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Vietnam in focus: IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026 to unite global aluminium industry leaders
The global bauxite, alumina and aluminium industry will converge in Hanoi on 28–29 October 2026 for the 15 th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS–VFMSTA 2026) , organized by the International Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in association with VFMSTA. Hosted at Hanoi University of Science and Technology, the two-day international gathering will bring together industry professionals, engineering companies, technology providers, researchers and business leaders to exchange technical knowledge, explore emerging opportunities and strengthen international cooperation across the aluminium value chain. The conference marks an important milestone in IBAAS's international engagement, bringing its established industry platform to Vietnam and...
Senior industry leaders set to join inaugural ALUMINIUM Arabia 2026
ALUMINIUM Arabia 2026 has confirmed a lineup of senior industry leaders and experts for its inaugural edition, taking place at Arena Riyadh on Nov. 11-12. Bringing together more than 30 speakers, the event will provide a platform for industry dialogue on the trends, technologies and opportunities shaping the future of the aluminium sector in Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Confirmed speakers include Ahmed Al Shaikh, chief operating officer of Maaden Aluminium; Khalid AlKhousan, general manager of Metallic Industries Development at the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources; Abdulaziz Al Ghamdi, general manager, Integrated Solutions at ALUPCO; Fatema Almohri, managing director of Pyrotek Bahrain; and Rana Abdullah Zamai, founder and chairwoman of the Women in Mining Association of...
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22nd Aluminum Industry Conference and Expo (AICE 2027) to take place in Suzhou, bringing global aluminium stakeholders together
The 22nd Aluminum Industry Conference and Expo (AICE) , one of China’s most prestigious flagship exhibitions for the aluminium sector, will run from April 15 to 17, 2027, at Suzhou International Expo Center. Organised by SMM, a leading non-ferrous metal authority with over 20 years of expertise in pricing benchmarks, market intelligence and industrial research, AICE receives strong backing from global and domestic industry associations, leading manufacturers and mainstream media. AICE 2027 is set to occupy more than 10,000 sqm of exhibition space, hosting over 300 exhibitors and welcoming upwards of 30,000 professional visitors. Built upon SMM’s robust industrial database, worldwide business network and multi-channel media reach, the event functions as an international aluminium industry...
CANEX Aluminium wins Women With Metal - Champion Company award at ALUMINIUM 2026
CANEX Aluminium, an aluminium extrusion and die-casting manufacturer based in 6th of October City, Egypt, received the Women With Metal - Champion Company award on 6 October 2026, as confirmed in the organiser's official 2026 winners list. The award was presented at the second edition of Women With Metal – The ALUMINIUM Awards, held in the Conference Theatre, Hall 7a, on the opening day of the ALUMINIUM 2026 trade fair at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany. The category recognises an organisation demonstrating outstanding commitment to empowering women and fostering an inclusive, supportive industry. CANEX was shortlisted alongside Speira GmbH, ISOLPACK SPA, and Steel and Alloy Processing / Gonvarri Steel Services. The company's QHSE Manager, Rasha Othman, was separately a finalist in three...
ABB to spotlight smarter, more efficient aluminium production at ALUMINIUM 2026
At ALUMINIUM 2026, taking place in Düsseldorf, October 6-8, ABB will showcase technologies designed to help aluminium producers improve process control, product quality and production efficiency. Visitors will be able to step inside a cold rolling mill through an immersive virtual reality experience to explore integrated automation, electrification, digital and measurement technologies in action. The showcase comes as aluminium producers face the dual challenge of meeting growing demand while reducing the environmental impact of production. The increasing shift towards secondary aluminium is creating new opportunities to decarbonize the industry, while maintaining precise process control remains critical. ABB will highlight AL-EMS electromagnetic stirring technology and its metallurgical...
JUPALCO puts wide casting and thin-gauge foil stock in focus at Aluminium Bharat 2026
From wide aluminium casting to foil stock for thin-gauge applications, JUPALCO placed the depth of India’s downstream manufacturing capabilities at the centre of its participation in Aluminium Bharat 2026. The Jupiter Group company exhibited its flat-rolled aluminium portfolio at the four-day event, held from 26–29 September at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where it participated as a Silver Sponsor. A key focus was JUPALCO’s ability to combine width and precision. Its manufacturing facility has continuous casting lines spanning up to 2.3 metres and can produce flat-rolled aluminium products up to 2,300 mm wide. The company showcased its foil stock for the manufacture of ultra-thin gauge 6 micron foil, alongside fin stock, closure stock and other specialised...
IBAAS 2026 conference & exhibition: Advancing sustainable and smart aluminium
The 14th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition (IBAAS-2026) was successfully held from September 9–11, 2026 at MAYFAIR Hotels & Resorts, Jharsuguda, Odisha, India. The three-day event brought together 325 delegates from more than 100 companies and organisations, representing bauxite, alumina and aluminium producers, technology and equipment suppliers, R&D institutions, academia and service providers. International participation included delegates from India, China, Turkey, Spain, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, the Netherlands, Sweden, the UAE, the UK and the USA. The central theme, “Global Aluminium Outlook 2030: Secure Resources, Efficient Energy and Value from Wastes,” reflected the industry’s priorities for sustainable resource...
25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit: Energy efficiency takes the next leap with AI, electrification and innovation
The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 concluded in Hyderabad after bringing together government stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, cleantech startups, academia, researchers, and sustainability experts to chart the next phase of India’s energy transition. Held under the theme “Accelerating the transition to a Net Zero economy through energy efficiency, clean technologies, and sustainable practices”. A defining message emerging from the Summit was that energy efficiency has moved beyond being a cost-saving or compliance measure to become a strategic lever for India’s economic growth and Net Zero transition. Discussions across the Summit highlighted the need to combine energy efficiency with electrification, renewable energy, clean technologies, digital...
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