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“COVID-19” impact: Mexico's Alfa to spin-off rest of its stake in Aluminium auto parts producer Nemak
The Mexican Multinational conglomerate Alfa announced on 31 st July’20 that it projects to spin off the gross of its remaining 75% stake in aluminium automotive parts supplier Nemak. As per the company: “If shareholders approve the proposal at an Aug. 17 meeting, they would receive one share of...
Bauxite exportation of Bosnia-Herzegovina reflects growth during 2017-20, market remains underrated
The country's top seven industries in order are steel, coal, iron ore, lead, zinc, manganese and aluminium. Mining output, which accounted for more than 10% of industrial production, rose by 10.4% in 2000. Bosnia and Herzegovina was a major centre for metallurgical industries in the former...
Metal Exchange Corporation appoints “Chuck Stout” as New President of Pennex Extruded Products Division
Pennex Aluminium Company has made public the appointment of Chuck Stout as New President of Pennex Extruded Products Division. Chuck has been promoted to President from General Manager in the organisation. In his new role, Stout will be responsible for the overall strategic, financial, commercial,...
Australian researchers evaluate the commercial sustainability of Solar Alumina Calcining
Australia’s industrial carbon emissions released by the alumina refineries counted to be around 27%, where fossils fuels are burned to heat the procedure. However, concentrated solar thermal (CST) could deliver up to half of the heat required. Australian researchers have for the first time...
Surrokko Aluminium pens observe successful crowdfunding campaign in New Zealand
The dual enterprising New Zealanders have successfully launched a Kick-starter campaign to fund the widespread release of their functional, stylish, and precision-engineered pens. The campaign was floated on 22 nd July’20 and within the next 24 hours, they were fully funded. However, the campaign...
Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter close down: Won’t create dent on prospects of Ullrich Aluminium and Stabicraft in NZ
The closedown of Rio Tinto’s Tiwai Point Aluminium smelter in New Zealand won’t create any deep impact on the prospects of local manufacturers that count on aluminium to manufacture products. This has been reported by the two popular firms in the industry Ullrich Aluminium and Stabicraft Aluminium...
South Africa’s export of Aluminium scrap volume remains dwindling during 2017-20, revenue generation soars
The major industries that contribute to the economy of South Africa are mining, automobile manufacturing, metalworking, machinery, textiles, aluminium, iron and steel, chemicals, fertiliser, foodstuffs, commercial ship repair. South Africa’s export of aluminium scrap remains dwindling during...
Poralu Marine expands its geographic location, opens office in Mexico
Poralu Marine, the world’s leading aluminium port installer is opening a new sales office in Mexico and emphasizing the diversification of its activity. Born from a family entrepreneurial adventure, Poralu Marine grew up following in the footsteps of artisans, until it became an international...
Hidria: Slovenian auto components supplier signs € 15 million deal with three luxury car brands
Slovenian industrial conglomerate Hidria, a major car industry supplier, made public that it had signed a € 15 million deal with Germany's Audi and Porsche and Italy's Lamborghini under which it will develop and supply them with key aluminium engine parts. Hidria is one of the world-leading...
The “Corona” crisis: Salzburger Aluminum AG terminates 29 employees in Austria
Salzburger Aluminum AG (SAG) is terminating 29 employees in Austria at its two locations in Lend (Pinzgau) and Schwarzach (Pongau). The company has confirmed the news on 31 st July ’20. The corona crisis led to a significant decline in production at the automotive supplier. SAG with its...
Maan Aluminium net profit shrinks 61.40% in the March 2020 quarter
India’s Maan Aluminium net profit declined 61.40% to INR 0.83 crore in the quarter ended March’20, as against INR 2.15 crore during the previous quarter ended March’19. The company is one of the pioneers in the Aluminium extrusion industry in India. The aluminium company’s facility is based in...
Honor enters Indian market with MagicBook 15 aluminium chassis laptop
Honor, a company owned by Huawei Technologies has glared its entry into a new segment in India. The company has launched its first laptop — Honor MagicBook 15 in the country. The Honor MagicBook 15 comes with an aluminium chassis and a pop-up webcam which is hidden beneath the camera button placed...
US inflates sanctions on Iran related to metals for weapons program, 10 are in the form of aluminium
The US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo stated Washington has announced the expansion of sanctions on Iran to counter nuclear, missile and military programs. The expansion of sanctions enforcement declares that the United States would punish anyone who transfers 22 specific metals, out of which 10...
Klaveness Digital delivers technology solution to ALBA for methodical arrangement of shipments
Klaveness Digital, the Norwegian technology company that assist shipping and logistics into the future to empower industrial companies to make better-informed decisions, delivered a solution that improvised Alba to arrange their shipments more methodically, evading collisions during berth and will...
Belgium’s Aluminium scrap exportation during 2017-20 unfolds a multimillion $ market
The major contributor to the economy of Belgium is its industries like engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, transportation equipment, scientific instruments, processed food and beverages, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, base metals, textiles, glass, petroleum, etc. The Western...
International Transport Workers Federation in Australia seize Alumina cargo at Newcastle dock over underpayment of Burmese crew
A cargo ship bringing alumina feedstock to Tomago Aluminium has been seized on the dock at Newcastle over alleged underpayment and other breaches of seafarers' minimum conditions by the International Transport Workers Federation (ITF). Dean Summers, the head of the ITF in Australia, said: “The...
Cita Mineral Investindo in Indonesia stays positive for its bauxite mining and alumina production growth for left-over 2020
PT Cita Mineral Investindo Tbk presumes that the performance of its bauxite and alumina business will pursue to grow for the left-over 2020, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is yet to report its results for the first half of operational performance. During Q1 of 2020,...
Riccardo Ferrario elected as the new President of Italian Foundry Suppliers' Association – “AMAFOND”
The 74th Ordinary Assembly of Amafond, the Italian Foundry Suppliers’ Association, took place on 23rd July’20, in the setting of Borgo Santa Giulia in Brescia area. On this occasion, elections were held for the renewal of the Executive Committee for the 2020-2021 periods: Riccardo Ferrario was...
