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CBG initiates the maintenance and securing project for rehabilitated sites in Sangaredi, Guinea’s bauxite town
On November 27, 2022, the Guinean mining company, Compagnie des bauxites de Guinée (CBG), officially launched a ceremony for the upkeep, maintenance and securing of old sites rehabilitated with native species for rational or sustainable management. The CBG laboratory meeting room served as a framework for this meeting, which took place in the presence of the regional inspector, the prefectural director of the environment of Boké and all the administrative, municipal, CBG and representatives. The general management of the CBG was commended for this project initiative on this occasion by Mamadou Oury Bah, the mayor of the rural commune Sangaredi, on behalf of his populace. He claimed the CBG had replanted numerous hectares of land in several Sangaredi localities affected by the mining firm....
Balco observes ‘World Quality Month’ across its operations through several awareness activities
The iconic aluminium producer in India and a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium observed 'World Quality Month' across its operations with various awareness-raising activities for its employees, business partners, and community members. The activities focused on raising their awareness of the importance of quality and enabling them to become active participants in developing a sustainable quality culture. World Quality Month is an annual event in which organizations worldwide reaffirm a quality-first approach to their processes while recognizing ongoing efforts to achieve this goal. Based on this year's theme, 'Quality Conscience: Doing the Right Thing,' BALCO arranged a variety of initiatives, including Nukkad Natak, slogan writing, poster making, photography, poem prose contests, and...
SINTEF's HARARE project aims to recover metals from red mud and copper slag
In the metallurgy industry, waste slag frequently contains valuable materials in low concentrations. Large areas of valuable land are used to house reservoirs containing hazardous waste. SINTEF, a research organization, now want to use hydrogen to convert this waste into a resource. SINTEF headquartered in Trondheim, Norway, is one of Europe's largest independent research organisations. It was founded in 1950 that conducts contract research and development projects. The world intensely needs metals, and realizing the so-called green transition depends on obtaining both the scarcer metals and those for which we have a plentiful supply. Nevertheless, when metals are recovered from minerals, it often ends with waste by-products. In addition, this waste may have significant environmental and...
Alcoa supports Rusal's call for LME to disclose the source of all metal stocks
The Pittsburgh, US-based industrial corporation and eighth-largest aluminium producer, Alcoa, supports the proposal submitted last week by Russian aluminium giant Rusal for the London Metal Exchange to bring forth the details concerning the source of all metal in LME-approved warehouses. Following the Ukraine-Russia geopolitical crisis, Rusal has not been directly targeted for sanctions by any nation. On the other hand, Alcoa has diligently campaigned to prohibit Russian metal from being traded and stored on the LME. It is concerned that large amounts of aluminium in the LME warehouse might mangle pricing. After an industry consultation in October, the London Metal Exchange (LME) pronounced there would be no bar of Russian metal as a compelling section of the market was still planning to...
Bauxite train derailment in St Ann, Jamaica kills two
On November 20, 2022, St Ann, Jamaica police reported that two people is found deceased following a bauxite train derailment. On Monday, a thick pall of sadness hung in the air as co-workers of two men killed in a train crash on Sunday night struggled to cope. A police investigation has been launched following the fatal derailment of a bauxite train on Sunday in the Retreat district of Brown's Town, St. Ann. Shane Powell, a Clarendon security guard, and Orlando Brown, a resident of Brown's Town, St. Ann, have been identified as the deceased. The men, according to police, were aboard the bauxite train when it developed mechanical problems, derailed, and crashed in a gully in Retreat, St Ann. Both were critically injured and died on the spot. The crime scene was investigated, and their...
Altech Chemicals proposes renaming the company to Altech Batteries Limited
An international battery technology company, Altech Chemicals, holding a joint venture agreement with Fraunhofer IKTS, which manufactures the revolutionary CERENERGY® Sodium Alumina Solid State (SAS) Battery, has announced that, following a Board of Directors meeting, the Board has decided to change the company's name to 'Altech Batteries Limited'. However, the name change will require shareholders' approval at the next General Meeting in 2023. Iggy Tan, the Managing Director, stated in the 2022 Annual Report, “the Company is undergoing a transition to be a battery energy company to meet a battery storage future." Altech intends to keep its current ASX ticker "ATC." The Board of Directors believes that the proposed new name reflects Altech's vision of a battery storage future as the world...
