EU Aluminium – Strategic Outlook and Market Dynamics

The global aluminium industry is undergoing a period of unprecedented change with a flurry of industry consolidation caused by the Asian driven resources boom, but in the shadow of growing concerns about a global economic slowdown stemming from the US subprime crises. Severe power shortages in South Africa and China have led to a 17% rise in the aluminium price since the start of 2008, with key analysts predicting that further price rises are to be expected as 2008 unfolds.

The EU Aluminium Conference will be held in the heart of Europe in the middle of the year, providing a forum for the industry to assess recent market developments. It will examine in detail the latest developments and outlook for the bauxite, alumina and aluminium sectors. Topics to be covered by expert presenters include

* Bauxite supply and demand scenarios

* Alumina refinery developments and technology

* Review of recent consolidation in the sector, and implications

* Global overview of aluminium supply and demand developments

* Detailed analysis of China's significant role in the aluminium market

* Updates on the major projects planned for the Middle East and Gulf Region

* New project developments in developing regions such as Africa and Asia

* The latest forecasts on the scrap market

* The Aluminium industry's future in a carbon constrained world

* Power shortages in Southern Africa and China , and the implications for the global market


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