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...
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...
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... LME base metals prices closed with gains last night. LME aluminum prices opened at USD 1,983/mt, with the highest level and the lowest level at USD 2,024/mt and USD 1,969.25/mt, ....
... SHFE base metals prices opened slightly higher yesterday, and SHFE 1010 aluminum contract prices opened at RMB 15,030/mt, and later climbed to RMB 15,080/mt temporarily ....
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... Trimet Aluminium AG, Germany’s biggest producer of the lightweight metal, returned its smelters to full capacity on improved demand from carmakers...
...This package contains the proceedings from the 7th Australian Asian Pacific Conference on Aluminium Cast House Technology in both print formats...
...Leading aluminium maker Hindalco Industries on Tuesday said production of the metal this fiscal will be 20,000 tonnes lower, as bad weather has affected operations of its Hirakud unit in Orissa....
... Brazilian primary aluminum production grew to 126,600 metric tons in June .... output of the primary metal used in construction and packaging fell 1.1% to 769,600 tons, ....
... LME base metals prices closed with gains last night, but LME aluminum prices were weak. LME aluminum prices opened at USD 1,968.5/mt,...
... Although LME aluminum prices were weak, SHFE aluminum prices opened slightly higher led by other base metals prices, with prices fluctuating in a narrow band in the morning session. SHFE 1010 aluminum contract prices opened at RMB 14,925/mt,...
...BS reported that India’s aluminium exports are likely to pick up within the next 2 quarters due to falling inventories at the London Metal Exchange and revaluation of the Chinese yuan...
