Aluminium International Today News
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Novelis plans Bridgnorth, UK plant closure
Novelis is planning to close its Bridgnorth, Shropshire, UK, foil rolling and packaging plant.
07 September 2010 -
Nalco misses out on Namibian mine
State-owned Indian aluminium group Nalco’s joint bid to acquire a copper mine in Namibia has fallen through after the mine owner decided to withdraw the offer halfway through the process.
06 September 2010 -
A bacteria which bites into bauxite
Previously unknown species of naturally-occurring bacteria have the potential to save the alumina and aluminium industries millions of dollars while helping to reduce their impact on the environment, scientists say.
03 September 2010 -
Increased optimism
Confidence is returning to the alufoil markets, the European Aluminium Foil Association has said.
03 September 2010 -
UC Rusal secures smelter funding
UC Rusal has secured a financial package to build an aluminium smelter in Russia.
03 September 2010 -
Chalco and Sapa in partnership
China’s largest aluminium company, the Aluminium Corporation of China (Chalco), has formed a JV with Swedish extrusion company Sapa Group to serve the Chinese rolling market.
03 September 2010
