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Top Newsmakers for June 2022: Century Aluminium to idle its Hawesville smelter temporarily due to high energy costs; Guinea govt. extends the submission date for alumina refinery proposals
The global aluminium industry experienced several electrifying events in June 2022. Century Aluminium’s Hawesville smelter, the largest aluminium producer in North America producing military-grade aluminium, employing over 600 staff has decided to idle its smelter due to soaring energy prices. The...
Aluminium and steel waste recycler Befesa S A releases its 2021 ESG Report with climate goals
The leading provider of hazardous waste recycling services, Befesa S A which enables the circular economy within the steel and aluminium industries, has released its ESG Report for 2021. Befesa has published its ESG Report following its publication of the 2021 Annual Report in March, which delivers...
Hindalco to grab 26% stake in Cleanwin Energy SIX
On 29 th June 2022, the world’s largest aluminium rolling company, Hindalco Industries made public that its board has delivered a green signal to invest INR 71.50 lakh in the equity share capital of Cleanwin Energy SIX. The total cost of acquiring a 26 per cent stake in Cleanwin Energy SIX is INR...
Rio Tinto in partnership with Corona Canada launch specially-marked low-carbon beverage cans utilizing ELYSIS technology
On 29 th June 2022, the world’s second-largest metal and mining corporation, Rio Tinto announced, that in partnership with Corona Canada, a pioneer in the beer industry has launched Canada’s first specially-marked, low carbon beverage aluminium can manufactured by Ball Corporation. The availability...
Metro Mining plans to elevate Bauxite Hill’s production capacity by 75%
The Australian exploration and mining company, Metro Mining has announced its plans to augment the annual bauxite production capacity at the Bauxite Hills Mine from 4 million to 7 million wet metric tonnes per annum (M WMT pa) in 2023. The Bauxite Hills Mine has been operating in Western Cape York...
United States to impose 35% tariff on aluminium imports from Russia
The United States has elevated its tariffs on aluminium imports from Russia to 35% from 10.5%-11.0%, taking effect in 30 days. Aluminium product details subject to these new tariffs have not yet been announced. However, it would not influence the MW premium, but it would have a bullish impact on...
USM teams with ribbed aluminium luggage label Rimowa for a distinctive storage unit concept
The Swiss manufacturer of modular furniture and storage units, USM is among the rarest brands that, by the nobility of its timeless designs hardly ever has caused to add to its product range. However, with a similar rationale, it is extraordinarily choosy when it comes to tying up with other...
Alro's downstream subsidiary Vimetco Extrusion accomplishes the installation of a new press line
One of the biggest integrated aluminium companies in Romania and Europe ALRO S.A. publicized that its downstream in charge with the extrusion business subsidiary, Vimetco Extrusion, accomplished the installation of a new state-of-the-art 7" press extrusion line, following an investment of...
Hydro charged for polluting Brazilian river over bauxite residue spillage from Alunorte alumina refinery
On 24 th June 2022, the Norwegian aluminium company Norsk Hydro was accused in a Dutch court, imputing the world’s biggest alumina refinery polluting a Brazilian river for years, engendering critical health issues for inhabitants. An association and nine victims together representing around 11,000...
EGA projects to build a solar-powered production unit for silicon metal
The world’s largest ‘premium aluminium’ producer, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) plans to develop renewable energy sourced (solar-powered) production facility for silicon metal. Silicon is one of the crucial raw materials essential in the manufacturing of premium aluminium production. However, the...
Russia will seek to increase trade and investment with India: Oleg Deripaska, Founder of Rusal
The founder of Russian aluminium giant Rusal and oligarch Oleg Deripaska commented by saying that Russia will seek to foster trade and investment liaison with India, China and Southeast Asian nations. Oleg Vladimirovich Deripaska, a Russian billionaire and industrialist, was once Russia's richest...
Darren Taylor Holdings acquires five-decade-old Dorset Aluminium
The Dorchester, England-based aluminium products manufacturer that was founded more than 50 years ago, has been reported sold out for an undisclosed amount. The aluminium products-making company located on Poundbury Road is acquired by Shaftesbury-based Darren Taylor Holdings. Founded in 1971,...
European Parliament’s plenary vote for CBAM leaves European Aluminium dismayed
On 22 nd June 2006, European Aluminium, the industry association representing the aluminium value chain in Europe has been down-casted by the outcome of the European Parliament’s plenary vote on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). MEPs opted to incorporate indirect emissions in their...
Chile’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-21 unveils mercurial movement; a further marginal drop is predicted for 2022
Aluminium is a highly durable metal that can be recycled again and again without losing its inherent value. Compared to making the same amount of aluminium from scratch, recycling aluminium saves 95% of the energy. Metal recycling isn't always as straightforward as it should be. Among the metals...
Century Aluminium to idle its Hawesville smelter temporarily due to high energy costs; staff to be laid-off momentarily
The largest producer of primary aluminium producer in the United States of America, Century Aluminum has made public that it will idle its aluminium smelter in Hawesville, Kentucky, temporarily due to the propelling high energy prices which are causing a direct impact on the business. On 27 th June...
Gränges launches its product brand 'Endure' for sustainable and circular solutions
On 21 st June 2022, the aluminium rolled product manufacturer Gränges rolls out its product brand for sustainable and circular solutions, Gränges Endure. The brand allows customers to select sustainable aluminium products and solutions of the highest quality with the least impact on the...
Gränges to raise its sustainability ambition, eyes 2040 for carbon neutrality
The aluminium technology company, Gränges which drives toward more sustainable aluminium products and solutions has manifested to raise its sustainability ambition and eyes to become climate neutral by 2040. Now as a part of its responsibility, Gränges commits to set science-based targets through...
Iranian aluminium semi-finished goods import during 2019-21 illustrates sharp decline followed by a marginal increase; 9% further plunge is predicted for 2022
In the Aluminum Association's definition, sheet aluminium is defined as being 0.008 inches thick to less than 0.25 inches thick. The thinnest aluminium is foil, 0.250 inches thick and the thicker aluminium is plate. Strips are sheets that are machined into units with smaller widths for specific...
