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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Emirates Environmental Group to launch their aluminium cans collection initiative
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG), a UAE based environmental group is going to launch their “Annual Can Collection Drive 2021,” on November 6, 2021. For the “Annual Can Collection Drive 2021,” the UAE residents have been asked to register online and start collecting aluminium cans for the drive....
Saudi Arabian minister promotes Kingdom’s growing mining sector at MINExpo International 2021 in Las Vegas
On 15th September 2021, the deputy minister from Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources achieved to persuade that the Kingdom’s germinating mining sector stands as a cinch for future rewards. The mining affairs minister, Khalid Al-Mudaifer, attended the MINExpo International 2021...
Gravita starts off aluminium production from its new recycling plant in Mozambique
Gravita India had made public that a step-down subsidiary of the company located at the Southeast coast of Africa, Mozambique has commenced commercial production of Aluminium from its new recycling facility with an annual capacity of around 4,000 MTPA in addition to its existing lead recycling...
Aluminium recycling opens up more business opportunities for Africa
Africa is one of the largest and evolving nations with a population of 1.2 billion. According to IEA, by 2040 the population is expected to grow by 800 million to 2 billion, similar to the population rise in the U.S .and Europe. Being the fifth largest nation in terms of population and also with...
Bahrain’s import of aluminium structures during 2018-20 displays uneven movement; 390% growth estimated for 2021
In 1971, the Gulf region’s first aluminium ingot was produced at Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), hallmarking the initiation of a program of industrial diversification that was both bright and enterprising. The high strength to weight ratio makes aluminium a vital structural material for multiple usages....
Weekly Downstream Recap: ASI welcomes Qatalum as new Production & Transformation member; China’s aluminium billet inventories grow on muted purchase
The global downstream aluminium sector has reported some of the important news this week, which include Qatalum joins ASI as its 193rd Production and Transformation member, JW Aluminium’s rolled product facility receives GreenCircle Certification, The Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India's...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative welcomes Qatalum as new Production and Transformation member
Qatalum has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as the Production and Transformation member, bringing the total count of ASI members to 193. Qatalim’s vision is to provide their customers worldwide with best quality aluminium products made in Qatar. They run an aluminium smelter in Mesaieed,...
West Africa's main political and economic bloc suspends Guinea after the coup; Col Doumbouya assures mining will continue unhampered
On 8th September 2021, the main political and economic bloc of West Africa has suspended Guinea's membership following a weekend military coup that has overthrown President Alpha Conde and inflicted a blow to democracy in the region. The leaders from the 15-member Economic Community of West African...
Zimbabwe’s import of aluminium bar rods and profile during 2019-20 displays robust growth; 4% dip predicated for 2021
Zimbabwe is going to utilize more than half of the $961 million allocated by the International Monetary Fund in the form of special drawing rights to support its distressed currency. Mthuli Ncube, Zimbabwe’s finance minister, said: “For the support of the currency we want to hold back about $500...
Ghana: GIADEC’s new Governing Board inaugurated
On 2 nd September 2021, Samuel Abu Jinapor, the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources of Ghana, inaugurated the new Governing Board of GIADEC with a charge for members to give meaning to Akufo-Addo’s vision of a “Ghana Beyond Aid” by delivering on GIADEC’s mandate of developing an Integrated...
Mubadala Investment eyeing top three US banks to arrange IPO of EGA
The Emirati state-owned holding company, Mubadala Investment that can be characterized as a sovereign wealth fund is expected to select three top US banks as lead underwriters for a prospective IPO of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), as reported by the industry professionals. Mubadala Investment,...
Saudi Arabia’s import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2019-20 demonstrates downfall; 11% growth estimated for 2021
According to the Government estimates, Saudi Arabia's economy grew for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic in the second quarter propelled by a 10.1% growth in the non-oil sector. However, the International Monetary Fund expects the Saudi economy to grow by 2.4% this year. The Kingdom of...
Alba Chairman Inaugurates the New Jetty Extension & Additional Raw Materials’ Storage Facilities at the Company’s Marine Terminal
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, inaugurated the Company’s Marine Jetty Extension in a ceremony that was held on Monday 30 August 2021, with the presence of Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Ali Al Baqali, and other...
Achievement amid COVID-19: Sohar Aluminium’s 2020 primary aluminium production exceeds capacity totalling 396,929 tonnes
Sohar Aluminium Company, the first aluminium smelter in the Sultanate of Oman, has reportedly overcome all the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic since early 2020 and has successfully achieved an annual primary aluminium production of 396,929 tonnes. That exceeded the smelter’s production...
Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards 2021: Alba bags bronze in Learning for its 'Al Jisr' Programme
The leading aluminium smelter that is known for its technological strength and innovative policies, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), was recognised amongst the winners of the 2021 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Learning Awards. Alba’s ‘Al Jisr’ Programme – the first initiative of its kind to...
Primary Aluminium Weekly Recap: World primary aluminium production grows 3% M-o-M in July’21; EGA contemplating to float IPO in 2022
This week brought us a plethora of news from the global primary aluminium industry right from world primary aluminium production to Emirates Global Aluminium’s target of floating an IPO in 2022. According to a report on Monday based on the International Aluminium Institute’s data, world primary...
Emirates Global Aluminium contemplating to float IPO in 2022
The leader in global aluminium production, as well as one of the largest companies in the UAE, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is considering a prospective IPO in 2022, as reported by industry sources, which could be one of the substantial share sales in the United Arab Emirates lately. Equally...
Emirates Global Aluminium intends to increase women recruitment in supervisory positions to strike gender balance
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has reportedly aimed at increasing the proportion of women in supervisory positions at the company in the UAE to 25 per cent by 2025. At present, the company has 18 per cent of women in supervisory positions, working at all levels in operations and corporate...
