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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Nalco looking at Oman and Iran for $3bn smelter due to coal shortage in India
Domestic coal shortages are prompting India’s National Aluminium Co (Nalco) to plan construction of a US$3bn smelter complex abroad, possibly in Oman or Iran, underscoring the task Prime Minister Narendra Modi faces to boost energy output. Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia and UAE are other potential...
ALUMINIUM MIDDLE EAST 2015 to attract over 200 exhibitors from 25 countries
The Middle East aluminium industry will come under the global spotlight with the fourth edition of the ALUMINIUM MIDDLE EAST exhibition, which will be held from 14-16 April, 2015 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). Expected to attract over 200 exhibitors from 25...
Middle East Aluminium on a solid curve for extraordinary growth
The Middle East aluminium industry will come under the global spotlight with the fourth edition of the ALUMINIUM MIDDLE EAST exhibition, which will be held from 14-16 April, 2015 at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). Expected to attract over 200 exhibitors from 25...
Rusal mulls selling assets in Nigeria, Kazakhstan: analyst
Rusal, the world's largest aluminium producer, is considering selling about $1 billion worth of non-core assets, including its foil business in Russia, BCS financial group analysts said. Other assets that could be sold include stakes in the Alscon aluminium smelter in Nigeria and the Bogatyr coal...
Alba wins prestigious International Green Apple Awards 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the world, announced today that it has been named a winner in the Environmental Best Practice category of the prestigious International Green Apple Awards 2014. This win brings international recognition to Alba’s commitment towards...
Environment Day workshop held in Sohar
Sohar Battery Collection and Sohar University organised a workshop for 40 teachers from government schools of Sohar and Liwa to mark World Environment Day. Education and awareness are important tools to bring in a culture of ‘reduce, reuse, repair and recycle’ among the Omani public and schools are...
Iran Produces over 89,000 Tons of Aluminum Ingot in 3 Months
Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade announced that in the first quarter of the current Iranian year, which started on March 21, 89,400 tons of aluminum ingots have been produced in the country. In a report, the ministry said that in the spring season, 62,700 tons of alumina powder were also...
Oman Aluminium re-assessing expansion plans to double its capacity
Oman Aluminium Processing Industries (OAPIL), a joint venture between Oman Cables Company and Takamul Investment Company, is re-evaluating its plans to expand the company's present capacity. OAPIL earlier said that it was planning to double its capacity to over 100,000 tonnes per annum (tpa), from...
Recycling plant development expanding globally, according to new research
At one time, recycling was largely to be found in developed nations. But the latest June 2014 research from Waste Industry Sales Monitor indicates that the environmental and cash benefits of materials recovery is taking root across the world. AcuComm has identified 20 new or upgraded recycling...
Aluminium Bahrain's second quarter net profit drops 25 percent
Second quarter net profit at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) - owner of the world's No. 4 aluminium smelter - dropped more than 25 percent to $41 million in the second quarter of 2013 as metal prices fell. Total sales fell $5 million to $515 million compared with the same period a year ago. Alba's board...
Ma’aden targets Sept to start aluminium smelter in Alcoa JV
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) announced that 1st September 2014 would be the target date for the beginning of the commercial production of the Aluminum Smelter at its subsidiary Ma’aden Aluminum Company. Ma’aden Aluminum Company is a joint venture (JV) between Saudi Arabian Mining Company...
Aluminium production reports marginal drop
World Aluminium markets have again showed minor decline in the production figures. The June month brought some relief in the rising trend of production that was near all time highs. Data estimates from International Aluminium Institute (IAI) showed that the total primary Aluminium production...
NAPCO to implement expansion initiative aimed at gaining wider reach in regional and international markets
The National Aluminium Products Company SAOG (NAPCO), one of the leading extruders of aluminum profiles in the GCC, has announced its plans to implement a massive expansion initiative that aims towards increasing its market presence and gaining wider reach across both regional and international...
Alba opens delegate registration for ARABAL 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the world, today (July 20, 2014) announced that the registration is open for the 18th International Arab Aluminium (ARABAL) Conference through its website www.arabal.com. The Conference will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince...
ALBA wins top USA Safety Award
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the Middle East, recently granted the 2014 Occupational Excellence Achievement Award run by the National Safety Council – USA. This award is granted to organizations that meet strict criterions based on the results in their safety...
Alba appoints new Director of Administration
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the leading aluminium smelters in the world, announced the appointment of Abdul Rahman Janahi as the new Director of Administration. Mr. Janahi joined the company in 1976 as an apprentice in Alba. In 2004 he was promoted to a Superintendent at the Calciner...
Garmco plans $50m investment to bolster capacity
Bahrain-based Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (Garmco) plans to invest $50 million for capacity expansion, chief executive Graham Bruce told the GDN. The $450m annual turnover company will be boosting its re-melt and casting facilities in parallel with Alba's potline 6 expansion, he said in an...
Qatalum changes coke supply source to redeem savings in freight
In line with the mission to become one of the most efficient smelters in the world, Qatalum's new contractual arrangements for the supply of petroleum coke allow for a net savings in freight rates and time for the foreseeable future. Qatalum signing the contract with Petroleum Coke Industries...
