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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EGA Marks 40 Years Since Aluminium Production Began In UAE
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, marks 40 years since the first tonne of aluminium was produced in the UAE. Since production began in November 1979 at EGA’s site in Jebel Ali– then known as Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) - the...
“Saudi Arabia is the standout. There is a state-backed vision to diversify from the oil and gas sector into other industries, including the minerals sector,” Dr. Alessio Scarsella – Director, Bauxite and Alumina Technology, Outotec & Antti Koulumies – Vice President, Aluminium Business Line
Outotec develops and delivers industry benchmark technologies and life-cycle services for its customers in the mining, metal, energy, and chemical sector, helping them sustainably improve their profitability. AlCircle spoke to Dr. Alessio Scarsella – Director, Bauxite and Alumina Technology, and...
Opportunities for Middle-Eastern Aluminium Suppliers: The Matmatch Perspective
In this article, Ben Smye, Head of Growth at materials platform Matmatch, outlines some of the challenges and opportunities for aluminium suppliers in the coming years. For many decades, steel was the material of choice in the world’s largest industries. But in recent years, increasing demand for...
Aluminium downstream opportunities in the GCC
During the last decade, GCC has emerged as one of the major primary aluminium producing regions of the world, with production increasing from 1.8 million tonnes in 2008 to 5.3 million tonnes in 2018. The region’s share of world primary production increased from 4.5% to 8.3% during this period....
“GCC smelters now operate at a much higher amperage than most smelters around the world with high efficiency,” Mahmood Daylami, Secretary General, GAC
Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) is a coordinating body that represents, promotes and protects the interests of the aluminium industry within the Gulf. The council’s main objectives are to provide a forum to develop strategies for common issues and concerns facing the aluminium industry in the region,...
“The adoption of digital technology across the aluminium manufacturing chain is imperative on a global level, not just in the Middle East,” Nadine Bloxsome, Editor, Aluminium International Today
The Middle East aluminium industry plays a crucial role in the global production of aluminium is what Nadine Bloxsome, editor of Aluminium International Today, believes. Aluminium International Today, popularly known as AIT, is a leading publication for the aluminium manufacturing industry that...
SALCO’s aluminium production to reach 300,000 tonnes in the first phase
According to a recent report, the aluminium capacity in the first phase of production at South Aluminium Company (SALCO) is likely to reach 300,000 tonnes. SALCO is located in the city of Lemerd in the southern tip of the Fars province and near the Persian Gulf. The smelter, creating 1200 direct...
Primary aluminium production ramp-up in GCC likely to bolster its export market years ahead
After China, GCC (Gulf Corporation Council) or the Gulf countries are substantially growing in primary aluminium production. In 2017, the total primary aluminium production volume in the Gulf region was 5.14 million tonnes, which in 2018 grew by 5 per cent to 5.4 million tonnes. According to the...
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company appoints Khalid Mohammed Laram as CEO
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), a 50% shareholder in Qatar Aluminium Limited (Qatalum), a joint venture operating an aluminium smelter in Qatar, announced that it had appointed Khalid Mohammed Laram as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Qatalum with effect from November 5, 2019....
Alba signs agreement with Bahrain Training Institute for customised-training programmes
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), in line with its philosophy of developing and training its employees, has teamed up with Bahrain Training Institute (BTI), one of the leading educational institutes, for customised-training programmes. A signing ceremony between Alba’s Acting Chief Executive Officer Ali Al...
Alba adds new custom-made Fire Truck to its existing fleet
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) announced the addition of a state-of-the-art, custom-made Fire Truck to its existing fleet of emergency vehicles. The Fire Truck, which was designed and manufactured in the US, is equipped with new fire appliances and modern technology which will help the team to carry-out...
Alba announces Gulf Air as the Official Airline Partner for ARABAL 2019
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), host of the 23rd Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL 2019) being held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announced today 28 October 2019 Gulf Air as the Official...
Pre-launch alert: AlCircle's new e-magazine “Aluminium Middle East: Focus 2020”
After successful launch of its first two e-magazines -“Aluminium LeaderSpeak 2019” and “Aluminium Industry 4.0: Drivers & Change Makers” , AlCircle team is now gearing up to bring up to you a region focus theme e-magazine on the topic “Aluminium Middle East: Focus 2020 ”. Middle East aluminium...
QAMCO posts net profit of QR 60.6 million for ten-month period ended 30 September 2019
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), a 50% shareholder in Qatalum, reported a net profit of QR 60.6 million for the ten-month period ended 30 September 2019. The earnings per share (EPS) stood at QR 0.011. QAMCO’s share of total assets in the JV stood at QR 7.8 billion, with its share of...
Africa’s primary aluminium production down 3% YoY and 4% MoM in September
Africa’s primary aluminium production stood at 134,000 tonnes in September, a decrease of 3.6% from 139,000 tonnes in August and 2.19% tonnes from 137,000 tonnes in July. The output registered a decrease of 2.9% year-on-year, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium...
World primary aluminium production down 2.6% YoY and 3% MoM in September
Global primary aluminium production stood 5.163 million tonnes in September, off 2.6% year-on-year, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Monday, 21 October 2019. The primary aluminium output was down 3.12% month-on-month. Primary aluminium production...
IDRO Group says Iran's aluminium capacity on rise after commissioning of Jajarm Aluminum Complex
According to the Industrial Development and Renovation Organization of Iran, also known as IDRO Group, Iran’s production capacity for primary aluminium is on the rise after the inauguration of a new smelter complex. Currently, the combined nominal capacity of Iran's four major aluminium producers...
Alba wins Leading Corporate for Investor Relations at MEIRA Awards 2019
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), on course to become the world’s largest aluminium smelter, was recognised as the Leading Corporate for Investor Relations in Bahrain at the recently held 11th Middle East Investor Relations Association (MEIRA) Awards’ Ceremony. The MEIRA Awards, in collaboration...
