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Cover Rio Tinto is investing to upgrade anode production at its smelter in Grande-Baie, Canada. The company is one of many primary aluminum companies around the world investing in modernizations and upgrades due to higher aluminum prices and the demand for more sustainable aluminum. See article starting on page 10. Articles Table/Primary Aluminum Activities During […]
Century Aluminum initiated Phase One of its Green Aluminum Smelter Project, as part of its four-phase agreement under a Department of Energy (DOE) grant initiative, originally granted in March 2024. Aluminum is a critical material for U.S. infrastructure and is used in a wide range of industries, from automotive to defense to architecture. According to […]
Hydro plans to invest NOK 200 million (US$17.6 million) to install a new sow casting line at Husnes aluminum smelter. This investment will expand the casthouse’s product offering, thus increasing flexibility. “We continue to invest in the future of our Norwegian smelters, which are at the core of Hydro’s strategy to pioneer the green aluminum […]
Rio Tinto plans to explore the potential opportunity to develop a low carbon, greenfield aluminum smelter in Kokkola, Finland. The company entered into a partnership agreement with the Swedish investment company Vargas, as well as Mitsubishi Corporation and other international and local industry partners, to conduct the study for this Arctial project. As the strategic […]
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 […]