‘Fire Safe’ aluminium facade cladding firm AODELI Australia appoints Samantha Sullivan as the new Business Development Manager
The Australian company dedicated to the direct supply of ‘Fire Safe’ aluminium façade panels, AODELI Australia, publicizes the appointment of Samantha Sullivan as the new Business Development Manager (BDM) for Australian Capital Territory (ACT) / New South Wales (NSW). With over 10 years of experience in similar roles in the construction industry, Samantha brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the company. Besides managing Aodeli's customers in Sydney, NSW and ACT, Samantha will also be responsible for growing this network as interest in the Company's innovative non-combustible panels (NCP) continues to grow as the State's current Project Remediate scheme continues. Technically trained in NCC (National Construction Code) compliance, Samantha has an understanding of AS standards...
OARC enters supply agreement for green biofuel, aims to decarbonize the production of aluminium sheets
Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC), a well-known manufacturer of aluminium sheets in Sohar, and Oman Oil Marketing Company (OOMCO), the leading marketer and distributor of multi-sector fuel and lubricant products, have inked a contract for the delivery of green biofuel blends. In a cooperation that will help reduce OARC's carbon impact, this arrangement makes OOMCO the first gasoline marketer to offer biofuel in the Oman market and OARC the first corporation in Oman to adopt such economically and environmentally responsible B5 Biodiesel by OOMCO. Wakud International (Wakud) will produce renewable green fuel at its biodiesel facility in Barka's Khazaen Economic City. An Omani SME, Wakud, uses biofuels from recycled cooking oils in Oman's hospitality sector. Tarik Al Junaidi, the Chief...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: European Union's green and digital transition relies increasingly on aluminium; EEG collects 11,987 kg aluminium cans in ‘Can Collection Drive’ to enable circular economy
Primary aluminium production is highly energy intensive, and gradually, the global aluminium industry is focusing on decarbonization to make the industry more sustainable for the future. The decarbonization factor would require huge investments and time, but the shift is ongoing. Several manufacturers are sourcing scrap to manufacture aluminium to join the race of decarbonization. The global aluminium industry witnessed a few crucial events this week, a step towards a green economy. The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium's Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs – Circular Economy & Raw Materials, George Karkampasis stated, "It is hard to escape the reality that over the last two decades Europe has bounced from one crisis to the next." To know more:...
EV BMW i7 enters Abu Dhabi, engineered with EGA produced CelestiAL solar aluminium
The official importer of BMW Group vehicles in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Motors (ADM), launched the all-new BMW 7 Series and BMW i7. The new BMW 7 Series has been redesigned in a highly contemporary manner and is packed with a variety of cutting-edge innovations, opening a new chapter in the history of the famous model that made its debut 45 years ago. The innovative all-electric BMW i7 will be available alongside the daring new 7 Series. The cutting-edge i7 offers sustainable transportation alternatives thanks to responsible material sourcing and a charge range of up to 625 kilometres. This includes utilising aluminium with the brand name CelestiAL, produced by Emirates Global Aluminium using solar power. The new BMW 7 Series is offered in the UAE as a conventional or...
Mozambique's aluminium exports to the EU may face carbon taxes, it begins exporting LNG
The EU's planned Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) poses a significant risk to the southern African nation, Mozambique, primarily because of its aluminium exports to the EU. The metal aluminium is the country's most considerable export good, which accounts for up to 25 per cent of export earnings, worth US$1.4 billion. According to our report from the region, Mozambique's aluminium exports could be taxed between EUR 50 - 350 million per year under the proposed CBAM, depending on the methods used to estimate carbon intensity. On the contrary, Mozambique also has incomparable natural energy resources that could impressively contribute to a green energy transition domestically and in the Southern African region. Filipe Nyusi, the President of Mozambique, announced the first export of...
RHI Magnesita to acquire India’s leading high alumina refractory bricks-producing company Dalmia Bharat Refractories
On November 19, 2022, RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of refractory products, publicized the acquisition of the Indian refractory business of Dalmia Bharat Refractories Limited (DBRL). DBRL is one of India’s foremost refractory players and a long-term trusted partner to customers in the region. Established in 1954, Dalmia Bharat Refractories Limited (previously Shri Nataraj Ceramics and Chemical Industries Ltd.) is a leading India-based producer of high alumina refractory bricks for the Indian cement industry. The acquisition will notably expand RHI Magnesita’s presence in the booming Indian refractory market, with forecast steel production growth in India of 12% in 2022 and a CAGR of 7-8% until 2030. As DBRL's production is consolidated into RHI Magnesita's existing...
