Aluminium eggshells take on space debris with nearly 65% impact reduction
Researchers at Dalian University of Technology in China have tested a spacecraft protection structure made from water-filled aluminium eggshells, with the design reducing the velocity of an impact projectile by nearly 65 per cent. The research, published in the Journal of Applied Physics , looked...
Can Oklahoma reshape US aluminium supply? EGA’s Ziad Fares explains the project
As the US seeks to rebuild its domestic aluminium production capacity, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum are advancing plans for a new primary aluminium smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, targeting more than 750,000 tonnes of annual production. In this exclusive conversation with AL...
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Hydro decides to invest NOK60 million in Ardal aluminium plant to upgrade electrolysis cells
Norsk Hydro ASA, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has reportedly planned for an investment of NOK60 million to upgrade the electrolysis cells at the aluminium plant in Ardal, Norway. The project will improve the working environment for the operators at the metal plant, reduce...
Adaro Energy signs a letter of intent to invest in an aluminium smelter project in Indonesia
PT Adaro Energy based in Indonesia signed a letter of intent this week to invest in a smelter project to be developed at the Green Industrial Park Indonesia in North Kalimantan province. Adaro Energy, an Indonesian coal business, said in a statement on Thursday that it aims to build a $728 million...
Lewisport aluminium rolling mill to receive US$167 million investment from Commonwealth Inc.
Commonwealth Rolled Products Inc. will invest more than $167 million in its Lewisport aluminium rolling factory, says Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. The 2.3 million-square-foot facility, which is now owned by New York-based American Industrial Partners (AIP), contains a large cast house and melt...
Vedanta aluminium smelter expansion plan obstructed by ‘Odisha High Court’ on environmental ground
The leading aluminium producer of India, Vedanta’s aluminium smelter expansion plan in Jharsuguda has been obstructed by Odisha High Court on the environment clearance grounds. The mining and metal company based in India is projected to augment its annual production capacity from 16 lakh MT to 18...
Hydro invests in Deeside aluminium remelting plant to increase recycling production
The global aluminium giant Norsk Hydro’s investment scales up Hydro Aluminium Deeside’s situation in the UK extrusion ingot domestic market delivering consumers with higher recycled aluminium from Q1 2023. Trond Olaf Christophersen, the head of Recycling in Hydro Aluminium Metal: "With this...
Adani Group to invade aluminium sector, all set to establish aluminium smelter and alumina refinery
The Indian multinational conglomerate, headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujrat, Adani Group, led by billionaire businessman Gautam Adani is all set to invade into the business of establishing up an aluminium smelter and alumina refinery. On 18 th December 2021, the flagship company of Adani Group, Adani...
Rusal inaugurates the first phase of Taishet Aluminium Smelter, world’s most advanced low-carbon aluminium production plant
Rusal, a leading global producer of aluminium, has reportedly commenced the operation of the first phase of the world’s most advanced low-carbon aluminium production plant Taishet Aluminium Smelter (TaAZ) in Taishet, Siberia. This represents Rusal’s commitment to decarbonize its operations and...
Rusal invests US$12 million in repairing and modernising SKAD plant for aluminium alloy car wheels production
Rusal, the world’s leading aluminium producer, has announced the investment of more than 870 million rubles (US$12 million) in repairing and modernising its plant SKAD for the production of aluminium alloy car wheels. SKAD is Russia’s largest enterprise of producing cast aluminium alloy car disks,...
Hydro to invest $230 million in Alunorte alumina refinery for transition to natural gas
The leading industrial conglomerate committed to a sustainable future, Norsk Hydro stated that the company will invest R$ 1.3 billion ($230 million) at its Alunorte alumina refinery in Brazil to supersede heavy fuel oil with natural gas. On 13 th December 2021, the company said in a statement:...
Hydro to build new remelt facility at its aluminium extrusion plant in Hungary; Operation likely to commence in Q1 2024
Norsk Hydro has announced that it will build a new remelt facility at its aluminium extrusion plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, with an annual capacity of 90,000 tonnes. Hydro’s extrusion plant in Hungary is the largest in Europe, having six presses and extensive fabrication and surface treatment...
Inalum initiates to develop secondary aluminium smelting plant with production capacity of 50,000 tonnes
The Indonesian state-owned company specialized in aluminium smelting, Inalum Operating as part of the BUMN Holding Mining Industry MIND ID is dedicated towards the development of the national aluminium industry cluster. However, Inalum through its subsidiary PT Indonesia Aluminum Alloy (IAA) will...
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Alba Chairman announces the commissioning of its first SPL treatment plant worth US$37.5 million
On Thursday, December 9, 2021, Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), announced the commissioning of Alba's Spent Pot Lining (SPL) Treatment Plant, a US$37.5 million zero-waste plant that is the first of its kind in the...
Minda Industries approves capex of INR 74 crore for Minda Kosei Aluminum Wheel plant in Gujarat
On 10 th December 2021, the board of auto components maker Minda Industries at its meeting has approved Capex of INR 74 crore for the Minda Kosei Aluminum Wheel plant in Gujarat. The auto wheel manufacturer Minda Kosei has proposed expansion of its Gujarat plant production capacity from 90,000 to...
Alcore begins construction of pilot plant to recover fluorine from aluminium smelter waste
The developer of high technology businesses, ABx Group’s 87% owned chemical refining subsidiary, Alcore starts off the construction of a pilot plant, which will focus to produce precursor chemicals used to recover fluorine from aluminium smelter waste termed as “excess bath”. The Sydney, Australia...
Canyon to release bankable feasibility study for Minim Martap bauxite project to improve production by above 20%
Canyon Resources reportedly plans to release the bankable feasibility study for its Minim Martap bauxite project in January 2022, including improving rail production capacity and developing a superior port handling facility. Fresh modelling from West African rail engineering consultant Vecturis has...
Portland aluminium smelter to become country’s first smelter to run on renewable energy
Alinta Energy, an Australian energy business, has announced intentions to develop a 1GW wind farm 10 kilometres off the coast of Portland, Victoria. The project would make the Portland aluminium smelter one of the country's first to run entirely on renewable energy. It will provide energy to the...
Vedanta Aluminium partners with IDCO to set up an Aluminium Park in Jharsuguda
On Tuesday, December 7, Vedanta Aluminium Business, a branch of Vedanta Limited, one of the leading aluminium manufacturers in India, invited aluminium companies to the Enterprise Odisha 2021 event. The offer is to become a partner in the company's aluminium park project in Jharsuguda, Orissa....
Alba’s BoD meeting for Q4 2021 approves offtake agreement with South32 for the supply of Alumina
On Wednesday, December 1, Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), the world’s largest smelter outside China, held its Board of Directors (BoD) meeting in person for Q4 2021. The meeting was conducted at the Alba Oasis Hall, following all the COVID-19 protocols and guidelines laid down by Bahrain National...
