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No disturbances in bauxite residue deposits after heavy rainfall in Barcarena
After a short period of unusually heavy rainfall in the region of Barcarena, near Hydro’s alumina refinery in Brazil, technical surveys by different s ...
March 1, 2019
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Third-party consultancy analysis of water and soil outside Alunorte
Alunorte, Hydro’s alumina refinery in Brazil, has sealed and secured a pipe that was detected during an inspection by Secretariat of Environment and S ...
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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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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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
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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