venezuela, the Colombian government has maintained an open and constructive response towards the arrival of displaced...
AGB2A, Sunda Mining inks an agreement for 20 million tonnes of Bauxite exploitation
On 16 th January 2021, the AGB2A Company as a part of its development has signed an agreement with its strategic partner Sunda Mining (SD Mining) SA, in presence of the CEO of Axis at Conakry, capital of West African nation Guinea. The agreement spotlights for the exploitation of more than 20...
Utkarsha Aluminium’s land acquisition to gear up: Minister for Industries, state of Andhra Pradesh-India
Mekapati Gautam Reddy, the Minister for industries and Commerce for the Indian state Andhra Pradesh asked the officials to speed up land acquisition for Utkarsha Aluminium Dhatu Nigam Ltd's proposed plant at Kodavalur mandal in Nellore district. On 16 th January 2021, the Minister at his camp...
Bauxite Tycoon Fadi Wazni plans to develop Alumina refinery in Guinea, post the acquisition of Alteo in France
The bauxite tycoon, Fadi Wazni, after acquiring the world's number one speciality alumina refinery in France, Alteo, the Franco-Guinean Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Boké mining company, plans to develop an alumina refinery in Guinea. The buyout plan by the Guinean UMS (United Mining...
Long awaiting Indian Oil, Israel’s Phinergy Aluminium-air battery test-drive done on Mahindra Treo
As the petrol and diesel prices are gaining to reach the highest levels in India, providers of eco-friendly motoring in the form of electric vehicles are shoving to the wheel of green mobility. The fresh development on this front comes from Indian city Bangalore-based Mahindra Electric. Mahindra...
Indian Army, DRDO develop the country’s first indigenous 9 mm machine pistol; upper receiver is made from aircraft-grade Aluminium
India has now developed its first-ever indigenously made 9mm machine pistol ‘ASMI”, added another pride to its defence capabilities. The weapon has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army, as stated by the Ministry of Defence. It has...
Danieli Breda secures order from PMS Aluminium in Turkey to supply new 40-MN front-loading extrusion press
PMS Aluminium, the Bursa-Turkey based company selects Danieli Breda to deliver a new, 40-MN, 10-in. front-loading extrusion press. The objective of PMS Aluminium's investment is to expand its product portfolio for the automotive sector with aluminium hard-alloy profiles. PMS Aluminium produces...
Yara Marine X picks start-up Aluminium-air battery technology developer Phoenician Energy as winner
A developer of new battery technology, Phoenician Energy has been picked as the winner of the Yara Marine Technologies start-up support programme Yara Marine X. Yara Marine Technologies started the Yara Marine X program earlier this year. Now, after months of search, they finally found a winner...
Aluminerie Alouette sets all-time record production of 620,706 tonnes in 2020
Aluminerie Alouette, one of the most efficient primary aluminium producers of the world, has stated in 2020 review statement that: "Aluminerie Alouette in 2020 broke its record of all time with an annual production of 620,706 tons of aluminium. It was a special year in many ways for the largest...
