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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Global Challenges for sustainable growth - Theme for first Arabal Conference in Oman
The first annual Arabal conference to be held in Oman is attracting delegates from around the world as the international spotlight on the global aluminium industry is set to shine on the Sultanate of Oman. During a three day conference between 14th and 16th November global industry leaders will...
Mubadala China JV to help UAE smelters
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala plans to build a petroleum coke facility in Zhenjiang, China, in a joint venture with the Jiangsu Surun High Carbon Company (Surun) that could start production late next year, the investment fund said on Monday. The joint venture, called Suyadi, will help supply aluminum...
The Big 5 provides opportunities for new business and knowledge growth within the booming building sector
The latest figures reveal building construction is the number one area of construction spend across all industries in Qatar in 2011 - having risen from $10.4bn in 2010 to $11.8bn in 2011. Building construction is predicted to remain the main area of strength over the next five years according to...
BIR world mirror on non-ferrous metals October 2011
The following article is based on the latest Non-Ferrous World Mirror produced by the BIR world recycling body. An acute sense of caution is pervading the non-ferrous metal markets in response to the unresolved sovereign debt crisis in the EU, sluggish growth in the USA and further monetary...
Saudi Miner Ma’aden secures ECA investment
Saudi Mining company Ma’aden secures investment for its projects which includes an alumina refinery.Investment includes funds from Canadian export credit agency EDC. EDC is participating in a $2.15 billion loan to the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and Alcoa for its projects.
Baker and McKenzie advises Saudi Arabian Mining Company and Alcoa on alumina refinery in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Baker and McKenzie has advised Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) and Alcoa on their alumina refinery located at Ras Al Khair in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The mine and refinery project is phase 2 of the integrated Ma'aden aluminium complex project. The finance documents for phase 1 of the...
Alba strategic partner for top industry expo
Alba will again be a Strategic Aluminium Partner for the fourth Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) being staged in Bahrain early next year following the renewal of a sponsorship agreement with show organisers Hilal Conferences and Exhibitions (HCE). The sponsorship agreement with HCE, a subsidiary of...
Reduce, reuse, recycle takes on a new meaning in West Africa
In the U.S., we recycle because we should. In West Africa, they recycle because they must. In a world where survival trumps going green, the pleasant mantra of reduce, reuse, recycle becomes more of a financial necessity. “Recycling is characteristic of the informal economy,” said Emily Osborn,...
Ma'aden-Alcoa JV gets projects go-ahead
Financing for the second phase of development of Saudi Arabia’s first integrated aluminium complex and related infrastructure, sponsored by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) and Alcoa Inc, has been approved. Both the mine and refinery are being developed by Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company...
EMAL extends SAP for Phase Two expansion
Emirates Aluminium Company (EMAL) is set to support its $4.5 billion Phase Two expansion with enhanced support and applications from SAP. The company, one of the largest and most productive single-site aluminium smelters in the world, announced in July that it is to expand production and improve...
Turkey becomes a big market for aluminium exporters
Aluexpo 2011, supported by Talsad, is also host of the 5th Aluminium Symposium organised together by Talsad, Tubitak MRC — The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey, Marmara Research Center and Uctea Chamber of Metallurgical Engineers, was a place to discuss all aspects of Turkish...
Global aluminum production falls 61,000 metric tons to 2.122 mn tons in September
Global aluminum production fell by 61,000 metric tons to 2.122 million tons in September from a revised 2.183 million in August, reported International Aluminum Institute. However,the September tally was up from 2.007 million in the same month a year ago. Month-on-month declines were reported for...
Indonesia says UAE to invest $9.5 bln in aluminium smelters
The United Arab Emirates plans to invest $9.5 billion in aluminium smelters in Indonesia's Kalimantan region, Indonesia's ambassador to the UAE said on Wednesday. "Emirates Alumunium will invest $4 billion in West Kalimantan to build an alumunium smelter and a power plant...Ras Al Khaima Investment...
Alba Q3 sales up by 8pct beats forecast
Aluminum Bahrain sales volume for the Q3 surged 8.4% to 220,608 tonnes compared to 203,474 tonnes last year beating the company’s own forecast. Mr Laurent Schmitt CEO of Alba said that the production figures for the Q3 hit 222,552 tonnes up 5% compared to 211,854 tonnes last year. In addition, the...
Averda unveils key technology
Averda, the Mena region's leading provider of environmental solutions, unveiled its reverse vending machine (RVM) technology - a revolutionary breakthrough in consumer recycling at the eco-Q exhibition in Qatar. The RVM represents a new concept in recycling designed for public spaces. Working on...
Strong potential seen in value-added tertiary aluminium industries
The growth of a downstream aluminium cluster at Sohar augurs well for investment in value-added tertiary aluminium industries, according to top executives at two companies currently at the heart of a promising push to extend the downstream aluminium value chain. Oman Aluminium Rolling Mills (OARM),...
Azerbaijan to restart aluminium, alumina output
Azerbaijan has launched a new aluminium plant with an annual capacity of 50,000 tonnes and plans to restart production of alumina later this year at another plant, an official from the company, which manages both plants, said on Monday. An old Soviet-era aluminium plant in the town of Sumgait was...
Pedal to the metal
The GCC’s building and construction industry currently consumes up to 400,000t of aluminium a year, making it one of the biggest markets for aluminium products in the region. In particular, construction projects in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait have been key growth markets that are...
