$11.5b Adani-IRH aluminium project set to strengthen Odisha’s aluminium value chain
Odisha has handed over more than 7,000 acres of land for the Adani Group-International Resources Holding (IRH) joint venture’s proposed USD 11.5 billion integrated aluminium complex. This covers planned alumina refining, aluminium smelting and downstream manufacturing facilities across Sundargarh...
Dr Sanja Miskovic joins American Rare Earths to advance Halleck Creek processing
American Rare Earths has appointed Dr Sanja Miskovic as Chief Technical Advisor, with her work focused on process optimisation and recovery as the company advances the feasibility study for its Halleck Creek Rare Earths Project in Wyoming, USA. Miskovic will work on flowsheet development, mineral...
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Suzlon commissions two renewable projects for Nalco
<p>Suzlon Group, one of the leading renewable energy solutions provider worldwide, has Installed and commissioned two renewable projects of 50.40 MW each for NALCO. Bothe the wind power plants are situated at Gondikota in Andhra Pradesh and Jath in Maharashtra.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align:...
Liberty House intends to fabricate two million aluminium alloy wheels
<p>According to the latest details of Liberty House Group for establishing a plant at Fort Williams, the Highlands could become a key manufacturing centre of aluminium alloy car wheels in the UK. Liberty House is aiming to manufacture up to two million alloy wheels per annum at its planned...
India’s growing Li-ion battery market to charge up high purity alumina consumption
<p>India is on a fast track of growth. Pegged to be the fastest growing economy in the world in 2017-18 (forecasted growth rate 7.2%) as projected by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the country stands to offer many emerging sectors the right opportunity to grow. One such sector is electric...
Vivocom secures contract worth RM44.71m for installation of aluminium & glazing works
<p>Vivocom International Holdings Bhd announced today that it has bagged three contracts totalling RM44.71 million for setting up aluminium and glazing works at two different locations.</p> <p>PJD Construction Sdn Bhd has given two contracts to the company. The contracts include a RM6.01 million...
Alba secures $700m from ECA for Line 6 Expansion Project
<p>Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the largest and modern aluminium smelters in the world, has secured commitments of $700 million from Export Credit Agency (ECA) supported facilities to finance Line 6 Expansion Project. The Line 6 Expansion Project is expected to start production by...
Nalco signs MoU with MIDHANI to produce high- end aluminium products
<p>Aluminium major Nalco signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Defence ministry PSU- Mishra Dhatu Nigam Ltd (Midhani) for manufacturing high-end aluminium products in order to reduce imports of such items.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto;...
Three new aluminium projects stop in Western China
<p>According to reports cited by Reuters on Sunday, 16<sup>th</sup> April, the three aluminium projects have been stopped in Xinjiang in western China. The reason mentioned is due to breaking laws. The authority halted construction in order to curb capacity expansion.</p> <p><img...
Vikram Solar installs 20mW solar power unit for Jindal Aluminium’s extrusion plant in Bengaluru
<p>India's leading aluminium extrusions manufacturer Jindal Aluminium Limited has signed a contract with Vikram Solar to install a 20 megawatt solar power unit to power its plant near Bengaluru in Karnataka. The project covering 97-acres of land area with over 73,000 solar modules will deliver...
Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina sector development to create more jobs
<p>Jamaica’s former Minister of Transport and Works Mike Henry said yesterday during his contribution to the 2017/18 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives that more than 1,000 employment opportunities are likely to be created as a result of developments in the bauxite/alumina...
Outotec to deliver aluminium technology to Bahrain
<p>Outotec has agreed with Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (ALBA) on the design and delivery of anode rodding shop facility for ALBA's aluminium smelter expansion in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The parties have agreed not to disclose the contract price, but this is the largest order for Outotec in close to...
Metallica Minerals raises A$2.5m for Urquhart bauxite project
<p>According to news on Mining Weekly, Metallica Minerals, an Australian bauxite developer, has raised about A$2.5-million in a renounceable rights issue to finance the commissioning of its Urquhart bauxite project in north Queensland. </p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
Arconic brings advanced stretcher online
<p>Arconic announced today that the installation of its new manufacturing technology – the Very Thick Plate Stretcher (Stretcher) – is complete. The Stretcher produces highly-differentiated aerospace and industrial plate. The investment in the Stretcher is backed by customer contracts,...
Hagley invests $20 million on new factory for aluminium windows &doors
<p>Hagley Building Products has made an investment of $20 million in a new factory for two of its businesses- Hagley Windows and Doors and Thermaseal Double Glazing in Christchurch, New Zealand. Hagley Windows and Doors manufacture aluminium windows and doors to suit residential and commercial...
Rusal forms JV to produce high-tech aluminium paste & powders in India
<p>Rusal, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, inked a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Runaya Metsource on equal terms to produce high technology aluminium paste and powders in India. Runaya Metsource is a Mumbai-based company promoted by the shareholders of Vedanta.</p> <p><img...
Singapore may experience all-aluminium body driverless buses by 2020
<p>The Land Transport Authority (LTA) and ST Kinetics signed partnership agreement on Monday, Apr 10, to develop driverless buses in Singapore by 2020.The buses will have all-aluminium body in order to keep it light and will be electrically powered.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
Australian bauxite production and export expected to rise in next three financial years
<p>According to a Platts’ report, Australia is expected to produce 82.7 million tonnes of bauxite in FY 2016-2017 (July-June), up 1.22% YOY, as confirmed by the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science on Friday. Upcoming projects in the state of Queensland are expected to raise...
Nalco readies INR 25,000-crore investment for expansion
<p>National Aluminium Company (Nalco), a central government-owned entity, is set to join the club of million-tonne producers in the segment by 2020. It has readied about INR 25,000 crore of investment to expand its aluminium, alumina and power capacities.</p> <p>In the...
JISCO to restart Jamaica’s 2-million tpa Alpart Alumina refinery
<p>China's Gansu Province-based steelmaker Jiuquan Iron & Steel Group (JISCO) Co. has announced the commencement of a 14-MegaWatt gas turbine on April 6. The gas turbine project is aimed at restarting Alpart Alumina plant in Jamaica.</p> <p>As per Shanghai Metals Market (SMM) report, JISCO will...
