The aluminium industry is entering the second half of 2026 with demand signals moving in different directions. Beverage cans are finding new consumption opportunities in Brazil, extrusion demand remains resilient in key markets, and aluminium producers are benefiting from firmer prices. At the same...
Alurion Resources has started infill drilling and bulk-sample trenching at its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project in Bahia, Brazil, as the newly listed company advances the asset toward a targeted mid-2027 pre-feasibility study. The field programme marks a shift from defining the project’s resource...
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Alcoa Inc. executives told investors gathered Wednesday in Davenport that the aluminum maker’s technology and innovative products are positioning it for profitable growth — particularly in its aerospace and automotive markets. “Growth in the aluminum industry is expected to double over the next 10...
Minmetals Resources Ltd. (1208), backed by China’s biggest metals trader, is transforming companies from Mirabela Nickel Ltd. (MBN) to Alumina Ltd. into takeover targets as it eyes $7 billion of nickel, bauxite and alumina deals. Minmetals, which agreed a month ago to buy copper producer Anvil...
According to a study report, Brazilian aluminum product consumption grew by 8% during 2005 to 2010 thanks to strong economic growth.Brazil has become one of the most potential markets in Latin America. The domestic aluminum production rose to 1.54 million tonnes in 2010.The booming automobile and...
BNamericas reported that the new mining office within São Paulo state's energy department will help the state negotiate a larger share in mining royalties. Mr Joao Caramez state deputy said that under current law, municipalities receive 65% of total royalty payments known locally as the CFEM tax....
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Dion Global Solutions Ltd's "Opportunities in Brazil Aluminium Market" report to their extensive offering of materials markets publications. Brazil is one of the rapidly growing aluminium markets in the Latin American region. The country has...
America's biggest aluminum producer Alcoa Inc said it plans to reorganise its midstream Global Rolled Products businesses to tap growth opportunity in emerging markets. The business will now focus on five global markets -- aerospace, ground transportation, packaging, consumer electronics and...
Companhia Brasiliera doe Aluminio (CBA), a unit of Votorantim Metais, pushed aluminium output up 10.4% in August after solving a technical issue that affected operations from the second quarter. Since the opening of its plant in Alumínio, São Paulo state, in 1955, Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio...
Shares of Vale SA (NYSE:VALE) are trading very close to calculated resistance at $28.41 with the current price action closing at just $27.29 placing the stock near levels that make it difficult to buy. Companhia Vale do Rio Doce (NYSE:VALE), through its subsidiaries, operates as a diversified...
During his visit to Dalian to attend the Summer Davos Forum from Sept 14 to 16, Klaus Kleinfeld, the chairman and CEO of Alcoa, discussed with China Daily the firm's development strategy. Alcoa is the leader in bauxite and alumina and has an enviable position in the alumina sector. Our new projects...
The ongoing ramp up of the Alumar refinery (Brazil) contributed to a seven per cent increase in total alumina production for the 2011 financial year. The USD 3.0 billion Worsley Efficiency and Growth project will confirm Worsley as one of the world’s leading alumina refineries. The investment will...
BHP Billiton Projects set to come on stream in 2012 include its 1.1Mt/y Worsley alumina refinery expansion in Australia which will raise capacity to 4.6Mt/y. The ramp up of the Alumar refinery, Brazil contributed to a 7% increase in total alumina production for the 2011 financial year.
Alcoa is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Alumar Environmental Park in Sao Luis, Brazil, located on the site of the Alumar complex, one of the world's largest primary aluminum and alumina facilities. This ecological sanctuary, which covers 1,800 hectares (4,447 acres), is an example of...
According to Luoyang Customs, Luoyang aluminum profile exportation has recovered to grow during the first seven months. Its aluminum profile exportation reaches 17,000 ton up by 2.2% over the same period last year and exportation revenue reaches 51.21 million Yuan rising by 17.5% year-on-year....
Brazil's aluminium industry must find a compromise between extruders fighting for the removal of import taxes on primary aluminium, and smelters which want them retained
Brazil's July Aluminium Production according to Abal the Brazilian aluminum association is as follows: In ('000 tonnes) Total Production 118.1(July'2011)130.6(July'2010) Change -9.6%
Equities research analysts at Barclays Capital (NYSE: BCS) lowered their price target on shares of Vale ADR Representing One Ord Shs (NASDAQ: VALE) from $46.00 to $42.00 in a research note to investors on Monday. The analysts currently have an "overweight" rating on the stock.
Alcoa Foundation announced that it will sponsor 25 employees from the Company’s operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Spain, Suriname and the United States on Earthwatch Institute expeditions to Brazil and China. The employees, who volunteered to become...
Alcoa Foundation announced today that it will sponsor 25 employees from the Company’s operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Spain, Suriname and the United States on Earthwatch Institute expeditions to Brazil and China. The employees, who volunteered to...
