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Norsk Hydro: Preliminary findings from internal task force
The internal expert task force established to review the Alunorte alumina refinery after the flooding in February has reported preliminary findings.
March 1, 2019
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Canal Velho
Canal Velho is a release channel, adjacent to the water treatment plant in Alunorte, which occasionally is used to discharge water, separated from the ...
March 1, 2019
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Hydro commissions SGW to conduct independent environmental review of Alunorte
Hydro has commissioned Brazilian environmental consultancy SGW Services to perform an independent review of the water treatment and effluent managemen ...
March 1, 2019
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Hydro takes new initiatives to resolve Alunorte situation
Hydro’s CEO Svein Richard Brandtzæg has appointed CFO Eivind Kallevik as interim head of Bauxite & Alumina with immediate effect, replacing Silvio Por ...
March 1, 2019
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Brandtzæg visits Alunorte and surrounding communities
Svein Richard Brandtzæg visits Barcarena. Photo: Hydro To see the situation in Barcarena with his own eyes and to support local management in handling a challenging situation, Hydro’s President and CEO wen ...
March 1, 2019
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Court orders Alunorte to cut production by 50% and halt operations at DRS2 bauxite residue disposal
Based on a request from public prosecutors in the state of Pará, Brazil, a regional court issued a ruling on Wednesday, February 28, demanding Hydro t ...
March 1, 2019
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Hydro addresses local community needs
Suellen Lima from Barajuba, Barcarena receives potable water as part of several Hydro efforts to address local community needs. Photo: LED Produções Recent heavy rainfall led to flooding in the city of Barcarena. While Hydro’s best information is that Alunorte operations have not contributed to wat ...
March 1, 2019
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Hydro to upgrade water treatment system at Alunorte
Hydro decided on Friday, March 16, to initiate a NOK 500 million investment to the water treatment system of the Alunorte alumina refinery in Barcaren ...
March 1, 2019
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Hydro takes measures to preserve jobs at Alunorte
To preserve jobs at Alunorte, 600 employees working in Hydro’s operation at Alunorte, will be on collective vacation as of March 31.
March 1, 2019
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Information on the Alunorte situation
This article provides a detailed presentation of the situation at Hydro’ alumina refinery Alunorte, including timeline of events and run through of th ...
March 1, 2019