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Insimbi’s interim profit down 82% to R6,7m Restricted

AltX-listed alloy fabrication and maintenance specialist Insimbi Refractory & Alloy Supplies’ profit for the six months ended August dropped by more than 80% to R6,7-million, compared with the R39,1-million recorded in the previous corresponding...
09 Oct 09
 
 
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Aluminium a tool for 
sustainability in green building Restricted

Aluminum can contribute to the growing green building market as it is a sustainable material, and is easily and frequently recycled reports the Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa).
25 Sep 09
 
 
Aluminium

Aluminium industry takes strain Restricted

The global financial crisis has had a severe impact on both local and global aluminium production, which has decreased by between 20% and 30% says Aluminium Federation of South Africa (Afsa) executive director Mark Krieg.
25 Sep 09
 
 
Aluminium

China dominates global aluminium industry Restricted

China continues to dominate the global aluminium industry, accounting for one-third of world production and world consumption of primary aluminium according to metals and minerals consultants Roskill Information Services’ The Economics of...
 
 
Aluminium

Cladding system customised 
for stadium Restricted

The Moses Mabhida stadium is in the final stages of construction and is set to be one of the most aesthetically satisfying sports facilities in the world, as well as one of South Africa’s landmark stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
 
 
Aluminium

Scrap industry faces additional challenges during the recession Restricted

The increased costs of overheads in the recycling sector, which have resulted from significantly lower volumes of scrap being produced by the diminished manufacturing sector, is one of the three primary challenges for the local scrap metal...
25 Sep 09
 
 
Aluminium

Seventy-two per cent recovery rate of cans through recycling Restricted

Collect-a-Can reports that 72% of food and beverage cans in South Africa are reclaimed through the recycling process.
25 Sep 09
 
 
Aluminium

Tooling industry experiences some recovery Restricted

The local tooling industry has recovered slightly from its significantly decreased production period between the end of last year and midway through this year, the Toolmaking Association of South Africa (TASA) reports.
25 Sep 09
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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