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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UAE smelters set for big Texas show
The UAE’s two primary aluminium smelters – Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) and Emirates Aluminium (Emal) – will be showcasing its key technology and present technical papers at the TMS annual meeting and exhibition (TMS 2013) in Texas. The expo, which runs till March 7, will focus on providing materials...
Glencore 'supplied alumina to Iranian company in barter deal'
Commodities giant Glencore supplied thousands of tons of alumina to an Iranian company that has provided aluminium to Iran’s nuclear programme. The previously undisclosed barter arrangement between Glencore, the world’s biggest commodities trader, and the Iranian Aluminium Company (Iralco)...
Dubal net profit slumps by 55%
Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) has reported 2012 net profits of $430m – 55% down on the company's 2011 figure of $957m. The company's net profits figure includes Dubal's share in the profits of Emirates Aluminium (Emal). Despite the noticeable downfall in net profits from last year, the company's...
Cafca wants further scrapping of duty on aluminium cable in Zimbabwe
Cafca says the group is currently lobbying through various industry groups which they subscribe to, for the further scrapping of duty on aluminium cable. In the last national budget, Finance minister Tendai Biti reduced duty on the cable to 5% from 10%. Cafca MD Rob Webster told shareholders at an...
Fidelity Bank ready to finance aluminium can project in Nigeria
Fidelity Bank Plc has expressed its readiness to finance a multi-million naira aluminium can project in Aba. The bank explained in a statement yesterday that the factory, when completed, is expected to take off with an initial production capacity of 1.2 billion cans yearly. This, it stressed, would...
Emirates Environmental Group in can collection campaign
Emirates Environmental Group continues its highly successful annual Can Collection Campaign with a nationwide effort to gather thousands of drink cans at selected depots for recycling. In its 16th annual collection, EEG is inviting communities, institutions, private sector groups and government...
Alba participates in Bahrain International Garden Show to boost eco-friendly credentials
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. remains at the forefront of being an ardent advocate of a greener Bahrain with a booming agricultural sector as it takes part in the Bahrain International Garden Show 2013 taking place at the Bahrain International Convention & Exhibition Centre from February 28 to March 2,...
DUBAL posts gross sales revenue of AED 9.77 bn in 2012
For Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) the entirely state-owned enterprise whose Jebel Ali operation ranks as the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelter using pre-bake anode technology - 2012 was again an excellent year. ''DUBAL achieved gross sales revenue of AED 9.77 billion (compared to AED...
Dubai Aluminium reports net profits
Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) the state-owned enterprise yesterday reported net profit of Dh1.58 billion on a gross sales revenue of Dh9.77 billion. Dubal is one of the most profitable corporations in Dubai’s portfolio. “Dubal’s leading position is further affirmed by compound annual revenue and profit...
An interview with Mr. Buddy Stemple, CEO of Oman Aluminium Rolling Company
GAC had an interview with Mr. Buddy Stemple, Chief Executive Officer of Oman Aluminium Rolling Company. Excerpts from the interview: Why a rolling mill in Oman? Oman Aluminium Rolling Company is a part of the strategy in Oman to develop downstream operations from the Sohar Aluminium smelter. OARC...
Aluminum Production is Rising Globally
A recent in Reuters by Andy Home paints a rather depressing picture of the aluminum market – if you are a producer. But if you are a consumer, some would argue it appears much rosier. The article essentially details rising production around the world and only slowly rising demand. The result of...
Nigeria’s aluminium industry under threat
There is a worrisome challenge in the Nigerian aluminium industry. It is a challenge that plant owners in the industry believe may lead to the same situation in the textile and tyre industries. Nigeria’s once thriving textile and tyre industries became moribund as a result of inconsistent...
Alba launches Health, Safety & Environment Week
Aluminum Bahrain BSC (Alba)’s commitment to promote zero accidents across the organization received an impetus with the official launch of the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Week. Alba’s Chief Executive Tim Murray inaugurated the week-long event that begins on February 25 and concludes on March...
Bahrain's Midal to process aluminium in Mozambique
Midal Cabos, subsidiary of the Bahrain-based Midal Cables, has signed a deal with Mozal, the second-largest producer of aluminium in Africa, to process part of its production within Mozambique. Minister for industry and trade, Armando Inroga, said that in the mid-term the agreement would reduce...
UAE recycles 5% aluminum cans; global average 63%
Habiba Al Marashi, chairperson of The Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) said that every year, the UAE consumes more than 500 million cans of beverages and sends approximately 5% for recycling, compared with the global average of 63%. In line with this, the EEG has launched the 16th edition of the...
Ma’aden holds Health and Safety Recognition Award ceremony
Ma'aden Company's President and CEO Khalid S Al-Mudaifer recently attended Ma'aden Health and Safety Recognition Award ceremony, which was held in Jubail InterContinental Hotel on February 13, 2013. The award winners were announced according to certain H&S criteria based on each affiliate...
ALU GLASS WORLD 2013 to highlight the merger of glass and aluminum in architecture
ALU GLASS WORLD 2013 is not only the leading exhibition in Egypt but in the MENA Region and Africa which has set itself as a leading market forum in the Region covering the whole process of glass and aluminum industry. Firmly established as an annual event for industry professionals to gather at...
Alba expects Aluminum Demand to rise in Middle East
Aluminium Bahrain BSC expects demand for the metal to increase this year as Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries spend more on housing, while sales will also rise in North America. “The physical demand this year looks healthy,” Chief Executive Officer Tim Murray said today on a...
