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GAC and Chalco agree to build an alumina refinery in Guinea
Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) and the Aluminium Corporation of China (Chalco) have signed a collaboration agreement to build an alumina refinery in the Republic of Guinea. This collaboration, which got underway in March with the signature of a memorandum of understanding, makes use of the...
Technology revolutionizing the future of the aluminium industry
Technology has emerged as a crucial driver in reshaping industries worldwide in today's quickly expanding environment. The aluminium industry is one sector experiencing profound changes due to technological advancements. Technology is vital in reshaping the future of aluminium production, from...
China eyes overseas alumina projects to access bauxite reserves
China's rising reliance on bauxite, the primary raw material for alumina production, has prompted the world's largest miner to seek alumina refineries worldwide, particularly emphasising crucial supplier Indonesia following an export embargo. According to analysts and AL Circle's industry-focused...
Unveiling the bauxite powerhouses: The top 10 producers of bauxite in 2022
In the dynamic global landscape of mineral resources, bauxite production is a pivotal contributor to numerous industries. With its remarkable versatility and application in manufacturing, bauxite continues to fuel economic growth and development worldwide. As we delve into mineral production, let...
Bauxite miners urge Indonesia govt to reconsider the export ban
Bauxite miners have once more pleaded with the Indonesian government to rethink the policy since domestic facilities are insufficient to process their output. However, this is to be noted that Indonesia is scheduled to restrict unprocessed bauxite exports in the next few days. Indonesia, the...
Altemira's Can-to-Can Cycle: A sustainable paradigm for aluminium
Altemira has introduced a groundbreaking and sustainable model for the aluminium industry called the Can-to-Can cycle. This innovative approach revolutionizes how aluminium cans are recycled, paving the way for a more environmentally friendly future. Altemira ensures that the environmental impact...
Countdown begins: Düsseldorf prepares for the prestigious GMTN event in June 2023
GMTN is the premier event for foundry technology, cast products, metallurgy, and thermal process technology. It is comprised of four individual fairs - GIFA, METEC, THERMPROCESS, and NEWCAST – GMTN . This event is typically held concurrently at the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre. It provides a...
Tech platform sentra.world raises $2 million in seed funding to drive ESG transformation
A technology platform sentra.world powering ESG for industrial businesses to achieve net-zero emissions has raised $2 million in seed funding. Avaana Capital, a notable early-stage climate-tech venture capital firm in India, led the funding round. ESG SaaS platform sentra.world's suite of products...
Promoting sustainable practices: Aluminium's role on 'World Environment Day'
Observed annually on June June 5 th , World Environment Day is an international event dedicated to raising public awareness of environmental concerns and encouraging positive actions to conserve our planet. The responsible use and management of resources, including materials such as aluminium, are...
Alcoa injects R$1.3 billion into its Brazilian operations' energy transition
Alcoa has invested R$1.3 billion in projects to replace fossil fuels at the Maranhão Aluminium Consortium (Alumar), which was formed by Alcoa Corporation, Rio Tinto, and South32, and at the Poços de Caldas facility (MG) over the last two years. However, attaining net zero carbon emissions is the...
Engineering firm K Home International marks its Golden Jubilee celebration
Founded in North East England in 1973, K Home International, a family-run engineering firm that has worked on projects worldwide, is celebrating 50 years in business. The journey started with a vision to provide engineering design, project and construction management services that deliver its...
Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, May 2023
The global aluminium industry witnessed a volatile month, May 2023, regarding the metal's price. Although there were some price moments, the range remained between USD$100-USD$150. We all know that the global manufacturing sector is in the mode of reducing carbon footprints, so everybody's focus is...
Jamalco's 100% stake acquisition would have been risky: Nigel Clarke
Dr Nigel Clarke, the Minister of Finance and Public Service, insists that it would not have been economically viable for the Jamaican government to take over the responsibility of 100 per cent operations of Jamalco, the bauxite mining and alumina refining company, after the previous majority...
Loan default: China may seize Ghana's bauxite, electricity and other revenue sources
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised concern about the Chinese government potentially gaining access to Ghana's mineral, majorly bauxite and electricity revenues, citing Ghana's failure to meet loan terms. The IMF is a 190-member country organisation that promotes global monetary...
Scope 3 emissions focus brings low-carbon opportunities for Hydro
According to Hilde Merete Asheim, the company's chief executive officer, the expanded focus is widening the chances for aluminium producers like Norsk Hydro to market more low-carbon products. Hydro is a leading industrial company that builds businesses and partnerships for a more sustainable...
Novelis introduces roll-forming development line to accelerate aluminium automotive parts innovation
Driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, Novelis Inc., on May 22nd, announced the start-up of its new roll-forming development line. The latest development line will support Novelis in meeting industry demand for a process that can produce large volumes of high-strength...
Tata prefers UK over Spain for the JLR EV battery plant
Tata Group, the parent firm of Jaguar Land Rover, is leaning towards picking Britain over Spain for a gigantic battery plant for electric vehicles. According to those who know the situation, Tata, a conglomerate with interests ranging from metals to food, is considering a facility in England after...
PMB Technology to increase the production capacity of Bintulu metallic silicon smelter
The Malaysia-based PMB Technology Bhd will invest significantly in its Phase 3 plant project in Samalaju Industrial Park, Bintulu, increasing the output capacity of metallic silicon by 50 per cent annually. It has been reported that the company is investing RM350 million in the Phase 3 unit of the...
