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31 Jan 2022

Ownership Change for Chromium in Italy

Ownership Change Italy Chromium

thyssenkrupp completed the sale of its Italian stainless‑steel mill, thyssenkrupp Acciai Speciali Terni S.p.A., to Arvedi Group.

1 Nov 2012

Mine Closure for Aluminum in Italy

Mine Closure Italy Aluminum

Alcoa’s 150,000‑t/yr smelter in Portovesme was shut down in November, ending Italy’s primary aluminum production.

1 Nov 2009

Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in Italy

Processing Shutdown Italy Aluminum

Alcoa temporarily closed its Fusina and Portovesme smelters in Italy in November 2009 pending an EU ruling.

17 Aug 2009

Processing Startup for Iron in Italy

Processing Startup Italy Iron

Rockwood Pigments NA, Inc. commissioned a high‑purity synthetic iron oxide pigment plant in Turin, expanding Italian processing capacity.

Feb 2005

Processing Shutdown for Lead in Italy

Processing Shutdown Italy Lead

Glencore International shut down its ISF smelter in Sardinia in February 2005, citing uneconomic technology and high coke costs.

1 Apr 2002

Processing Startup for Gypsum in Italy

Processing Startup Italy Gypsum

BPB commissioned a new wallboard and plaster plant at Termoli, Italy.

30 Dec 1995

Processing Startup for Magnesium in Italy

Processing Startup Italy Magnesium

Italian firm Magnola began construction of a 58,000‑tpa magnesium plant, expected to start production in 1997.

1 Jan 1995

Ownership Change for Aluminum in Italy

Ownership Change Italy Aluminum

Alcoa acquired Alumix S.p.A.'s two primary smelters at Portovesme and Fusina, adding 170,000 tons‑per‑year capacity.

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