HPCL Brings Energy Leaders, Researchers and Startups Together at IISc Bengaluru to Accelerate energy Innovation through MC²+ IGNITE
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. today hosted the Bengaluru edition of MC²+ IGNITE – India’s flagship energy innovation accelerator at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru, bringing together leaders from the energy industry, academia, research, startups and the investment...
Ghana puts bauxite, lithium and iron ore in the spotlight to woo Australian capital
Ghana has stepped up efforts to attract Australian investment into its growing critical minerals sector, pitching the country as a stable and reform-driven destination for mining and value-added mineral development at the 2026 Africa Down Under (ADU) Summit in Perth. The Ghanaian delegation was led...
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Constellium inaugurates new Automotive Structures facility in Slovakia
Aluminium products manufacturer Constellium has opened new Automotive Structures facility in Zilina, Slovakia for the production of aluminium Crash Management Systems and Body Structure components to the Eastern European market. The Zilina plant features advanced technologies for forming,...
UACJ to expand business in Thailand and other South Asian markets; continues investments for future profits
Japan's largest aluminium rolled product manufacturer UACJ Corporation is looking at the Southeast Asian market to compensate for the slow growth in the domestic market. The company wants to revive a struggling Thai unit under this plan, which President Miyuki Ishihara expects to turn profitable...
China’s export of aluminium wheels up 18% in October; Anhui Meixin starts aluminium foil project
According to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), in September 2018, China's export of aluminium alloy auto wheels grew 18.3 per cent from a year ago to 89,300 tonnes. The value of export rose 18.8 per cent YoY to US$417 million last month. Export prices averaged US$4.67/kg....
Century Aluminum to add 90,000 tonnes of billet production at its Sebree smelter
Century Aluminum has announced two new expansion programs at its Sebree smelter that will increase production of both value-added and secondary aluminium. The programs will improve smelter’s product mix by adding approximately 90,000 tonnes of additional billet production to the Sebree casthouse...
Gränges Americas Inc. receives state grant of US$975,000 for its Huntingdon rolling facility
The State Funding Board of Tennessee has approved two economic incentives for two companies from different sectors. The Tennessee panel has approved an economic development grant of US$975,000 for Gränges Americas Inc. in Huntingdon, an aluminium rolling company. The State Funding Board also...
Nampak to spend US$7.2 million towards ramping up aluminium cans production
Africa’s biggest producer of beverage packaging Nampak is reportedly ramping up the production of aluminium cans as a response to customers’ global retreat from plastic. “Consumer sentiment against plastic packaging that cannot be recycled is very clear,” Chief Executive Officer Andre de Ruyter...
An AlCircle exclusive interview with Hugues Vincent, CEO of the Aluminium Division of Fives
Fives is a business conglomerate from France having diversified business interest. The company specialises in designing and supplying machines, process equipment, and production lines for the world’s largest industrial groups including the aluminium, steel, glass, automotive, aerospace, logistics,...
Aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass receives contract for Taunton school project
Award-winning aluminium manufacturing and installation company AB Glass has received a contract from Willmott Dixon for the design, manufacture and installation works on a new primary school project in Taunton. The aluminium systems being used for the project include AA100 curtain walling, AA720...
Guinea signs deal with SMB and Winning for country’s first alumina refinery
A consortium of the Societe Miniere de Boke (SMB) and Singapore’s Winning Shipping signed an agreement on Monday, November 26, with Guinea’s government for construction of the country’s first 1 million tonne per year alumina refinery. The refinery is part of a $3 billion project to develop Guinea’s...
SMB to build US$ 1.2 billion railway to link its bauxite mining area with Dapilon port
According to an update by Shanghai Metals Market, Guinea-based bauxite producer Societe Miniere de Boke (SMB) plans to spend US$ 1.2 billion to build a railway track that will link its bauxite mining business with Dapilon port. The news came after the Guinea’s government spokesman Aboubacar Sylla...
Aluminium company Reynaers begins expansion project of its production facility
Reynaers Aluminium, a leading European specialist in the development and marketing of innovative and sustainable aluminium solutions for windows, doors and curtain walls, is undertaking renovation and extension of its Enniscorthy premises and production facility in order to increase storage...
The construction of Frank Gehry's aluminium-clad Luma Arles is underway in south France
A twisting tower clad Luma Arles in reflective aluminium tiles is reportedly taking form in the south of France and will expectedly open in spring 2020. Luma Arles is an arts centre designed by Pritzker Prize winner Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and established by Swiss collector Maja...
Schupan & Sons plans expansion in Kalamazoo aluminium and plastic sales division
Metals and plastics recycling company Schupan & Sons Incorporated is planning to invest $10.1 million at two locations in Kalamazoo with support from the Michigan Strategic Fund, the Michigan Economic Development Corporation said. The company is adding 40,000 square feet and 50 employees to its...
Nalco talks about its Brownfield and Greenfield refineries expansion plans
The state-owned National Aluminium Company (Nalco) announced its plan for Brownfield expansion by five lakh tonnes and Greenfield by six lakh tonnes per annum in the next few years. The navaratna company, which at present produces 4.6 lakh tonnes of primary aluminium, eyes to establish a Greenfield...
UWS secures two major contracts to design, fabricate, and supply aluminium fenestration products
Unique Window Systems (UWS), a reputed and award-winning designer, fabricator, supplier and installer of uPVC and aluminium fenestration building products, has reportedly secured two major design, supply, and installation contracts for the redevelopments of the University of Leicester. The...
CBG achieves first ore at its bauxite production expansion project - Fluor confirms
Fluor Corporation confirmed on Monday, November 19, that Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) achieved first ore at its Bauxite Production Expansion Project in Kamsar. The project reportedly achieved the first ore safely, on budget, and on schedule. Fluor is a global engineering, procurement,...
State-owned Nalco announces share buyback worth INR 505 crore
On Wednesday, November 14, the state-owned National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) announced share buyback offer worth INR 505 crore. “The date of opening of the buyback is Tuesday, 13 November, and the date of closing of the buyback offer is Wednesday, 28 November,” National Aluminium Company...
Australia’s Pure Alumina Limited distributes HPA samples from its Yenden project
The Australian firm Pure Alumina Limited last week distributed samples from the undeveloped Yenden project to potential customers for assessment. The company originally named Hill End Gold Limited changed its name to Pure Alumina, with effect from 5 November 2018, in order to reflect its focus on...
