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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Zimbabwe’s import of aluminium structures during 2019-20 manifests slump; 22% further drop estimated for 2021
On 10th June 2021, the World Bank Zimbabwe Economic Update revealed that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth is projected to reach 3.9% in 2021, a significant development after a two-year recession. In 2021, the economic growth will be led by the recovery of agriculture as rains normalize,...
Canyon Resources: André Henry appointed as Director of Port and Rail for Camalco SA
The developer of the world-class Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon, Canyon Resources Limited has appointed André Henry as Director of Port and Rail, for Camalco SA. Camalco SA is the 100% owned Cameroonian entity that holds the authorizations for Canyon Resources Minim Martap Bauxite Project...
Tanzania’s import of aluminium foil during 2018-20 reveals express to a steady rise in demand
The economy of Tanzania has prospered comparatively better than its regional peers, while the growth lost a bit of pace. The real gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate fell from 5.8% in 2019 to an estimated 2.0% in 2020, and per capita growth turned negative for the first time in more than 25...
Alba initiates its First ESC campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’
On 13th June 2021, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) initiated its first-of-its-kind Campaign ‘Achieving the Balance’ that emphasis on Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) matters. Alba joins its peers in the GCC to mark the ESG Week under the umbrella of the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) with the...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Ind-Ra upgraded Runaya’s rating; Samsung electronics’ Gulf arm launched a new initiative to promote sustainability
The week has seen a few major happenings in the recycled aluminium industry. The industry has witnessed the upgradation of the company’s rating and acquisitions and announcement of sustainability report by Aludium. Let's recapitulate some of the top aluminium news from recycled aluminium sector....
Alba receives Best Corporate Governance Award by Ethical Boardroom for 2021
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, has won the ‘Best Corporate Governance Award’ in Bahrain by Ethical Boardroom for 2021. The award recognises companies who have showed exceptional leadership in governance to include gender diversity. “Such recognitions...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from Oman see a 21% rise to 20,400 tonnes in 1Q2021
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from Oman have been consistently seeing an upward trend since the beginning of 2021. In March, the imports reached 10,400 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 4,620 tonnes or 79.93 per cent month-on-month. In February, the United States...
Alba holds Q2 2021 board meeting virtually
The world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), pursues to perform its operations at a full course as the Company countered the COVID-19 crisis with its resilience and strength, stated the Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al...
Bahrain’s export of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strips during 2018-20 reveals speedy growth with a drastic downfall
The crucial turmoil by COVID-19 and the augmented sharp fall in oil prices weighed heavily on Bahrain’s economy in 2020. Fiscal and external deficits slumped, reversing the narrowing path observed in 2019. Worldwide access to the vaccine, higher oil prices, and commitment to implement policies...
Samsung initiates recycling program to safeguard UAE’s environment; Aluminium lists among others in maximum recovery
The South Korean born global electronics giant, Samsung electronics’ Gulf arm launched a new initiative to promote sustainability and providing customers with an opportunity to safeguard the environment. Samsung in collaboration with the world's largest electronics recycler in Dubai, Enviroserve,...
Lion Aluminium in Ghana rewards mothers and wives of long-serving staffs
The renowned aluminium utensils and roofing sheet manufacturer in Ghana, Lion Aluminum Company has rewarded its long-serving staffs. Charles Ashka, Chairman of Lion Aluminium, said: “Those who received the products are a selected few who have shown their dedication since the start of the company.”...
Reynaers Aluminium rolls out MasterWall, a wonder for high-rise projects
The leading European supplier of sustainable architectural aluminium solutions, Reynaers Aluminium, lately rolled out a new façade system known as MasterWall, which furnishes fast-installation, high-performance and flexible unitised solution for high-rise projects. The solution is established on...
GE Digital Smelter: Software to boost digital transformation of the Middle-East aluminium industry
The provider of software and IIoT services to industrial companies, GE Digital has announced the accessibility of its latest Process Analytics solution, the Digital Smelter. GE Digital said: “The software creates a Digital Twin of the aluminium smelting process to deliver insights and prescriptive...
Bahrain’s crude metals and alloys exports up 11% MoM in March
Bahrain exported 9,770 tonnes of crude metals and alloys to the US in March 2021, from 8,800 tonnes exported in February 2021, reflecting a growth of 11.02% month-on-month, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from US Geological Survey. On a yearly basis, exports jumped from 299...
UAE’s exports of crude metal and alloys to US up 53% YoY in March
The United Arab Emirates exports of crude metals and alloys to the US stood at 31,200 tonnes in March 2021 an increase of 52.94% year-on-year. The UAE had exported 20,400 tonnes to the US in March 2020, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from the US Geological Survey. On a...
Iran's aluminium production stands 36% higher during the first month of the current fiscal year
Iran's aluminium production stood at 42,480 tonnes during the first month of the current fiscal year (ended April 20).That was up by 36% from 31,280 tonnes in the corresponding period of last year, according to the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization...
Azerbaijan’s import of aluminium cans during 2018-20 unfolds a robust growth
The economy of Azerbaijan is heavily supported by the exportation of oil and natural gas, which accounts for around 95% of revenue generation. The country also exports a few other itineraries and beverages is counted among them, while the domestic rise in the beverage market and the export is...
Ivory Coast: The aluminium bar rods and profiles importation market during 2018-20 denotes a positive trend
The economy of the Ivory Coast was severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but it remained amongst the few Sub-Saharan African economies that maintained growth. According to the IMF, GDP growth decelerated to 2.3% in 2020, from 6.2% in 2019. Assuming global conditions to normalize gradually, growth...
