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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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Hydro takes measures to preserve jobs in Paragominas
To preserve jobs, 400 employees working in Hydro’s mining operations in Paragominas will be on collective vacations as of April 2.
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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Fourth quarter 2017: Results up on higher aluminum and alumina prices
Hydro's underlying earnings before financial items and tax increased to NOK 3,555 million in the fourth quarter from NOK 2,446 million in the third qu ...
March 1, 2019
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Pará authorities to order 50% production cut at Alunorte
The Secretariat of Environment and Sustainability in the Brazilian state of Pará (SEMAS) issued a statement late on Monday stating it will order Norwe ...
March 1, 2019
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Hydro forms expert task force to review Barcarena situation
Norwegian aluminum company Norsk Hydro ASA has established an expert task force to lead a comprehensive review at Hydro’s Alunorte alumina refinery in ...
March 1, 2019
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Re-opening of Welsh factory
Sapa (fully owned by Hydro since October 2017) is to re-open its factory in Bedwas to supply the growing automotive industry demand for lightweight b ...
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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Abandoned pipe and environmental license in Alunorte
At Alunorte’s alumina refinery in Barcarena in the state of Pará in Brazil, an old pipe which is not in use has caused confusion in the public domain, ...
March 1, 2019
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Hydro evaluates Brazilian minister statement on Alunorte alumina refinery
Norwegian aluminum company Norsk Hydro ASA is evaluating statements by Brazilian minister of environment José Sarney Filho given at a press conference ...
March 1, 2019