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Al Etihad
14-07-2025
- Automotive
- Al Etihad
EGA supplies CelestiAL solar aluminium to Brembo
14 July 2025 22:47 ABU DHABI (WAM)Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) today announced an agreement to increase its CelestiAL solar aluminium supply to Brembo, the global leader in braking is EGA's aluminium made in the UAE using solar power, which significantly reduces the emissions associated with aluminium agreement is an extension of an existing supply agreement with Brembo and will see a significant increase in the supply of EGA's CelestiAL solar aluminium to the company. EGA has supplied aluminium to Brembo since 2019 for manufacturing innovative braking is a key metal for the automotive industry due to its light weight, strength, and corrosion resistance properties. EGA is one of the largest suppliers of foundry alloys to the automotive industry worldwide, including to BMW Group, and tier-one suppliers of Mercedes-Benz and is a pioneer in the design, development, and production of high-performance, innovative braking technology. Founded in 1961 in Bergamo, Italy, Brembo supplies advanced braking systems to the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers, including high-performance road and racetrack cars and Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: 'At EGA, we continue to drive innovation to produce the highest quality, low-carbon metal for our customers. I look forward to continuing our successful partnership with Brembo over the coming years and I thank them for their trust in EGA.'Beatrice Sarti, Chief Purchasing Officer of Brembo, said: 'Brembo takes another significant step forward in responsible procurement. This new agreement allows us to reduce emissions by nearly 50 per cent for the same volume of aluminium, further reinforcing our ongoing commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility.'EGA was the first company in the world to produce aluminium commercially using solar power. Generating the electricity required accounts for some 60 per cent of the global aluminium industry's greenhouse gas emissions. EGA is certified to the global standard established by the automotive industry which aims to ensure even more rigorous quality management in the global automotive supply chain.
Zawya
14-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
EGA starts-up final reduction cell in Abu Dhabi pilot project
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that it has started up the final reduction cell in the company's next generation smelting technology pilot project at Al Taweelah in Abu Dhabi. The pilot is a key step in readying EX smelting technology for large-scale industrialisation, making the project an important foundation of EGA's future growth and the further strengthening of EGA's position as the technology provider of choice in the global aluminium industry. EX is EGA's 10th generation smelting technology and produces more aluminium with less energy and lower emissions. Speaking on the occasion, Chairman Homaid Al Shimmari said: "EX technology enhances EGA's ability to remain at the forefront of the global aluminium industry. Our aim is to apply this technology in our planned facility in Oklahoma, the first new primary aluminium production plant to be built in the US since 1980." "As part of this effort, we will test the technology using alumina refined from bauxite sourced from multiple locations, to further prove its potential for global deployment," he stated. CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban said the pilot EX is a strategic project for EGA, and is the latest chapter in its long history of industry leadership through technology innovation. "The performance of EX reduction cells during start-up and in the first weeks of production has been even better than expected, and I am excited about what this technology will achieve," he added.-TradeArabia News Service Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Mid East Info
11-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EGA Chairman starts-up final reduction cell in next generation technology pilot in step towards large-scale industrialisation
United Arab Emirates, July 2025: Emirates Global Aluminium's Chairman Homaid Al Shimmari started-up the final reduction cell in the company's next generation smelting technology pilot project in Al Taweelah. The pilot is a key step in readying EX smelting technology for large-scale industrialisation, making the project an important foundation of EGA's future growth and the further strengthening of EGA's position as the technology provider of choice in the global aluminium industry. EX is EGA's 10th generation smelting technology and produces more aluminium with less energy and lower emissions. Homaid Al Shimmari, Chairman of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: 'EX technology enhances EGA's ability to remain at the forefront of the global aluminium industry. Our aim is to apply this technology in our planned facility in Oklahoma, the first new primary aluminium production plant to be built in the United States since 1980. As part of this effort, we will test the technology using alumina refined from bauxite sourced from multiple locations, to further prove its potential for global deployment.' Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium, said: 'The pilot of our new EX technology is a strategic project for EGA, and is the latest chapter in our long history of industry leadership through technology innovation. The performance of EX reduction cells during start-up and in the first weeks of production has been even better than expected, and I am excited about what this technology will achieve. I thank each colleague who worked so hard to develop this new technology and build the pilot in Al Taweelah.' EGA has developed its own aluminium smelting technology in the UAE for more than 30 years. All EGA smelter expansions since the 1990s have used EGA technology, and the company as retrofitted all its older potlines. EGA's technology development, and earlier work since 1980, has reduced the amount of electricity required to make each tonne of aluminium by 37.5 per cent. EGA was the first UAE industrial company to license its core process technology internationally, in a deal with Aluminium Bahrain in 2016 for the use of EGA's DX+ Ultra technology in the Bahraini company's Potline 6 expansion project. The EX pilot in Al Taweelah will also be used to prove the most advanced Industry 4.0 capabilities in the global aluminium industry. EGA launched its digital transformation in 2021 to boost cost competitiveness, agility, and flexibility, and to improve safety and sustainability. Since then, EGA has implemented more than 80 Industry 4.0 use cases, generating around $100 million in financial impact. In January 2025, EGA became the first industrial company in the UAE and the first aluminium company in the world to be designated an Industry 4.0 global lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. Construction of the 10 pilot pots began in late 2024, and the first reduction cell was energised in mid-June.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EGA claims Guinea wrongfully terminated agreement with subsidiary
