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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5 Apr 2010 ... Alcoa cuts stake in Saudi aluminium JV project ... Daewoo International signs contract to buy primary Al from EMAL ...
Mar 25, 2010...Aluminium prices fell in early trading on the London Metal Exchange on Thursday on the continued strength of the dollar against the euro.
Mar 25, 2010...Aluminium prices fell in early trading on the London Metal Exchange on Thursday on the continued strength of the dollar against the euro.
20 Mar 2010 ... Japan Metal Bulletin reported that Japanese primary aluminium premium negotiation is expected to be settled at USD 122 per tonne to USD 125 ...
24 Mar 2010 ... purchase contract with Emirates Aluminium of United Arab Emirates to purchase 70000 tonnes of primary aluminium in April to December.
30 Mar 2010 ... Japan is Asia's largest importer of primary aluminium . An association official said that "A solid recovery in automobile demand is the main ...
9 Mar 2010 ... Decline Registered In Primary Aluminium Production, ... "In 2009, (Chalco) was hit by the global financial crisis, demand for alumin. ...
11 Mar 2010 ... Primary aluminum demand continues to swell, and with an estimated 75 to 90 percent of London Metal Exchange material locked up in financing ...
18 Mar 2010 ... WBMS reported that global primary aluminium demand in January was 3.1million tons, which increased 516000tons compared with the same period ...
11 Mar 2010 ... China's daily output of primary aluminium went up 15% in February as smelters ramped up production in response to higher prices . ...
29 Mar 2010 ... a part of which was directed towards primary market issuance. ... Higher base metal prices pushed aluminium maker Hindalco (HALC. ...
26 Mar 2010 ... Japan is Asia's largest importer of primary aluminium . "A solid recovery in automobile demand is the main reason behind aluminium demand ...
Indian-focused mining group Vedanta (VED.L) is planning to spin off its aluminium division with an announcement regarding a demerger due as early as this week, said UK newspaper the Independent on Sunday
Mar 22, 2010...Daily average primary aluminium output rose to 65,200 tonnes in February from a revised 64,300 tonnes in January, provisional figures from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) showed on Monday.
Mar 19, 2010 ... Reuters reported that a smelting unit of Dongxing Aluminium Company in China's Gansu province has stopped production following an explosion....Dongxing had an aluminium smelting capacity of 180,000 tonnes per year in 2008 and planned to double the capacity....
Mar 12, 2010 ... global demand growth for aluminum at modest 4% pace in 2010, ... Aluminum demand has increased the most in emerging countries,....
Mar 22, 2010 ... Century Aluminum Company announced that the Company's board of directors has extended the deadline for stockholders to nominate directors ...primary aluminum capacity in the United States and Iceland.....
Mar 22, 2010 ... Economic Times reported that public sector aluminium major National Aluminium Company Limited sets its eye to emerge as a reputed global company in the metals and energy sector with a turnover of INR 25,000 crore by 2020...
