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Yemen’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 denotes a constant downfall; 25% further plunge estimated for 2022
The economy of Yemen is a mixed economy, where there is limited private freedom, but the economy remains extremely controlled by the government. Civil war, corruption and economic mismanagement have driven Yemen to stand as one of the poorest of the world's low-income countries. Although crude oil production and petroleum refining remain the main backbone of Yemen’s industrial economy, however, aluminium products manufacturing and commercial ship repairing produce a good amount of aluminium scrap other than food used packaging. The Western Asian nation, Yemen exported 20,786 tonnes of aluminium scrap from 2019-to 21, which accounted for a $19.28 million inflow of foreign revenue from the export. Yemen exported 7268 tonnes of aluminium scrap in 2019, attracting earnings of around $8.57...
Qalex receives second nitriding furnace from Nitrex
The brainchild of the Qatar Industrial Manufacturing Company (QIMC), Qatar Aluminium Extrusion CO. (Qalex) has received a second nitriding system from Nitrex. The aluminium profiles manufacturer desired to equip a second extrusion plant with an independent nitriding furnace to safeguard handling, processing time and costs associated with having to transport extrusion dies back and forth from its first factory for nitriding work. The fully integrated global provider in the surface treatment market, Nitrex Poland’s Project Manager, Marcin Stokłosa said, “This is the second turnkey system, but it might not be the last one. The story for the initial furnace we sold to Qalex is very long but interesting. Discussions lasted a few years and the customer eventually decided on an order in 2017.”...
Dynamic Mining bags 3 years exploitation permit at Guinea’s Bon Ami Bauxite project
The mining and exploration company established in Guinea, Dynamic Mining has secured the renewal of a status permitting it complete rights to set up the infrastructures of its future bauxite mine at Bon Ami. Now, without this license, the bauxite mining project’s development might have been compromised. Dynamic Mining, a subsidiary of the Indian group Jaguar Overseas, which following weeks of conversations with the Guinean authorities, in March 2022 had the "Project of National Interest" (PIN) status of its Bon Ami bauxite programme renewed for three years. In 2018, the permit was awarded to Dynamic Mining, but in November 2021, the status got expired. However, it restricted the granting of permits to other mining organizations on the same boundary line and push off it unconfined to erect...
Greece's import of aluminium household articles during 2019-21 demonstrate bland to enterprising growth; 5% further growth speculated for 2022
Aluminium household products are gradually replacing plastic and steel components in our daily life, as aluminium is stronger than plastic and lighter than steel. Aluminium also allows heat to disperse quickly, turning utensils and products into cooler faster. The other reasons behind the usage of aluminium in household articles are its superior properties when it comes to design, sustainability and corrosion resistance. In February 2022, the European Commission in its winter economic forecast report released that the economy of Greece is expected to expand by 4.9% in 2022 and 3.5% in 2023. The South-eastern European nation, Greece imported 12,414 tonnes of aluminium household articles during 2019-21, attracting revenue expenditure of around $51.97 million for the import. Greece's import...
Alba picks EtaPRO for its digital transformation drive to enhance power stations performance
The first aluminium smelter in the Middle East region, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), recorded 1.561 million tonnes of aluminium production in 2021 has selected EtaPRO LLC to enhance the thermal performance of its power stations. EtaPRO LLC is a company with 3 decades of experience in developing technologies and deploying solutions to deliver customized asset optimization strategies. The leading asset condition and performance monitoring system provider EtaPRO© will provide a plant performance digital dashboard and measure plant degradation by using digital Industry 4.0 and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance Alba’s asset reliability. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali commented while speaking on the occasion, “We believe that Digital Transformation is a discipline rather...
Rusal opposes Rio Tinto’s arrangements in taking control of Queensland Alumina refinery
The world leader in the production of low-carbon aluminium, Rusal has opposed arrangements that permit Rio Tinto to take sole control of the joint venture refinery, the Queensland Alumina Ltd (QAL). The global metal and mining giant’s shift functionally slits Rusal’s ingress to production and management at the alumina refinery under a ban implemented by the Australian Govt. against exporting alumina and bauxite to Russia. The Government of Australia imposed the ban in March 2022 as part of its sanctions drive against Russia over its standoff with Ukraine. A spokesperson from Rusal stated concerning operations of the Queensland Alumina refinery (QAL) and Australian autonomous sanctions said, “Rusal disagrees that the operations of its subsidiary, Alumina & Bauxite Company Ltd (ABC), do not...
