Aluminium Smelter

Aluminium nears $3,500 a tonne as major smelter slashes output in West Asia

The West Asia accounts for some 9 per cent of the world's aluminum output, and Alba's cuts add to other reductions that have stoked supply fears

Updated On: 16 Mar 2026 | 9:06 AM IST

Norsk Hydro shuts aluminum plant in Slovakia as Europe's power woes deepen

Aluminum is one of the most energy-intensive metals to produce, and closure of the Slovalco facility adds to growing signs of stress in Europe's industrial economy as power prices surge to record high

Updated On: 17 Aug 2022 | 4:50 PM IST

Govt ends monopoly over coal; opens mining sector to private players

Joint auctions of bauxite and coal blocks expected to reduce dependence on imports

Updated On: 17 May 2020 | 12:36 AM IST

GE ties up with IIT-M to set up Industrial Internet Centre

Unit will develop applications, such as the Digital Twin of an aluminium smelter, which will help the industry save up to $150 mn

Updated On: 17 May 2016 | 8:37 PM IST