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Power Cut To Alunorte Alumina Refinery Prompts Sharp Reduction In Output

Power Cut To Alunorte Alumina Refinery Prompts Sharp Reduction In Output

Norwegian aluminium smelter Norsk Hydro ASA said yesterday that operations at Paragominas bauxite mine and Alunorte alumina refinery have been impacted due to a power outage occasioned by the toppling of a trio of power transmission towers in the area. Per the...

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“Unrest” In Guyana Prompts Rusal’s Sudden Exit

Citing unrest and sabotage, Russian Federation aluminium giant U.C. Rusal shut down operations in Guyana yesterday, leaving over 300 employees without a job. In a press release, Rusal said yesterday that several incidents in the recent past have pushed them to the inevitable. “As a result of serious illegitimate actions that have gone beyond the […]

Production Resumes At World’s Biggest Alumina Refinery In Brazil: Norsk Hydro

Norwegian aluminium giant Norsk Hydro ASA said on Saturday that power has been restored to Mineração Paragominas S.A. (Paragominas bauxite mine), allowing a return to normal production levels at Alumina do Norte do Brasil S.A. (Alunorte alumina refinery). Return to production at Paragominas came ten days after power was cut to the mine. Hydro confirmed […]

Power Outage Leads To Production Stoppage At Paragominas, Reduction At Alunorte

Norwegian aluminium giant Norsk Hydro ASA announced on Thursday a power outage in Brazil affecting the firm’s bauxite mine and alumina refinery in the state of Pará. According to Hydro’s press release, a transmission tower toppled on Wednesday, cutting power to Mineração Paragominas S.A. Though no injuries were reported, the mishap has temporarily halted production […]