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 in October 2020 surged by 5.48% M-o-M & 1.96% Y-o-Y to 11.450 million tonnes: IAI
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) data shows the world alumina production in October 2020 stood at 11.450 million tonnes compared with 10.855 million tonnes in September 2020. This represents that production in October grew by 5.48 per cent month-on-month, following a drop of 4.81 per...
Al Ghurair Group in Dubai selects SirajPower for solar power project; Gulf Extrusions to manufacture the aluminium rails
The Dubai based Al Ghurair Group has selected SirajPower to design, construct, operate, and maintain a 1.8 MWp solar rooftop plant at its Gulf Extrusions’ facility located at Jebel Ali. The project engulfs 4,500 solar panels that will generate 3 GWh of clean energy annually, and neutralizing over...
Alba tops ESG ratings list among companies in Bahrain for the second year in a row
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, announced on Tuesday, November 24, that it topped the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) ratings list by ESG Invest yet again for the second consecutive year in Bahrain. ESG Invest ratings quantify the ESG...
Egypt’s export of Aluminium scrap during 2018-19 reflects growth; marginal drop analysed for 2020
The economy of Egypt has weakened mostly in un-free category for more than two decades. Growth of GDP over the past five years, however, has been healthy. The construction and energy sectors are the main engines of growth. The disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic started in Egypt in March...
Azeraluminium LLC and German Company start working on aluminium product expansion project; Selects Deloitte for audit
Azeraluminium LLC, a subsidiary of Azerbaijan Industrial Corporation OJSC, and German company Achenbach Buschhutten have started working on expanding aluminium production based on a preliminary agreement signed between them in Azerbaijan. Through the expansion, the companies intend to produce a...
Africa’s primary aluminium production grows 3.82% M-o-M in October 2020 following a dip in September
Africa’s primary aluminium production in October 2020 grew month-on-month by 5,000 tonnes or 3.82 per cent, following a dip in the previous month. According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) data, Africa’s primary aluminium output in October came in at 136,000 tonnes compared with...
World primary aluminium production climbs 5% YoY in October 2020; Output in Jan-Oct inches up by 2.31%
Global primary aluminium production stood at 5.592 million tonnes in October 2020, with a year-on-year increase of 4.52% from 5.350 million tonnes in October 2019, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Friday, 20 November 2020. On a month-on-month...
Zimbabwean Aluminium firm “Almin Metal Industries” praised by Industry and Commerce Ministry
Almin Metal Industries limited, a Zimbabwean company founded in 1969 and a leader in the business of manufacturing and marketing of aluminium profiles for architecture, irrigation and general engineering purposes, has been glorified by the Industry and Commerce ministry for raising Zimbabwe's flag...
Iran's production of aluminium ingots up by 69% in seven months
Iran's production of aluminium ingots stood at 247,335 tonnes during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (20 March-21 October). That was up 69 per cent compared with the same period last year. Aluminium ingot output rose by 56 per cent in the seventh month of this year. The...
Angola’s import of Aluminium cans during 2018-20 demonstrates oscillating movement; South Africa remains the major supplier
The economy Angola is built on oil, with large reserves of natural gas and oil, making up over one-third of its GDP. The country has experienced one of the fastest-growing economies in the world and becomes one of the richest African countries. However, according to the latest forecast of the...
Aluworks, Ghana: Aluminium casting and cold rolling mill seeks $40 million working capital to revamp operations
Aluworks Limited, an aluminium continuous casting and cold rolling mill located at the port city of Tema, Ghana is seeking $40 million to revamp its operations to stand strongly against the dumping of cheap Chinese aluminium products on the Ghanaian market. The aluminium plant with a capacity of...
Iran’s Alumina production rises 4% Y-o-Y for the first seven months
The alumina production in Iran has recorded with a 4% rise during the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-October 21), compared to the same phase of time in the previous year. Iran Alumina Company in the north-eastern province of North Khosaran is the only alumina...
UAE’s aluminium crude metal and alloys exports to the US soared in August 2020 to 33,700 tonnes
The United Arab Emirates’ aluminium crude metal and alloys exports to the US soared by 358.5 per cent month-on-month in August 2020 to come in at 33,700 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey’s latest data. This hike marks the second consecutive month of increase in the UAE’s aluminium crude metal...
Kenya’s import of Aluminium foil during 2018-20 displays nosedive; expenditures remain high
Kenya is one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, yet, nearly half of its residents live below the poverty line. Agriculture is the main engine of economic growth in Kenya. About 75% of Kenyans earn all or part of their income from the sector. Agriculture accounts for 33% of the nation's...
Alba launches new ‘Al Jisr’ Programme to boost Bahrainisation
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has announced the launch of a‘Al Jisr’ Programme -- a new Training and Development initiative. It aims to build supervisory skills of Bahrain employees. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali commented: “Boosting Bahrainisation has always been one of our top...
Iran’s import of Aluminium Sheets, Plates and Strips during 2018-20 reflects an upward trend
Iran’s economy is a mixed and transition economy with a large public sector. It is counted as the world's eighteenth largest by purchasing power parity. Some 60% of Iran's economy is centrally planned. Although, FocusEconomics Panellists see the economy contracting 7.3% in SH 2020, which is up 1.2%...
Mozal SA joins Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as new Production & Transformation member
Mozal SA has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a new Production & Transformation member. This brings the total number of ASI Members working towards a responsible aluminium value chain to 141. The company manufactures approximately 575,000 tons of primary aluminium per annum of which...
QALEX “buys-out” Abdul Noor Aluminium Extrusion Factory
On 3 rd November’20, Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Co (QALEX), announced the acquisition of the assets of Abdul Noor Aluminium Extrusion Factory. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al Ansari, Chairman of QALEX and Jassim Abdul Noor, Chairman of Abdul Noor Aluminium Extrusion Factory signed the purchase...
