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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Feb 25, 2010 ... Japanese demand outlook uncertain, stocks inching up ... Japan's primary aluminium buyers agreed to roughly 7-13 percent hikes in premiums ...
Feb 25, 2010 ... The already tight primary aluminum market has seen an influx of ... so we're seeing demand pick up," one domestic aluminum trader said. ...
Feb 4, 2010 ... PK), an independent U.S. primary aluminum producer, laid off 20 workers on Monday at its Hannibal, Ohio smelter, but would not say why, ...
Jan 19, 2010 ... Moreover, on price volatility account, aluminium being more sedate ... will " lead to genuine substitution from copper to primary aluminium . ...
Jan 23, 2010 ... Production of primary aluminum rose 1% on the month in December and hit a ... Copper may rise in London on speculation about Chinese demand ...
Jan 20, 2010 ... Reuters reported that India's state run National Aluminum ... NALCO's sale prices are watched as they generally serve as an ... He said that the state run firm last sold 2500 tonnes of primary aluminum ingots early this ...
Jan 22, 2010 ... [bn:WBTKR=5741:JP] Furukawa-Sky Aluminum Corp. ... Reviving demand in Japan, Asia's biggest aluminum user after China, may support the global price , ... of primary aluminum in the region will increase, Niibori said. ...
Feb 02, 2010...Reuters reported that primary aluminum production in China rose to 1.331 million tonnes in December 2009 from 1.327 million tonnes in the previous month...
Jan 25, 2010 ... Brazils aluminium industry has voiced concerns over the potential damage the country faces if it becomes a net importer of primary aluminium ...
Jan 28, 2010 ... Japan is Asia's largest importer of primary aluminium , with annual demand estimated at about two million tonnes. ...
Jan 12, 2010 ... The smelter produced 96000 tonnes of primary aluminium in 2009, down from 123000 tonnes in 2008, after cutting output by a quarter last year ...
Jan 4, 2010 ... Chalco with an annual capacity of 4 million tonnes of primary ... Aluminium prices ended December at USD 2245 per tonne up from USD 2065 per ...
Dec 22, 2009 ... The Qatalum Project has demonstrated an excellent safety record with its lost ... Primary aluminium will be shipped as value-added aluminium ...
Dec 30, 2009 ... "Details of the aluminium smelter project would be finalised in 2010," ... Alumina is the main material for primary aluminium production. ...
Jun 24, 2009 ... The Neuss plant has capacity to produce 230000 tonnes of primary aluminium annually but was producing only about 4000 tonnes a month or ...
Jul 20, 2009 ... LONDON, July 20 (Reuters) - Global daily average primary aluminium output excluding China fell to 63300 tonnes in June from 63600 tonnes in ...
Nov 20, 2009 ... LONDON, Nov 20 (Reuters) - Daily average primary aluminium output rose to 63400 tonnes in October from a revised 63200 tonnes in September, ...
Dec 14, 2009 ... Chalco has annual capacity of 4 million tonnes of primary aluminium and 11 million tonnes of alumina, the main material for aluminium ...
