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Vedanta Alumina joins hands with district Police in a grand blood donation event
Vedanta’s Alumina Refinery at Lanjigarh joined hands with Kalahandi District Police Administration in a grand blood donation event organized at Vedanta Hospital on 3 rd July’20, under the Odisha Government’s ‘My Government’ initiative. 95 units of blood were collected during the voluntary blood donation event with the support of police personnel, employees and associate partners of Vedanta along with members from the nearby community. Mr Rakesh Mohan, Chief Operating Officer, Vedanta Limited, Lanjigarh unit while recognizing the volunteers for their donation, said: “We are glad to be a part of this blood donation drive initiated by the District Police, Kalahandi. We have received proactive support and cooperation from our employees and associate partners in donating their blood for this...
The historic Boss of Aluminium du Maroc Abdelouahed Alami resigns
The historic boss of Aluminum du Maroc gives way to his brother Mohamed Alami. The decision was formalized at the Board of Directors and the ordinary general meeting held on 29 th June’20. This has made an end of a long series of power struggles within the governing bodies of Aluminum du Maroc. Historical CEO of the firm, challenged by the dynasty brother Mohamed Alami for the diversification strategy he led in real estate and tourism, Abdelouahed Alami finally resigns as CEO. It is, therefore, the end of a long adventure for this mythical figure that made Aluminum du Maroc one of the industrial jewels of the country and the supplement of a power struggle that has lasted since 2016. "All of this is behind us," says Abdeslam Alami, son of the new CEO, who was behind the sling against his...
Citing the issue of US Tariffs on Aluminium, Justin Trudeau 'Unsure' about trip to Washington
The Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau on 3 rd July’20 stated that he was still unsure whether he would travel to Washington D.C. next week to celebrate a new North American trade treaty. The issue of US tariffs on aluminium is holding him back is the most possible reason. Mexico's President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, who is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump next week, has said he would like Trudeau to attend. Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, President of Mexico, who is due to meet U.S. President Donald Trump next week, has said: “He would like Trudeau to attend.” Trudeau said: "We're still in discussions with the Americans about whether a trilateral summit next week makes sense. We're concerned about the proposed issue of tariffs on aluminium and steel that the Americans have...
Puneet Jagatramka, Director of Procurement and Supply Chain for Vedanta’s Aluminium business moves on
After 20 plus years of distinguished service at Vedanta’s various metal businesses, he is moving on for a new journey in a different industry with a new role to play. He has spent almost 9 years in the aluminium business of Vedanta. Preliminary to the aluminium segment, he has been with the mining and metal giant’s Copper and Zinc business. While bidding adieu to Vedanta, Mr Puneet said: “Vedanta is a phenomenal company and it has been a most fulfilling and transformational professional experience of my career.” The professional career of Puneet has always been filled with new leanings, networking and success stories. Mr Puneet Jagatramka is also associated with Aluminium Association of India (AAI) as Vice President, has been industriously contributing to the aluminium industry,...
Russian start-up Pro-Avia selects Germany’s Red A03 all-aluminium diesel engine to power in-development utility-twin
Pro-Avia, a Russian start-up has selected Red Aircraft’s A03 500hp diesel engine to power its in-development multi-purpose piston-twin. Adenau, Germany-based Red Aviation explains its power-plant as an “all-aluminium, 12-cylinder, high-compression-ignition engine” that can run on Jet A or diesel fuel. Red Aviation’s head of business development Sebastian Gluck said: “The A03 is a game-changer in the market as there are currently no diesel engines in the 500hp range.” He added: “It was selected by Pro-Avia, as it can deliver lower emissions and excellent fuel efficiency compared with similar-sized engines running on leaded aviation fuel like the Lycoming IO-580, TIO-720 and Continental IO-550 pistons.” European and US certifications were awarded to A03 in December 2014 and January 2015,...
Vedanta’s Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery observes the National Electrical Safety week
Vedanta’s Alumina Refinery at Lanjigarh observed the National Electrical Safety week recently to strengthen the importance of adhering to safety norms while handling the electrical equipment and machinery. The alumina refinery is commended for upholding the highest standards of safety and with the monsoons arriving; the plant has hastened its electrical safety preparedness. Outspreading awareness of electrical safety among its employees and associate partners is one such vital initiative in this direction. From 26 th June’20, the week-long observation commenced. It incorporated multiple activities like electrical safety training for the employees, safety quiz for employees and associate partners, electrical safety model presentation and field electrical safety campaign. As a step towards...
