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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Alba’s BoD meeting for Q4 2021 approves offtake agreement with South32 for the supply of Alumina
On Wednesday, December 1, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest smelter outside China, held its Board of Directors (BoD) meeting in person for Q4 2021. The meeting was conducted at the Alba Oasis Hall, following all the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines laid down by Bahrain National...
Alba’s Line 6 expansion to be a game-changer for Bahrain Aluminium Downstream Park
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, spotlighted that Alba being one of the key pillars in Bahrain’s economy is fully dedicated to validating the Government’s national initiatives, led by His Royal Highness Prince...
Emirates Global Aluminium together with General Electric to cut greenhouse gas emissions
According to a recent report, Emirates Global Aluminium has signed an official contract with General Electric Co. (GE) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at its plants in the United Arab Emirates. The companies will reportedly chalk out a plan to cut emissions from GE’s natural gas turbines by...
Aluminium dross processing expert Taha supports Bahrain’s effort to reach net-zero emissions
The solution provider to the aluminium dross management, Taha International with its groundbreaking innovation that consumes less energy and also does not produce any toxic salt cake, keeping the carbon emission at close to zero supports Bahrain’s decarbonisation efforts. While welcoming a...
Emirates Global Aluminium joins UAE’s ICV program with a vision to double economic impact by 2040
Emirates Global Aluminium has joined the Ministry of Industry & Advanced Technology’s (MoIAT) in-country value (ICV) programme as the leader in global aluminium production moves towards its goal of doubling economic impact by 2040. The event was organised in the presence of Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al...
Primary aluminium production in Africa flaunts M-o-M hike of 4% to 137,000 tonnes in October 2021
Primary aluminium production in Africa in October 2021 stood at 137,000 tonnes, flaunting a month-on-month increase of 5,000 tonnes or 3.79 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute data. In September 2021, primary aluminium output in Africa was at 132,000 tonnes, down by 4,000 tonnes...
Demand for low-carbon aluminium excels supply, says EGA chief executive
The CEO of Emirates Global Aluminum (EGA), Abdulnasser Bin Kalban stated that the demand for aluminium products have started to upsurge by the end of 2020, whereas, low-carbon aluminium is encountering a shortfall in supply. During Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS) in Dubai,...
World primary aluminium production grows 4% to 5.689 million tonnes in October’21 after two months of decline
According to the recent data found by the International Aluminium Institute, the world primary aluminium production grew 3.80 per cent month-on-month in October 2021, putting an end to the two consecutive monthly declines. As per the data, the production stood at 5.689 million tonnes in the said...
Jordan’s aluminium scrap exportation during 2019-21 unveils marginal downfall followed by a sharp growth
Jordan is comprised of a mixed economic system that provides a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The industrial sector is a high contributor to Jordan's GDP and it is the 2 nd largest sector of the economy. The manufacturing sector is...
Alba’s Chairman Board of Directors visits Reduction Line 6 and its facilities along with CEO and Executive Management
According to a recent report, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba’s) Chairman Board of Directors Shaikh Daij bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa visited the company’s Reduction Line 6, in line with his planned visit to Alba’s campus following the ease of COVID-19 restrictions. Alba Reduction Line 6 is about...
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Alba backs Bahrain’s climate change goals with 'A Tree for Every Employee' planting initiative for every employee
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the region's leading industrial companies, has endorsed HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on his recently announced climate change goals and commitment to double the number of trees in the Kingdom by 2035 through his...
Canyon Resources on-board Jean-Sebastien Boutet as Chief Executive Officer
The developer of the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, Canyon Resources Limited has announced that it has appointed Jean-Sebastien Boutet as Chief Executive Officer. Boutet is an experienced metals and mining executive carrying more than 16 years in the bauxite and aluminium...
Alba Chief Executive Ali Al Baqali receives People First Leader Award 2021
On October 26, 2021, Ali Al Baqali, the Chief Executive Officer of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), was named the recipient of the 'People First Leader Award' at the GCC GOV HR Awarding Ceremony 2021. The ceremony was held at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City – Dubai, UAE. Since his...
Recycled Aluminium Weekly Recap: Spectro Alloys investing $10 million in aluminium recycling plant; CMI members target to achieve 70% aluminium cans recycling rate
Among some of the important developments we have come across this week in the global aluminium recycling industry, one is Spectro Alloys Corporation, a leading aluminium recycling firm in Minnesota, is investing $10 million in making a recycling plant, applying high standards of safety and with...
Aleastur selects Bahrain to set up first aluminium grain refiners in the Gulf region
The European metal producer, Aleastur has instituted the Gulf region’s first facility for aluminium grain refiners and master alloys production at its new Middle-East based in Bahrain. The brand new $15 million facility at the hub of the Gulf region will deliver speciality alloys to global markets,...
Alba floats tender to seek developer of a 5 MW solar power plant
According to a recent report, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has floated a tender to seek developers for a 5 megawatt solar power plant, which will be built on the premises of the firm in Bahrain. The developer will be responsible for handling design, construction, and commissioning of the solar...
Alba develops roadmap to meet ESG goals in compliance with Bahrain’s Net Zero Emissions by 2060
The first aluminium smelter in the Gulf region, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leader in Environment, Social and Governance (ESG), has united with a top-class sustainability consultant to develop a fully-fledged roadmap to realise its ambitious ESG goals pursuant to Bahrain’s commitment for...
EGA accomplishes expansion of Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi to raise production capacity
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the largest companies in the UAE, has accomplished the expansion of Al Taweelah smelter in Abu Dhabi to enhance production capacity at the facility by 78,000 tonnes per year. Abdulnasser bin Kalban, CEO of EGA said: “The completion of this expansion project...
