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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Ma'aden participates in the 16th ARABAL Conference
Ma'aden is participating this week in the 16th Arab International Aluminum Conference (ARABAL) which takes place during November 20 - 22 in Doha, Qatar. Ma'aden is a sponsor of the event which is the premier trade event for the Middle East's Aluminum industry and the only conference in the world...
Maaden to start output at aluminium smelter
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) will start initial production at its 740,000 tonnes per year aluminium smelter next month. Maaden and Alcoa teamed up in 2009 to build a $10.8 billion aluminum complex at Ras al-Khair on the Gulf coast, which is fast becoming a Saudi mining centre. The smelter...
GCC, power plants, technology and the Arab Spring dominate first day of ARABAL 2012
The first full day of the Arab Aluminium Conference – ARABAL 2012 – has kicked off in Doha, with regional issues, power generation and technology dominating the agenda. Mr. Al Shaibi, Chairman of ARABAL 2012 Organising Host Qatalum, took the audience through the steps that the company has taken in...
Aluminium, Mozambique’s largest single export product
Mozambique’s balance of trade posted a deficit of USD 687 million in the first half of this year, despite the fact that the country started exporting coal about a year ago, and that goods imports have fallen by 2.6%. Reporting this Macauhub News Agency quoted the Mozambican daily newspaper O País...
'Arabal 2012’ to focus on Arab Spring impact and China developments
The Arab Spring and its impact on industry and investment, and developments in the Chinese aluminium market are expected to occupy prime place at the 16th edition of Arab International Aluminium (Arabal) conference, which will begin in Doha tomorrow. More than 140 companies in the aluminium sector...
Environmental study shows ‘no harm’ to the vegetation at EMAL and its vicinity
An independent study into the health of vegetation in the vicinity of Emirates Aluminium (EMAL), has determined that ‘no harm’ has been caused to the vegetation from EMAL’s operations. This study was conducted by Professor Alan Davison, a renowned international expert who has undertaken similar...
GCC countries control 13 pct of global aluminum production
It was announced here on Monday that the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are currently controling 13 percent of global aluminum production, while its production did not exceed 0.5 percent in 1983. This production is constantly increasing due to development of the aluminum industry, as well...
ARABAL 2012 begins at Doha, Qatar
The Gulf region’s combined contribution to global aluminium production has grown to an estimated 12 to 13 percent. The region’s production capacity has grown substantially over the years and the Arab countries are looking for further boost its production capacity in the coming years, Mohamed Al...
Alba marks World Diabetes Day with free test for employees
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) marked World Diabetes Day with a free blood sugar test campaign for employees on the morning of Wednesday, November 14, 2012. The event - organised by members of the Alba Healthcare Centre - was held near the entrance to the main gate and targeted both night and day...
Alba sponsors Arabal to strengthen UAE as emerging aluminium hub
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s pledge to strengthen the region's status as a fast emerging hub for aluminium production was bolstered with sponsorship support for the 16th International Arab Aluminium Conference and Exhibition (Arabal2012) taking place from November 20 - 22, 2012 at the Grand...
Nigerian Government to hand over ALSCON to BFIG as Crisis Looms Over the Takeover
The Federal Government has embarked on concrete steps aimed at handing over the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) to Bancorp Financial Group (BFG) in line with the Supreme Court directive. But the latest move is coming even as the Russians were said to have dragged the Federal...
UAE smelters to have strong presence at Arabal 2012
Reflecting their common commitment to the development of the Middle East as a global aluminium hub, the key players in the UAE's primary aluminium industry — Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) and Emirates Aluminium Company Limited (Emal) — will participate in the 16th International Arab Aluminium Conference...
Hydro to have a strong presence in ARABAL 2012
Hydro will have a strong presence at ARABAL 2012, the most important gathering for the Middle East aluminium industry, set for November 20-22 in Doha, Qatar. Hydro’s joint venture aluminium company Qatalum is hosting the event, the Arab International Aluminium Conference, and top Hydro...
ARABAL 2012 ready to receive 500 participants and 40 Exhibitors
As the launch of the Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL) hosted by QATALUM in Doha from 20 to 22 November draws closer, the Conference Preparatory Committee has announced that the Conference will be attended by over 500 participants and 40 exhibitors. ARABAL 2012 will attract over 120...
DUBAL rewards another 19 long-serving employees
Dubai Aluminium, DUBAL, the state-owned corporation that is home to the world’s largest single-site aluminium smelter using pre-bake anode technology, honoured a group of 19 employees, each of whom joined the company in 1987, at a formal dinner held at Armani Hotel Ballroom, Burj Khalifa, on 13...
Alba sponsors Invest in Bahrain Forum
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s sponsorship of Invest in Bahrain forum which took place at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 was a tangible demonstration of the company's recognition of Bahrain's continuing role as a regional magnet for...
Alba and Hadeed share safety expertise during visit
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba)'s commitment to strengthen ties with regional companies and bolster areas of cooperation was given an impetus with the recent visit to the Alba plant by a delegation from Saudi Iron and Steel Company (Hadeed), a wholly owned subsidiary of Saudi Basic Industries...
South Africa to switch to all-aluminium cans
South Africa is to follow the global trend of replacing tin-plated steel beverage cans with aluminium-bodied cans, with the first locally produced all-aluminium cans set to hit the market mid-2013. South Africa’s beverage cans, both soft drinks and beer cans, are currently produced with a steel...