Fight against COVID-19: The Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée rolls-out another community communication campaign
The Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG), one of the world leaders in the production and export of metallurgical bauxite, on 2 nd July’20, rolled another community communication campaign against Covid-19, along the corridor of its operations. The campaign covers the area extending from Kamsar to Daramagnaki, passing through Kolaboui, the urban municipality of Boké, Tanèné and Sangarédi. It will last approximately three months and will directly reach 82 villages, 684 households, 6,840 people, and more than a million people, thanks to the media in the region. To productively achieve the objectives of the campaign, 20 community relays (young people - women and men from local communities) were recruited, trained and equipped with basic community communication techniques and the restrictive...
France import of Bauxite remains uneven during 2017-20
The economy of France is highly developed and free-market-oriented. It is the world's 7th largest economy by 2019 nominal figures and the 10th largest economy by PPP figures. It is the 2nd largest economy in the European Union after Germany. Bauxite importation of France during 2017-19 has been recorded at 3,659,787 tonnes and the revenue expended stood at $183.23 million. The bauxite import for 2020 has been projected at 1,253,881tonnes and the expenditure to remain at $62.93 million. However, when the analysed import volume and expenditure of 2020 has been added with the existing three years it displays 4,913,668 tonnes and $246.16 million. In 2017 the Bauxite import of the European nation has been marked at 901,688 tonnes and the expenditure remained at $35.35 million, whereas in 2018...
BMW 4 Series Coupe production kicks-starts at Dingolfing plant in Germany
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is now in production at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany. This new model is being produced at the plant alongside the updated BMW 5 Series Sedans, like the M5 and 5 Series Touring. Collectively the Dingolfing plant is rolling out the production of five different models at the very same time. The most exciting is the new 4 Series Coupe that pulls on a whole new design. Sitting at the top of the range is the M440i xDrive Coupe, which is powered by a six-cylinder in-line engine that delivers 374 horsepower. Stylish sports coupes are an indispensable part of BMW model history and traditional at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, beginning with the BMW 6 Series Coupé in 1976. The BMW 4 Series Coupe is now rolling off the production line in Lower Bavaria after 44...
Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India: Processing to install import monitoring mechanism for aluminium items
In an effort to bring in transparency and accountability in pricing and quality of imports, the Government of India will put in place import monitoring systems for aluminium. According to sources, the Ministry of Mines is at an advanced stage of the process to bring in the import monitoring systems. The manifesto is to monitor the import of 43 aluminium items under Chapter 76 HS codes out of a total of 91 items. The ministry has already held consultations with various stakeholders for this purpose. Monitoring of 43 items of aluminium will cover 99.08% of the total value of aluminium imported, which stands at INR 38,166 crore in FY19. India imports aluminium scrap worth over INR 17,000 crore. It is not very clear if the monitoring system will include aluminium scrap, which is mostly...
Charcroft Electronics samples highest energy-density aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Exxelia
The specialist distributor and manufacturer of electronic components, Charcroft Electronics, are sampling the highest energy-density aluminium electrolytic capacitors from Exxelia for energy-storage applications. Designers of energy-storage applications in the defence, railway, industrial and power-supply sectors can request samples of the FELSIC HC screw-terminal capacitors and SNAPSIC HC snap-in capacitors. The high density achieved by the aluminium electrolytic capacitors enables a 30% reduction in function price and a reduction in board space, weight, and assembly time. Samples of the FELSIC HC capacitors are rated at 200V, 300V or 450V, and the SNAPSIC HC samples at 400V or 450V. Both series deliver low ESR and support an ultra-long lifetime of 8,000 hours at 85°C with operation over...
COVID-19 effect: Iceland's GDP anticipated to decline by 8% in 2020, drop-in aluminium prices is a major cause
The Financial Stability Committee of the Central Bank of Iceland anticipates that GDP to decline by 8% in 2020 as per its recent quarterly report. It notifies that while Iceland’s three commercial banks are in a strong capital and liquidity position, however, there is the risk that the Central Bank’s easing of policy instruments could lead to an increase in asset prices and an increase in the likelihood of systemic risk within the economy. Following this obligation, the FSC has published its newest quarterly report, which forecasts that GDP will contract by 8% this year. The report notes that despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iceland’s financial system is “on sound footing,” with private sector balance sheets have grown stronger in recent years, reinforced by deleveraging and...