South African aluminium industry's voice AFSA reports grand success of the 'International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition 2022'
The voice of and the gateway to the South African aluminium industry, the Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) hosted the 'International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition' on October 26-27, 2022, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in South Africa. The event focused on promoting the use of aluminium, with a focus on aluminium applications and uses, market analyses and technological advancements within the industry. The conference was reserved for delegates, with the exhibition hall open to the public. Approximately 100 people were in attendance, including domestic and international attendees from various countries in Europe and East Asia. During the conference, speakers and delegates shared their opinions, views, and suggestions on topical issues. Guala Closures...
Sales of two smelting giants surge following LME's rejection of Russian metal ban
According to our European report, there has been a rush to sign contracts with the two major mining and smelting companies in Russia following the London Metal Exchange's decision not to forbid Russian metal from being traded on its platform and stored at its warehouses. Some buyers had postponed concluding annual supply agreements with MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC and United Co. Rusal International PJSC due to the LME's deliberations over whether to outlaw Russian metal. However, contracts with both businesses are now getting finalised. The Russian aluminium giant, Rusal, stated that sales have increased after the LME's announcement. Brian Hesse, the owner and CEO of PerenniAL, the region's sole distributor of Rusal, said that aluminium sales in North America might decline by 4% to 5% due to...
Aludium introduces ‘Aludium Eco’, a range of cutting-edge products with low carbon footprint certification
On November 18, 2022, the European rolled aluminium manufacturer with six decades of experience in the sector introduced ‘Aludium Eco’, a range of cutting-edge products with a third-party certified carbon footprint of less than 4 tons C02 /t AL, cradle-to-gate. However, it has also been reported that the carbon footprint in certain Aludium Eco products is even lower at less than 3 or even 2 tonnes C02 /t AL. Lionel Chapis, the CEO of Aludium, said, “Advancing the low-carbon transition is core to Aludium’s company strategy, and the development of Aludium Eco is a big step forward to offer our customers access to products certified at some of the world’s lowest levels of carbon footprint for aluminium flat rolled products. This is the fruit of years of investment in our assets, technology,...
European Union's green and digital transition relies increasingly on aluminium: George Karkampasis
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium's Senior Manager of Regulatory Affairs – Circular Economy & Raw Materials, George Karkampasis stated, "It is hard to escape the reality that over the last two decades Europe has bounced from one crisis to the next." “To avoid another raw materials crisis, we need to learn the lessons from the current Ukraine-Russia geopolitical conflict and act on the warning signs.” The European aluminium industry has been balancing two parallel realities for several years. First, the metal aluminium has become increasingly significant to the EU’s green and digital transitions. According to a recent study, European aluminium demand for clean technologies will increase from 14 million tonnes in 2020 to 21 million tonnes in 2050, driven...
India's GAPL plans to expand its production capacity in 2023
The manufacturer of premium quality aluminium profiles, Global Aluminium Pvt. Ltd., has emerged as one of the leading champions in the aluminium extrusion manufacturing sector under the leadership of Chairman and Managing Director Anil Kumar Agarwal, Global. Global Aluminium Pvt. Ltd (GAPL) is a comprehensive solution provider for aluminium extruded products, which has been operational for three decades and relentlessly delivering all kinds of value additions, including anodizing, powder coating, machining & fabrication of aluminium profiles under a single roof, as a one-stop solution for clients. As a result of its two highly advanced and cutting-edge automated aluminium manufacturing facilities in Kallakal, Telangana, GAPL has been supplying premium quality aluminium extrusion profiles...
Diversifying ALRO Group's business model led to higher turnover in 1-3Q 2022
On November 14, 2022, ALRO S.A., one of Europe's largest vertically integrated aluminium producers, measured by production capacity, reported its consolidated financial results for the nine months that ended September 30 2022. In 3Q 2022, the Group's turnover increased by 19% (1-3Q 2022: RON 2.9 billion vs RON 2.5 billion) with a decreasing trend, as aluminium quotations fell and demand slowed. In a challenging economic environment, the Group has scaled back certain production activities (primary aluminium and alumina) due to lower aluminium quotations and demand. Marian NĂSTASE, Chairman of the Board of Directors, ALRO, said, “2022 brought the challenges faced by our industry to a new stress level, with the war closer to our borders than ever, with soaring power prices and scarcity of...
