Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) Jebel Ali site in Dubai, highlighting the strategic importance of the NALCO–EGA technology licensing partnership in strengthening Odisha’s aluminium industry. During the visit, Majhi emphasised how the collaboration...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium contract opened at RMB 24,310 per tonne in the night session on September 10, reached a high of RMB 24,310 per tonne and a low of RMB 24,075 per tonne, and closed at RMB 24,125 per tonne, down RMB 365 per tonne or 1.49 per cent from the previous close....
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A tragic boiler explosion at an aluminium factory in Bihar's Samastipur district on Wednesday, January 15, has caused a major stir amongst the workers there. The factory, which specialises in manufacturing aluminium utensils, reported one worker dead and eight others injured. About the accident The...
According to SMM survey estimates, China's prebaked anode production in December 2024 was 1.9382 million tonnes, up 4.81 per cent Y-o-Y and down 0.17 per cent M-o-M. Among this, supporting prebaked anode production was 866,500 tonnes, and commercial prebaked anode production was 1.0717 million...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the first industrial company in the United Arab Emirates and the first aluminium company globally to have been identified as an Industry 4.0 global lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. This recognition is specifically awarded to EGA's Al Taweelah site in Abu...
The European Union is contemplating the release of its 16th sanctions package against Russia in February 2025, when the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical conflict will mark a third anniversary. A preliminary draft has been outlined for the forthcoming package, restricting aluminium imports, military...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on a single site, is convening its Annual Majlis from 14 to 18 January 2025. This event serves as a platform to foster open dialogue, two-way communication between the Company's top management and employees through multiple live...
In quantum computing, single photons often serve as carriers of information, which are detected by superconducting nanostrip single-photon detectors (SNSPDs). While traditional type-I superconductors could potentially integrate more seamlessly into existing quantum computing architectures compared...
The year 2025 has begun, and along with it, a lot of speculations and anticipations for the global aluminium industry's headway as the metal is furthering towards becoming one of the most widely used components in various industrial sectors while at the same time navigating many challenges and also...
In 2024, aluminium and aluminium product imports inflated by 21.7 per cent Y-o-Y to US$446.006 million (with US$36.943 million in December). Aluminium exports rose by 27.4 per cent to US$124.408 million, with US$8.426 million in December, published in the customs data released by the States Customs...
Colombia's dedication to sustainability reflects years of consistent actions and policies that extend beyond high-profile initiatives in areas like renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions. The city is emerging as a promising leader in aluminium production within Latin America, drawing...
On Monday, January 13, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) updated that its strategic merger discussion with Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) is no longer in action after being decided mutually. Ma'aden also said the same in its filing to Tadawul, adding that it would keep looking for growth...
The Aluminum Association, Arlington, Virginia, has disclosed initial estimations of the domestic as well as transnational demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased by 4.6 per cent through the first three quarters of 2024. The association’s ‘Aluminum Situation’...
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminum production in December 2024 (31 days) increased by 4.13 per cent YoY, with cumulative production from January to December up 3.89 per cent Y-o-Y. In December, multiple aluminum smelters in Sichuan and Guangxi reduced production. Specifically, in...
The aluminium industry stands at the cusp of transformation, driven by technological innovation, sustainability imperatives, and shifting global market dynamics. In an ever-evolving landscape, staying ahead requires not just awareness but actionable insights. The forthcoming " Global Aluminium...
Vitol, an energy and commodities trader, is mulling over reducing its storage costs by withdrawing some substantial aluminium volume from London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses in Port Klang, Malaysia. Image source: Vitol By removing stocks from LME-approved warehouses, Vitol can save 56 US cents...
As the global aluminium industry continues to evolve, the year 2024 marked a pivotal year for embracing technological advancements and digital transformation. In an era where innovation is key to staying competitive, adopting digital tools, data-driven decision-making, and automation is reshaping...
According to a report on Friday, January 10, a key partnership agreement is signed between National Aluminium Products Company (NAPCO) and Oman Aluminium Cast Company at Knowledge Oasis Muscat to advance Madayn’s overarching goal of enhancing the market of local resources and supporting indigenous...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) yet again outperformed and achieved a new high of aluminium production in 2024. On Thursday, January 9, the company announced it attained 1,622,261 tonnes of net finished production in 2024. Image source: Alba Output over the years: From 2021 to 2023, Alba produced...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) outside oil and gas, announced that the global enterprise has hired 113 UAE National women in 2024, more than half the 220 Emiratis taken on by EGA during the year. EGA plans for women professionals to...
