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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Finally, Koala Recycling Solutions Offers A Way to Recycle Aluminum Cans and Other Metals in Israel
...Koala Recycling Solutions, the only Israeli company offering collection and recycling of metal packaging from consumers, tells us what we can and should be recycling...
Global aluminium demand a boon for South African firms
...All Africa reported that global aluminium production may outpace demand by more than predicted this year owing to China's surging development and demand for aluminium and aluminium based products...
Alba to be listed in two months
...Following formal approval from the board of directors and the Cabinet, the company had applied for the listing procedure with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, which usually takes about 60 days to complete...
Norsk Hydro force majeure for Qatalum deliveries
...Reuters reported that Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro had declared force majeure for aluminium deliveries from its Qatalum smelter in Qatar after a power failure delayed the plant's ramp up schedule...
Garmco made the right decision to leave aluminium mill scheme
...The metals park planned around Sohar Aluminium’s smelter in Oman suffered another setback this week as Bahrain’s Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (Garmco) pulled out of a proposed $350m rolling mill...
Norsk Hydro's Qatar smelter hit by power outage
...said on Tuesday the Qatalum smelter, a 50/50 joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and the Norwegian aluminium company, had suffered a power failure that would delay its ramp-up schedule...
Aluminium Bahrain may demolish 2 potlines
...MEED reported that Aluminium Bahrain is considering plans to demolish the 2 original two potlines at its smelter as part of its USD 1 billion to USD 2 billion modernization and expansion plans...
Emirates Aluminium reaches financial close on direct loans and loan guarantees
...EMAL, a 50/50 joint-venture between Dubai Aluminium Company (DUBAL) and Mubadala Development Company (Mubadala), has reached financial close on $736m of direct loans and guarantees from a consortium of Export Credit Agencies (ECAs), which included the Export-Import Bank of the United States...
Dubai Aluminium sets import records through Jebel Ali Port
...The annual value and volume of strategic raw materials imported by Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (Dubal) through Jebel Ali Port reached record levels in 2009, boosted largely by the procurement of materials for Emirates Aluminium Company Limited PJSC (Emal) — the high-tech green-field...
Dubai Aluminium sets import records through Jebel Ali Port
...The annual value and volume of strategic raw materials imported by Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (Dubal) through Jebel Ali Port reached record levels in 2009, boosted largely by the procurement of materials for Emirates Aluminium Company Limited PJSC (Emal) — the high-tech green-field...
Guinea Alumina signs infrastructure deals
...The Guinea Alumina joint venture between Global Alumina (33.3%), BHP Billiton (33.3%), Dubai Aluminium Co (25%) and Mubadala Development Co (8.3%), has signed port and infrastructure deals with the Republic of Guinea..
UAE aluminum firms see rise in raw material imports
...July 24--DUBAI -- Two key UAE aluminum firms are expecting a record increase in their imports of raw materials in three years as the GCC has emerged as a significant primary aluminum producer over the past decade...
Steel Guru : EMAL inks USD 737 million deals for smelter <em>project</em> <b>...</b>
... 155002 - 2010-07-13 - Emirates Aluminium, JV between Dubai Aluminium ... and Dubai will produce primary aluminium with a product mix of sow, ...
Construction Begins on Ras Az Zawr Aluminium Smelter
...Bechtel started construction on Saudi Arabia’s first ever aluminium smelter at the Ma’aden minerals industry complex at the Ras Az Zawr Minerals Industrial City...
Steel Guru : Alcoa reports second quarter results - 155315 - 2010 <b>...</b>
... Based on this improved end market demand , we are raising our projection for aluminum consumption ... Maaden Alcoa JV starts work on aluminium plant in Saudi Arabia. 0blt1. Alcoa to cut energy use at downstream operations ...
Saudi aluminium plant construction begins
...Work on the $10 billion plant, consisting of a bauxite mine at Ba'aitha and an alumina refinery, aluminum smelter and rolling mill at Ras Az Zawr, began with initial ground breaking services last week. The plant is due for completion in 2013 and will provide the kingdom with a supply of cost...
TAQA Buys 40% of Sohar Aluminium for $400 Million
... Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., known as TAQA, agreed to buy a 40 percent stake in Sohar Aluminium Co. of Oman from Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority for $400 million. ...
Nalco eyes Afghanistan’s mining sector
...State—owned aluminium maker Nalco may show interest in developing mines in Afghanistan, which is expected to invite global bids soon for exploration of mineral deposits estimated to be worth USD one trillion...
