Odisha has brought forward its investment roadshow in the United Arab Emirates as competition among Indian states for overseas capital intensifies. The programme was initially planned for December, but growing investor outreach by other states prompted the government to advance the visit, according...
What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
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A new state-of-the-art aluminium cans manufacturing and beverage bottling plant is set to begin operations in Uzbekistan. Backed by East Can Solutions, a foreign-invested enterprise, the upcoming facility is expected to begin operations in June 2025. With a total investment of $90 million,...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the world’s largest producer of premium aluminium, depends on uninterrupted plant operations to maintain around-the-clock metal production. To enhance operational efficiency and safeguard continuous performance, EGA implemented a hybrid cloud strategy powered by...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, marked International Women’s Day by unveiling new safety signage at its facilities with icons that features both women and men. The new safety signage highlights the growing role of women in...
Primary aluminium output at Pavlodar-based Kazakhstan Aluminium Smelter (KAS), owned by Eurasian Resources Group (ERG), a leading diversified natural resources group and the only producer of high-grade aluminium in Kazakhstan, has reached the four-million-tonnes milestone since the start of...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, recognised 12 exceptional contracting companies based in Bahrain for their top performance in Safety and Well-being throughout 2024, in an awarding ceremony that was held on 27 February 2025 at the Oasis Hall. Alba’s Chief...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has become the Sea Cargo Charter's latest signatory, strengthening the organisation's global presence in the aluminium sector and reaffirming its commitment to decarbonisation and transparency. As the world's largest single-site aluminium smelter, Alba produces...
Lulu Retail, a leading force in the retail industry, proudly announced the successful completion of its inaugural solar project at the Riyadh Central Warehouse in Saudi Arabia. This milestone underscores the group's dedication to sustainability, aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals and...
Neveah Limited, the Nigeria-based commodities export company, announced that its aluminium and copper waste recycling plant in Mowe, Ogun State, is set to generate significant employment opportunities. According to Ibidapo Lawal, the company’s CEO, the facility will create 40,000 direct jobs and an...
The first month of 2025 began with a 2.73 per cent Y-o-Y rise in primary aluminium production but experienced a mild monthly dip, as shown by the International Aluminium Institute data. The annual growth was primarily backed by almost all the major global primary aluminium-producing regions,...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest smelter ex-China, has announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for 2024, reporting an impressive growth in financial output, coincided with its new high of net finished production at 1,622,261 tonnes. Image source: Aluminium Bahrain...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest smelter on one site, announces that Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) as its new strategic shareholder following the acquisition of SABIC’s 20.62% stake in Alba. The c.US$1 billion transaction marks a transformative moment for Alba and...
At the Dubai International Boat Show, Turkish yacht manufacturer Sancrea Yachts unveiled its latest collection of aluminium yachts, headlined by the impressive ALU 90. Measuring 27.8 meters, this flagship model is the product of collaboration with Azerbaijan-based Abbasli Design, renowned for its...
A towering stack of electric vehicle batteries dominates the courtyard of Erlos Produktion und Montagen GmbH recycling plant in a remote corner of eastern Germany. Soon, its counterpart will rise in Israel, spearheaded by a partnership led by veteran car importer Colmobil. The Erlos facility is one...
South Africa has officially endorsed coal as a critical mineral due to its substantial economic impact and strategic importance, according to Minister of Minerals and Petroleum Resources Gwede Mantashe. Speaking in Cape Town, Mantashe highlighted the completion of a study on critical minerals,...
The Middle East has long been a powerhouse in the global aluminium industry, with its strategic location, abundant energy resources, and advanced technological infrastructure. As the world shifts towards sustainable production and decarbonisation, the region is embracing a new era of low-carbon...
Here's an update about the share purchase and subscription agreement signed between Alcoa and Ma'aden on September 15, 2024. On February 4, 2025, the General Authority of Competition (GAC) approved Ma'aden to acquire Alcoa's 25.1 per cent ownership in Ma'aden Aluminium Company (MAC) and Ma'aden...
Africa & Asia (ex-China) ranks as the world's third-largest alumina-producing region after China, Oceania, and South America, accounting for nearly 10 per cent of the world's output annually . In 2024, the region's share of global alumina production increased slightly to exactly 10%, up from 9.65%...
The United States metal companies and companies that import metals for their product manufacturing are likely to turn to the Middle East and India for aluminium supplies as they seek to bypass the extensive tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, according to industry sources. Trump's planned...
