Aluminium

Mytilineos becomes EU’s largest bauxite producer

Imerys Bauxites' operations will merge with Mytilineos' wholly-owned subsidiary, Delphi Distomon, as part of the Metallurgy Sector's ongoing vertical integration. This move establishes the largest bauxite producer in Europe, significantly increasing the production capacity to 1.2 million tons annually - a European record and one of the largest globally.

Unior to launch new production line with SID bank loan

Zreče – Unior, a Zreče-based group specialising in forged steel and tools, has signed a contract with the SID development and export bank on a EUR 5.7 million loan for the financing of a new line of aluminium products. The 12-year loan involves a six-year moratorium on principal repayment.

Energy Chamber and businesses urge action in response to price hikes

Ljubljana – Soaring global energy prices are raising concerns in Slovenia, in particular in energy-intensive industry, which is already scaling down production in response to the situation. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GZS) and the Energy Chamber are calling on the government to act. Boosting self sufficiency is also called for.

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