Aluminium International Today News
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China: Alcoa opens wheel plant in Suzhou
As part of its ongoing expansion strategy in China, Alcoa Wheel and Transportation, has opened its first wheel manufacturing plant in Suzhou.
18 December 2012 -
Western Australia: Environmental concerns over Rio Tinto and Alcoa’s bauxite mining plans
Environmental groups have called for a ban on bauxite mining in the Kimberley area of Western Australia where both Rio Tinto Alcan and Alcoa would like to exploit rich bauxite deposits.
13 December 2012 -
London: Vale in no hurry to sell Hydro assets
The CEO of Brazilian mining company, Vale SA, said this week that he was in no hurry to sell the company’s 22% stake in Norsk Hydro.
13 December 2012 -
Saudi Arabia: Ma'aden breaks ground on rolling mill expansion
Plans are afoot to expand rolling mill capability at the Ras Al Khair aluminium complex in Saudi Arabia to meet future demand for the light metal from the automotive and construction industries.
13 December 2012 -
Saudi Arabia: Jaguar Land Rover to use Ma'aden aluminium for lightweighting
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has signalled its intention to eventually build a production plant for its new Land Rover in Saudi Arabia.
13 December 2012 -
India: Vedanta's Lanjigarh alumina refinery is shut down
Vedanta has stuck to its word and closed down its 1Mt per annum Lanjigarh alumina refinery in Odisha's Kalahandi district.
06 December 2012
