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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Alba participate in Aluminium China 2014
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)’s participation in Aluminium China 2014 provides an ideal platform to promote the company globally, and expand its customer base across Asia as well as position Bahrain as an attractive economic destination for international investors. Aluminium China –one of the most...
Alba’s production figures surge 2.5% in H1 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) continues to build momentum with its production figures up by 2.5% YoY to reach 464,012 metric tonnes in the first half of 2014 (versus 452,727 mt in H1 2013), while its sales figures topped 456,282 mt for the same period in 2014, an increase of 1,852 mt versus...
Lagos recyclers buy N4m waste drink cans weekly
Recycling companies in Lagos State currently source at least N4 million empty aluminium drink cans every month from scavengers and waste resource merchants. A waste resource merchant, who chooses to be called Jaco, says there are about 10 companies in Lagos that buy empty aluminium drink cans and...
Alba announces the launch of Arabal 2014 website
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the world, today (July 07, 2014) announced the launch of the Arabal 2014 website - www.arabal.com. The 18th International Arab Aluminium (Arabal) Conference will be held under the patronage of HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa...
Qatalum well- placed to meet aluminum demand, says CRU
Doha Primary aluminium smelters in GCC are competitive on global cost curve and companies such as Qatar Alumunium (Qatalum), have an excellent competitive position enabling it to remain profitable even in the current challenging market conditions, a report by London-based CRU has said. CRU is in...
Siemens aluminum rod mill sold to Southwire for end user Dubai Cable Co.
Siemens Metals Technologies has received an order from the Southwire Company, Carrollton, Georgia, USA, to supply an aluminum rod system for wire and cable producer Dubai Cable Co. (Ducab) of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The new mill will be located in Taweelah, Abu Dhabi, with commissioning...
ARABAL 2014 to be hosted under the patronage of HRH the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain in November
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa emphasised that the patronage of the Prime Minster of the Kingdom of Bahrain HRH Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa for the 18th International Arab Aluminium Conference (Arabal) 2014...
Alba thanks Bahrain cabinet for line 6 support
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) would like to express its sincere thanks to His Royal Highness The Prime Minister, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa and His Royal Highness, The Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier, Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa for their...
Qatalum inaugurates state-of-the-art Pot Relining plant
Qatalum has inaugurated its state-of-the-art Pot Relining plant, following the project's successful and timely completion Wednesday 25th of June The opening ceremony was attended by Hilde Merete Aasheim, Vice Chairperson to the Qatalum Board and Executive Vice President of Primary Metal at Hydro,...
Alba to start $2.5bn expansion work by year-end
Alba's proposed $2.5 billion expansion to add a sixth production line is likely to start by the end of this year, the company's chief executive has said. In an exclusive interview with the Gulf Daily News, our sister publication, Alba chief executive Tim Murray said the bankable feasibility study...
Alba achieves 4 million work hours without LTI
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium smelter of the world, has successfully achieved 4 million work hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI). This achievement underlines Alba’s continuous commitment to safety and maintaining a zero-accident work environment. Alba’s Executive Management...
Emirates Global aluminium project clears Guinea hurdle
Guinea's parliament has approved amendments in a deal with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) which will see the start of bauxite production in 2017 and the construction of a 2-million-tonne-per-year alumina refinery from 2018. "The National Assembly unanimously adopted the amendment of Global Alumina...
UAE leads GCC region in export of petrochemicals and aluminum to non-Arab African markets
According to the report, the UAE’s aluminum and petrochemicals exports to African non-Arab countries in 2012 stood at $6.5 billion, accounting for only 1.8 percent of their total imports which stood at $352 billion in the same year. In 2012, five African countries including South Africa, Nigeria,...
Ma’aden-Alcoa JV first production-grade coil
The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and Alcoa announced Tuesday at a customer event that the rolling mill at their joint venture aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia has successfully produced its first production-grade coil. The mill at Ras Al Khair is the most technologically advanced in the...
International Aluminium Conference in Iran concluded successfully
The third official International Aluminium Conference in Iran (IIAC2014) took place on the 25-26th of May 2014 in Olympic Hotel, Tehran. This event was hosted by Iran Aluminium Research Center (IARC) and IMIDRO (Iranian Mines and Minerals Industries Development and Renovation Organization)...
Alba shares its safety story at international roundtable
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chief Operations Officer, Isa Al Ansari was a keynote speaker at the international roundtable “Through the Eyes of the Executive, Creating Safer and Healthier Workplaces across Industries”, which took place from June 19 to 21, 2014 at Vanderbilt University,...
EGA ready to service growing European demand for aluminium
The UAE's reputation as an emerging giant in the global aluminium industry, and a key supplier to European markets, has been enhanced by the attendance of Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC ("EGA") at the 10th Metef International Aluminium Exhibition ("Metef 2014"), which was held in Verona, Italy from...
More industry milestones as EMAL completes start-up of new potline
World’s longest potline fully commissioned three months ahead of schedule, with exceptional safety performance standards and complemented by industry-leading facilities. The renowned earned by Emirates Aluminium PJSC (“EMAL”) for setting industry benchmarks has been further entrenched this week,...
