National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has signed a Technology Licensing Agreement with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to deploy EGA’s UAE-developed DX+ Ultra aluminium smelting technology at its proposed 500,000 tonnes per annum (MTPA) brownfield smelter expansion at Angul, Odisha. The...
Indian electronics manufacturers are increasingly substituting aluminium for copper in key components as surging metal costs put pressure on margins. Indian electronics manufacturers are turning to aluminium and steel as alternatives to copper as a sharp rise in copper prices pushes up production...
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Euroform, a manufacturer of high-quality building solutions with aluminium, has made an operational debut in Tatu City, Kenya, with a new metal works workshop at Tatu Industrial Park. This move is aligned with their business expansion plan. The first big project they have grabbed in Tatu City post...
Arab Aluminum Company (AAC), specialised in manufacturing extruding aluminium profiles for a wide range of industries like industrial and architectural, has announced its fiscal results for the first half of 2024, indicating a staggering growth in earnings. Arab Aluminum noted that its H1 net...
Eternia, a leading brand in India renowned for its WiWA-certified aluminium doors and windows crafted from Duranium—a patented aluminium alloy by Hindalco—has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Furniture and Fittings Skill Council (FFSC). This collaboration will establish India’s...
Impact Minerals Limited has announced a significant milestone in developing its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project, located approximately 500 kilometres east of Perth, Western Australia. The company has lodged a Mining Lease Application (MLA 63/684) alongside a Miscellaneous Licence...
Maaden, a Saudi state-owned mining company, has announced its Q4 2024 financial results, whereby it says its new aluminium recycling plant at Ras Al-Khair is undergoing a pre-feasibility stage. The company says its bankable feasibility stage is expected in the third quarter of 2024. The plant will...
The "Green Technology and Engineering Demonstration of Efficient Production of New Powder Materials by Bayer Process Red Mud" project by Chinalco Shandong Co., Ltd. has achieved a significant milestone. The project bagged the first prize of the Science and Technology Progress Award from the China...
Indonesia’s state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, has officially announced that its Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) project is on track to commence operations in September 2024. This project is a critical element of MIND ID’s broader strategy to bolster infrastructure and increase the...
The sole primary aluminium producer in Argentina and one of the largest in South America, Aluar Aluminio Argentino has commenced construction on a significant 336MW expansion of its renewable energy park in Puerto Madryn, located in Chubut province, as reported by BNamericas. The project, valued at...
Mitsui & Co., a leading Japanese trading company, has strategically increased its stake in Nippon Amazon Aluminium (NAAC) as part of its forward-thinking strategy to expand its decarbonisation and metal business portfolio. This strategic move will significantly enhance Mitsui's access to low-carbon...
During the first half of the year, Northwest Aluminum experienced a significant 68.37 per cent increase in profit compared to the previous year. The company also optimised its operating cash flow by 63.19 per cent and reduced its asset-liability ratio by 6.88 per cent. Product sales saw an uptick...
Nigeria has officially launched a new fleet of 12 four-car diesel trains manufactured by CRRC Corporation Ltd. on the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) line. This 45-kilometre double-track route, connecting the capital Abuja to its airport and surrounding satellite cities, is now fully operational...
Alpha HPA has officially begun work on transforming its Gladstone-based project into one of the world's largest single-site ultra-high-purity alumina refineries. The Company's Managing Director, Rimas Kairaitis, announced on August 8, 2024, that site establishment is underway, with substantial...
August 7, 2024, witnessed the establishment of a strategic partnership between the first aluminium smelter in the Middle East and Japan’s leading aluminium product manufacturer, following the signing of an agreement by Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. and Daiki Aluminium Industry Company Ltd to establish a...
GME Recycling, a leading Italian company in the design and construction of aluminium recycling plants, has reportedly set up a fully automated aluminium scrap recycling plant in Nigeria, investing 10 million euros into construction and 6 million euros into technologies. The plant, equipped with...
Alcoa has announced plans to modernise its Poços de Caldas (MG) plant from August to December this year, focusing on enhancing operational excellence and energy efficiency. The investment will involve replacing two ageing Ingersoll-Rand compressors, which have been used since 1975, with five new,...
On July 24th, Yunnan Aluminum signed upstream and downstream cooperation agreements for four industrial chains in Kunming. This development significantly accelerated the company's efforts to strengthen its industrial chain. About the agreement Yunnan Aluminum and its subsidiaries signed cooperation...
Schupan's JP Processing Centre has officially opened its doors, marking a significant step toward making Kalamazoo a more environmentally friendly community. The centre aims to convert old aluminium into usable raw material, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of aluminium production. Kalamazoo...
CRRC Corporation Ltd. has introduced a state-of-the-art crewless metro train to revolutionise urban transit on Xiamen's Line 6. The innovative train, constructed with an aluminium car body and featuring a carbon fibre driver's desk, has been developing for two years. CRRC Corporation Limited is a...
