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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Larsen & Toubro’s (L&T) Minerals & Metals (M&M) business has bagged multiple large contracts in India, strengthening its foothold across the aluminium and steel industries. Image for representational purpose The company has received an order from Hindalco Industries to set up a 180 KTPA aluminium...
Odisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi met with Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal on Thursday to lay out a strategic investment plan aimed at boosting the state's industrial and economic growth. Their discussion centred on how Vedanta's ambitious development projects can align with the Prime...
The government of Andhra Pradesh has officially approved the establishment of a large-scale industrial park at S. Kota in Vizianagaram district, marking a major shift in the region’s industrial strategy. The mega park will be developed by JSW Industrial Park Limited on 1,166 acres of land that the...
The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review concerning the proposed expansion of the Aughinish Alumina refinery in County Limerick. The move is highly appreciated by campaigners, as it represents an important step towards ensuring that industrial progress continues in harmony with...
South32, an Australian mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, has given a maintenance contract to EnerMech for its Alumina Worsley refinery. The three-year agreement with the company is for EnerMech to be looking after the overall maintenance, including inspection,...
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s metals and raw materials sectors have become a battleground not just militarily, but economically. The latest trade data through 2025 reveals a dynamic shift with surging imports in key raw materials, including bauxite and coke, and...
Vedanta's Chairman, Anil Agarwal, recently reached out to Odisha's Chief Minister, Mohan Charan Majhi, to rally support from the state government for speeding up regulatory approvals and moving forward with Vedanta's ambitious USD 20 billion aluminium project. This conversation highlights the...
Market Analysis: Supply-Demand Dynamics Current market assessment reveals Indonesia's bauxite sector is in a critical transitional phase.The implementation of the 2023 export ban has successfully redirected bauxite from international markets to domestic processing, but the downstream alumina...
Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its alumina refining facility, Aluminium Oxid Stade GmbH in Stade, Germany. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Dadco Alumina and Chemicals Limited has been...
Atlantic Alumina, also known as Atalco, has come under regulatory scrutiny following reports of red mud discharges from its Gramercy refinery in Louisiana. The refinery is the only alumina refinery left in the United States, producing aluminium oxide from bauxite. The site relies on giant manmade...
SIMPEC has landed a hefty USD 115 million contract, highlighting its rising prominence in Australia's mining services industry. This industrial services deal with Alcoa is designed to boost operational performance at the Pinjarra Alumina Refinery by introducing cutting-edge residue management...
On Tuesday, September 30, Alcoa Corporation, a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminium products, confirmed the permanent closure of its Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia. This decision has been taken after a year of cease in operation and gradual phase-wise...
In the heart of south Louisiana, Atlantic Alumina operates the last remaining bauxite refinery in the US, a massive facility that transforms red earth from Jamaica into alumina. However, the process leaves behind a by-product known as "red mud," which has raised environmental concerns. State...
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has reported that the global alumina refining industry has had an annual consumption of 1,188,250 Terajoules (TJ) of fuel in 2024. Between 2023 and 2024, global alumina output climbed from 133.54 million tonnes to 138.59 million tonnes, a 3.8 per cent...
TAKRAF India has secured a contract from Hindalco Industries to design and supply a complete bauxite handling system, extending the strong working relationship between the two companies. Image sources: TAKRAF Hindalco, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is based in Rayagada, Odisha, and...
Aditya Alumina Refinery, Kansariguda – a unit of Hindalco Industries Limited – has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Centurion University of Technology. The MoU is a major initiative for establishing a veterinary hospital in Kansariguda and is a key move by the company...
Odisha has three large alumina refineries at present; and they are the backbone for the primary metal production in the country. Photo Caption: Damanjodi Alumina Refinery Damanjodi Alumina Refinery (NALCO) The Alumina Refinery is located at Damanjodi, Koraput district in Odisha, approximately 14 km...
Odisha has emerged as the cornerstone of India’s aluminium industry, accounting for 59 per cent of the country’s bauxite reserves, primarily located in the Eastern Ghats. The state hosts integrated operations encompassing bauxite mining, alumina refining , and aluminium smelting, led by major...
