AlCircle News Edited By "Rupankar Majumder"
A professional with a technical background, specialising in producing insightful content centred around metals, particularly aluminium, passionately engaged in the intricacies of the recycling sector.
Hindalco's alumina production grows by 20% in FY22 following a capacity expansion at its Utkal refinery
As a result of increased capacity at the Utkal alumina refinery in India's eastern state of Odisha, Hindalco Industries has increased its alumina output by 20% for FY22. On 16th September 2021, Naveen Patnaik, the Chief Minister of Odisha virtually inaugurated Utkal Alumina refinery’s expansion of...
UK’s import of aluminium stranded wire during 2019-22 signifies continuous growth
Aluminium wiring in homes is available in two styles: solid and stranded. A solid wire consists of a single conductor and is typically found in 120V circuits that are lower amperages (20A & 15A). Stranded wires are multiple pieces of wire bundled together to form one larger wire, and they are...
International Aluminium Institute appoints Hindalco’s Satish Pai as new Board Chairman
The only body representing the global primary aluminium industry, International Aluminium Institute (IAI), has publicised the appointment of Satish Pai as its new Chairman. Satish Pai is the Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, one of the world’s largest integrated aluminium producers....
Alumina weekly recap: Hydro Rein and GIG join to initiate wind and solar plant for serving Alunorte alumina refinery with sustainable energy; Ma'aden seals an agreement with GlassPoint to build the world's largest solar-powered steam plant to decarbonize its alumina refinery
The renewable energy solutions provider, Hydro Rein and Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (GIG), a specialist green investor, agreed to form a joint venture named Feijão, which will operate after constructing a combined wind and solar power project, with a 586-megawatt capacity,...
World Environment Day: AlCircle pledges to ‘Make The Planet Green’
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) led World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June every year to raise awareness about deteriorating environmental conditions and encourage people globally to act responsibly, helping to build a better future. Humanity's progress during the last...
Ma'aden seals an agreement with GlassPoint to build the world's largest solar powered steam plant to decarbonize its alumina refinery
The Saudi Arabia state-owned mining company headquartered in Riyadh, Ma'aden has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GlassPoint, the leading manufacturer of industrial solar steam generators using solar thermal technology to generate steam for industrial processes. The signed agreement...
Myanmar's aluminium foil importation during 2019-22 indicates a volatile market
A key geostrategic location, abundant natural resources, a young population, and a vital geopolitical position make Myanmar one of the fastest-growing economies in the Asia Pacific. The principal industries contributing to Myanmar’s economy are agriculture, mining and tourism. Aluminium foil is...
'Aluminium du Maroc' reports an upswing of 72% in turnover for Q1 2022
On 1 st June 2022, the first Moroccan company specialising in the manufacture of aluminium alloy profiles Aluminium du Maroc reported a turnover of DH 213 million for Q1 2022, a sharp rise of 72% when compared to Q-o-Q for the same phase in 2021 Founded in 1976, Aluminium du Maroc exemplified that...
South32 successfully acquires additional shareholdings in Mozal Aluminium
On 1 st June 2022, the globally renowned diversified mining and metals company, South32 Limited announced that it has completed the acquisition of an additional 16.6% shareholding and related rights in Maputo, Mozambique based Mozal Aluminium from MCA Metals Holding GmbH (Mitsubishi). The final...
Bauxite kingdom Guinea gets new LNG infrastructure to develop its mining sector
The world’s largest bauxite exporter and with huge reserves of other minerals, Guinea has made public the infrastructure development of a $300 million phased Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) provision and distribution network which incorporates a full-service LNG receiving terminal, a liquefaction plant...
Hungary experienced enterprising growth in aluminium scrap import during 2019-21 driven by a favourable domestic recycling market
The usage of recycled aluminium has also entered our daily lives through beverage cans and electronic gadgets like iPad. Companies like Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Apple are now using used aluminium in their products as a way to demonstrate their commitment to green manufacturing. As a result,...
Indian Railways’ Northeast Frontier zone introduces new rakes with aluminium interiors to ensure safety and comfort
As a major step to enhance passenger safety and comfort, Indian Railways' Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) zone has switched from traditional rakes to LHB rake designs in order to revamp passenger safety and comfort. The Linke Hofmann Busch (LHB) coaches are the passenger coaches of Indian Railways...
Alba expands its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with a new sales office in Singapore
On 27 th May 2022, the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), as a part of the effort to increase its presence in the Asian-Pacific market, opened a sales office in Singapore. An official inauguration took place for the new sales office and was done by the Chairman of...
Argentina's aluminium cans export during 2019-22 continue to gain momentum
Traditionally, aluminium cans have been used for beverages, but cans are also popular for storing food, oils, chemicals, and other liquids. In addition to being more malleable and lighter than steel cans (aluminium is one-third as heavy as steel), aluminium cans don't rust or corrode. In Argentina,...
Trafigura joins FMC as a founding member of the group's new aluminium division
On 25 th May 2022, the leader in the global commodity sector, Trafigura Group Pte Ltd. adhered as a founding member of the First Movers Coalition, which is led by the World Economic Forum and the US government, the First Movers Coalition (FMC) aims the heavy industry and long-distance transport...
Chinese recycling company halts operation in Pakistan’s Gwadar city
HK Sons, a Chinese firm in the business of aluminium, copper and iron exporting to china’s capital city, Beijing has terminated functionalizing in Gwadar city of Pakistan. It is reported that H K Sons is one of the leading investors in Pakistan’s Gwadar city located on the southwestern coast of...
Indonesia’s decision to ban bauxite export won’t create any panic situation in China: Industry experts
According to the aluminium industry experts, Indonesia's decision to ban sending out bauxite, an essential input for aluminium, will have no genuine effect on the Chinese aluminium sector, as aluminium producers have expanded their sources and fortified the utilization of aluminium recycling....
Hydro possible to close down Slovalco aluminium smelter without government's carbon scheme assistance
The Norwegian aluminium company, Norsk Hydro has stated by delivering a statement that there is a possibility to shut down its majority-owned aluminium smelter in Slovakia without the government in the nation coming out to support financially through the carbon compensation scheme. The Slovalco...
