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 chairman main speaker at the 24th Arab-German Business Forum 2021
The Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (ALBA), Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa was the main speaker at the 24 th Arab-German Business Forum 2021. The event was held at the Hotel Ritz-Carlton Berlin, Germany from October 4 to October 6 2021. The three-day...
Algeria’s aluminium can import demand remains fluctuating during 2018-21
The regional power in North Africa Algeria's economy is influenced by its export trade in petroleum and natural gas, despite fluctuations in world prices, which annually contribute roughly one-third of the country's gross domestic product (GDP). The economy is expected to recover partially in 2021...
Vedanta keen to explore business expansion opportunities in the Middle East
The world's leading diversified natural resource company, Vedanta with its headquarters in Mumbai is desirous to explore business augmentation opportunities in the Middle East region, comprising establishing a regional base in the UAE or Saudi Arabia. Vedanta is a leading producer of Aluminium &...
Alumina powder production drops by 6% in Iran to settle at 96,400/t
The Iranian Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade revealed that nation’s alumina powder production has dropped down by 6% as compared to the five-month production in the last year. Iran has produced around 96, 400 tons of alumina powder during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar...
Alba Chairman pays his first field visit to the Alba Power Station 3 & 5 control room
On 30 th September, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa, the Chairman of Board of Directors at Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) went for a field visit to the Alba Power Station 3 and 5 control rooms. It was his first visit to the Alba Power Station 3 and 5 control room since the dawn of...
Downstream Products Weekly Recap: Curtis brings victory to Oman Aluminium Rolling Company in the US trade case; AMAG Austria Metall AG extends contract with Chief Sales Officer Victor Breguncci for four years
The global aluminium industry's most crucial, downstream segment remained highlighted due to some of the potential news. The global law firm Curtis, which represents a number of international clients brought victory to Govt. of Oman and Oman Aluminium Rolling Company in the US trade case. Curtis...
Curtis brings victory to Oman Aluminium Rolling Company in the US trade case
The international law firm Curtis that represents clients globally from corporations and governmental entities to emerging entrepreneurs declared that its international trade practice brought a significant victory for the Govt. of Oman and local aluminium sheet and foil producer, Oman Aluminium...
Gulf’s earliest aluminium producer ‘ALBA’ held its Q3 BoD meeting in-person for the first time since COVID-19
On 29 th September 2021, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) held its first in-person BoD Meeting for the third quarter of 2021 at Alba Oasis Hall. Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa, the Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, started the Board meeting with a welcoming note to the Board of...
Turkey’s export of aluminium cans during 2018-21 indicates uneven movement
The economy of Turkey is recoiling from a pandemic-influenced slump with close to 10% growth expected in 2021 as manufacturing and consumption escalate, but the resonance is feeding into and in turn, being break down by double-digit inflation. The nation that bridges Europe and Asia, Turkey...
EGA accomplishes work of new 600-megawatt power plant
Emirates Global Aluminium in UAE, the top primary aluminium producer in GCC and a leading aluminium producer globally, has announced the accomplishment of its power plant, which will remarkably enhance environmental performance at EGA in Jebel Ali. The first in the UAE and the global aluminium...
GZ Industries joins ASI as the Production and Transformation Member
GZ Industries (GZ Industries Limited Nigeria and GZ Industries SA (PTY) Limited -South Africa) has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as the Production and Transformation member. After the joining, the total number of members in ASI will become 196. GZ Industries (GZI) is one of the...
Egyptalum shifts to profit in FY 2020-21
The largest aluminium producer in Egypt and one of the largest in Africa, Egyptalum shifted to make net profits of EGP 28.27 million during the fiscal year 2020-21, against net losses of EGP 1.67 billion in FY 2019-20, as disclosed by the adjusted unaudited financial results. On 23rd September...
Primary aluminium production in Africa grows for the second straight month by 1.48% to 137,000 tonnes in August 2021
Primary aluminium production in Africa stood at 137,000 tonnes in August 2021, which reflected an increase of 2,000 tonnes or 1.48 per cent for the second month in a row from 135,000 tonnes in July, according to the International Aluminium Institute. In June 2021, Africa produced 130,000 tonnes of...
National Institute of Statistics data reveals Cameroon’s aluminium export dropped by 34.7%
The Cameroon government agency, the National Institute of Statistics published a report which revealed that the country exported 14,925 tonnes of aluminium in H1-2021 compared to the 22,869 tonnes exported in 2020 during the same period. This shows a year-on-year decline of 34.70%. One of the main...
Cyprus import of aluminium bar rods and profiles during 2018-20 exhibits enterprising growth followed by a marginal drop; 12% surge expected for 2021
The Finance Minister of Cyprus, Constantinos Petrides in August 2021 stated that the economy is anticipated to grow by more than 5.5% in 2021, as preliminary estimates showed a 12.90% year-on-year growth in the second quarter of the year. The minister further added that the Q2 rate was markedly...
World Primary Aluminium production drops 0.60% M-o-M to 5.699 million tonnes in August 2021 but stands 3.15% higher on year
According to the International Aluminium Institute, world primary aluminium production in August 2021 amounted to 5.699 million tonnes, a decrease of 0.60 per cent from 5.733 million tonnes in July 2021. But on a year-on-year basis, the output in August stood 3.15 per cent higher than 5.525 million...
EGA Chief Commercial Officer Walid Al Attar recognised as “World’s Top Aluminium Executive 2020-21”
Walid Al Attar, Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, has reportedly received a prestigious award titled “World’s Top Aluminium Executive 2020-21” at an annual global industry summit in Chicago. The award recognises outstanding long-term contributions to the global aluminium...
Sohar Aluminium becomes the Production and Transformation Member in ASI
Sohar Aluminium (SA), one of the first aluminium smelter in the Sultanate of Oman has become the “Production and Transformation Member” in ASI or the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, further enhancing and increasing their firm commitment towards Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG). The...
