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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... Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., known as TAQA, agreed to buy a 40 percent stake in Sohar Aluminium Co. of Oman from Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority for $400 million. ...
... Emirates Aluminium Co. signed financing agreements with three export credit agencies for about $737 million for its smelter.....
... Aluminum consumption in Brazil is expected to increase 24.7% to 1.26 million tonnes this year compared to 1.01 million tonnes in 2009. Abal had previously projected 21% growth to 1.2 million tonnes in 2010....
... Shares of CENX closed at $9.03 in the previous trading session and opened today at $9.08. Century Aluminum Company settled the day up $0.06 to $9.09 in the trading session. The day's trading range is between $8.82 and $9.19 respectively....
... The Aluminum Association and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have recently unveiled details for Aluminum Week,... scheduled to take place September 20 to 23, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Rosemont, Illinois and will feature collocated events, including the Aluminum Association Annual Meeting ...
... London Metal Exchange, which tends to pressure spot P1020 aluminum premiums, is being counteracted by the outage at Rio Tinto Alcan's Laterriere aluminum smelter in Quebec, according to market players. ....
...The global aluminium market remains in over-supply and prices will stay under pressure as global economic worries persist and inventories build over the quieter period for demand in the northern hemisphere summer, some analysts say...
...India's state-run National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALCO) (NALU.BO) issued a tender to export 7,500 tonnes of aluminium ingots, a company source said on Monday...
...State—owned aluminium maker Nalco may show interest in developing mines in Afghanistan, which is expected to invite global bids soon for exploration of mineral deposits estimated to be worth USD one trillion...
... LME aluminum prices dived last Friday after failing to move higher negatively affected by plummeting US stocks, and SHFE aluminum prices opened lower on Monday in response. SHFE 1010 aluminum contract prices opened at RMB 14,880/mt, and later dipped to RMB 14,860/mt. ...
... LME aluminum prices opened at USD 1,975/mt, with the highest level and the lowest level at USD 1,992/mt and USD 1,962/mt ...
... The cash aluminium alloy price overtook primary aluminium in the official session on the London Metal Exchange on Friday due to a lack of ...
...FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif., July 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (Nasdaq:KALU - News) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend payment of $0.24 per share on the Company's outstanding common stock...
...LONDON, July 19 -- Premiums paid for aluminum in North America climbed this month because of a scarcity of the lightweight metal, researcher CRU said...
...NEW YORK, July 19 -- Alcoa Inc (AA.N: Quote) plans to return its 93,000 tonne-per-year aluminum smelter in Aviles, Spain, to full production by the fourth quarter, after it was idled due to heavy flooding in the region in mid-June...
... The bullish LME aluminum prices failed to boost SHFE aluminum prices, and SHFE 1010 aluminum contract prices opened slightly higher at RMB 14,930/mt, ...
... LME aluminum prices opened at USD 1,998/mt, with the highest level and the lowest level at USD 2,025/mt and USD 1,988.75/mt, respectively, and finally ended at USD 2,010/mt, up USD 14/mt compared with the previous trading day, or up 0.7%. ....
... LME aluminum prices opened at USD 1,998/mt, with the highest level and the lowest level at USD 2,033.75/mt and USD 1,992/mt ...
