China’s 45Mt aluminium cap pushes producers overseas as global dominance grows
China’s aluminium industry is running close to its limits in 2026. As Shanghai aluminium prices near a three-month high, historically low raw material costs and strong smelter margins encourage producers to operate at maximum capacity. National aluminium output remains above Beijing’s...
India's ₹9,150b power grid push could drive new aluminium demand
India's planned transmission investment and renewable-energy expansion could lift aluminium consumption in electrical applications to 4 million tonnes by FY30. India's push to expand its electricity transmission network is emerging as a major potential growth driver for aluminium, with the...
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National Bank of Oman to lend financial aid to Sohar Aluminium for operational development
On Monday, February 19, the National Bank of Oman (NBO) agreed to provide a working capital facility worth US$50 million to Sohar Aluminium Co. LLC for its operational requirements. The news came after Abdullah Al Hinai, Chief Executive Officer at the National Bank of Oman, and Engr Said Mohamed Al...
Bermuda govt. opts for all-aluminium ferries from Singapore shipbuilder
Bermuda's government has granted Singapore's Strategic Marine a contract to build two catamaran ferries intended for commuter and tourist voyages. The world’s leading shipbuilder, Strategic Marine, is a Singapore-based company that produces quality, high-performance aluminium ships for various...
Alumil India to extend reach in South, West, and North markets
Alumil India, the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, a renowned company in designing and producing premium architectural aluminium systems, has unveiled its strategic expansion plans focused on key regions in Southern, Western, and Northern India. Recently, the company inaugurated a...
NTPC to supply 1200 MW of uninterrupted power for NALCO’s smelter expansion
NTPC Limited, India's leading integrated power utility, and National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a prestigious Navaratna Company, have entered a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This non-binding agreement embarks on a journey of exploration across diverse energy landscapes,...
Middle East aluminium giant's subsidiary to construct alumina refinery in Guinea
The bauxite mining subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium, Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), intends to set up an alumina refinery in Guinea with an annual capacity of 1 million tonnes. EGA is the world's largest 'premium aluminium' producer. GAC is jointly owned by Mubadala Development Company...
Years of delay over: Inalum targets H2 2024 for alumina refinery operations commencement
Indonesia's state-owned aluminium producer, Inalum, announced on February 15 2024, its intention to commence operations at its long-awaited new smelter-grade alumina refinery in the latter part of 2024. Their official release states that this marks the culmination of years of delays. In June 2023,...
CBW expands its footprint with the addition of a second aluminium can printing line
Craft Beverage Warehouse (CBW) in Milwaukee is embarking on an ambitious journey to double its revenue by embracing innovation and acquiring a second multimillion-dollar digital print-to-aluminium can line to Milwaukee’s Century City Business Park. According to Kyle Stephens, the co-founder and...
Nandina REM’s CEO highlights the potential behind upcycling aviation-grade aluminium panels
Singaporean startup Nandina REM is redefining the adage "one man's trash is another man's treasure" by repurposing aviation-grade aluminium panels from retired commercial jets for electric vehicle (EV) battery castings. This innovative approach addresses the need for sustainable materials in the...
Sustainability at its best: Tetra Pak's €40 million investment sparks a polyAl recycling revolution
In the pursuit of a greener tomorrow, Tetra Pak has ignited a €40 million investment blaze to propel carton recycling in Europe. This visionary move unveils four remarkable projects, each a beacon illuminating the path toward a circular economy. Tetra Pak joins forces with Axjo Group in Sweden,...
“The expansion of primary aluminium production in the Gulf indeed leads to increased customer demand towards Fives for machinery and equipment with advanced automation and control systems,” Frédéric Pereira, Services Development Manager, Aluminium Division, Fives.
Frédéric Pereira is a seasoned professional with over 13 years of dedicated service at Fives ECL, where he currently holds the esteemed position of Services Development Manager for the Aluminium division. With a robust background in production engineering complemented by a Master of Business...
West African aluminium giant ventures into LED bulb production with Daiichi Company
VALCO, under the astute leadership of Daniel Nii Kwartei Titus-Glover, has embarked on a transformative journey by signing a crucial shareholder agreement with Daiichi Company. This collaboration heralds the birth of VALCO-DAIICHI ESC LIMITED COMPANY, a pioneering venture set to revolutionise the...
Acciona Energía ventures into the Indian solar market with a new project
Acciona Energía has announced plans to construct a new 412 MWp photovoltaic project in Rajasthan, India, with an expected completion date set for 2025. Acciona, S.A. is a Spanish multinational conglomerate dedicated to developing and managing infrastructure and renewable energy. Acciona is a global...
JSW Group announces multi-billion-dollar investment in EV infrastructure
Indian multinational conglomerate JSW Group is poised to establish electric vehicle and battery manufacturing initiatives in Odisha, an eastern state, with an investment totalling around INR 400 billion (approx. $4.82 billion). The JSW Group The JSW Group, valued at US$ 23 billion, stands as one of...
“The potential increase in the primary aluminium production in the Middle East and the slowing of European output can be offset by the additional capacity from the Middle East,” Bruce Wilson, Director – Aluminium Division at REEL
Bruce Wilson is a successful engineering professional with over 25 years of experience in the primary aluminium industry. A graduate in mechanical engineering and business administration with certification in project management. His experience working for world-class companies has given him strong...
Sustainability weekly recap: Hindalco secures 26% stake in Ayana Renewable for its Odisha smelter
Decarbonising and sustainable aluminium production is poised to become the foremost focus on the supply side in the coming years. The global aluminium industry is set to prioritise achieving net-zero and carbon-neutral, making it a central driving force in the sector. In its latest strategic move...
L&T scores big in power distribution contracts
Larsen & Toubro Power Transmission and Distribution (PT&D) division recently secured numerous contracts. These projects encompass a variety of endeavours, including the development of a 75 MW floating solar PV facility on the Panchet Dam in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand as well as the...
Egyptalum begins a plan to increase production and factory qualification and inaugurate a new factory - Dr/Eng Mahmoud Abdel Aleem Agour, CEO at Egyptalum
Egyptalum plans to develop and rehabilitate the current smelter and evaluate the capital expenditures required to ensure operation for another 25 to 30 years of the operational life of the current smelter, with compliance with all health, safety, and environmental laws and standards. The project...
Emirates Global Aluminium secures a major alumina supply deal with the Alumina Industrial Company
Emirates Global Aluminium has inked an agreement to supply alumina to The Alumina Industrial Company. This collaboration aims to foster the emergence of a new sector dedicated to manufacturing speciality products from alumina, aligning with the UAE's ambitious industrial growth strategy, Operation...
