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Rusal recently started production at its new Taishet aluminum smelter, which uses advanced technologies to make it the lowest carbon smelter in Russia. Learn about this and other world news on primary aluminum starting on page 10.
Articles
Tables/Primary Aluminum Activities in 2021
By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Page 6
New Arizona Extruder to Produce Hard Alloy Profiles for the Aerospace Industry
Page 24
Addressing Aluminum Melt Quality – Part III
By John Grandfield and Corleen Chesonis
Page 28
Primary Aluminum Industry News & Technology
Elysis Moves Toward Commercialization of Inert Anodes
By Andrea Svendsen
Page 32
Rusal Develops Inert Anodes for a More Sustainable Future
By V. Mann
Page 34
Hydro Introduces Technology for Near-Zero Primary Production
Page 36
Increasing Primary Aluminum Production Through Potline Extensions
By Jean-Denis Carrier and Saif Alhashmi
Page 38
Design Evolution at Alcoa Deschambault for Increased Pot Life
By Jayson Tessier, et al
Page 42
Navigating a Period of Extraordinary Potential: Interview with Chuck Johnson
Page 50
Enabling the Development of Innovative Lightweight Battery Enclosures in the U.K.
By J. Lazaro Nebreda, et al
Page 52
How to Optimize the Value of the ET ’22 Seminar
By Craig Werner
Page 56
Proper Handling and Management of Aluminum Fines
By Alex Lowery
Page 58
Company Profile: An EPIQ Merger
Page 60
New Developments in Primary Magnesium
Page 62