Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) achieved a major milestone in the construction of its aluminum recycling plant under construction at Al Taweelah. The giant melting furnace at the plant has been charged with scrap metal for the first time. “Aluminum’s infinite recyclability is a key reason our metal is an essential material for the development of […]
Hydro places an order with Danieli for the supply, installation, and commissioning of a state-of-the-art wire rod casting and rolling line as part of the NOK 15 billion expansion project at its Karmøy aluminum smelter in Norway. The project is in response to growing demand for aluminum wire rod. An aluminum conductor with the same […]
By J.P. Weiler, Meridian Lightweight Technologies, Inc. Introduction Magnesium has long played a quiet but vital role in modern industry. As a primary alloying element in aluminum, a lightweight structural metal in its own right, and a critical input into titanium production, magnesium is integral to sectors ranging from automotive and aerospace to electronics and […]
Jupiter Aluminum Industries (JUPALCO), part of the Jupiter Group, placed an order for two additional Vortex furnaces for aluminum coil annealing from SECO/Warwick. The company was established in 2023, with the first three coil annealing systems supplied at that time. “Two years ago, we chose three Vortex 2.0 systems, which at the time fully met […]
EGA Spectro Alloys signed a major contract with Presezzi Extrusion for the supply of key scrap recycling equipment. This marks an important milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to advanced aluminum processing technologies. “Our partnership with Presezzi Extrusion will bring best-in-class technology to Spectro’s operations and strengthen our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality billet to […]
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) selected American firm Bechtel to conduct preparatory engineering for their planned primary aluminum production plant in Inola, Oklahoma. “Building the first American primary aluminum production plant in decades is a transformative project for America’s industrial revival, the strong economic future of Inola and Oklahoma, and for our company,” […]
Rio Tinto and Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (Chalco) entered into a definitive agreement to jointly acquire Votorantim’s 68.596% controlling share of Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA). Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will own 33% of shares and Chalco will own 67%. “This acquisition, jointly with Chalco, of Votorantim’s controlling position in CBA’s fully integrated […]
Tahweel Metal Industry Corporation (TMIC) plans to construct a fully integrated, state-of-the-art aluminum foil plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. The announcement ceremony, which took place in Riyadh, was attended by government officials, as well as company and supplier representatives. Established in 2022, TMIC is the first integrated aluminum foil producer in the Middle East and […]
