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Luxembourg’s export of Aluminium Foil during 2018-20 remains strong with marginal fall in 2019
Luxembourg, the wealthiest country in the European Union with high per capita and its citizens enjoy a high standard of living. According to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts’ expectations, Luxembourg’s GDP is expected to reach $67 billion by the end of 2020. However, in the...
Ultromex signs major deal with Rio Tinto to remediate a salt slag landfill site in Europe
Ultromex, supplier of vital technologies to the aluminium smelting industry in dealing with its production wastes has signed a major deal with Rio Tinto to remediate a salt slag landfill site in Europe. Ultromex introduces SALTROMEX, a patented plant & technology enabling aluminium smelters to...
EGA signs agreement with NEO Aluminio Colombia for the export of UAE-developed state-of-the-art technology for Aluminium production
The largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has signed an agreement with NEO Aluminio Colombia that could lead to the export of EGA’s UAE-developed state-of-the-art technology for the development of the first aluminium production...
NALCO’s smelter plant in Angul charged by residents for ash breach
The aluminium smelter plant of National Aluminium Company (NALCO) in Angul has been charged for polluting the local Nandira watercourse in the area. The residents alleged that the leaked residue from the PSU Navaratna Company’s ash pond has been polluting the watercourse and eventually adjoining up...
Sri Lanka bans export of scrap metals, including Aluminium
The cabinet of ministers’ of the island nation in South Asia, Sri Lanka has decided to ban the export of metals scrap, which includes aluminium in a proposal to save them for domestic production. However, some scrap metal could be exported under a recommendation of the Industrial Development Board...
Angola’s import of Aluminium cans during 2018-20 demonstrates oscillating movement; South Africa remains the major supplier
The economy Angola is built on oil, with large reserves of natural gas and oil, making up over one-third of its GDP. The country has experienced one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and becomes one of the richest African countries. However, according to the latest forecast of the...
ICSOBA 2020 conference commences on November 16, UTC 5:00
The virtual ICSOBA 2020 conference commences on Monday, 16 th November’20, UTC 5:00. There is then not much time left to register at https://www.conftool.net/ icsoba2020 , if you don’t want to miss out the latest technology development in the field of aluminium production, from mine to metal! The...
Q3 will remain good for aluminium business; the company will also have profit: Chairman and MD, NALCO
The Indian state-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), posted its Q2 earnings which thumped evaluation on all parameters and the Navratna group ‘A’ CPSE company’s aluminium EBIT has well performed this quarter. Sridhar Patra, Chairman and MD of NALCO, while commenting on the company’s...
Nissan Qashqai 2021 peeps out; body components made from Aluminium, weight drops by 60kg
The Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer, Nissan is coming up with its third generation crossover Nissan Qashqai in spring 2021, superseding the extremely popular second generation which has sold more than a million units since it commenced in 2014. The model is still undergoing testing;...
Aluworks, Ghana: Aluminium casting and cold rolling mill seeks $40 million working capital to revamp operations
Aluworks Limited, an aluminium continuous casting and cold rolling mill located at the port city of Tema, Ghana is seeking $40 million to revamp its operations to stand strongly against the dumping of cheap Chinese aluminium products on the Ghanaian market. The aluminium plant with a capacity of...
Alvance Aluminium Duffel factory to supply for Tesla
The aluminium factory in Duffel is under the drive of the new owner Alvance for a major investment program, perhaps even 300 million euros. Alvance Aluminium Duffel said: "Tesla is building a car factory in Germany, and it wants our aluminium." Geert Vannuffelen, Vice President Operations, Alvance...
Iran’s Alumina production rises 4% Y-o-Y for the first seven months
The alumina production in Iran has recorded with a 4% rise during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), compared to the same phase of time in the previous year. Iran Alumina Company in the north-eastern province of North Khosaran is the only alumina...
Rimowa unfolds watch case made from aircraft-grade Aluminium
The high-quality luggage maker Rimowa, with 122 years of legacy behind has a decorated history of perfecting every detail on their suitcases. This ranges from the brand’s signature grooved aluminium exteriors, a homage to the world’s first all-metal aircraft — to the 360-degree spinner wheels that...
Malta’s import of Aluminium Bar Rods and Profiles during 2018-19 remains flat; projected with 20.05% growth in 2020, while expenditure tends dip
Malta's economy is dependent on foreign trade, manufacturing, and tourism. The economy is severely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic this year. GDP is expected to contract by around 5¾% but should rebound by 6.0% in 2021. A fall in domestic demand is expected to drag imports down at a slower pace...
Indian downstream Aluminium industry aligns to support Govt. campaign of Self-reliant India: Managing Director, Jindal Aluminium
The downstream segment of the Indian Aluminium industry positions itself to support the Govt. of Indian’s campaign for Self-reliant India, said by Pragun Jindal Khaitan, Managing Director and Vice-Chairman of Jindal Aluminium. Jindal also stated that it comes from the vision of being a country that...
Rio Tinto shows distress about COVID-19 second wave in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean
Rio Tinto shows distress about the extent of the second wave of the pandemic in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean and its impacts on its factories, while the “sudden” upturn in demand since this summer is forcing it currently refusing orders. Fredéric Campagna, General Manager of global commercial operations...
King River Resources successfully trials its HPA process route using alternative feedstocks
King River Resources Ltd, an Australian mining company has successfully trialled its new high purity alumina (HPA) process route using alternative aluminium chemical feedstocks. Metallurgical test work is currently underway on both this new precursor and the Speewah precursor to delivering a 4N HPA...
Paraguay’s import of Aluminium Foil exhibits down-turn during 2018-20
The economy of Paraguay is a market-based economy that is heavily dependent on agriculture products. The COVID-19 pandemic hit Paraguay just as the country was embarking on a strong recovery path after growth had stalled in 2019. The global recession is likely to lead to a GDP decline of 1.2% in...
