$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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National Aluminium gains on bagging Pottangi bauxite mines
National Aluminium Company (NALCO) was trading higher by 4 per cent to INR 50.10 on the BSE in an otherwise subdued market after the company announced that the government has granted Pottangi Bauxite Mines, in Koraput district of Odisha, where the company's 22,75,000-tonne alumina refinery is...
Kobe Steel to begin aluminium sheet production in China early 2017
Japanese steel producer Kobe Steel is all set to start aluminium sheets output for the automotive industry in China in the first quarter of the next financial year, said company spokesperson Tatsuro Kanoh on Monday, June 11. Kobelco Automotive Aluminium Rolled Products, Kobe Steel's wholly owned...
MSETCL plans for Aluminum Conductor Composite Core (ACCC) wires around India's Nashik
The Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited (MSETCL) has planned for high ampacity power supply through cables having aluminium composite core around India’s Nashik city connecting seven of its 132 kv power stations to deliver quality power to the citizens. The decision follows...
Alcoa Davenport Works makes big equipment purchase to improve aluminium production
A big consignment of equipment that reached Alcoa Davenport Works recently is expected to enhance the facility's aluminium production, informed John Riches, Spokeman for Alcoa. "These two big parts today are actually coming from South Korea so they came across the Pacific, went through the [Panama...
Construction & mining equipment market growth to buoy aluminium construction systems demand
According to a recently published report, the construction equipment market worldwide is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.11 per cent, to reach a market size of $116.20 billion by 2021, while the mining equipment market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.42 per cent, to reach $136.03 billion by...
UC Rusal teams with Sauer to develop aluminium 3D printing technology
Russian aluminum expert UC Rusal has announced that they will be working with German machine tool developer Sauer GmbH to pioneer new aluminum 3D printing powders and solutions. Sauer is actually part of German firm DMG Mori AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT – a manufacturer of metal cutting tools that is...
Joondalup city centre's new skyscraper features perforated aluminium panels
The city of Joondalup in western Australia has a new eight-storey development added to its skyline that stands out both in terms of design and the built. The exterior design by Meyer Shircore and Associates Architects features perforated triangular aluminium panels arranged in a tessellated origami...
What’s key to Chalco’s loss reversal in H1 2016? - An SMM insight
Chalco reversed losses and reported big profit in H1 2016 when many of its competitors were still struggling with meager profit. So, what’s the secret behind the great success? Aluminium, alumina and refined copper costs fell by 400 yuan/tonne, 2,500 yuan/tonne and 5,200 yuan/tonne, respectively,...
Metro Mining secures $8.9 mln for Bauxite Hills Project
Greenstone Resources, a specialist mining and metals private equity fund based in the Channel Islands, has agreed to provide a major financial injection to Metro Mining’s flagship Bauxite Hills Project, near Weipa. In an ASX announcement today, Metro Mining confirmed the signing of definitive and...
Remondis division opens aerosol can recycling facility in Bramsche, Germany
The German company Remondis has announced that its Respray division has opened an aerosol can recycling system at its industrial recycling centre in Bramsche, Germany. Remondis says the facility, known as Hazpak, is the most modern plant of its kind in Germany. It officially opened 1 July 2016. The...
Orbite provides update on high purity alumina plant construction
Orbite Technologies Inc. today provided an operational update on the Company's progress with the construction of its high purity alumina (HPA) plant. • CNC Mecanique was demobilized as planned from the site the week of June 27th. • The remaining piping mechanical work was awarded to Fjordtech...
Valencia-based architecture firm designs Aluminium House for Madrid city hub
Renowned architecture firm Fran Silvestre Arquitectos has come up with a two-storey Aluminium House in Madrid. The building made out of aluminium construction systems features a roof terrace that spans the entire width of the building and extends out towards a swimming pool. The Valencia-based firm...
Alcoa opens 3D printing metal powder plant
Lightweight metals leader Alcoa has opened its state-of-the-art, 3D printing metal powder production facility. Located at the Alcoa Technology Center, the world’s largest light metals research centre, the Company will produce proprietary titanium, nickel and aluminium powders optimized for 3D...
Constellium's new manufacturing facility in Mexico to supply automotive structural components
Constellium N.V. announced today that it intends to open a new manufacturing facility in Mexico to produce aluminium automotive structural components. This plant, located in San Luis Potosí, will allow Constellium to respond to increasing demand for lightweight, high-strength aluminium Crash...
China Zhongwang puts aluminium flat rolling project on trial
China Zhongwang Holdings has put the first production line of its aluminium flat rolling project in Tianjin on trial production. The project, with designed annual capacity at 1.8 million tonnes, has two production lines and mainly produces aluminium alloy medium-thick plate used in aircrafts, rail...
Reynaers supplies bespoke aluminium systems for Prague’s Crystal building
Prague’s desirable Vinohrady district has got a striking new addition to its skyline – The Crystal offices, a project that demonstrate how far boundaries can be pushed with aluminium curtain walling to create original spaces and bespoke shapes. Crystal is made up of two main parts, which together...
AluK aluminium curtain walling, window and door systems specified for Lifetime Homes at London
The former Mardyke Estate in Rainham, east London, has undergone a substantial transformation to make way for a new residential development, Orchard Village. Circle Housing has invested £80million to redevelop the old housing estate, creating 555 new homes to meet local affordable housing needs....
Nexan makes near-invisible green coloured aluminium conductor for Norwegian Nature Reserve
Statnett, Norway’s state owned power system operator, has energised 68 km of Nexans’ green coloured aluminium conductors on its new overhead transmission line connecting central Norway to western Norway. The line will secure the supply of power in the region. Nexans’ coloured conductors have been...
