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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Iran’s aluminium ingot output gains 23% to 400,481 tonnes during March-December 2021: IMIDRO
According to the data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), aluminium ingot production in Iran in the first nine months of the current calendar year (ended on December 31, 2021) rose 23 per cent year-on-year. From 325,223 tonnes a year...
Alba announces record breaking 600 plus staff promotions
In the wake of sustained expansion and success, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's biggest smelter outside of China and an employer of choice in the region, announced record-breaking 600-plus staff promotions for 2021 during a ceremony conducted on December 29, 2021, at the Company's...
Egypt Aluminum (Egyptalum) brings no change to its aluminium supplying prices at EGP 52,000-64,000
Egypt Aluminum’s (Egyptalum) (EGAL) marketing head and spokesperson Ehab El Elwany has reported that the company has kept its supplying prices of aluminum to factories and retailers unchanged for January 2022. The price of local aluminium, excluding taxes, is between EGP 52,000 and EGP 64,000,...
Downstream products weekly recap: Egyptalum signs a contract with Consulting Engineering Group for feasibility study; MDO acquires 14.8% stake in Synergies Casting Oman
The week witnessed the end of the year 2021 and also welcomed the New Year 2022 with lots of hope. The downstream segment of the aluminium industry remained still eventful in the last days of the year, as Egyptalum inked a contract with Consulting Engineering Group (CEGMAN) to undertake a...
Alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) grows 2.2% M-o-M to 1.114 million tonnes in November 2021
According to the International Aluminium Institute data, alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) stood at 1.114 million tonnes in November 2021, up by 2.20 per cent from 1.090 million tonnes in October. In September, alumina output in Africa & Asia (ex-China) amounted to 1.100 million...
EGA repays $361 million debt ahead of time
The leader in global aluminium production, Emirates Global Aluminium has paid off in full $361 million, which the Mubadala backed company had raised as project finance from 13 banks and export credit agencies. However, these funds were utilized significantly towards the expansion of its Al Taweelah...
Egypt Aluminum signs a contract with Consulting Engineering Group for feasibility study
According to a statement filed with the Egyptian Exchange, Egypt Aluminum (Egyptalum) has signed a contract with Consulting Engineering Group (CEGMAN) to undertake a feasibility study for the vehicle rims manufacturing line project. Egypt Aluminum recorded a net profit after tax of EGP 304.718...
Oman mining and mineral processing industry’s flagship company MDO acquires 14.8% stake in Synergies Casting Oman
The flagship company of Oman’s mining and mineral processing industry, Minerals Development Oman (MDO) has instituted an alliance with Synergies Casting Oman to acquire a 14.8% stake in the company’s shareholding. In 2017, Synergies Casting Oman was formed as a joint venture between Synergies...
Africa’s primary aluminium production in November shrinks by 6,000 tonnes M-o-M to 131,000 tonnes: IAI
According to the latest data revealed by the Indian Aluminium Institute (IAI), primary aluminium production in Africa stood at 131,000 tonnes in November 2021, down by 6,000 tonnes or 4.38 per cent from 137,000 tonnes in October. But the output in October saw a month-on-month rise of 5,000 tonnes...
Global primary aluminium production in 11 months stands 3.6% higher at 61.792 million tonnes: IAI
In November 2021, the global primary aluminium production stood at 5.497 million tonnes, a decrease of 3.37 per cent from 5.689 million tonnes in October. On a year-on-year calculation too, the output stood down, although marginally, by 0.20 per cent than 5.508 million tonnes. In three month time...
Saudi Arabia’s import aluminium foil during 2019-21 signifies volatile movement
According to the primary evaluation report from the government, the economy of Saudi Arabia grew at a rapid pace in nearly a decade in Q3 fostered by higher oil prices. As per the statistics of the General Authority, it reveals that GDP in the kingdom was augmented by 6.8% compared same quarter of...
US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars import from South Africa slumps by 31.71% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the US imported 3,510 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars from South Africa in September 2021, showing a month-on-month descend of 3,780 per tonnes or by 51.85 percent. In August 2021, 7,290 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars...
EGA’s architect of the marketing strategy ‘Walid Al Attar’ steps down after 37 years of service
On 15 th December 2021, Mubadala Investment Company backed Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) publicized that Chief Commercial Officer and architect of the marketing strategy that made EGA the biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer in the world, Walid Al Attar is to step down after 37 years of service...
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Alba Chairman announces the commissioning of its first SPL treatment plant worth US$37.5 million
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), announced the commissioning of Alba's Spent Pot Lining (SPL) Treatment Plant, a US$37.5 million zero-waste plant that is the first of its kind in the...
US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars import from Oman hikes by 29.50% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the US imported 6,380 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars from Oman in September 2021, showing a month-on-month decrease of 2,670 tonnes or by 29.50 percent. In August 2021, 9,050 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars were imported...
US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars import from South Africa plunges by 31.71% Y-o-Y in September 2021
The United States imported 3,510 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars from South Africa in September 2021, showing a month-on-month drop of 3,780 tonnes or by 51.85 percent, finds the US Geological Survey (USGS). In August 2021, 7,290 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars were...
Alba’s ESG transformation drive strengthened with the appointment of new acting manager Sayed Salah
The first aluminium smelter in the Gulf region, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) has appointed Sayed Salah Sayed Aqeel as the new Acting Manager for Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) with immediate effect. To strengthen Alba’s ESG transformation drive, Sayed Salah will report directly to the...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys import from Bahrain soars up by 107.66% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 13,000 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys from Bahrain in September 2021, showing a month-on-month surge of 6,680 tonnes or by 105.69 percent. In August 2021, 6,320 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys were...
