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The US’ first hydrogen powered electric ferry’s aluminium construction contract secured by AAM
All American Marine (AAM) has secured a contract from Switch Maritime to complete the aluminium construction and outfitting of a 21-m, 84-passenger, zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered, electric-drive ferry that will operate in the California Bay Area. The project to build the vessel – both project...
Iraq’s import market of Aluminium Bar Rods and Profiles stands rock solid during 2017-20
The National Investment Commission (NIC) of Iraq has announced five new investment opportunities in Iraq and it includes aluminium. Iraq’s import of aluminium bar rod and profiles during 2017-19 has shown very positive growth for the industry as the total importation volume stood at 92,972 tonnes,...
Australian Taxation Office soar aluminium smelter dispute with Rio Tinto
ATO has escalated its transfer pricing probe into Rio Tinto's aluminium division, further complicating talks between the miner and the federal government in regards to a rescue package for Rio's three loss-making Australian smelters. In February’20 a probe was advancing into Rio's aluminium...
India drags US to WTO's safeguard committee for hiking duties on aluminium derivatives
India has solicited consultations with the US, under the WTO's safeguard agreement, against American authorities' decision to hike import duties on derivatives of aluminium products. In January’20, the US exuded a presidential decree stating that aluminium derivatives would be subject to tariff...
The “Corona” crisis: Rio Tinto considers suspending production at Iceland Aluminium Smelter
Rio Tinto considers suspending the production at its Straumsvík smelter in Iceland for two years. The company is one of the world’s largest metal and mining corporations are considering various options to reduce its losses during the economic downturn due to the coronavirus pandemic. Rio Tinto’s...
The “Corona” effect: Aluminium du Maroc postpones the date of convocation of the Board of Directors
Aluminium du Maroc, created in partnership with Péchiney and the latter was absorbed first by Alcan and then by Rio Tinto. The company is supervised by a high level of engineers and it relies on the latest generation of technical equipment. The exceptional and the unprecedented circumstances linked...
Mexico’s Bauxite import market shows steady growth during 2017-20
Aluminum is the world’s second-most-used industrial metal, second only to steel. Mexico’s long-running mining tradition dates back to colonial times, and despite the historically large and continuing importance of the mining industry and the fact that Mexico leads in the production of several...
Russia's NCCP to supply Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority low-enriched nuclear fuels components
Novosibirsk Chemical Concentrates Plant (NCCP) has signed a 10-year contract with the Egyptian Atomic Energy Authority for the supply of low-enriched nuclear fuel components, such as aluminium and uranium items, for the ETRR-2 research reactor. NCCP is a subsidiary of Russian nuclear fuel...
The “COVID-19” pandemic: Alcoa declares change to a “Virtual Meeting” arrangement for 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminium products, on 6th April ’20, announced a change in the format of its Annual Meeting of Stockholders from in-person to virtual-only. This arrangement has been supported concerning the public health impact of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Portugal’s Aluminium cans import market reflects decline during 2017-20
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid...
Portugal’s Aluminium cans import market reflects decline during 2017-20
The aluminium cans import market of Portugal reflects de-growth during 2017-20, though the total import volume stood at 22,312 tonnes, whereas the total foreign revenue expenditure reflects at $132.73 million. Portugal’s aluminium cans import in 2017 stood at 5697 tonnes, whereas the amount paid...
The “COVID-19” outbreak: Indian Aluminium producers keeping their eyes at accumulating inventory
Indian aluminium producers are keeping their eyes at the possibility of accumulating of metal as COVID-19 outbreak has compressed the domestic consumption besides leading to a demand shrinking among importing countries. The present situation is like hocus-pocus for the aluminium companies that were...
BMW rolls-out the R18 cruiser equipped with aluminium parts
BMW Motorrad has disclosed the production-spec R18 cruiser, months after it showcased the smashing R18 concept at the 2019 EICMA. The concept was undoubtedly one of the best-looking motorcycles at the show. BMW has chosen from the wide catalogue of bolt-on aluminium parts to choose from, supplied...
The “Corona” disaster: Multiple US aluminium mills remain inactive as epidemic disrupts the market
Multiple US aluminium rolling mills and extrusion plants declared temporary suspensions to their operations this week as the COVID-19 epidemic has continued to disrupt markets and erode demand. Aleris Aluminium at its Lewisport, Kentucky, rolling mill has suspended its production from 30th March’20...
Fight against “COVID-19”: Liberty British Aluminium smelter to produce metal for oxygen bottles as an emergency supply
Liberty British Aluminium, Britain’s only remaining aluminium smelter, is supporting the fight against COVID-19 by making metal for NHS oxygen bottles. The Fort William plant has assisted with an emergency job to produce 20 tonnes of oxygen bottles for treating coronavirus patients. The order was...
Aluminium deal worth up to $16.3 billion: Rusal, Glencore agree
The Russian aluminium giant Rusal has approved a new long-term aluminium supply contract with Glencore worth up to $16.3 billion, as announced in a Hong-Kong regulatory statement on 03 rd April. The British born Swiss trader and metals producer Glencore Plc has long been one of the principal...
The “Corona” outbreak: US $ 2 billion Sinohydro Bauxite deal in Ghana set for more delay
Ghana Center for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) declared that: “outbreak of COVID- 19 is currently hitting Ghana’s economy as there are indications that aspects of the Sinohydro deal will be delayed.” CDD-Ghana has raised concerns regarding the need for the government to initiate socio-economic...
Egypt’s Aluminium foil import market reflects growth during 2017-19: Projection of 7% downfall in 2020
The land of Pyramid’s, Egypt, has been reflecting positively for aluminium foil importation market during 2017-19. The total importation for aluminium foil remained at 87,626 tonnes during 2017-19. The projected for 2020 though shows a dip of 7%, whereas when the total import quantity adds up with...