Philippines import of Aluminium Tubes and Pipes during 2017-20 remain inconstant
The major industries of the Philippines include manufacturing and agribusiness. Within manufacturing, mining and mineral processing, pharmaceuticals, shipbuilding, electronics, and semiconductors are the focus areas. The Philippines' economy is based on food processing; production of cement, iron, and steel; and telecommunications, among others. The agricultural sector employs 25% of the labour force but contributes only 9.3% of GDP. Philippines import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2017-19 has been remaining inconstant as the important volume displayed growth and de-growth. The import volume during the above period remained at 4610 tonnes and foreign revenue expended stood at $21.09 million. The projection for 2020 import volume of aluminium tubes and pipes has been analysed at 1670...
USMCA is a Win for North American Aluminum Industry: The Aluminium Association
Tom Dobbins, President and CEO, The Aluminium Association on 1 st July’20 delivered the communication in response to the execution of US-Mexico-Canada Agreement: “USMCA’s implementation is a historic achievement, and we greatly appreciate the efforts of the U.S., Canadian and Mexican governments in ensuring this trade agreement guarantees robust, fair and rules-based trade of aluminium and aluminium products between the three countries." "Furthermore, the new Rules of Origin that incentivize regional sourcing of aluminium for auto parts and vehicles will drive demand for U.S. aluminium manufacturers in the years to come.” Dobbins also stated that the integrated North American aluminium supply chain has been a crucial element of the U.S. aluminium industry’s ability to invest and grow over...
En+ calls EU to reduce tariffs on the import of low-carbon aluminium
En+ has called on the EU to eradicate tariffs on low-carbon imports of aluminium, the lightweight metal used in everything from cars to wind turbines. EU needs to invest almost €500bn a year to meet its climate goals, Greg Barker, the group’s executive chairman, said: “There was a huge opportunity to speed up the energy transition by embracing green aluminium”. “Why to turn off Europe’s coal-fired power plants if the finished goods we buy or manufacture are sucking in high-carbon, coal-produced aluminium from the other side of the world?” said Lord Barker, a former UK energy and climate change minister En+ controls Rusal, the largest aluminium producer outside China, and its push for a separate customs code for low-carbon aluminium comes as Germany, which has unveiled sweeping measures to...
Utkal Alumina: Bringing happiness for people of its mining areas
Utkal Alumina International Limited (UAIL) has mounted a holistic CSR strategy. Its main attempt is to be substantive to the lives of the underprivileged. Through its development initiatives, it has helped in enhancing the socio-economic conditions of people in these areas. The development initiatives by UAIL are focussed on providing better health, education, livelihood and other facilities to the villagers. Launched in September’19, UAIL’s Project Sambhab, focus at building an alternative source of livelihood through orchard development. A total of 19 farmers of Ratachuan, Hatikhaman, Jogiparitunda and Narignjodi are receiving assistance for the banana, guava, papaya and drumstick plantations, along with fertiliser and pesticides. This apart, the farmers also get on-farm agro-advisory...
The aluminium scrap export of Spain shows stable growth during 2017-20
The Spanish aluminium industry is going through rough times at present, although the aluminium scrap export during 2017-19 has reflected significant growth, as the export volume stood at 303,944 tonnes and the revenue earnings stood at $334.20 million. The aluminium scrap export for 2020 has been analysed at 146,023 tonnes and the earnings might remain at $176.42 million. When the projected export volume and earnings get added up with the existing three years it displays 449,967 tonnes and $510.62 million. The aluminium scrap export of Spain in 2017 has been recorded at 53,032 tonnes and the revenue earnings remained at only $48.02 million, whereas in 2018 the Spanish export of aluminium scrap saw a rise by 119.42%, as the export volume grew to 116,366 tonnes and the earnings rose by...
Trump administration’s new tariffs on Canadian aluminium to injure both economies: Justin Trudeau
The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau stated that it will hurt US and Canadian economies if the Trump administration imposes new tariffs on Canadian aluminium. On 29 th June’20, Trudeau said: “We have heard, obviously, the musings and proposals from the US that perhaps there need to be more tariffs on aluminium.” Trudeau pointed out that “what we simply highlight is: the S needs Canadian aluminium”. The Prime Minister said: “If they put tariffs on Canadian aluminium, they’re simply increasing the costs of inputs, necessary inputs, to their manufacturing base which will hurt the American economy. Again, we see that our economies are so interlinked that punitive actions by the US administration end up hurting Americans the same way they end up hurting Canadians.” He added: “We will...
