Ma'aden-Alcoa JV gets mine and refinery go-ahead

Financing for the second phase of development of Saudi Arabia’s first integrated aluminium complex and related infrastructure, sponsored by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma'aden) and Alcoa Inc, has been approved.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Aluminium Dubai 2011 concludes with record turnout, multi-million dollar deals

Aluminium Dubai 2011, the second edition of the Middle East's aluminium trade show, has recently concluded with trade exhibitors reporting a significant increase in the number and total value of projects that were signed, which included a $300m turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) contract between Italian company FATA EPC and Oman Aluminium Rolling Company.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Qatalum launches first quarterly analytical report on aluminium industry at Aluminium Dubai 2011

Qatalum, the aluminium smelter built as a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and Hydro in line with Qatar's long-term economic diversification strategy, has wrapped up its participation in the second biennial Aluminium Dubai exhibition, which took place from 9 to 11 May 2011 at the Dubai International Convention Centre.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Emal expects full capacity by 2014

Dubai: Emirates Aluminium (Emal) expects to produce at full capacity of 1.5 million metric tonnes by 2014, said a top company official during the Aluminium Dubai trade show on Monday.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Emirates Aluminium leads way at Aluminium Dubai 2011

As the world meets at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre for one of the region's leading aluminium exhibitions, Emirates Aluminium (Emal), as exhibitor and Diamond Sponsor, will showcase itself as the UAE's flagship industrial project.

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Qatalum sponsors second biennial Dubai Aluminium exhibition

Qatalum, the state-of-the-art aluminium smelter being built as a joint venture between Qatar Petroleum and Hydro in line with Qatar's long-term economic diversification strategy, will be participating in - and sponsoring - the second biennial Aluminium Dubai exhibition, taking place from 9 to 11 May 2011 at the Dubai International Convention Centre.

Saturday, May 07, 2011

UAE demand for fabricated aluminium to grow 9% annually to $838m in 2015

With local projects representing 24% of the entire GCC's building construction activities, the UAE continues to rank among the region's top construction markets. Contracts worth around $27m were awarded in 2010, with 2011 expected to see actual building construction spending hitting the $25bn mark. The UAE's construction sector is expected to further increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10% to $21bn in 2015.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Sponsorship of Aluminium Dubai 2011 to highlight Dubal's contributions to national and regional strength

Established in 1979 to add value to the energy resources of the Emirate, Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (Dubal) has become a substantial contributor to the national and regional economy over the past 31 years. The company is not only widely acknowledged as the industrial flagship of the UAE in recognition of its direct and indirect financial contributions; but also acclaimed internationally as a leading player in the global aluminium industry.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011