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From furnace linings to molten-aluminium transfer, how advanced technologies are addressing challenges in aluminium production
12 NOV 20266MINS
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From furnace linings to molten-aluminium transfer, how advanced technologies are addressing challenges in aluminium production

Aluminium production depends on high-temperature processes where furnace efficiency, thermal management and equipment durability are essential for maintaining operational performance. However, refractory materials used in melting, holding and casting operations face continuous exposure to extreme temperatures, thermal fluctuations, chemical corrosion and mechanical wear. These conditions can lead to premature furnace-lining failure, molten-metal penetration, corundum formation and heat loss, increasing maintenance requirements and operating costs. Addressing these challenges requires materials that can withstand demanding operating conditions while keeping equipment efficient and reliable. Alkegen, a supplier of high-temperature refractory and insulation materials, serves this requirement...

EGA raises EBITDA margin to 30% despite Al Taweelah disruption, while targeting full smelter recovery by Q1 2027
12 NOV 202610MINS
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EGA raises EBITDA margin to 30% despite Al Taweelah disruption, while targeting full smelter recovery by Q1 2027

Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has strengthened its profitability despite a challenging nine-month period marked by operational disruptions, constrained exports and reduced aluminium production. The UAE-based producer reported an improved adjusted EBITDA margin for the first nine months of 2026, supported by higher realised aluminium prices, a stronger value-added product mix and cost-control measures. Meanwhile, the company is progressing with the restoration of its Al Taweelah facilities, expanding its international recycling footprint and advancing its global smelting technology partnerships. EGA recorded adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) of USD 1.572 billion (AED 5.773 billion) during January-September 2026, compared with USD 1.738 billion...

12 NOV 20262MINS
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Storvik wins Alcoa contract for automated anode rod repair at Norway Smelter

Storvik has won a contract to operate and maintain the automated anode rod repair system at Alcoa's Mosjøen aluminium smelter in Norway. The agreement extends a partnership that began in 2016, when the company introduced its In-Line Rod Repair (ILRR) system at the plant. Storvik Mosjøen, a subsidiary of Storvik group will now handle the operation of the robotic repair line and maintenance of the anode yokes processed through it. Storvik Engineering built the system, with both companies working together on its installation and commissioning. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook " Anode rod assemblies are essential to primary aluminium...


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Australia to get new aluminium smelter
26 NOV 20101MINS

Australia to get new aluminium smelter

...Unconfirmed reports suggest that Australia is the target for a new aluminium smelter. We understand that Yankuang Aluminium, who are already in talks for 1 million tonne alumina refinery are also examining the idea of building a 500,000t smelter...

Orkla forms aluminum JV in South East Asia
26 NOV 20101MINS

Orkla forms aluminum JV in South East Asia

...Orkla ASA aluminum solutions business bought 65% stake in an Asian company and will form JV with the Vietnamese minority owner as part of a plan to expand on the continent...

Premiums for primary aluminum to Japan expected to drop
26 NOV 20101MINS

Premiums for primary aluminum to Japan expected to drop

...It’s reported that the premiums for primary aluminum shipment to Japan may drop by as much as USD 10 to below USD 110 in next Q1 due to uncertainty in the Japan’s economy...

Contractors jobs at risk
26 NOV 20101MINS

Contractors jobs at risk

...Hundreds of contractors jobs are at risk as AE&E Australia is placed into administration. It is following in the footsteps of its Austrian parent company, which was placed into administration last month...

SMM Daily Review - 2010/11/25 Base Metals Market
25 NOV 20101MINS

SMM Daily Review - 2010/11/25 Base Metals Market

... SHFE 1102 aluminum contract prices opened at RMB 16,345/mt, with the lowest level at RMB 16,220/mt, and finally closed at RMB 16,240/mt, down RMB 35/mt. Aluminum prices are expected to continue to fluctuate in a narrow band in view of a lack of speculative funds and sluggish market sentiment. ...

Aluminium futures gain 0.15% on higher global trend
25 NOV 20101MINS

Aluminium futures gain 0.15% on higher global trend

...Aluminium futures prices edged up by 0.15 per cent to Rs 102.50 per kg today, as speculators increased their holdings influenced by a firm global trend. Increased demand in the spot market further fuelled the uptrend...

China's A00 Aluminum Price Dropped 2.2% Last Week
25 NOV 20101MINS

China's A00 Aluminum Price Dropped 2.2% Last Week

...Ministry of Commerce November 23, International aluminum prices fall, which drove domestic price to slip slightly. Last week (Nov. 15 to Nov. 21) domestic A00 aluminum price dropped 2.2%. On November 19, three-month aluminum price traded at $ 2,270 / ton at LME, decline 7.3% than the beginning of November...

