Ireland’s Department of Enterprise has withheld the release records of discussions between its secretary general and Aughinish Alumina management, citing “highly confidential information” shared by the company. The decision comes as scrutiny intensifies over the Limerick refinery’s alumina exports...
Alcoa has moved its proposed acquisition of South32's bauxite, alumina and aluminium interests forward with a US SEC filing, with the transaction carrying an implied enterprise value of up to USD 5.6 billion. Alcoa Corporation has filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the US Securities and...
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Alpha HPA is officially set to establish the world's largest single-site high-purity alumina products refinery in Gladstone, Queensland. The company has made a final investment decision (FID) on Stage Two of its 'HPA First' project, following the successful construction, commissioning, and 16-month...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China’s metallurgical-grade alumina production in April 2024 amounted to 6.679 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 1.52 per cent from 6.782 million tonnes but a year-on-year increase of 2.2 per cent. However, it is to be noted that...
In a harmonious convergence of industry titans, Vedanta Aluminium's Jharsuguda operations recently garnered accolades as the highest revenue generator for Indian Railways in the Sambalpur Division. This achievement signifies the seamless integration of efficiency, safety, and sustainable practices...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has hosted the world’s leading alumina experts for a global technical forum in Dubai. This is the first time the event has been held outside major alumina producer Australia. The Alumina...
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium producer, has started deploying a greener fuel mix composed of biomass briquettes for renewable energy source at its world-class alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha. The company currently uses 20 tonnes of the new fuel mix per day as a significant move...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China’s metallurgical-grade alumina production amounted to 6.782 million tonnes in March 2024 (31 calendar days), reflecting a month-on-month increase of 8.3 per cent from 6.262 million tonnes and a year-on-year rise of 2.13 per cent from 6.64 million...
China's alumina market is under pressure at the moment. Supply of bauxite from local mines remains difficult. The authorities are controlling the amount of explosives that can be used to unlock the ore. As well, some mines have not been successful in getting mining permits. Imported ore is also...
On Wednesday, April 3, Vedanta Aluminium reported that it commissioned an additional 1.5 million tonnes of annual alumina capacity at its Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha. Earlier, the refining capacity of the unit was 2 million tonnes per annum, and with the new capacity, it has increased to 3.5...
National Aluminium Company Ltd. (NALCO), the country’s leading manufacturer and exporter of alumina and aluminium, set new production and sales records for FY23-24. The company has achieved its: highest-ever cast metal production of 4,63,428 tonnes highest-ever bauxite excavation of 76,00,230...
The 531 megawatt (MW) Mendubim solar project, constructed by Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec, has reportedly started operations in Brazil, delivering electricity to the Alunorte Alumina refinery. In July 2022, Hydro Rein, Equinor, and Scatec formed a partnership and started constructing this solar...
Global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto's alumina refineries and Orica's cyanide plant in Australia, both of which are significant gas consumers, are operating at limited capacity as they race to secure supplies after a fire on a crucial gas pipeline managed by retailer Jemena, which serves...
President Nana Addo Dankwa has assured Ghanaians of brighter days ahead, foreseeing an economic breakthrough following a recent downturn. He highlighted several government initiatives to mitigate economic challenges and provide relief to businesses and the general population. Government initiatives...
Rusal Aughinish Alumina, located in Limerick, Ireland, is considering using hydrogen as an alternative clean energy source and deploying electric heat pumps at its refinery, aiming to decarbonise its high-heat refinement process. According to a report on March 6, Aughinish Alumina, the largest...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s metallurgical-grade alumina production in February 2024 (29 calendar days) amounted to 6.262 million tonnes, experiencing a 6.8 per cent fall from 6.72 million tonnes in January (31 days). But on a year-on-year basis, the output increased by 2.4 per...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) stood at 1.212 million tonnes in January 2024, reflecting a slight month-on-month fall of 0.57 per cent from 1.219 million tonnes. However, on a year-on-year basis, Africa & Asia’s (ex-China) alumina...
Demand for alumina from China is rising strongly, opening the door for international producers and traders to make some increased profits. The combination of restrictions on bauxite mining leading to cuts at refineries, winter snow storms blocking logistics, and healthy demand for the key material...
China is the highest alumina producer, contributing around 58 per cent of the world’s output. According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, China produced 82.27 million tonnes of alumina in 2023, up by 3.15 per cent from 79.76 million tonnes in 2022. With this annual hike, China’s 2023...
During his State of the Nation address in Parliament on February 27, the President of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, announced several initiatives to accelerate the nation's industrialisation agenda and ensure value for money. Among these measures, the government will establish a $450 million...