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced that the Republic of Guinea's government has wrongfully terminated a basic agreement signed with its subsidiary, Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC). This decision has led to the implementation of redundancies in the Boké region that will initially impact more than 2,000 employees and contractors. In June 2024, GAC signed a term sheet with Guinea for the development of an alumina refinery with an initial annual capacity of 1mt. However, in October 2024, the Guinean government initiated actions that hampered its operations in the country, which included blocking EGA and GAC's operations, suspending GAC's bauxite exports and denying access to shared rail infrastructure, leading to the suspension of GAC's mining operations. Despite facing significant economic, technical, and environmental hurdles, GAC made substantial efforts to resume operations and advance the development of the alumina refinery. The government of Guinea reportedly commenced the process to revoke EGA's mining licence in May 2025. EGA and GAC are preparing to defend their rights in international tribunals and seek compensation for the losses incurred. Emirates Global Aluminium CEO Abdulnasser Bin Kalban stated: 'These actions have made the continuation of GAC's operations and the development of an alumina refinery impossible. The job losses this will cause, and the opportunity loss to the Guinean economy, are deeply regrettable. 'We have maintained GAC's employee workforce in difficult circumstances for as long as possible. Our focus has been to honour the economic and social commitment to our people, their families and to the Republic of Guinea.' GAC, a major investor in Guinea's mining sector for more than four decades, has created 3,200 jobs, with Guinean citizens holding 96% of these positions. The company has generated economic opportunities and substantial revenues for Guinea, including $244m of direct expenditures in 2024 alone. In May 2025, Guinea's military government cancelled 129 exploration permits as part of a broader strategy to consolidate control over mining resources and attract new investments. The state-run Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée halted all bauxite deliveries to EGA in the United Arab Emirates. This forced EGA to seek alternative sources for bauxite, disrupting their supply chain. "EGA claims Guinea wrongfully terminated agreement with subsidiary" was originally created and published by Mining Technology, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
Mid East Info
11-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
EGA Chairman starts-up final reduction cell in next generation technology pilot in step towards large-scale industrialization
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, July 2025: Emirates Global Aluminium's Chairman Homaid Al Shimmari started-up the final reduction cell in the company's next generation smelting technology pilot project in Al Taweelah. The pilot is a key step in readying EX smelting technology for large-scale industrialisation, making the project an important foundation of EGA's future growth and the further strengthening of EGA's position as the technology provider of choice in the global aluminium industry. EX is EGA's 10th generation smelting technology and produces more aluminium with less energy and lower emissions. Homaid Al Shimmari, Chairman of Emirates Global Aluminium , said: 'EX technology enhances EGA's ability to remain at the forefront of the global aluminium industry. Our aim is to apply this technology in our planned facility in Oklahoma, the first new primary aluminium production plant to be built in the United States since 1980. As part of this effort, we will test the technology using alumina refined from bauxite sourced from multiple locations, to further prove its potential for global deployment.' Abdulnasser Bin Kalban, Chief Executive Officer of Emirates Global Aluminium , said: 'The pilot of our new EX technology is a strategic project for EGA, and is the latest chapter in our long history of industry leadership through technology innovation. The performance of EX reduction cells during start-up and in the first weeks of production has been even better than expected, and I am excited about what this technology will achieve. I thank each colleague who worked so hard to develop this new technology and build the pilot in Al Taweelah.' EGA has developed its own aluminium smelting technology in the UAE for more than 30 years. All EGA smelter expansions since the 1990s have used EGA technology, and the company as retrofitted all its older potlines. EGA's technology development, and earlier work since 1980, has reduced the amount of electricity required to make each tonne of aluminium by 37.5 per cent. EGA was the first UAE industrial company to license its core process technology internationally, in a deal with Aluminium Bahrain in 2016 for the use of EGA's DX+ Ultra technology in the Bahraini company's Potline 6 expansion project. The EX pilot in Al Taweelah will also be used to prove the most advanced Industry 4.0 capabilities in the global aluminium industry. EGA launched its digital transformation in 2021 to boost cost competitiveness, agility, and flexibility, and to improve safety and sustainability. Since then, EGA has implemented more than 80 Industry 4.0 use cases, generating around $100 million in financial impact. In January 2025, EGA became the first industrial company in the UAE and the first aluminium company in the world to be designated an Industry 4.0 global lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. Construction of the 10 pilot pots began in late 2024, and the first reduction cell was energised in mid-June.2024.
