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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... Reuters reported that premiums for primary aluminium shipments to Japan in July to September are expected to ease again after their first ...
BHP Billiton has agreed to an amended power supply contract with Eskom for the 506,000 tpy Mozal aluminium smelter in Mozambique. "The agreement, effective 31 March 2010, removes the impact of embedded derivatives on Eskom's balance sheet, as well as all onerous conditions," said Eskom acting chairman, Mpho Makwana, in a joint statement with BHP on Sunday. The previous contract linked the cost of power to the LME aluminium...
... Chinese primary aluminium exports seen falling. 0blt1. New CEO at Yekaterinburg nonferrous metals processing plant ...
... Alcoa could close lines at its Alumar joint-venture primary aluminium smelter in Brazil's northern state of Maranh??o due to high local ...
... ABU DHABI, May 25 (Reuters) - Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Aluminium (EMAL), ... advisor for project and corporate finance said at a conference. ... last month with capacity of 700000 tonnes per year of primary aluminium . ...
ARLINGTON, VA, May 25, 2010 (News Release) – The Aluminum Association said today that it has completed one of the most comprehensive and transparent life-cycle analyses (LCA) ever conducted by an industry group. The study is publicly available at www.aluminum.org/lca.
ARLINGTON, VA, May 25, 2010 (News Release) – The Aluminum Association said today that it has completed one of the most comprehensive and transparent life-cycle analyses (LCA) ever conducted by an industry group. The study is publicly available at www.aluminum.org/lca.
... Platts reported that Emirates Aluminium plans to make its debut in the negotiations for the quarterly premiums for primary aluminium ...
... Still, the country is expected produce 17.5 million tonnes to 18 million tonnes of primary aluminum this year, resulting in an oversupplied ...
... Upon completion, three announced aluminium smelters will supply roughly 2.44 million metric tonnes per annum (mntpa) of primary aluminium by ...
... Still, the country is expected produce 17.5 million to 18 million tons of primary aluminum this year, resulting in an oversupplied market, ...
... Japanese aluminium consumers are buying on the spot market to cover orders as demand picks up ... We are getting more orders for the second half of the year,"...
... aluminium premiums rose to $165-185 per tonne from $150-170 previously,.... $160-180 per tonne from $145-165 per tonne previously. ...
... Greek domestic aluminium demand has plunged by as much as 40% year-on-year due ..... declined dramatically by around ...
... MILAN, May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. aluminium producer Alcoa Inc (AA. ... where output of primary aluminium would be temporary suspended ... International Financing Review · Project Finance International · PEhub.com · PE Week ...
BHUBANESWAR, India, May 19 (Reuters) - Indian state-run National Aluminium Co Ltd (NALU.BO) has issued a tender to export 10,000 tonnes of aluminium ingots, a senior company source said on Wednesday.
... Brazilian smelters produced 126200 tonnes of primary aluminium in April, down 0.3% from 126600 tonnes in the corresponding month last year, ...
