Aluminium International Today News
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Novelis to increase Brazilian capacity
Novelis, the US subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, plans to increase its flat-rolled aluminium capacity in Brazil by 20% to 250kt by 2014 on the back of strong demand in the Asian region.
15 November 2010 -
Alfed president: Industry showing signs of recovery
UK aluminium companies have reported signs of recovery for the first three quarters of 2010, stated UK Aluminium Federation (Alfed) president Colin Davies.
12 November 2010 -
Aditya Birla plots overseas acquisition
The Aditya Birla Group (ABG) is eyeing ferrous and non-ferrous mines in African and South American countries.
12 November 2010 -
Publications: Alumina and Primary Smelters directories
Publications: Alumina Refineries and Producers of the World and Primary Aluminium Smelters and Producers of the World
10 November 2010 -
Publication: Cathodes in Aluminium Electrolysis By M Sørlie and Harald.A. Øye
The carbon cathode pot used in Hall-Héroult electrolysis aluminium deteriorates due to chemical reactions and physical changes during start up and operation.
10 November 2010 -
Hindalco reports Q2 profit rise
Hindalco Industries, an Aditya Birla Group company, has recorded a 26% rise in net profit at INR4.34bn ($97.9M) during the second quarter of this fiscal largely due to better realisation and improved value-added product sales.
10 November 2010