The ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are deemed to be creating an adverse impact on Jamaica's bauxite and alumina sector. As warned by the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), the country is now grappling with increased production costs and a feeding...
The global aluminium price is on a rising trend, reaching a four-year high, especially because of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East. In March 2026, the aluminium price rose to USD 3,492 per tonne. In the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2026, which is being scheduled for October 14-16 in...
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A devastating explosion in a firecracker storage godown on Dhunva Road in Deesa, Banaskantha district, Gujarat, claimed 21 lives and left six others injured on Tuesday morning. A forensic investigation has confirmed that aluminium powder, a key ingredient in firecrackers, was responsible for the...
On March 25, Alcoa Corporation received an order to pay a fine of $400,000 plus an additional $5,536 from the Rockingham Magistrates Court as a verdict of an incident at its Kwinana refinery in September 2022. The incident involved a caustic chemical spill that resulted in burns to both workers of...
A major fire broke out at an aluminium items manufacturing unit in Ramreddy Nagar, located in the industrial area of Jeedimetla, on Friday. Fortunately, no casualties were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation, according to police reports. Workers at the facility noticed...
On Friday, February 14, a major fire broke out at a factory known for storing aluminium dross in Labis. As per the reports, the factory storing recyclable materials has been burning for two days. The blaze began in Kampung Usaha Jaya and has prompted ongoing firefighting efforts. Sharfini Nasar,...
Rio Tinto has donated AUD 750,000 to support disaster relief efforts for those impacted by the widespread floods in North Queensland. This picture is for reference purposes only The funds will support the work of key organisations, including the Queensland Royal Flying Doctors Service (RFDS) and...
Accidents or fire incidents in the aluminium industry highlight the need to implement advanced technologies and stringent safety measures to mitigate such risks. Raising awareness is essential, especially in countries like India, where a larger workforce and limited adoption of modern technology...
A tragic boiler explosion at an aluminium factory in Bihar's Samastipur district on Wednesday, January 15, has caused a major stir amongst the workers there. The factory, which specialises in manufacturing aluminium utensils, reported one worker dead and eight others injured. About the accident The...
Leftover degraded soil at a closed-off aluminium facility located North of Columbia Falls will be converged and capped as per a chalked-out plan published last week by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Image for representational purposes only The EPA has figured out the doable for the...
It is with great sadness that Rio Tinto confirms that Mr Gel Aguaviva, a deck fitter on board its bulk carrier RTM Zheng He , was reported missing on 26 December 2024, while the vessel was traveling from China to Western Australia. An extensive and ongoing search and rescue operation to find Mr...
South32, a globally diversified mining and metals company, has announced the withdrawal of its production guidance for Mozal Aluminium in Mozambique due to escalating civil unrest in the region. The company cited rigorous roadway blockages that are restricting the transportation of raw materials to...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) swiftly contained a minor industrial fire that broke out at a power rectiformer supplying its Reduction Line 1 in the early hours of November 13, 2024. Thanks to the immediate response of Alba’s dedicated teams and adherence to rigorous safety protocols, no personnel...
Millburn Fire Department officials have come up with an aluminium recycling initiative dedicated to facilitating treatment for child burn patients. Image Source: Pixabay The programme, 'Aluminum Cans for Burned Children (ACBC)', is dedicated to donating all earnings to Cooperman Barnabas Medical...
Vedanta Aluminium, India's largest producer of aluminium, is actively addressing a breach of its process water storage facility at its Lanjigarh alumina refinery in Odisha, which occurred during the early hours of September 15, 2024, due to unprecedented rains in the area. This extreme weather...
An aluminium extrusion plant in Columbiana County, Ohio, reported an explosion on Thursday evening, shortly after 8 pm. The incident happened at Zarbana Aluminum Extrusions due to a leak during the pouring of aluminium billets, resulting in severe burns to one employee from hot molten metal. A...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, a Malaysia-headquartered integrated aluminium producer, reported that its smelter in Samalaju Industrial Park caught fire. The accident broke out at the Phase 3 smelter, affecting 100 out of the 300 pots, and thankfully bypassed Phases 1 and 2. Press Metal also...
On Sunday, September 8, a hopper filled with coal collapsed at an alumina refinery owned by Maa Kudargarhi Group in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, taking away the lives of four workers. A hopper, which is also referred to as a bunker by workers, is used to store fuel like coal or rice husk in...
The recent flooding in Switzerland has sent shockwaves across the global automotive industry, with Jaguar Land Rover at the epicentre of the disruptions. The devastation at a crucial aluminium supplier's factory has led to a scarcity of aluminium alloys, impacting the production lines of several...
On Friday, July 12, Century Aluminum announced that its bauxite mining and alumina refining joint venture, Jamalco, resumed full production after recovering from the impact of the recent devastative cyclone Hurricane Beryl in Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl pounded upon Jamaica on July 3, bringing intense...
