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...
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...
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On January 7, 2024, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) held a ceremony to recognise the employees’ efforts behind the successful completion of the planned development programmes in 2023, which could be possible because of the constant skill development and training programmes given to the employees to...
The spot prices for automobile-grade aluminium ADC12 alloy ingots experienced a rise of INR 5,500 per tonne, reaching INR 189,500 per tonne. This increase can be attributed to the surge in raw material prices, specifically tense prices, which climbed by INR 5,000 per tonne to INR 160,000 per tonne...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the largest smelters in the world, has set a new record by producing 1,620,665 tonnes of aluminium in 2023. The output has registered an annual increase of 20,554 tonnes or 1.3 per cent from 1,600,111 tonnes. Alba's record production in 2022 It was in 2022...
The Indian market for aluminium scrap has seen a notable price increase, attributed mainly to a surge in futures contracts on the London Metal Exchange (LME) after the Christmas and New Year holidays. Despite a rise in transaction volume, particularly from the western region, many sellers remain...
The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has reportedly approved the initial public offering (IPO) of Altaiseer Group Talco Industrial Company, popularly known as AL Taiseer Aluminium Company or TALCO. As per the report, TALCO will list 12 million shares, which account for 30 per cent of its share...
According to the Algerian ambassador to Malaysia, Abdelhafid Bounour, Lion Group plans to invest around US$ 6 billion (RM27.5 billion) in Algeria in alliance with Algeria's strategic vision of becoming the gateway to Africa and beyond. Lion Group is a Malaysian conglomerate that operates in various...
Vulcanmex, based in Istanbul, Türkiye, stands out as a distinguished exporter specialising in cutting-edge machinery for the aluminium industry. The company presides over a team of experienced technical professionals committed to delivering reliable and efficient services in alignment with both...
The latest data revealed by the International Aluminium Institute for November 2023 indicates that Africa & Asia’s (ex-China) alumina production in the first eleven months of 2023 lags behind by 1.9 per cent from the prior year. Compared to 12.663 million tonnes of Africa & Asia’s (ex-China)...
In the Highly competitive world of aluminium extrusions, Arabian Extrusions Factory, part of Ibrahim Saeed Al Ghass group, one of the leading diversified UAE family businesses, strives to satisfy its customer’s requirements to the utmost level, offering fast and flexible responses and supply ‘on...
In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE), FrieslandCampina, a leading global dairy cooperative and the proprietor of the Rainbow brand in the Middle East, is launching an extensive waste management and recycling initiative in the UAE. In this ground-breaking...
In November 2023, primary aluminium production in the Gulf Cooperation Council recorded a month-on-month downfall of 12,000 tonnes or 2.37 per cent to stand at 506,000 tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute. In October 2023, the output was recorded at 518,000 tonnes, up by 2.98 per...
The initial purpose of establishing the Future Aluminium Forum was to delve into the revolutionary influence of digital technologies on the processes involved in aluminium manufacturing. With the upcoming edition set to take place in Istanbul, the organisers will unravel the possibilities for...
In November, Bahrain's exports of domestically produced goods amounted to BD299 million ($792.42 million), representing a 15 per cent decrease compared to the BD350 million shipped in November of the previous year. Unwrought aluminium alloy was the top exported product in November 2023, with a...
Since 1963, ICSOBA (The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium) has organized 41 international events in different places of the world. In 2023, ICSOBA marked its 60th anniversary. The selection of Dubai, UAE, for the 41st International Conference and Exhibition follows...
According to the International Aluminium Institute data, primary aluminium production in Africa amounted to 132,000 tonnes during November 2023, bringing the total output to 1.46 million tonnes in eleven months. The production in November fell by 7,000 tonnes or 5.04 per cent month-on-month from...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has become the world's first aluminium producer and the first Middle East company to join the Sea Cargo Charter, a global initiative promoting sustainability in shipping and maritime activities. Image: EGA This move reinforces EGA's commitment to reducing its carbon...
KEZAD Group, one of the globe's largest operators of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, and Kings Aluminium Industries have jointly announced the commencement of construction for a premium aluminium manufacturing and recycling facility in KEZAD. Kings Aluminium Industries has invested a...
Hyundai Motor Company and Mubadala Investment Company, a global sovereign investor based in Abu Dhabi, have recently signed an MOU to collaboratively explore potential business opportunities. This partnership aims to merge the strengths of the two companies in order to develop innovative solutions...