Malta’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 reveals unstable movement; 31% growth estimated for 2022
The smallest economy in the eurozone, Malta demonstrates a free market economy, which is heavily dependent on trade in both goods and services, primarily with Europe. The Maltese economy is a highly industrialised, service-based economy. However, it is classified as an advanced economy by the IMF and is contemplated as a high-income nation by the World Bank and an innovation-steered economy by the World Economic Forum. The major industries that generate aluminium scrap other than used aluminium food packing are Advance Manufacturing, aviation, construction, etc. The tenth smallest country in area, Malta exported 5423 tonnes of aluminium scrap during 2019-21, attracting $4.82 million from the export of scrap. In 2019, the Maltese export of aluminium scrap was documented at 2287 tonnes,...
Arab world’s second-largest economy projects to raise industrial contribution
The second-largest economy of the Arab world, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is devoted to executing its tactics of reinforcing priority industrial spheres like heavy industry and upgrading their contribution to the nation’s economic development, according to Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology. On 10 th April 2022, Dr Sultan’s also said during his visit to the Gulf Extrusions headquarters at Jebel that innovation, sustainability and foresight are pillars of the industrial sector’s growth. The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology would pursue to support the industrial companies in alluring foreign capital and consolidate the UAE’s position as a most attractive global destination for fresh investment and industries. Dr Al Jaber said, “The UAE gives...
Guinea govt petitions bauxite firms to submit proposals for local refining by May
Following the military coup in the West African nation, Guinea, which is now ruled by the interim government and recognized as the world’s highest exporter of bauxite, has demanded from international mining organizations for submission of plans for bauxite production to generate alumina within the nation by May 2022. The leading producer of bauxite in Africa and also in the world has been endeavouring to channel its mineral abundance into national economic development by forcing organizations to construct local plants in the recent years that will transform bauxite into high-grade alumina. According to the statement given by Guinea’s interim government, clearly says that the companies that need to remain apprehensive about the building of alumina refinery incorporate Guinea's top two...
Vedanta Aluminium commences its fly ash supply journey to ACC Cement
India’s largest aluminium producer, Vedanta Aluminium freighted its introductory 4000-tonne fly ash consignment rake to one of the plants of Holcim India – ACC Cement, Chaibasa Cement Works to produce low-carbon cement. ACC ranks as India’s leading cement producer. The aluminium company stated that this is a drive of Vedanta Jharsuguda’s waste-to-wealth incumbency and certifies worthwhile utilisation of fly ash, an industrial by-product in the circular economy path. The thermal power producers generate electricity by using coal and fly ash is a by-product. Vedanta’s Jharsuguda aluminium smelter consumes energy from its coal-fuelled captive power plant. Now, the implicit properties of fly ash can be used for upgrading product quality, sustaining energy, water, and other beneficial...
Jamaica’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 denotes a sharp to marginal fall; 2% dip foreseen for 2022
The per capita GDP of Jamaica is $4747, although, the Caribbean island nation ranks as one of the poorest countries in the North American continent regardless of being considered an upper-middle-income nation by the World Bank. The industrial economy of Jamaica depends on tourism, bauxite/alumina production and export, food processing, light manufacturing, rum (alcohol), cement, metal, paper, chemical products, telecommunications, etc. but still, the economy remains unstable, slow and shrivels by high debt rates. The aluminium scrap export of Jamaica during 2019-21 denoted 4588 tonnes in volume, which attracted $1.75 million from the export. The island nation exported 3621 tonnes of aluminium scrap, incurring a revenue inflow of around $827,297, whereas, in 2020, the export depicted a...
Rusal owned Windalco assets completely safe in Jamaica: Prime Minister Andrew Holness
On 1 st April 2022, the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness during his visit to the United States stated at the National Press Club in Washington DC that the Russian aluminium giant, Rusal owned Windalco alumina assets in the Caribbean island of Jamaica ‘are safe’ from any type of sanctions. Following the Jamaican Prime Minister’s meeting with the US Vice-President Kamala Harris, Holness commented that he sought no valid reason for the divestment of Windalco by Rusal, despite its shareholder Oleg Deripaska being under US and European Union sanctions in regards to the Ukraine-Russia stand-off. Prime Minister Holness after his news briefing at the National Press Club in Washington on 1 st April made his first public statement on Rusal’s noteworthy assets on the Caribbean island by...
