The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) hosted its 42nd International Conference and Exhibition in Lyon, France, from October 27 to 31, 2024, at the Lyon Convention Centre and the adjacent Marriott Hotel. Once again, the forum demonstrated that ICSOBA offers a unique platform for exchanging information on the latest innovations, […]
Vedanta Aluminium is a major player in the aluminum industry, operating two aluminum smelters in India, including its plant in Jharsuguda, Odisha, and its subsidiary unit Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) located in Korba, Chhattisgarh. In addition, the company operates an alumina refinery in Lanjigarh, Odisha. Recently, it was announced that the company would be […]
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) signed a non-binding agreement to acquire 20.62% share in Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), which operates one of the world’s largest single-site smelters in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The purchase is in line with Ma’aden’s continued growth plans, with the aim of expanding its business ten times by 2040, with its aluminum […]
ALUMINIUM 2024, taking place October 8-10 in Düsseldorf, Germany, promises to be a showcase of cutting-edge innovations, insightful discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving market, this year’s exhibition will bring together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements in aluminum technology, sustainability practices, and product […]
New Zealand’s Aluminium Smelter (NZAS), based in Tiwai, Southland, New Zealand, recently secured energy supply through a portfolio of contracts with Meridian Energy, Contact Energy, and Mercury Energy. This will ensure the smelter has the power it needs to continue operating until at least 2044 — providing certainty to employees and the local community and […]
Century Aluminum Company was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $500 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding to build a new aluminum smelter as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP). Century’s Green Aluminum Smelter Project is […]
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) in Bahrain and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in the United Arab Emirates signed a Technology Services Agreement for Alba’s Reduction Line 6. The reduction line was originally commissioned in December 2018, bringing Alba’s nameplate production capacity to more than 1.6 million tonnes per year. In 2020, it was reported to be […]
Editors Note: This survey focuses on primary aluminum production patents granted recently in the U.S. and Canada, neighboring countries working together since the industry began. Today, Canada is one of the largest aluminum exporters to the U.S. A large majority of Canada’s primary aluminum is exported to the U.S., making it an important raw material […]
According to new data from the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), for the first time, total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global aluminum industry did not grow — even though aluminum production grew. “Our challenge is to reduce emissions while growing production,” said Miles Prosser, secretary general of the IAI. “Aluminum demand is expected to grow […]
