Oceania’s primary aluminium industry is facing a fragmented energy transition. While Australia, the leading aluminium producer of the continent, has abundant renewable resources and a well-established aluminium value chain, its smelters remain significantly more dependent on fossil-fuel-based...
New Zealand’s aluminium extrusion industry is calling for urgent government action as it faces growing pressure from low-priced imports. The Aluminium Extruders Association of NZ (ALENZ) says a rise in imported aluminium extrusions, particularly from China, is affecting local manufacturers, with...
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<p>Fiji’s Director Mineral Development Dr Raijeli Taga said that the bauxite export has been affected from the shores of Bua due to volatile nature of the mining business. She pointed out that the nation confirmed only one shipment of bauxite to China so far this year.</p> <p>In...
<p>The 15 megawatt (MW) Sunshine Coast Solar Farm project in Valdora, Australia, powered by Trina Solar panels is going to be fully operational by mid-2017.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"...
<p>Temotu province of Solomon Islands is facing growing community unrest over bauxite mining licence and operations.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" src="http://www.alcircle.com/uploads/images/solomon%20bauxite.jpg" alt="News"...
<p>The Republic of Fiji is home to the Vanua Levu mine, which is one of the largest bauxite mines in Oceana, with reserves estimated at one billion metric tons. Despite having such large reserve of bauxite, bauxite mining has not been explored productively in the country due to difficult location...
<p>Western Australia based rail infrastructure and access provider Brookfield Rail has undertaken major upgrade works on its South West radio communication network. The upgrade aimed to improve efficiency and safety along the railway line from Perth to Burnbury will also service the adjacent lines...
<p>Due to its versatility and multiple uses, aluminium foil turns out to become one of the most consumed aluminium products across the world. Since, aluminium foils are mostly used in packaging applications, developed economies are the top consumers of foil. We are analysing the last three years...
<p>Demolition of the aluminium smelter infrastructure at Hydro's Kurri Kurri site is expected to begin in May. The Norway based aluminium producer announced that they have got on board CMA Contracting to demolish the smelter that will initiate the two-to-three-year project of redevelopment of the...
<p>BoscoLighting, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers of high quality LED lights for indoor and outdoor use, has added a latest LED bollard lights to its landscape lighting range. The new LED light comes with an anodised aluminium construction.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
<p>According to the latest trade data available, the value of Australia’s resources and energy export earnings for the financial year 2016-17 has been revised upwardly by AS$12 billion since December 2016 to AS$215 billion. Export earnings for 2017-18 financial year have also been upwardly...
<p>British-Australian metals and mining giant Rio Tinto today announced its bauxite production result for the first quarter of 2017. Rio Tinto chief executive J-S Jacques said that the company delivered solid production in the first quarter of 2017 even though they had to face...
<p>Australian based supplier of non-ferrous building materials Craft Metals aluminium cladding has been installed on the Mill Apartments in Eastwood NSW. Volcano Stone, a pre-painted aluminium product, is an exclusive product of Craft Metals that meets green trend initiative.</p> <p><img...
<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...
<p>New Zealand based boat builder Sealegs is all set to release its newest 7.7m Sport D-Tube model with aluminium hull at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) as part of the Sirocco Marine North exhibit. The show will take place from May 25 to 28 2017 where the industry presents its...
<p>A global mining and metals company South32 announced yesterday 10 April, that the company signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with GE, the world's Digital Industrial Company, in Sydney. The partnership will help in the development of South32’s technology roadmap and...
<p>Fairview’s aluminium cladding products has been chosen for the sculptural display at the light, music and idea event VIVID 2017 in Sydney. Liam Filson, an artist, will use aluminium cladding from Fairview for his sculpture “Hedron Bulb” at this year’s shows.</p> <p><img...
<p>UAE-based Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company (TALEX), a joint venture between Abu Dhabi’s SENAAT and Gulf Extrusions has announced its expansion plan in the city of Melbourne in Australian with an initial investment of AU$500,000 with a plan to increase it to $40 million over eight...
<p>South 32, a spin off from mining giant BHP Billiton has started seeing brighter days after the charge of metal prices in the end of 2016.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"...
<p>Vitracore G2, a BCA compliant range of aluminium composite panels, was recently installed in the Australian Defence Force Helicopter Aircrew Training System for $190-million redevelopment project at HMAS Albatross defence base Nowra.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block;...
