Highlighting its dedication to industry progress, Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA") just recently co-hosted the annual conference for the International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium ("ICSOBA") in Dubai. The 33rd occasion of its kind, ICSOBA 2015 marked the first time the conference has actually been hosted in the UAE and effectively gathered key market gamers from worldwide who exchanged understandings in the areas of bauxite exploration and mining along with alumina and aluminium production.

Over 200 delegates from 38 countries participated in ICSOBA 2015; and the agenda included a total of 86 documents covering the numerous fields of the aluminium market from Bauxite to Metal. Dr Ali Al Zarouni (Honorary President of ICSOBA and EGA's Senior Vice President, Jebel Ali Operations and Technology Development & Transfer) delivered the opening welcome address before presenting the first of 10 EGA-authored papers provided at the conference, (amongst which were 3 joint papers). An eleventh paper, composed by Masdar Institute, was co-authored by two workers from EGA. Michel Reverdy (Senior Manager-- Technology Transfer, Technology Development & Transfer: EGA) played an essential role in co-ordinating the proceedings and establishing the documents.

As co-host of ICSOBA 2015, EGA performed trips for conference delegates of its UAE smelter websites-- namely Emirates Aluminium ("EMAL" in Taweelah) and Dubai Aluminium ("DUBAL" in Jebel Ali). In addition, 30 delegates attended an in-depth tour of EMAL's Phase II carbon centers and EMAL Potline 3.
The occasion closed with an EGA-hosted gala dinner, where the best documents from the conference were announced. 2 EGA papers were identified: "Best Carbon Paper" and "Best Aluminium Paper-- Industrial Application" (a joint paper with Carbone Savoie). Likewise during the gala dinner, ICSOBA medals displaying portraits of market leaders Paul Hroult, Charles Martin Hall and Karl Josef Bayer existed to Dr Al Zarouni.

Research study and innovation development have actually been trademarks of EGA given that beginning and the business has dedicated considerable resources-- both human intellect and monetary investment-- to these activities over the years. The returns have actually been considerable; whether in regards to enhanced performances, improved procedures and productivity, increased safety and operational security or benchmarking energy usage and environmental efficiency indicators. These benefits highlight the value EGA places on continuous enhancement through advancement.

Commenting on the importance of supporting industry events such as ICSOBA, Dr Al Zarouni said, "As a business, EGA believes strongly in the power of knowledge-sharing. We likewise care about supporting development in the industry by taking part in forums like ICSOBA, where we can not just showcase our own advancements however likewise learn from other players. The exchange of concepts and the results of work from the various fields of research study in bauxite exploration and mining as well as alumina and alumina production, are essential to the sustainability of all sectors of the aluminium market. ICSOBA 2015 was exceptionally successful in this regard and we are pleased to have co-hosted its dbut occasion in the UAE.".