Last day of IBAAS-CHALIECO hosts a number of interesting papers on alumina and aluminium

On the last day of IBAAS-CHALIECO International Symposium on Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium in China; interesting papers on alternate routes of aluminium production and alternate source of aluminium were presented.

The presentations on “Low Temperature Aluminium Carbothermic Smelting Process” by Gregory Smith of Calsmelt Pty Ltd, Australia and presentation on “A Potential Technology for Production of Aluminium and Alloys by Carbothermal Reduction of Bauxite” by Dr. Guangqing Zhang of University of Wollongong evoked widespread interest among delegates and intensive discussions took place on the latest development of this subject. Further papers on production of alumina from fly ash in the inner Mongolia by Gong Yanbing and paper on “Study on Alumina Extraction from Pulverized Fuel Ash by Mixed Calcination of Pulverized Fuel Ash & Ammonia Sulfate” by Li Laishi showed excellent developments in Mongolia and China to use alternate sources of alumina production. It is anticipated that in the next 5 years period, China will be able to use these new technologies to utilize vast fly ash resources and replace part of costly imported bauxite. Further presentations on “Bayer Process Production Technology for Low-grade Diasporic Bauxite” by Li Ming also attracted attention of alumina technologists.

In the smelter and aluminium downstream session presentation by Fu Changhong on “Industrial Application of 420kA High-amperage Prebaked Anode Pot” was widely appreciated. In the same series, a paper on “Development and Application of Large Aluminum Reduction Cell Technology in China” by Zhou Dongfang revealed home grown Chinese technology for large scale metal production. Further on downstream and marketing side a presentation by Su Xiaoxin on the topic “To promote Aluminum consumption market, to consolidate the cornerstone of aluminum industry” has shown new directions of aluminium uses in China.

In the concluding session of IBAAS-CHALIECO conference, chairmen of various technical sessions, leading delegates and organisers summarised work of various sessions and suggested steps to further improve this International event. The conference was widely appreciated for excellent technical papers, simultaneous presentations in English / Chinese, efforts of ANTAIKE and services of professional interpreters. It is suggested to hold next IBAAS-CHALIECO symposium in India and continue to organise these useful technical events on Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium in Asian countries.