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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On July 9, 2024, Hydro reported a fatal accident of a contractor at its joint venture primary aluminium-producing company Albras. The accident happened while the contractor was performing maintenance on an electrolysis cell. However, to determine the root cause of the incident, Hydro has already...
A major incident has closed both northbound and southbound lanes of I-165 at the Fairview Drive overpass. According to the Daviess County Emergency Management Agency, a semi-truck lost its load of molten aluminium, spilling the hazardous material across the northbound lanes. Daviess County is a...
Only 400 of the 5,000 employees remain at the Nikolaev Alumina Refinery, which ceased operations in March 2022 at the onset of the full-scale Russia-Ukraine conflict, an independent local media reported. According to Oleksii Medvid, the acting General Director of Nikolaev Alumina Refinery, the...
In response to a plea from the American Red Cross, Anheuser-Busch has delivered a truckload of over 50,000 aluminium canned emergency drinking water to residents in East Texas. This aid aims to bolster support amidst ongoing severe weather and flooding that has besieged multiple counties in the...
In the verdant landscapes of China’s southwest, a grand quest to transform the aluminium industry into a flagbearer of sustainability encounters turbulent waters. Reuters reports on the challenges faced by major players like China Hongqiao Group amidst erratic rainfall, shifting capacities, and the...
On Monday, a tragic fire incident occurred at a unit supplying raw materials to fireworks factories in Sengamalapatti near Sivakasi, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu. Owned by R Chinnakaruppu, the unit saw five workers sustain critical injuries while producing aluminium powder from sheets, an...
Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, has donated $1.5 million to the Icelandic Red Cross to aid the Grindavík community and its people, which has endured months of volcanic activity. The ISAL aluminium smelter team has shown remarkable care and solidarity, coming...
Durham-based Architectural Glass and Aluminium Limited (ARGLA) has ceased trading and is heading into administration. Specialising in manufacturing architectural glass and aluminium for commercial clients, ARGLA faced unexpected losses on a significant contract and was embroiled in a legal dispute...
Recent events have cast a shadow over Alucraft Systems, a prominent player in architectural glazing systems. Amidst financial turbulence and construction setbacks, the once-thriving entity finds itself in the throes of administration, signalling a tumultuous chapter in its storied legacy. In a...
According to a report on Monday, March 25, the aluminium industry in Yunnan province has encountered a significant hit due to dry weather, resulting in production cuts. China’s Yunnan province is otherwise known for its hydropower generation and supply. Beijing Capital Futures released a report...
A tragic explosion at Juei Feng Aluminium Co., Ltd.'s plant in Kaohsiung on Saturday morning resulted in the loss of two Thai workers' lives, with six others sustaining injuries. The Kaohsiung City Fire Department officials reported that among the eight workers injured, one sadly passed away in the...
On Saturday, February 17, a major fire erupted in a company situated at Kudalwadi near Chikhali, triggered by a furnace overheating. As per the reports, the company is known for manufacturing aluminium sulfate and magnesium sulfate dust. On the day of the accident, the workers had been loading...
In the crucible of the aluminium industry, where molten dreams of progress and innovation are cast, Russia's juggernaut, Rusal, stands as an imposing titan beyond the shadow of China. A recent blaze at the Krasnoyarsk smelter, a pivotal bastion in Rusal's colossal arsenal, briefly threatened the...
Multiple cities in the central Chinese province of Henan are grappling with a shortage in winter heating supply following the passage of a cold wave that has swept through a significant area, causing blizzards, and pushing temperatures to nearly record-breaking lows. Extended periods of cold...
In a recent announcement, Metro Mining Limited, a key player in the bauxite industry, proudly disclosed a noteworthy achievement in its operations despite facing a temporary setback due to Tropical Cyclone Jasper. As of December 13, 2023, the company has successfully produced and shipped 4.51...
Century Aluminum Company, the owner of Jamalco, said on Wednesday, November 8, that the malfunction of the power generation unit at the Clarendon-based refinery caused a loss of about US$22 million. Explaining the incident, president & CEO of Century Aluminum Jesse Gary said a power disruption...
According to reports on October 21, 2023, a tragic incident occurred at a factory in southern China, resulting in an explosion that claimed at least six lives. A devastating explosion occurred on October 20 in a factory workshop. The death toll was raised to six when four individuals were initially...
Anheuser-Busch delivered three truckloads of more than 150,000 aluminium canned emergency drinking water to Louisiana households at the American Red Cross's request when seawater threatened safe drinking water supplies in New Orleans and southeast Louisiana. The emergency drinking water...
