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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World alumina production declines 2.6% M-o-M but increases 6.9% on year to stand at 11.598 MT: IAI
In April 2021, world alumina production stood at 11.598 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month downfall of 2.63 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute's data. In March, the output amounted to 11.911 million tonnes, climbing 2.59 per cent from 10.610 million tonnes in February...
Qatalum signs agreement with GE to deliver five AGP upgrade units for enhanced power supply
The aluminium smelter Qatalum, which is a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and Norsk Hydro, has signed an agreement with GE, the global digital industrial company to deliver five Advanced Gas Path (AGP) upgrade units and maintenance services for 15 years for equipment at its 1,080 megawatts...
Africa’s primary aluminium production declines by only 2% YoY to 130,000 tonnes in April 2021
The International Aluminium Institute found primary aluminium production in Africa stood at 130,000 tonnes in April 2021, reflecting a marginal drop of 1,000 tonnes month-on-month. On a year-on-year calculation, the output in April recorded a downfall of 3,000 tonnes or 2.26 per cent from 133,000...
Nigeria’s import of aluminium wire during 2018-20 remains unsteady, expenditure rises
The highest GDP maker of Africa, Nigeria has shown that its recovery is expected to be weak and gradual under the current policies. The real GDP growth in 2021 is expected to turn positive at 1.5% and is expected to recover to its pre-pandemic level only in 2022. The West African nation on the Gulf...
World primary aluminium production shrinks 3% M-o-M to 5.56MT in April but increases 5% over the year
World primary aluminium production stood at 5.560 million tonnes in April 2021, reflecting a month-on-month downfall of 3.20 per cent from 5.744 million tonnes, showed the International Aluminium Institute. On a year-on-year calculation, the output in April edged higher by 5.26 per cent from 5.282...
South32 targets for 50% cut in carbon emissions by 2035
South32 targets 50 per cent cut in its Scope 1 and 2 operational emissions by 2035, after announcing the sale of its South African thermal coal assets with mining group Seriti Resources. “We are sustainably reshaping our business for a low carbon future by increasing our exposure to base metals. We...
Bahrain’s export value gains 59% to BD295 million in April 2021; Unwrought aluminium alloys export accounts for BD54 million
The value of Bahrain’s exports of national origin increased 59 per cent in April 2021 to BD295 million ($778 million), of which unwrought aluminium alloys accounted for BD54 million and aluminium wire non-alloyed BD12 million. During the same month last year, Bahrain’s export value of national...
Tunisia’s import of aluminium plates, sheets and strips during 2018-20 displays a sharp rise with a marginal drop
Tunisia represents a mixed economic system, which provides a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. As per the World Bank, the COVID-19 pandemic has stretched into 2021, which result in socio-political unrest and Tunisia’s growth and...
Hydro’s Johan Berg joins Qatalum as Chief Operations Officer
Hydro announced Johan Berg, plant manager at Husnes, has been appointed as Chief Operations Officer at Hydro’s Qatalum joint-venture smelter in Qatar. Johan will start his new role on July 1, 2021 and report to Qatalum CEO Khalid Mohammed Laram. “Berg has been four years at Husnes that has included...
Nigerian Aluminium Smelter ALSCON set to return to full capacity as Government approves power supply
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reportedly approved a power supply to ALSCON, the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria, to help it return to its full production capacity. The news came after the Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah made an official...
Nigeria Govt. to revive the nation’s aluminium smelter ALSCON
The Federal Government of Nigeria has committed to revive the Aluminium Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON) for sustainable commercial operations. According to the Federal government, this was part of efforts that were being articulated to actualize its vision of creating a flourishing nation...
Cameroon: Eneo recover Alucam’s power bill debt of FCFA 34 billion from the State, around FCFA 20 billion remains unpaid
On 16 th April 2021, according to the general management of Eneo, a document confirming the takeover by the Public Treasury of the debt of the Cameroonian Aluminum Company (Alucam), the exclusive distributor of electricity in Cameroon. Louis Paul Motazé, the Minister of Finance said that the State...
Alba’s revenue increases 10% YoY in Q1; Production reaches 381,933 tonnes
Aluminium Bahrain announced a Profit of BD52.2 million (US$138.8 million) for the first quarter of 2021, up by 807% from BD5.8 million (US$15.3 million) for the same period in 2020. Revenue in Q1 2021 stood at BD302.7 million (US$805.1 million), from BD275.9 million (US$733.8 million) in Q1 2020....
Multiscale Aluminium & Metal Industries receive AED117-million contracts from Azizi Developments
Multiscale Aluminium & Metal Industries, engaged in metal, aluminium, glassworks, external cladding, canopies, has received contracts worth AED117-million ($32 million) for aluminium, glass, and metal works services. Multiscale Aluminium & Metal Industries will offer service to UAE-based Azizi...
Qamco posts net profit of QR124 million for Q1 2021, a rise of over 1000%
On 28 th April 2021, Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (Qamco) posted a net profit of QR124 million for the first quarter (Q1 2021). This is considered as a record increase ever in the history of organization for quarterly performance as it crossed over 1000% compared to QR11 million Y-o-Y....
Zimbabwe’s import of aluminium cans during 2019-20 reveals enterprising growth; 2021 projected with marginal rise, while expenditure to surge
The economy of Zimbabwe rooted in recession already before the COVID-19 pandemic and exhibited with 6% shrink in 2019. Output dropped due to economic uncertainty and the withdrawal of subsidies on maize meal, fuel and electricity prices, while the other factors were suppressing foreign exchange...
Oman’s import of aluminium bar rods and profiles during 2018-19 displays steady growth; 2020 records a drastic downswing
Oman’s economy countered a double shock in 2020, the covid-19 pandemic and the drop in oil prices. IMF projected that the country’s non-oil gross domestic product will grow by 1.5% in 2021 and could improve to 4% by 2026 if fiscal measures are successfully carried out. The oldest independent state...
EGA initiates Al Taweelah aluminium smelter’s first section of expansion
On 26 th April 2021, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) announced the activation of the first section of an expansion to the company’s Al Taweelah smelter. The ramp-up of the 26 new reduction cells at potline 1 at Al Taweelah will be followed to produce some 30,000 tonnes of aluminium per year. The...
