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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Aluminium Bahrain names Murray as new CEO
Aluminium Bahrain, which owns the world's fourth-largest aluminium smelter, has named Tim Murray as its chief executive officer, the company said in a statement on Thursday. Murray, who previously served as Alba's chief finance and supply officer, will succeed Laurent Schmitt from Oct. 1, the...
South Africa’s aluminium industry recovering slowly
Growth in South Africa’s aluminium industry has recovered slowly since the 2008/9 economic crisis, but volumes have not yet returned to pre-2008 levels, highlights Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) executive director Mark Krieg. He states that certain industries that are supplied by the...
DUBAL lead sponsor in World Energy Forum 2012
Dubai Aluminium DUBAL the wholly state-owned corporation that operates a one million metric tonne per annum primary aluminium smelter, one of the world's largest single-site smelters and the largest using pre-bake anode technology is proud to announce that it is a lead sponsor of the World Energy...
Aluminum Ingot output exceeds 140,000 tons
Aluminum ingot production reached 140,100 tons during March 20-August 21, announced a senior official of the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Trade. Mohammad Fatemian also said that alumina powder output rose to 91,200 tons, IRNA reported. He added that cathode copper output reached 93,600 tons...
EMAL welcomes South Korean Ambassador to the UAE
On the 24th of September 2012, Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) welcomed His Excellency Dr. Tae Kyun Kwon, South Korean Ambassador to the UAE, and senior representatives of Samsung C&T to the smelter, for an “On-Foundation Ceremony” to celebrate the installation of three new gas turbine units for the...
GCC aluminum output expected to rise
As the GCC countries are among the world's largest consumers of metal products, such as iron, steel and aluminum, the expected production of aluminum may account for over 15 percent of the global production until 2020, if the planned aluminum projects are carried out by the GCC countries,...
Arabal to highlight the importance of aluminium related manufacturing industries
The Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL 2012), which will be held in Doha from the 20th to the 22nd of November 2012, aims to highlight the importance of aluminium related manufacturing industries, and to promote these industries and foreign investments in the region's countries. In...
Aluminium Bahrain focuses on meeting growth targets
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has maintained its focus on achieving growth targets despite low LME prices, according to a statement issued by the Chairman of Alba's Board of Directors, Mahmood Hashim Al Kooheji. The statement was made following the third quarterly meeting for the year 2012 held...
EMAL celebrates latest additions to its Phase II expansion
Employees of Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) celebrated the latest additions to its Phase II expansion: the arrival of the completed first Potshell and the Superstructure. These are the two main components in the aluminium reduction process and key elements in EMAL's plan to almost double production to...
Aluminium biggies call for a change in LME warehouse rules
Two of the world’s largest aluminium producers have called for a shake-up of the London Metal Exchange’s warehousing rules, a move that could end a lucrative trading opportunity that has benefited banks and trading houses such as Goldman Sachs and Glencore. The call will put pressure on Hong Kong...
ESKOM is yet to renegotiate contract with BHP Billiton for its Richards Bay smelter
ESKOM is yet to conclude a renegotiated contract with BHP Billiton for the group’s aluminium smelter in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, Eskom spokeswoman Hilary Joffe said on Wednesday. The delay in the conclusion of the deal could be an indication that negotiations between the two companies are...
Alba sponsors 27th International Aluminium Conference in Moscow
Alba is one of the key sponsors of the 27th International Aluminium Conference which is being held in Moscow from today until Friday. The sponsorship presents a tangible demonstration of the company's support for global initiatives that help in boosting closer interactions between members of the...
Dubai Aluminium selects SunGard's AvantGard for treasury and risk management
Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL), one of the world's largest single site aluminum smelters and the industrial flagship of the United Arab Emirates, has selected SunGard's AvantGard Treasury (Quantum) for treasury management and hedge accounting. The solution will also help DUBAL manage foreign exchange,...
Demand for aluminium aerosol cans still going strong
After a record production of 6.6 billion aluminium aerosol cans in 2011 the worldwide demand stays solid in 2012, too. According to AEROBAL, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, total production increased by another 4 percent in the first half of 2012. While...
Aluminium manufacturer Wahl Industries upgrades local schools
Aluminium, tilt casting and aluminium light-fix- ture manufacturer Wahl Industries is supplying thousands of aluminium overhead bulk fittings to various schools in the country. The company states that government has started to reinvest money in schools. Wahl has received orders to supply bulkhead...
Benada Aluminum Motions to sell Extrusion equipment and Related Assets to Tubelite
Benada Aluminum Products LLC, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in August, has motioned for approval of an asset sale of certain of its extrusion equipment and related assets to Tubelite Inc. for a purchase price of $2.9 million. The motion was made in the U.S. District Court for the Middle...
Dubal wins top CSR accolade for its efforts towards sustainability
Dubai Aluminium (Dubal), a leading aluminium smelter, was recently awarded the Dubai Chamber 2012 CSR Label, which honours the company’s efforts towards sustainability. The accolade was presented at a dedicated ceremony hosted by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry Centre for Responsible...
EEG collects 805 tonnes of waste, recyclable material in six months
The Emirates Environment Group (EEG) collected a total of 805 tonnes of waste and recyclable material in the first half of the current year by conducting a number of clean-up and recycling campaigns, revealed its chairperson Habiba Al Marashi. She explained that active participation in recycling...