Morocco reports enterprising export demand of its aluminium scrap during 2019-21; 14% decline forecasted for 2022
The metal aluminium is recognized as of the most recycled and recyclable materials in today’s use. As it is said that aluminium beverage can, car door or window frame are often recycled directly back into it and this procedure can happen infinitely. Now depending on the sort of scrap and the required product quality, various types of furnaces for melting aluminium scrap are used. The North African nation, Morocco is primarily a free-market country with some state control. Since 1990, the government has exceptionally limited its role in the economy, eliminating trade barriers and selling several state-owned enterprises. Morocco exported 52,499 tonnes of aluminium scrap during 2019-21, which incurred revenue earnings of around 60 million tonnes from the export. In 2019, the aluminium scrap...
Slovakia’s import of aluminium powder and flakes during 2019-21 reflects creeping to sharp growth; a 3.5% rise estimated for 2022
The usage of aluminium powder has been in the production of various types of explosives and fireworks. However, it is also utilized in the manufacturing of certain types of electronics and is included in many paints and sealants. An exceptional series of flakes are used for inducting systems and non-electric spark ignition systems, while a thin coating of aluminium powder inside the initiation tube is applied and the firing stimulation is similar to a dust explosion. The high-income advanced economy nation in Central Europe, Slovakia imported 2514 tonnes of aluminium powder and flakes during 2019-21, incurring foreign revenue of around $5.92 million. Slovakia’s import of aluminium powder and flakes in 2019 was recorded at 700 tonnes, counting an expenditure of $1.95 million, whereas, in...
Top Newsmakers for March 2022: Rusal suspends alumina shipments from its Nikolaev refinery in Ukraine; Hydro confirms 4000 tonnes of Russian aluminium to arrive at Karmøy facility
The global aluminium sector has been in highlights again due to the Ukraine-Russia stand-off. In 2021 the aluminium industry countered Covid pandemic challenges following the coup in Guinea, the leading bauxite exporter in the world. This did not end soon, but new difficulties aroused like a surge in gas prices and an energy crisis that led to an axe in the production of aluminium. Now, the military conflict between the two neighbouring nations has driven the industry's situation to a more complex one. The Russian aluminium giant suspended alumina shipments from its Nikolaev refinery in Ukraine, which triggered a rise in supply disruptions across the alumina and aluminium sector. The Norwegian aluminium company, Hydro affirmed that its pre-booked Russian aluminium of 4000 tonnes was on...
California holds $600 million in unsigned deposits of recycled aluminium cans
The Western US State of California is holding a US$600 million stockpile of unsigned deposits of recyclable aluminium cans and bottles and of which now wants to give some of that back to users. The administration of California has revealed a plan, where the 40 million residents of the state to recycle more and send more deposits back to them by temporarily doubling to a dime the refund for a 355 millilitres bottle or can. For now, California pays US10 cents on containers over 24 ounces and that would temporarily double by US20 cents. To get the state's nearly 40 million residents to recycle more and send more deposits back to them, Governor Gavin Newsom's administration unveiled a plan to temporarily double to a dime the refund for a 12-ounce (355 millilitres) bottle or can. California...
Kuwait’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 illustrates a volatile trend; 15% dip estimated for 2022
The scrap metal of the aluminium is generated in various ways in the manufacturing process and used by the end-user. However, nowadays, the processing of aluminium scrap primarily chips and used drink cans have attracted increasing observation. Earlier, the usage of recycled or secondary scrap was a done in a little portion compared to the global aluminium industry’s production, while the situation has changed now due to the environmental impact and sustainability reasons. The World Bank has reported that the petroleum-based wealthy economy of Kuwait drives the nation to be the fifth richest in the world by gross national income per capita. A highly developed welfare state with a free-market economy, Kuwait exported 28,564 tonnes of aluminium scrap from 2019 to 2021, incurring revenue...
Ireland’s dialogue with EC continues to defend job losses at the Aughinish Alumina refinery
The Government of Ireland, which is the cabinet exercising executive authority in-country, is pursuing its dialogue with the European Commission and other EU nations in regards to the future of the Aughinish Alumina refinery to safeguard any type of job losses at one of the biggest employer of Limerick County. Following the Ukraine-Russia conflict, Aughinish Alumina’s Russian ownership has been in the headlines and the Ukrainian Ambassador to Ireland professing for it to be pulled down earlier this month. The Irish Fine Gael politician who is serving as Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment since June 2020, Leo Eric Varadkar has been in conversations with his French and Swedish counterparts to avert the 480 jobs at the largest alumina refinery in Europe. If the...
