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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EMAL and University of Sharjah join forces to develop expertise for the aluminium industry
Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) and the University of Sharjah have signed a collaboration agreement to promote initiatives in the field of training and research for the aluminium industry. The agreement was signed by Saeed Fadhel Al Mazrooei, President and CEO, EMAL, and Professor Samy A. Mahmoud,...
Alcoa Partner Maaden Obtains $2.4 Billion Loan to Fund Expansion
Saudi Arabian Mining Co., (MAADEN) that’s building an alumina refinery in a joint venture with Alcoa Inc., obtained $2.4 billion in loans to finance projects, raising more money than initially sought. The company, known as Maaden, raised 9 billion riyals from five-year Islamic loan after seeking 7...
Alba receives top regional honours
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s standing amongst the world's leading aluminium smelters was bolstered with top regional honours the company received for its relations with investor, business operations and interactions with external entities. Alba's corporate website notched 1st place in Bahrain...
DUBAL invests in Dubai's first Solar Park
Being an extremely electricity-intensive industry, a continuous supply of energy is critical for business continuity at Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) - the entirely state-owned corporation that operates the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelter using pre-bake anode technology. Although...
Alba celebrates Bahrain's 41st National Day
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) provided a tangible demonstration of its pride in being a Bahraini company as company officials along with employees joined together in celebrations held to mark Bahrain's 41st National Day on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Alba's Chief Executive, Tim Murray, Chairman...
DUBAL achieves UAE National recruitment target for 2012
Evidencing the meaningful implementation of its well-established National Emiratization Policy, Dubai Aluminium ("DUBAL") has successfully achieved its goal for the year by securing recruiting 120 UAE Nationals during 2012. This has been accomplished by pro-actively participating in career fairs...
Saudi Arabia a step closer to regional aluminum hub status
The joint venture smelter project in Ras Al-Khair will help establish the Kingdom as the regional leader in the global aluminum industry, says Alcoa Chairman and CEO Klaus Kleinfeld. His remarks came as the Saudi Arabian Mining Company ( Maaden ) and Alcoa celebrated the achievement of the First...
AMC Appoints Principal Financial Advisor
Alliance Mining Commodities Limited, has appointed HCF International Advisers Limited as Principal Financial Advisor to the Company. HCF’s mandate is to advise on the raising of equity and project financing to advance the development of the Project. Of particular focus for HCF will be the...
Saudi Arabia Begins Aluminum Production at Ma'aden Alcoa smelter
Through a joint venture between the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) and Alcoa, Saudi Arabia on Thursday began aluminum production at its first smelter. "Today we see the first aluminum produced in Saudi Arabia, and the launch of a new industry," Ma'aden President and CEO Khalid al-Mudaifer...
Bechtel to Assess Expansion at Alba
Bechtel Canada will conduct a feasibility study for a sixth line and power plant Aluminum Bahrain's plant, which supplies about half of the Middle East's aluminum requirement. Alba's sixth potline is expected to produce an additional 400,000 tonnes of aluminium per year. The plant consists of five...
Alcoa and Ma'aden Break Ground for Middle East's First Automotive Products Aluminum Rolling Mill
Alcoa and The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) today broke ground for construction of expanded rolling mill capabilities at their combined aluminum complex in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia. The expanded capabilities will enable the facility to supply aluminum automotive, building and...
Second phase of Emal smelter to be complete by 2014
Abu Dhabi-based Emirates Aluminium Co, or Emal, expects the Dh16.52 billion second phase of its smelter to be complete by the first quarter of 2014 when it will raise production up to the capacity levels of 1.3 million tonnes, a senior executive of the company told Zawya Dow Jones. “The demand on...
Gulf Extrusions receives Gulf Aluminium Council Environmental Awards 2012
Gulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminium extrusion plants in the Gulf, has received the inaugural Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) Environmental Awards 2012 under the Downstream Aluminium Companies category. The pioneering winners of GAC Environmental Awards 2012 were feted during an awards...
DUBAL takes two accolades in 2012 GAC Awards
Excellent progress towards a corporate goal of ‘zero harm to the people and the environment’ has earned Dubai Aluminium, DUBAL, two accolades in the inaugural 2012 Gulf Aluminium Council, GAC, Environment Health and Safety Awards, which were announced during the 16th Arab International Aluminium...
DUBAL technology selected by Aluminium Bahrain
Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) - the entirely state-owned entity that operates the world's largest single-site primary aluminium smelter using pre-baked anode technology signed an agreement with Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) whereby the latter will use Dubal's DX+ Technology for Alba's Line 6 Bankable...
JLR plans automotive facility in Saudi Arabia, signs letter of intent
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover today said it is considering setting up an automotive facility in Saudi Arabia for which it has signed a letter of intent with that country’s government. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Saudi Arabia’s National Industrial Clusters Development Programme (NICDP) will...
Alba to carry out study on plant expansion
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has announced that it is to undertake a feasiblity study to investigate the expansion of its plant to incorporate a sixth production line. The company said that it expects production within its current year to exceed last year's figure of 881,310 metric tonnes (MT), so a...
UAE breaks Guinness world record for largest aluminium can sculpture
30 Emirati EMAL PEC course trainees spent six full days to create a scale model of Abu Dhabi's historic 200 year old Al Maqta'a Fort, using 46,556 aluminium cans on the smelter's pristine beach in Al Taweelah, and setting the new world record for the Largest aluminium can sculpture, according to...
