Aluminium International Today News
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Climate U-turn is criticised
The trade association which represents the UK Aluminium Industry says the UK government’s U-turn on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) will damage the industry’s competitiveness.
12 April 2010 -
Petition fails to stop Queensland bauxite mine
A petition by Terri Irwin to stop mining on the Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve has been unsuccessful, with the Queensland, Australia government saying it will rely on environmental investigation to decide.
12 April 2010 -
ALFED elects president
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED), the trade association which represents the UK Aluminium Industry, has elected Colin Davies as its president.
12 April 2010 -
Nalco shelves projects
Indian state-owned group Nalco has shelved its proposed projects in South Africa and Iran.
12 April 2010 -
Miner to develop Vietnamese bauxite site
Atlantic Ltd has signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a 25Mt/y bauxite mine in Vietnam.
12 April 2010 -
Idling of Italian smelters leads to strike threat
Alcoa is to idle production at its two aluminium smelters in Fusina and Portovesme, Italy.
12 April 2010
