What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
The US Department of War has committed USD 750 million to back rare earth supplies from Brazil’s Serra Verde, as Washington moves to build a more secure, China-independent supply chain for critical minerals used in defence, energy, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The investment will support...
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A Associação Brasileira do Alumínio (ABAL) reforça sua preocupação com os impactos da sobretaxa sobre os produtos de alumínio brasileiros. É importante destacar que o documento recentemente divulgado pelo Escritório do Representante Comercial dos Estados Unidos (USTR) não faz menção específica a...
Ball Corporation and LOA Brewery have reached a groundbreaking milestone in Chile with the launch of the country's first beer cans to receive Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification. Featured on Ball's cans for Otra Ronda Amber Ale and Minga Loca West Coast IPA, the ASI seal ensures...
Century Aluminum, a global primary aluminium producer with operations in the United States and Iceland, has upgraded its aluminium casting equipment at its smelting plant in South Carolina. The plant boasts casting equipment capable of processing approximately 230,000 tonnes of aluminium annually,...
Reinforcing their commitment to being the leading provider of sustainable carbon and graphite solutions, Summit CRM and Carbonvix have joined forces to develop sales of ramming pastes and sidewalls (non-graphitised grade) to aluminium smelters worldwide. The combination of Summit CRM’s expertise...
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) survey, the world alumina production (including chemical-grade alumina) in January 2025 showed a slight month-on-month decline, totalling 12.83 million tonnes versus 12.852 million tonnes in December 2024. Probing into the output A closer...
ARZYZ, S.A. DE C.V. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status for the manufacturing of aluminium alloys at facilities in Apodaca and Cienega de Flores, as well as their administrative activities in Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)...
Andrés Rojas a mechanical engineer with over 30 years of international experience in project management, specialising in risk assessment, structuring, logistics, production, and industrial assembly. Currently leading the development of the GALTCO project, he brings strong leadership, strategic...
GALTCO a next-generation, world-class green aluminium production and industrial complex in Colombia is planning to set up a plant in Tolú, Sucre for the production of low-carbon aluminium. The project valued at USD 1.2 billion is expected to generate over 350,000 tonnes of low-carbon aluminium...
The Guyana Government has revealed that the bauxite mining business is back with a bang as 2024 witnessed a new high of production inflation amounting to 225 per cent as compared to 2023, with 1.7 million tonnes produced from the two overseas companies that mine in the nation. “Bauxite has been a...
Colombia's dedication to sustainability reflects years of consistent actions and policies that extend beyond high-profile initiatives in areas like renewable energy and greenhouse gas emissions. The city is emerging as a promising leader in aluminium production within Latin America, drawing...
Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of Guyana, has proudly commented during a Sunday statement on the substantial improvement of bauxite production in the country during his tenure. In his statement, he mentioned the distressful time before his tenure wherein both bauxite and forestry suffered...
Pátio Paulista Mall in São Paulo and Nespresso have partnered for Christmas 2024 to create a one-of-a-kind, sustainable celebration. Over 50,000 aluminium capsules from Nespresso have been transformed into festive decorations, including sculptures of bears, garlands, and Christmas trees, bringing...
AL Circle presents a brief conversation with Cátilo Cândido, Executive President of the Brazilian Association of Aluminum Can Manufacturers (Abralatas). Mr Cândido is a Brazilian lawyer and the Executive President of Abralatas. An executive with more than 20 years of experience in public affairs,...
Pittsburgh-based Alcoa Corporation is a global leader in the bauxite, alumina, and aluminium industry. With a market capitalisation of US$7.807 billion and an enterprise value of US$8.057 billion, the company's operations span the entire aluminium value chain, making it a significant player in the...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly acknowledged Alle Aluminio Ltda with the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for producing recycled aluminium products at its Betim, Minas Gerais, Brazil facility. Alle Aluminio, a leading recycled aluminium product manufacturer in the Brazil...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its decisive action in issuing a forced labour finding against Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L. (“Kingtom”). Following a thorough investigation, CBP determined that aluminium extrusions, profile products and...
Alumina production in South America reached this year’s peak, marking a month-on-month hike of 9.3 per cent and a year-on-year increase of 5.52 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) survey. This significant increase in South America’s alumina production contributed to the...
On Monday, November 4, Chinalco and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau signed a framework agreement for cooperation on mineral resources at Guinea-Bissau's Ministry of Natural Resources. The signing ceremony was attended by Yang Renhuo, China's Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau is a tropical...