ACH(Chalco) vigorously develops the overseas market
25 NOV 20101MINS

ACH(Chalco) vigorously develops the overseas market

...Taking full use of its engineering and technical advantages, ACH(Aluminum Corporation of China) positively respond to the national "going out" strategy and vigorously develop the overseas market. Recent years Chalco has exported technology, equipment and services to India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Vietnam and other ten countries and regions. Chalco has established cooperation with more than 40 countries and regions, which actively promote China’s equipment manufacturing exports. Chalco has become one of the world’s major technology suppliers...

Taiwan-based aluminum electrolytic capacitor makers see sales bottom in November and December
25 NOV 20101MINS

Taiwan-based aluminum electrolytic capacitor makers see sales bottom in November and December

...Taiwan-based aluminum electrolytic capacitor makers have indicated that revenue declines will end in November and December as clients finished adjusting their inventory. Looking at the supply side, high-voltage aluminum capacitors are in tight supply due to a shortage of aluminum foil and steady demand...

RUSAL says to buy 33 pct of Shenzhen North Investments
25 NOV 20101MINS

RUSAL says to buy 33 pct of Shenzhen North Investments

...United Company RUSAL Ltd (0486.HK: Quote) said on Wednesday that it plans to buy a 33 percent stake in a Chinese aluminium trader to enhance sales and strengthen its market position in China, the world's largest user of the lightweight metal...

Ghana to restart Valco aluminium smelter next year
25 NOV 20101MINS

Ghana to restart Valco aluminium smelter next year

...Ghana plans to restart its Valco aluminium smelter next year as a prelude to building an integrated aluminium industry as world metal prices and its own energy resources improve, the government said on Wednesday...

Jobs hope as Anglesey Aluminium plant site put on sale
25 NOV 20101MINS

Jobs hope as Anglesey Aluminium plant site put on sale

..The Anglesey Aluminium site is being put up for sale, with offers invited in the region of £10m. The re-melting plant on the land at Penrhos, Holyhead, will remain open and will still be run by Anglesey Aluminium Metals Ltd (AAM)...

MCX Aluminium likely to fall further
25 NOV 20101MINS

MCX Aluminium likely to fall further

...Commodity reported that MCX Aluminium November contract future prices had closed at 103 per kilogram down by INR 0.05 against previous close of 103.05. MCX Aluminium November contract opened down at 102.90 this morning and last traded at 102.10 down by INR 0.90 as selling pressure seen in the aluminium...

Aluminum trades calm amid falling metals
25 NOV 20101MINS

Aluminum trades calm amid falling metals

...Metal prices slipped as North and South Korea exchanged fire. The escalation sent metals price to two week low at Multi Commodity Exchange. Among all these, Aluminum is the only promising metal which traded steadily in last few days with narrow trading range...

Supply tightness keeps US aluminum premium buoyant
25 NOV 20101MINS

Supply tightness keeps US aluminum premium buoyant

...Reuters reported that the US Midwest aluminum premium paid above the London Metal Exchange cash price remained at elevated levels in early November as an inability to gain access to warehouse material continued to stifle domestic spot business flows...

Vietnam’s Bauxite Reserves May TotChina, Russia sign multi-billion-dollar dealsal 11 Billion Tons
25 NOV 20101MINS

Vietnam’s Bauxite Reserves May TotChina, Russia sign multi-billion-dollar dealsal 11 Billion Tons

..."This morning our entrepreneurs signed 13 contracts worth $8.6 billion," Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao told Russian President Dmitry Medvedev during their talks at the Gorky residence outside Moscow, the report said...

SMM Daily Review - 2010/11/24 Base Metals Market
24 NOV 20101MINS

SMM Daily Review - 2010/11/24 Base Metals Market

... SHFE 1102 aluminum contract prices continued to open lower at RMB 16,210/mt on Wednesday, and later dipped to RMB 16,185/mt. ... RMB 16,290/mt, up 0.22%. Trading sentiment was sluggish, with trading volumes only 33,122 lots. SMM predicts SHFE 1102 aluminum contract prices ...

SMM Morning Review - 2010/11/25 Aluminum Market
24 NOV 20101MINS

SMM Morning Review - 2010/11/25 Aluminum Market

... LME aluminum prices opened higher at USD 2,273/mt supported by strong buying at lower prices, but later lost some gains as the US dollar index fluctuated at high levels, with the highest level and the lowest level at USD 2,275/mt and USD 2,259/mt, ...

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