Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
Alba reaches 50m hours without LTI, strengthening aluminium safety record
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium...
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Napco revenue surges 28% to OMR24.8 mln
National Aluminium Products Company (Napco), one of the leading extruders of aluminium profiles in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has registered a remarkable performance for 2015, achieving robust growth volume in the local market as well as exports. The company earned revenues of OMR24.8...
EGA continues to forge ahead with technology innovation
The largest primary aluminium producer in the region and among the top five producers in the world, Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA") has for more than 25 years implemented advanced technologies - many developed in-house - to improve productivity and enhance operational procedures at its...
Guinea and Burkina Faso to take back unused mining permits
Guinea and Burkina Faso plan to take back hundreds of unused mining permits for re-auction, ministers said this week, as governments try to reignite interest in the sector amid a downturn. Permits awarded in recent years that are not being used for exploration or production should be made available...
AluSolutions conference programme announced
The AluSolutions conference will provide a platform to discuss the sustainability challenges faced when manufacturing and processing aluminium, as well as a look at the environmental benefits of end-use aluminium products. The conference will be held on 10th – 11th May 2016 at the Abu Dhabi...
Nalco zeros in on Oman, Iran, Qatar for $2bn smelter unit
India's state-owned aluminium producer National Aluminium Co (Nalco) has zeroed in on three locations in the Arabian Gulf - Iran, Oman and Qatar - to set up a nearly US$2bn smelter unit. Iran is the frontrunner to host the new facility. Nalco has been on the look out for a location abroad to build...
Aluminium Bahrain launches Project Titan Phase II
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the Bahrain-based leading international aluminium producer, announced the launch of Phase II of its company-wide, cost reduction programme Project Titan with the aim to reduce cash cost by US$ 100 per metric tonne of aluminium and step-up its production capacity to...
Emiroll to set up aluminium coil plant in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Aluminium Rolling (Emiroll), a joint venture between leading Dubai entities and Singapore-based industrial group Mars, is set to build a new plant in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at an investment of Dh440 million ($120 million). The facility will come up on a 900,000-sq-ft area in Khalifa Industrial...
Technology innovation drives excellence in inspection and maintenance operations at EGA
Emirates Global Aluminium (“EGA”), the largest primary aluminium producer in the region accounting for almost 50 per cent of the total primary aluminium production capacity in the GCC, adopts and – where relevant – develops, world-leading processes and technologies to produce the highest quality...
Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria to begin production
The embattled Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) in Akwa Ibom State is to begin production soon, its Managing Director, Mr. Dimitry Zavyalov, has said. He said this while briefing the Clan Head of Ikpa Ibekwe, Etebom Akpan Akpan and his council in Ikot Abasi. He said the company would...
Nalco draws up INR 37,000-cr plan for expansion, diversification
State-owned aluminium major National Aluminium Co Ltd is planning to invest over INR 37,000 crore over the next 5-7 years for expansion of existing facilities, setting up of new smelter unit overseas, development of mines and diversification in power. Reducing expenses According to Tapan Kumar...
Qatalum: National representation at TMS2016
Qatalum received several accolades and fitting recognition at Nashville this year. In particular was the baking furnace achievement and Qatari representation amongst the engineering peer group on issues related to the aluminium reduction process. Visited annually by more than 4,300 scientists and...
Alba holds AGM for 2015; approves cash dividends
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world’s leading aluminium producers, held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on March 16, 2016 at Al Dana Hall, Aluminium Bahrain, Askar, during which approval was given to the distribution of cash dividends related to the fiscal year 2015. The total...
Bahrain industry minister receives aluminium sector representatives
Minister of Industry, Commerce and Tourism Zayed R. Al Zayani met a number of representatives of the manufacturing sector in the aluminium industry. They reviewed the latest developments related to this vital sector and its future developmental aspirations, especially in light of the facilities...
Sinosteel, IMIDRO sign MoU for aluminium projects
China-based Sinosteel Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) to implement alumina, aluminium and power house plans, said a report. The production plan capacity for Alumina Powder Company is 1.6...
Market for aluminium aerosol cans stable at high level in 2015
The production of aluminium aerosol cans worldwide remained stable at a high level in 2015. The member companies of AEROBAL (International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers) reported total production of 5.4 billion aluminium cans and thus a repeat of the previous year’s...
Qatalum aluminium smelter acknowledged for using best baffle-less baking furnace
On the 14-18 February 2016, at the TMS annual meeting and exhibition, where aluminium smelters and mining companies display their latest improvements and achievements, the Qatalum Anode Baking furnace was rated as the AP technology benchmarks, which means the best in the world for baking...
Alba welcomes high level Indonesian delegation
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the Bahrain-based leading international aluminium smelter, today, March 07, 2016 welcomed a high level delegation from the Indonesian parliament, headed by Member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia, Asep Maoshul. The meeting was held at the...
BMR spots signs of recovery in scrap recycling sector
The recently concluded Bureau of Metal Recycling (BMR) Conference in Dubai stressed that the scrap recycling industry is showing signs of recovery across the globe. However, it admitted that the industry is not without challenges. Salam Sharif, President, BMR called upon global recycling industries...
