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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Iran International Aluminium Conference to display technology and innovation in aluminium
IIAC (Iran International Aluminium Conference) 2014 is scheduled to take place on the 25-26th of May 2014 with the motto “Aluminium, Key to a Sustainable Industry.” Alongside this event, a two day exhibition and prior to it a two day workshop will take place. A vast network of companies,...
Strength of UAE primary aluminium industry promoted at Platts 2014
In a clear demonstration of the UAE primary aluminium industry’s growing importance in the global sector, Dubai Aluminium (" DUBAL ") and Emirates Aluminium ("EMAL") will participate jointly in the Platts1-hosted Aluminium Symposium 2014 ("Platts 2014"). Held this year in Fort Lauderdale, Florida,...
Rusal Armenal increases aluminum foil production 5,2% for Jan-Nov 2013
The sole producer of aluminum foil in Armenia , CJSC Rusal-Armenal Plant, increased production 5,2% for Jan- Nov 2013 versus the same period of 2012 - up to 25,375 thousand tons of foil, the National Statistical Service reported. Foil rolling for Jan- Nov 2013 grew 1.1% to 17,8 tons (17.6 tons for...
Development of KSA mining sector creates jobs for Saudis
The construction of the Saudi mining sector serves the country and citizens over the long term and contributes to creating thousands of jobs for the people of the Kingdom, especially in the technical jobs, as well as investment opportunities for citizens and international companies, Saudi Minister...
Alcoa World Alumina LLC resolves Alba matter with U.S. Department of Justice
Alcoa Inc. today announced the resolution of the investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding certain legacy alumina contracts with Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba). The settlement with the DOJ was reached with Alcoa World Alumina...
Alba renews freight contract for alumina with Klaveness
Alba and Klaveness have re-established trade relations by entering into long-term freight contract, it was announced yesterday. Alba said it had reached a settlement agreement with Torvald Klaveness Shipping, whereby each party agreed to waive their respective legal claims. In addition, the parties...
Ma'aden opens rolling mill
The Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Ma'aden, has announced that the aluminium rolling mill operated by subsidiary Ma'aden Rolling Company has begun operations. The $590m mill, built under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Samsung Engineering, is part of the $10.8bn...
Det.Al Aluminium Company brings production to 100,000 tons
Company Det.Al Aluminium Complex will complete construction of the second phase of aluminum production capacity in the next year , which will bring the capacity up to 100,000 tons per year . In October this year, the company commissioned two plants for the production of semi-finished aluminum...
Sohar Aluminium spreads safety message among kids
Sohar Aluminium (SA) recently launched its Hands & Fingers Safety campaign, where SA management, the Health and Safety committee and SA staff children from Al Batinah International School, all made the commitment of “keeping their hands and fingers safe”. The launch of the campaign was symbolised...
CWM Abu Dhabi pays benchmarking visit to DUBAL
Dubai Aluminium ("DUBAL") - which operates one of the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelters - recently hosted a delegation from Centre of Waste Management ("CWM") Abu Dhabi, headed by Khaled Ahmed Al Faheem (Finance & Admin Manager). The purpose of the benchmarking visit was to...
EEF to boost production line at Dubai plant
Emirates Extrusion Factory (EEF), a leading aluminium extrusion company in the UAE, plans to add a new production line at its aluminium extrusion plant in Techno Park, Dubai at an investment of Dh13 million ($3.53 million). A subsidiary of Masharie C, the private equity arm of Dubai Investments,...
Alba meets high-level Indonesian delegation
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Indonesian Parliament, which is on a visit to the kingdom to further strengthen business relations and cultural ties between the countries. The eight-member delegation, led by Muhammad SohibulIman, Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian...
Ma'aden restarts potline at its aluminium smelter in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) has restarted one of the two potlines at its new aluminium smelter in Saudi Arabia, the company said on Sunday. The $10.8-billion aluminium plant at Ras al-Khair, a joint venture between Ma'aden and US-based Alcoa, shut one of its smelting lines in mid October...
Dubal supports Omega Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament
Industrial giant Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) has reinforced its commitment to making Dubai the 'hub' for all things golf by extending its support to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic‚ which celebrates its 25th anniversary early next year. Operating one of the world's largest single-site primary aluminium...
Second aluminium plant to be built in Kazakhstan
During a teleconference question and answer session with Pavlodar Olbast, President of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev addressed the importance of developing the industrial sector in Kazakhstan. “Our industrialization has to follow the path towards processing the raw materials that we have. You are...
Rumhy visits Sohar Aluminium, lauds safe working conditions
MUSCAT Oil and Gas Minister HE Mohammed Bin Hamad Al Rumhy recently paid a visit to Sohar Aluminium smelter site. Rumhy was taken on a tour of the plant to get an overview of the company’s world-class green field facility. He appreciated Sohar Aluminium’s pursuit for excellent working conditions...
Alba continues to focus on value-added support for worldwide customers
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) continues to add value to its customer services across regional and global markets by implementing superior customer technical support services and initiatives, which in turn boost the company's productivity. Alba's Metallurgy, Laboratory & Customer Technical Support...
Wealth of metal at our fingertips
"The earth below South Africans’ feet may be rich in many minerals, but one element has always been missing – this nation imports 100% of the raw materials it needs to make aluminium. Savvy urban prospectors in Gauteng, however, have detected a mother lode of the metal spilling out of bars,...
