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Argentina’s import of Alumina during 2017-20 reveals losing its pace
Argentina's economy, which is one of the more powerful in the region, is dependent on services and manufacturing, although agribusiness and ranching dominated the economy for much of the 19th and 20th centuries. Aluar is the only aluminium smelter in Argentina and one of the largest in South...
Vedanta’s Chairman Anil Agarwal joins hands with Centricus Asset Management for turnaround fund
Indian mining and metal tycoon Anil Agarwal, who made a fortune acquiring, state-owned companies and revamping them, is drawing up to raise an investment fund targeting turnaround opportunities in the country, as per industry sources. The Founder and chairman of Vedanta Resources Ltd. is working...
“US imposition of tariff on Canadian Aluminium was invalid, we knew from the start”: President of the National Union of Aluminum Employees of Baie-Comeau
"Honestly, we knew from the start that it was invalid", reacts the President of the National Union of Aluminum Employees of Baie-Comeau, Michel Desbiens, following the decision of the United States to finally withdraw the imposition of tariffs on Canadian aluminium exports. Michel Desbiens said:...
Jamaica’s importation of Aluminium cans during 2017-20 reveals a positive trend
According to the IMF, Jamaica's GDP grew 1% in 2019, against 1.9% in 2018. According to the updated IMF forecasts from 14th April 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19, GDP growth is expected to fall to -5.6% in 2020 and pick up to 3.5% in 2021, subject to the post-pandemic global economic...
China's economic propel is manifesting to be a bonus for Indian metal Industry, incorporates aluminium sector
China has performed into a net importer of aluminium and other metals for the third consecutive month in August’20. Since the country’s infrastructure blow-out in 2009 after the financial crisis, this was the first time in 11 years. The drift may boost India’s metals and mining sector which has...
Secat Inc. appoints Todd Boggess as President, hires Nick Nanninga as Technical Director
Secat, Inc., a metallurgical research laboratory specializing in aluminium product and process technologies, appoints Todd Boggess as President and hires Dr Nick Nanninga as Technical Director. Todd Boggess joined Secat Inc. in 2001 as Business Manager, where he was responsible for HR, Finance and...
Shawinigan Aluminum: Once abandoned by Rio Tinto, is set about on large-scale aluminium recycling with an investment of 10 million.
A new smelter will be built adjacent to its billet manufacturing facilities to recycle scrap aluminium from Rio Tinto and its customers who turn ingots into value-added products. The facilities will have the capacity to remelt 30,000 tonnes of scrap per year to manufacture new billets. The billets...
Chile’s import of Aluminium Bar Rods and Profiles during 2017-20 reflects rapid growth with steady fall; expenditure remains high
The industrial sector in Chile contributed 30% of GDP in 2019 and employed 22.8% of the working population, the same as in 2018, according to the World Bank. However, the sector has increased by 4.3 in 2019, showing signs of great productivity. According to the updated IMF forecasts from 14th April...
US pulls-back 10% tariff on Canadian Aluminium, following the rise of retaliation from Ottawa
On 15 th September’20, the United States of America declared that it would no longer impose a 10% tariff on Canadian aluminium imports. It has been presumed that following the rise of retaliation from Ottawa, Donald Trump administration has changed its mind. The duty-free treatment will be...
Aluminium alloy make Airbus 350-1000 receives warm celebration on its first-year on-board by IAG Cargo
It’s now been over a year since IAG Cargo, the cargo handling division of International Airlines Group took delivery of the A350-1000, the latest reprisal of the future-facing, wide-body aircraft from Airbus. The aircraft A350-1000 made from a combination of carbon composites, titanium and...
Rio Tinto to expand responsible aluminium offering with closed loop recycling; to liaison with Shawinigan Aluminium
Rio Tinto will initiate its first closed-loop recycling solution to complement its low carbon footprint aluminium billet production, delivering consumers with a sizable choice to meet the rising consumer demand for sustainable products. The service will be available from 2021, offering customers in...
Tankoa floats all-Aluminium 50m Olokun superyacht
Born from a passion for the sea, Tankoa Yachts embodies the concept of “thinking big” and this time it has floated a highly anticipated 50m all-aluminium superyacht M/Y Olokun. The third hull of Tankoa’s S501 features exquisite exterior design by Francesco Paszkowsk and interiors by Casadio...
Finland’s import of Alumina during 2017-20 remains oscillating
In 2019, the share of agriculture in Finland's gross domestic product was 2.22%, the industry contributed approximately 23.97% and the services sector contributed about 60.35%. The Northern European nation’s importation of alumina remained oscillating during 2017-19, as the import volume recorded...
Switching to low-cost renewable energy could bail out the Australian Aluminium sector
The aluminium sector of Australia could become the model for the sustainable heavy industry by switching to low-cost, zero-emission electricity and investing in plant modernisation. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), an accomplished think tank for renewables,...
“Thyssenkrupp Elevator” collaborates with “Amplus” for a solar plant at Pune facility in India, carport entirely made of Aluminium
Thyssenkrupp Elevator, one of the global leaders of elevator technology, has collaborated with Amplus Solar, a member of the Petronas Group to layout an onsite solar power unit at their Pune facility in Western India. Thyssenkrupp Elevator (India) has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with...
Fine Wine rolls-out Monk fruit wine in aluminium bottles bound for Australia
Fun Wine, the Miami-based low alcohol flavoured wine drink firm rolls-out Monk fruit wine collection range in single-serve aluminium bottles bound for Australia. The monk fruit range features six flavours, including Peach Passion Moscato, Cappuccino Chardonnay and espresso Cabernet. Fine Wine uses...
Low carbon Aluminium demand is on higher side for the Construction sector
Crossing through the “Corona crisis”, governments are seeking businesses to engage in a "green recovery" whereby sustainability is prioritised and put at the centre of the rebuilding of global economies. With businesses and individuals re-assessing their attitudes to the risks faced by global...
Czech Republic’s Bauxite import demonstrates rapid downfall during 2018-20
The Czech Republic's prosperous market economy, led by automobile exports, boasts one of the European Union's highest GDP growth rates, one of its lowest unemployment levels, and a rising standard of living. Industrial Production in the Czech Republic averaged 2.88% from 2001 until 2020, reaching...
