A bacteria which bites into bauxite
Previously unknown species of naturally-occurring bacteria have the potential to save the alumina and aluminium industries millions of dollars while helping to reduce their impact on the environment, scientists say.
Increased optimism
Confidence is returning to the alufoil markets, the European Aluminium Foil Association has said.
UC Rusal secures smelter funding
UC Rusal has secured a financial package to build an aluminium smelter in Russia.
Chalco and Sapa in partnership
China’s largest aluminium company, the Aluminium Corporation of China (Chalco), has formed a JV with Swedish extrusion company Sapa Group to serve the Chinese rolling market.
Nalco targets second site
State-owned Indian company Nalco has targeted a site in Sundergarh, western Orissa to relocate its second aluminium and power complex.
Rio Tinto receives Alcan bid
Rio Tinto has received a binding offer to buy a 61% stake in its Alcan Engineered Products (AEP) business.


