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...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has appointed three executives across finance, legal and organisational development, strengthening its leadership capabilities as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site,...
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Siemens Energy will supply gas and steam turbine technology for the Taweelah C Independent Power Producer (IPP) project in Abu Dhabi, a 2.6 gigawatts combined-cycle natural gas power plant being developed to strengthen power supply and support the integration of renewable energy into the UAE grid....
Alcoa has come into focus after UBS highlighted the potential impact of supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict and growing global demand for aluminium, prompting investors to take a fresh look at the company's valuation. The renewed attention comes as aluminium prices remain...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has built STEM labs in schools and universities across the UAE, supporting the development of future industrial talent in the nation. EGA is a major employer of science, technology,...
Turkey has officially retained the 22 per cent CIF anti-dumping (AD) duty on Chinese aluminium foil imports for the next five years. The decision extends trade protection measures that have been in place for more than a decade. According to Notice No. 2026/16 issued by the Turkish Ministry of Trade...
The global aluminium industry witnessed a week shaped by supply-side adjustments, expansion plans and evolving trade dynamics. From Guinea’s potential bauxite export restrictions and fresh alumina capacity developments in India and Vietnam to Rio Tinto’s operational gains, Vedanta’s record...
Rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia are continuing to support higher crude oil prices, while aluminium prices have climbed to four-year highs, creating different outlooks for India's oil and metals sectors. According to Bharat Subramanian, Vice President of Equity Research at BofA Securities,...
India’s crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports have shown signs of recovery in May 2026 after supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict affected inflows during March and April. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies have largely improved, outpacing the pre-conflict levels....
Aluminium producers in the Gulf are increasing overseas acquisitions and investments as they seek to strengthen supply chains, expand market access and reduce exposure to regional risks. The trend comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz...
In the latest update on the Middle East conflict, Iran has reportedly intensified regional tensions with plans to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, shortly after suspending indirect negotiations with the US. The closure of a narrow trade route of the Strait of Hormuz soon shook the global market,...
Despite April's decline, total imports over January-April rose by 15 per cent on year to 77.68 million tonnes, the GACC data showed. On the demand side, consumption of imported bauxite by the 44 Chinese alumina refiners tracked by Mysteel reached 55.28 million tonnes during the four-month period,...
As the Middle East conflict continues with full force, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked, and 9 per cent of aluminium production and supply from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) hangs by the thread of uncertainty. Compounded by the damages caused by the geopolitical unrest, GCC completes...
Aluminum Corporation of China (CHALCO), through its Hong Kong-listed Unit, and its partnering mining company and port company have signed an agreement to amend and restart the Mining Convention with the Guinean Government. It paves the way for the creation of a dedicated project company that will...
Primary aluminium production in the Gulf dropped to its weakest level in more than a decade in April as the ongoing Iran war disrupted smelter operations and raw material supplies across the region, according to preliminary data released by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Wednesday....
The global aluminium market is undergoing a sharp reset as the ongoing Middle East conflict and the resulting energy disruptions tighten supply, lift production costs and push prices to multi-year highs. The Iranian missile attacks on the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)...
As the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts aluminium and nickel supply chains, a question mark looms over Asia’s renewable energy ambitions, threatening to raise costs for solar panels, wind turbines and grid infrastructure across the region. Countries including Indonesia, Vietnam and the...
Aluminium prices closed higher, rising 0.62 per cent to INR 381.2 (USD 3.94), as supply concerns linked to the Middle East conflict continued to support the market. The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, along with restrictions on shipping movement through the Persian Gulf, have...
According to six sources, the leading aluminium producer in the Middle East, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), is reportedly in negotiations with Oman in order to acquire a stake in competing producer Sohar Aluminium of Oman, which has an annual production capacity of about 395,000 tonnes. This is...
Aluminium production outside the Gulf region could also be affected if petroleum coke shortages worsen because the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. A report by JPMorgan Chase & Co. said petroleum coke, a key raw material used in aluminium production, may become a major problem for aluminium...
