The global aluminium market performed bearish in the first quarter of 2019, and aluminium price was under pressure at the London Metal Exchange (LME). This was mostly driven by the following factors: the negative impact from US-China trade wars and tensions, lifting of sanctions on Rusal by the US government, macro uncertainty and the saturation […]
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Two months from the year 2019 have passed and the global aluminium industry is consolidating without much volatility in prices of the metal and the raw materials. Most of the supply uncertainties are over as the issues are likely to be managed soon. Alunorte will soon start full alumina production and sanctions on Rusal have […]
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At the beginning of 2019, the aluminium industry market is abuzz with the news of US Government’s removal of sanctions on RUSAL and positive trade negotiation between the US and China. The factors that had created imbalance in the international markets like supply uncertainty in aluminium and raw material sectors simmered down. The global aluminium […]
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Dust: the sleeping killer It is dirty, not very esthetical and above all it is unhealthy. It is problematic when dust becomes a side-effect of production. Lots of industries face that problem. From industrial bakeries to concrete-industry, dealing with dust – or rather working in it – is a daily fact of life for millions […]
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The year 2018 is almost over, and 2019 is just around the corner. The global alumina and aluminium market saw some unprecedented developments that have turned the market upside down making all previous estimates redundant. The combinations of US aluminium import tariffs and sanctions against Russian aluminium giant Rusal created turmoil in the aluminium industry. […]
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Aluminium conferences and events across the globe every month never fail to keep us engaged. The month of May is not an exception either. A long list of events from the aluminium value chain is already lined up this month and guaranteed to evoke interest among aluminium key players and enthusiasts. The events are sure […]
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After the relaxed holidays, lets gear up for the most trending events from all over the world. This article will inform you on what’s happening in the aluminium market and what is in store for you in the exhibition halls and conferences. Number of aluminium events taking place in the month of January, which will […]
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The list of events may not be long this time, but we can tell you what’s worth attending. Here, you can find events that may interest you in your field of work. The events happening around the world pertain to all sectors right from bauxite, primary aluminium, and downstream to end users. The events provide […]
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The Middle East has grown substantially in aluminium production in last few years. The contribution of aluminium industry in re-shaping the regional economies, which has been predominantly oil dependent, is undeniable. The aggressive development of state-of-the-art smelters and a successful downstream sector is helping transform the industry’s landscape in one of the most resource-rich parts […]
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Introduction Guinea, a small west African country, is endowed with more than 40 billion tons of metallurgical grade bauxite and thus occupies the top position in the world. Despite being blessed with world’s largest bauxite deposits, till recently Guinea was lagging behind in bauxite production compared to major producing countries like Australia, Brazil, China and […]
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