Aluminium International Today News
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Bauxite: global demand is up, but exporting nations might pose problems
A report in India's Business Standard has hinted that while global demand for bauxite is likely to rise at an annual rate of 6.9% from 220Mt in 2011 to 750Mt by 2030, availability of the mineral from which alumina is derived, might be limited if exporting nations follow Indonesia's lead and slap on punitive export duties.
09 August 2012 -
USA: Alcoa wins aluminium alloy drill pipe contract
Alcoa's oil and gas unit has won a contract to supply aluminium alloy drill pipes to Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE) for use in the Marcellus Shale, a unit of marine sedimentary rock found in Eastern North America.
09 August 2012 -
Ravenswood, West Virginia: Aluminium disputes put town in turmoil
Aluminium is proving to be a double-edged sword for the town of Ravenswood, West Virginia, as problems with two producers – Century Aluminium and now Constellium Rolled Products – are both cause for concern.
09 August 2012 -
The Gulf: Aluminium output to reach 5Mt/yr by 2013
When Saudi Arabia's Ma'aden smelter is completed next year, the aluminium production capacity of the Gulf will climb to 5Mt/yr, claims a report from the Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC).
09 August 2012 -
USA: Missouri breaks as Hydro announces it is raising Arizona
Profitability issues and an uncertain construction industry have been key issues behind Hydro's decision to close it's extrusion operations in Missouri and move its fabrication activities to Arizona.
02 August 2012 -
Saudi Arabia: ABB wins US$24 million Ma'aden power contract
ABB, a leading supplier of turnkey air-insulated, gas-insulated and hybrid substations has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract to supply Ma'aden Aluminium Co in Saudi Arabia.
02 August 2012
