The Strait of Hormuz trade corridor remains at the centre of uncertainty as conflicting claims over its operational status continue to unsettle global shipping markets. While oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply remains in a suspended state, the aluminium industry, sourcing the 5.5 million...
Primary aluminium prices climbed to four-year highs in H1 2026 as the market grappled with tightening inventories and mounting concerns over supply disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The year began with the LME Aluminium Cash Price below USD 3000 per tonne and, over the next...
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In the wake of the Western countries' ban on Russian aluminium, aluminium producers from the Gulf Cooperation Council expect their exports to increase to the United States and European markets. This anticipation is based on the new sanctions package imposed by the United States and the United...
In the first quarter of 2024, the world’s primary aluminium production manifested an annual growth trajectory while it shied away from growing on a quarterly basis. The global primary aluminium output in Q1 2024 ended March 31 reflected a 4.11 per cent hike Y-o-Y but exhibited a 1.24 per cent drop...
According to data presented by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the total aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for February 2024 decreased by 37,000 tonnes, or 6.95 per cent month over month, from 532,000 tonnes recorded in January 2024. This can be mainly...
Dr Matthias Irle is a highly accomplished Electrical Engineer specialising in Automation Engineering. He holds a Dipl. Ing. Elektrotechnik from Universität-Gesamthochschule Siegen, Germany, and a Doctorate in Engineering. With over two decades at EMG Automation GmbH, he has held key positions...
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council plunged by 37,000 tonnes or 6.95 per cent month-on-month, standing at 495,000 tonnes in February 2024 (29 calendar days). The fall in Gulf primary aluminium production led to a...
In January 2024, the Gulf Cooperation Council produced 532,000 tonnes of primary aluminium compared to 530,000 tonnes in December 2023 and 525,000 tonnes in January 2023, found the International Aluminium Institute. Meaning, the output in January 2024 recorded a month-on-month growth of 2,000...
World primary aluminium production started 2024 with an annual rise of 2.36 per cent, reaching 6.039 million tonnes during January, according to the International Aluminium Institute survey. On a month-on-month basis, the output remained restrained compared to 6.042 million tonnes. The world's...
Oman recently played host to its inaugural Aluminium Recycling Forum at the JW Marriott Hotel in Muscat on February 14. Dr Abdullah bin Ali al Amri, Chairman of the Environment Authority, graced the event, marking a significant step towards sustainable practices in the country. The forum,...
Frédéric Pereira is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of dedicated service at Fives ECL, where he currently holds the esteemed position of Services Development Manager for the Aluminium division. With a robust background in production engineering complemented by a Master of Business...
Mahmood Daylami is the Secretary General of the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) and former Deputy Chief Executive at ALBA. He has been associated with the aluminium business for over forty years. Additionally, he is the author of the book 'Understanding Cultural Diversity in the Gulf: A Management...
The world primary aluminium production has recorded an annual increase of 2.25 per cent for 2023, reaching 70.593 million tonnes at the end of December, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). However, compared to the previous year, the growth rate has decreased in 2023. In 2022, the...
In November 2023, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council recorded a month-on-month downfall of 12,000 tonnes or 2.37 per cent to stand at 506,000 tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute. In October 2023, the output was recorded at 518,000 tonnes, up by 2.98 per...
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council during October 2023 stood at 518,000 tonnes, reflecting a hike of 18,000 tonnes or 3.6 per cent month-on-month. The output in October recorded a recovery from a month-on-month...
Recently, Sohar Aluminium (SA) took part in the 25th edition of the Arab International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (ARABAL 2023), which was held in Riyadh. ARABAL is the premier trade event for the aluminium industry in the Middle East, and this year's theme was "Aluminium: The Future, from...
On November 26, the Gulf Ministry of Industry and Commerce announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation against aluminium products imported from China. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Technical Secretariat Office is conducting the investigation against allegedly unfair trade...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China with a production of more than 1.548 million tonnes per annum, has reportedly achieved a 4-star audit rating for health and safety practices at its smelter. Alba has emerged as the first smelter in the Gulf countries to...
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) has extended its partnership with luxury car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Ma’aden's aluminium rolling mill has been supplying JLR with aluminium sheets since 2016, exporting over 100,000 tonnes of high-quality aluminium sheets for use in JLR luxury...
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council has continued to record a fall at a higher level during September 2023. In contrast to a drop of 2,000 tonnes in August, the output in September decreased by 17,000 tonnes or 3.29...
