Rusal, the worlds largest aluminium producer, said that it sees steady output growth in 2011 for aluminium, driven by strong demand from China and a rebound in North America.
Metals
Ma'aden signs two joint ventures
Maaden, The Saudi Arabian Mining Company, signed financing contract on two joint ventures with Alcoa Inc. worth US$2.1 billion with the Public Investment Fund (PIF).
Middle East to become a major player in mining industry
A report by Deloitte said that in terms of production and investment opportunity, the Middle East is set to become a key player in the metals and mining industry.
Iraq to build a US$1.1 billion smelter plant
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has licensed an Iraqi firm to build a smelter and steel plant worth nearly US$1.1 billion.
Zamil demonstrates its capabilities
Zamil Steel Industries has demonstrated the advanced capabilities of its new steel plates rolling machine by performing a cold rolled bending of steel plates of 180mm thickness.