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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Lagune Exploitation Bongouanou SA secures powers from Govt of Ivory Coast to develop Bénéné Bauxite project
On 21 st July’20, the Ivory Coast Government relinquished all powers to Lagune Exploitation Bongouanou SA, to develop the Bénéné bauxite project. This is the only mining company owned by Ivorian private capital. This concession is the outcome of the signing of addendum n ° 1 to the mining agreement...
Africa’s primary aluminium production shrank to 401,000 tonnes in Q2 2020 amidst COVID-19 pandemic
The latest data of the International Aluminium Institute shows a slight dip in the primary aluminium production in Africa in the second quarter of 2020. In the first quarter, Africa’s primary aluminium output was 402,000 tonnes, which in the second quarter marginally declined to 401,000 tonnes....
UAE's aluminium extrusion exports to US continue to uptrend in April by over 80%
The latest US Geological Survey data for April 2020 shows an expansion in aluminium crude metal and alloys exports from the United Arab Emirates to the US. The United Arab Emirates exported 38,400 tonnes of aluminium extrusions in April, compared to 20,400 tonnes in March 2020. So, month-on-month,...
World primary aluminium production rises by 1.24% to 32.045 million tonnes in H1 2020
Global primary aluminium production stood at 5.274 million tonnes in June, an increase of 0.25% from 5.261 million tonnes in June 2019, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Monday 20 July 2020. On a month-on-month comparison, the output decreased by...
Government of Abu Dhabi rolls-out strategy to promote basic industries, Aluminium sector remains vital
The Economic Development Department of Abu Dhabi is rolling-out a basic industries project focused on making the emirate “self-sufficient in the production of basic and consumer commodities". The project, being undertaken by the department’s Industrial Development Bureau, will look to strengthen...
Alba virtually inaugurates the Summer Safety Campaign 2020
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, has launched its first virtual Summer Safety Campaign under the theme ‘Our Safety is in Our Hands’, aiming at encouraging employees and contractors to make the right choices for their Safety and Health as the summer...
Minister of Economy, Georgia: Officially opens koç kablo’s aluminium and copper wires producing plant
Natia Turnava, Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia, officially opened a Koc Kablo’s new enterprise of aluminium and copper wires in Tbilisi. Over 100 people have been employed and 15 million GEL has been invested in the enterprise established by the Turkish company Koç Kablo...
Fives’ digital innovations to support the aluminium industry- By Sofiane Haddad, Digital services – Fives Aluminium division
Despite the lockdown situation, travel restrictions and various government policies in response to the COVID-19 situation, Aluminium producers have to carry out their activities, while following strict health protocols. In response to this unprecedented situation and thanks to our well-rounded...
Alba setting new trends during COVID-19, adopting virtual platforms for employees training and development
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter outside China, has reportedly adopted virtual platforms for employees training and development to set a new standard in response to the norms of social distancing during COVID-19. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali...
Saudi Arabia’s exports of aluminium semis to the US jumps 96% YoY in Q1 2020
Saudi Arabia’s exports of aluminium semi-finished products (plates, sheets, bars, etc.) to the US totalled 20,800 tonnes in January-March 2020, 96% higher than the corresponding period of 2019. Exports were 10,600 tonnes in January-March 2019, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report...
Iran's aluminium production inches up by 63% YoY in the first three months
Iran's production of aluminium ingots stood at 101,195 tonnes during the first three months of the current Iranian year (March 20-June 20), an increase of 563% compared with the same period last year, according to the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization...
Cameroon’s Aluminium structures importation market displays instability during 2017-19; Projected 80.12% volume growth in 2020
Cameroon, on the Gulf of Guinea, is a Central African country of varied terrain and wildlife. Its inland capital, Yaoundé, and its biggest city is Douala. Cameroon has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government...
EGA marks a major milestone: Its Al Taweelah alumina refinery achieves nameplate capacity in a year
Emirates Global Aluminium, on July 8, has announced the achievement of nameplate capacity at its new Al Taweelah alumina refinery for June, a major milestone achieved just 14 months after the production began at the refinery in April 2019. This marks a world-class performance because usually the...
Comptoir d'Aluminium de Côte d'Ivoire: Welcomes 10 trainees from Multispectral Professional Training Centre Mohammed VI in Yopougon
Moroccan companies are part of the continuity in Ivory Coast for the works accomplished by HM King Mohammed VI. Presently, the company “Comptoir d'Aluminium de Côte d'Ivoire”, based in Abidjan, welcomes, in its workshops, ten trainees from the Multispectral Professional Training Centre Mohammed VI...
The historic Boss of Aluminium du Maroc Abdelouahed Alami resigns
The historic boss of Aluminum du Maroc gives way to his brother Mohamed Alami. The decision was formalized at the Board of Directors and the ordinary general meeting held on 29 th June’20. This has made an end of a long series of power struggles within the governing bodies of Aluminum du Maroc....
Alba announces historical milestone of 23 million working-hours without LTI
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, announced a historical milestone as its smelter achieved 23 million working-hours without any Lost Time Injury (LTI) on Monday 29 June 2020. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali said: “A strong Safety culture is...
Morocco’s import of aluminium cans proclaim regular growth during 2017-20
The economy of Morocco is considered a relatively liberal economy governed by the law of supply and demand. Morocco is ranked 7th among 14 countries in the Middle East and North Africa region, and its overall score is slightly higher than the regional and world averages. In a nutshell, the main...
Fight against “COVID-19”: French leader in Aluminium shipbuilding OCEA supports Nigerian military hospital with 30 ventilators
As part of efforts to curtail and manage the spread of the global pandemic, COVID-19, a French leader in Aluminium Shipbuilding firm OCEA has donated 30 ventilators to tool the military hospital earmarked for isolation and treatment of COVID-19 patients. The company noted that the ventilators will...
