Aluminium International Today News
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Brazil: leading the world in UBC recycling
In 2011 Brazil recycled almost 250kt of aluminium used beverage cans (UBCs) representing a 98% recycling rate, according to data released by ABAL, the Brazilian Aluminium Association.
16 November 2012 -
Qatar: ARABAL is ready to rock
The Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL), hosted by Qatalum in Doha next week (20-22 November) will be attended by over 500 participants and 40 exhibitors, the organiser has claimed.
15 November 2012 -
China: LOI Italimpianti awarded twin chamber melting furnace contract
Shandong Weiqiao Aluminium has invested in a twin chamber melting furnace from LOI Italimpianti for its new recycling system.
14 November 2012 -
Canada: Aluminerie Alouette: a world leader in energy efficiency
Aluminerie Alouette of Canada has recently published its 2011 Sustainability Report in which it explains how the company used 12,744 kWh/t Al of direct current energy specifically for its electrolysis operations. This fact, claims the company, makes Alouette a world leader in energy efficiency.
14 November 2012 -
Philippines: SMC's Polish joint venture
San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation of the Philippines (SMYPC), part of the San Miguel Corporation (SMC), has entered into a strategic partnership with Can-Pack SA of Poland.
14 November 2012 -
Italy: Alcoa closes Sardinian smelter
Alcoa’s Portovesme aluminium smelter in Sardinia’s Sulcis region has closed down, one day ahead of schedule.
07 November 2012
