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Garmco and Fives to launch re-melt expansion project

The Re-melt Project is an Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Turn-Key project, which will enable GARMCO to develop its metal recycling capability and lower the cost of metal casting. The project will run for a duration of approximately 21 months, starting September 2015. The first stage has already commenced and is being managed internally by GARMCO with the support of a local supplier. This stage consists of the construction of a scrap storage area and segregation unit. The new project, once complete, will enable GARMCO to produce 120,000 tonnes of aluminium slabs....

Joint venture announcement

The new joint venture will be named “Otto Power LLC” a Michigan based corporation.


“This Joint Venture partnership represents a milestone for both companies in their pursuit of cutting edge, energy-saving, green technology applications,” said Gary Gariglio President & CEO, Interpower Induction, USA.


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US$10 million investment to advance Bel Air Bauxite Project

Alufer advised that it has drawn down on the first tranche of US$6 million (of the US$10 million available) under the Facility. While the terms of the Facility are confidential, the loan has a 12 month term, extendable to up to 18 months at the request of the Company.

The Facility funds will be used to cover the completion of the Mining Convention process and to finalise the additional social and environmental studies and pre-construction technical work. This preparatory work will ensure that upon securing Construction Financing, Alufer will be ready to commence...

The aluminium wave

Surf Snowdonia will open on 1 August on the former site of the century-old Dolgarrog aluminium factory, between the green-wooded slopes of the Snowdonia national park and the river Conwy.

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Alcoa invests in aerospace technology

The investment will enable Alcoa to capture growing demand for advanced titanium, nickel and 3D-printed parts for the world’s bestselling jet engines. Steep ramp-up rates for narrow- and wide-body aircraft engines—the top-selling jet engines in the world—are increasing Alcoa’s need for such capabilities.

“As aerospace growth soars, Alcoa continues to invest in the latest technologies, creating...

Alba appoints financial advisors for Line 6

The signing ceremony, held in Alba, was attended by Alba’s Chairman of Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa and the Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray; the Senior Country Officer and Managing Director of J.P. Morgan in Bahrain, Ali Moosa; the Head of Wholesale Banking for GCC...

Be part of AluExpo

Hannover Messe Ankiros Fuarcılık A.S. carry on the growing success of 22 years old ANKIROS / ANNOFER / TURKCAST Fairs in metallurgy industry to aluminium industry since 2009 with AluExpo Fairs and became one the most important gatherings of Eurasian Aluminum Industry.

Since 2009, ALUEXPO Fairs has preserved its importance as an international gathering for aluminium industry and again will be...

Ducab building $60 million aluminium plant

The $60 million factory in Abu Dhabi in the UAE will have capacity to produce 50,000 metric tons of aluminium rod and overhead conductors annually.

The project, called Ducab Aluminium Company, will create 120 to 140 jobs with its opening planned for the first quarter of 2016.

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New Aluminum Association Office

The new building is aluminum-clad and is certified Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standards. The Association collaborated with CBRE’s Nonprofit Practice Group on the move with the goal of a more collaborative space that showcases aluminium and enhances the Association’s culture of advocacy.
 
“This is an exciting time for aluminium as this innovative industry continues to expand. As we enter a period of game-changing growth, the Association has the opportunity to emphasise our...