Alba launches Summer Safety and Health Campaign

Alba launches Summer Safety and Health Campaign

23rd July, 2026

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has launched its annual plant-wide Summer Safety and Health Campaign.

Alcoa revenue reaches $4 billion in Q2

Alcoa revenue reaches $4 billion in Q2

23rd July, 2026

Alcoa reported a record quarterly revenue of $4 billion for Q2 2026, representing a 24% sequential increase.

Rio Tinto transfers aluminium composites business to Cymat

Rio Tinto sells business

22nd July, 2026

Rio Tinto has agreed to transfer customers from its aluminium metal matrix composites (MMC) business to Canada's Cymat Technologies.

Latest issue: July/August 2026

July/August 2026

This July/August issue, Maxime Vandersmissen, Chief Commercial Officer at Arctial, discusses how the company will develop Europe’s first new primary aluminium smelter in over 30 years.

We also speak to Jonathan Grant, the recently appointed Secretary General of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), who outlines his objectives for the organisation.

Meanwhile, Daniel Marceau, Director of the University Research Centre on Aluminium (CURAL) in Canada, describes how CURAL will use $20 million in government funding to expand its laboratory and support local aluminium producers.

Elsewhere, the focus turns to recycling, with Nadine Bloxsome, CEO of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), outlining how the UK needs to recognise aluminium scrap as a strategic resource.

We also review the ALFED House of Lords Lunch Reception and the World Aluminium Summit hosted by CRU, both held in London, UK.

Front cover image from Precimeter.