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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EEG successfully completes 25th Cycle of Can Collection Drive
On Saturday, November 6, Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) successfully concluded the 25th Cycle of the ‘Can Collection Drive (CCD)’. Hundreds of individuals of all ages gathered to deposit aluminium cans for recycling, including academic and government institutions, hospitality, business, private...
Egypt’s export of aluminium flat-rolled products during 2018-21 manifests an erratic trend
The aluminium flat-rolled products are generally made by rolling thick aluminium between rolls that reduce the thickness and lengthen it through hot and cold rolling processes. However, flat-rolled aluminium products are widely used in several applications including household utensils, packages,...
US aluminium plates, sheets, bars imports from Oman flaunt an increase of 36.25% Y-o-Y in July 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 8,720 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, bars etc from Oman in July 2021, showing a month-on-month increase of 1,100 tonnes or by 14.43 percent. In June 2021, 7,620 tonnes of plates, sheets, bars were imported from Oman,...
Alba announces stellar performance for 3Q2021 - Profit improves to BD125.9 million as revenue grows 48%
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, has announced the third quarter and nine months report of 2021, wherein it has mentioned a profit of BD125.9 million (US$335 million) for Q3 2021, versus a Loss of BD11.6 million (US$30.9 million) for the same period...
Nigeria’s aluminium plates, sheets and strips import during 2019-21 signifies a volatile trend
Aluminium with thickness from 0.008 inches to less than 0.25 inches thick is considered sheet, while thinner aluminium is foil and aluminium 0.250 inches and thicker is known as a plate. However, cold-rolled aluminium material less than 5.00 mm in thickness and under 600 mm in width is termed as...
Aluminium Ingot production in Iran grows 23% Y-o-Y to 260,679 tonnes during H1 2021
The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) reported that the aluminium ingot production in Iran registered a hike of 23 per cent during the first six months of the nation’s calendar year (from March 21 to September 21) as compared to the same period...
Alba floats its second ESG campaign ‘Shaping Our Future’
On Sunday, October 24, Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), launched their second plant-wide Social, Environment, and Governance Awareness Campaign (ESG) called, ‘Shaping Our Future.’ Alba is one of the world’s leading smelters in Sustainable Development. Ali Al Baqali, the Chief Executive Officer of Alba...
QAMCO records highest quarterly net profit of QR233 million during 3Q2021, buoyed by strong aluminium pricing
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO) has announced the highest ever quarterly net profit of QR233 million during Q3 2021, ended September 30, as it has reaped the benefit of strong aluminium pricing amid renewed demand and restrained supply. That brought the total net profit to QR521...
Reynaers Aluminium excels with the glory of Al Khobar skyline project ‘Ajdan Rise’
The European developer of aluminium products for the building sector, Reynaers Aluminium renowned as a specialist in the development and marketing of innovative and sustainable aluminium solutions for windows, doors, curtain walls, sliding systems, sun screening and conservatories has delivered the...
Primary aluminium production in Africa grows 1.8% Q-o-Q to 403,000 tonnes in 3Q2021: IAI
Primary aluminium production in Africa stood at 132,000 tonnes during September 2021, reflecting a decrease of 4,000 tonnes or 2.94 per cent month-on-month, found the International Aluminium Institute. In August 2021, Africa produced 136,000 tonnes of primary aluminium, which was only 1,000 tonnes...
World primary aluminium production continues to fall 3.2% M-o-M in September 2021; Output in Q3 totals 16.931 million tonnes
The world primary aluminium production continued to decrease in September 2021 by 3.20 per cent month-on-month to stand at 5.508 million tonnes, found the International Aluminium Institute. In August 2021, the output was 5.690 million tonnes, down by 0.75 per cent from 5.733 million tonnes in July....
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from Qatar reflect an increase of 39.62% Y-o-Y in July 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 5,880 tonnes of crude metals and alloys from Qatar in July 2021, flaunting a month-on-month increase of 2,070 tonnes or 54.33 percent. In June 2021, 3,810 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys were imported from Qatar, a...
Mozambique’s aluminium scrap export during 2018-21 illustrates express growth
The economy of Mozambique is a combination of both traditional and market economic systems. The export of primary aluminium is one of the major exports of the country among other commodities with Mozal Aluminium is the sole aluminium producer. The Southern African nation, Mozambique exported 3731...
Dubal Holdings appoints Ahmad Hamad Bin Fahad as the new CEO
Dubal Holding, the investment arm of Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), announced Ahmad Hamad Bin Fahad as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Saaed Mohammed Al Tayer, the chairman of Dubal Holding, stated that Ahmad Hamad Bin Fahad’s appointment as the CEO was based on his...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from UAE fall sharply by 8,500 tonnes M-o-M in July 2021
According to the US Census Bureau, the United States imported 28,200 tonnes of aluminium crude metals and alloys from the United Arab Emirates in July 2021. That was sharply down by 8,500 tonnes or 23.16 per cent from 36,700 tonnes in June 2021. In May, the US imports stood at 32,800 tonnes,...
Nigeria receives four patrol boats made of aluminium from Aresa
Grup Aresa Internacional of Spain has delivered four Aresa 1700 inshore patrol boats to the Nigerian Navy. Aresa had already informed last month that the boats were shipped, marking the conclusion of commissioning, sea trials, etc. In April, Aresa announced the launch of their first fighter vessel...
Cameroon’s import of aluminium plates, sheets and strips during 2019-20 reflects remarkable demand; 32% downfall estimated for 2021
As per the global standard, the aluminium industry considers: “Aluminum from 0.008 inches to less than 0.25 inches thick is considered sheet. Thinner aluminium is foil and aluminium 0.250 inches and thicker is plate. Strips are sheets that are machined into units with smaller width for specific...
True to its reputation as a technology and innovation-driven company, Sohar Aluminium is harnessing the transformational potential of Industry 4.0 in its quest to position itself as the ‘Smelter of the Future’.
Sohar Aluminium: Poised for the Future Overcoming the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic since early 2020, Sohar Aluminium (SA) recorded an excellent annual production of primary aluminium totaling 396,929 tonnes in 2020. Timely business continuity measures initiated by the company...
