Iranian drone attack prompts EGA to declare force majeure
A drone attack at EGA's Al Taweelah plant has triggered force majeure declarations on select products, with potential supply disruptions.
Tag: Alumina
Middle East smelter attacks trigger global aluminum supply concerns
The aluminum industry is bracing for significant supply-chain repercussions after Iranian strikes hit two major Gulf smelters – Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) Al Taweelah complex in the UAE and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) – on March 28.
Alcoa draws new orders as Iran war continues
Aluminum producer Alcoa is getting more interest from customers as states in the Persian Gulf region curtail production amid the Iran war.
ALBA smelter curtails lines amid Iran war
ALBA joins Qatar’s 40% curtailment of 260,000 tons, bringing cumulative curtailments to 560,000 tons.
Rio Tinto, Chalco form JV to purchase Votorantim's interest in CBA in Brazil
CBA is a vertically integrated, low-carbon aluminum business in Brazil. It is supported by a 1.6-gigawatt portfolio of renewable power generation assets, including 21 hydropower plants and wind power complexes.
The logic behind US government investment in Atlantic Alumina
Let’s unpack the facts behind this move.
Trump administration takes stake in Atalco to boost alumina, gallium production
Atalco is getting a $450 million infusion to expand production in Louisiana
Daily alumina production dropped in most regions, IAI reports
Alumina is the biggest cost to an aluminum smelter, closely followed by power.
The third coming of Indonesia in aluminum
Indonesia is grabbling a lot of attention these days, thanks to ambitious plans by Chinese investors to bet big on aluminum smelting. This is not the first time that Indonesia has captured the attention of the aluminum industry.
Century to restart production at Mt. Holly smelter
Century plans to invest about $50 million in the effort, adding about 10% to US production.