Aluminium

Definition of Aluminium
Primary aluminium is aluminium tapped from
electrolytic cells or pots during the electrolytic reduction
of metallurgical alumina (aluminium oxide). It thus
excludes alloying additives and recycled aluminium.
Primary aluminium production is defined as the quantity
of primary aluminium produced in a defined period. It is
the quantity of molten or liquid metal tapped from the
pots and that is weighed before transfer to a holding
furnace or before further processing

Introduction
Aluminium is the most abundant metal found in the
Earths crust. Its soft and lightweight. However, its
durable.
Aluminium production starts by miningbauxite from the
Earths crust. The bauxite is refined into alumina. The
alumina isused to produce aluminium.
Electricity is another key raw material for aluminium
production.

Properties of Aluminium
Aluminium has the following Properties:
Lightweight
Malleable
Corrosion resistant
Good electricity conductor

Producing Countries

Factors affecting the market

Prices ruling in the international markets
Indian rupee and US dollar exchange rates
Economic factors: industrial growth, global financial crisis,
recession, and inflation
Commodity-specific events: construction of new production facilities
or processes, new uses or the discontinuance of historical uses,
unexpected mine or plant closures (natural disaster, supply
disruption, accident, strike, and so forth), and industry restructuring
Government trade policies (implementation or suspension of taxes,
penalties, and quotas)
Geopolitical events

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Reasons for the trend

IN December 2008 several smelters of Alcoa were
closed
May 2008 41 other smelters of Minerva were closed.
India witnessed expansion projects by NALCO, Hindalco
Industries