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Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) acquires Aluminium Dunkerque, the EU’s largest aluminum smelter, in a $2.2 billion transaction. The deal expands Alba’s European production capacity. The company announced the agreement on Tuesday.
Aluminium Bahrain’s (Alba) aluminium smelter sustained damage following an Iranian missile strike. The attack targeted the facility, disrupting operations at one of the region’s key aluminium production sites. No immediate details on operational impact or casualties have been reported.
Alba, Bahrain’s largest aluminum producer, has shut down three smelting lines to reduce production capacity by 19%. The move aims to maintain business operations amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, which impact supply chains. The company’s annual production capacity stands at 1.6 million tonnes.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is shutting down 19% of its aluminium production capacity due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The move follows operational adjustments to ensure safety and controlled operations. The company, a major Gulf aluminium producer, has not disclosed further details on the duration or impact of the shutdown.
