Alba strengthens corporate leadership with new finance, legal and HR talent
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has appointed three executives across finance, legal and organisational development, strengthening its leadership capabilities as the company prepares for its next phase of growth. Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site,...
Alba reinforces Bahrainisation with key managerial appointments
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world's largest aluminium smelter on one site, is pleased to announce the recent promotions of S. Abbas S. Baqer to Manager Calciner & Marine and Ali Aseeri to Manager Engineering & Projects. Since joining Alba in 1989 as a Vocational Trainee, S. Abbas S. Baqer...
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Alba’s Annual General Meeting announces approval for 2013 cash dividends and the newly appointed Chairman
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), held its Annual General Meeting ‘AGM’ on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Gulf International Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain, during which approval was given to the distribution of cash dividends related to the fiscal year 2013. The total...
Alba launches Project Titan
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) recently announced Project Titan -- a two-year efficiency programme initiated with the objective to reduce cash cost by $150/mt by end of January 2016. Already in the implementation phase, Project Titan (February 2014 to January 2016) is expected to generate a...
Alba launches first batch of Women’s Vocational Training Programme
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) demonstrated its commitment to empower women with the launch of its first batch of Women’s Vocational Training (VT) Programme on February 18, 2014. As part of the programme, 10 Bahraini women have been inducted to undergo a structured training programme over the span...
Alcoa exposure to fines hinders Alumina
ALUMINA'S chance of posting a profit for last year was thwarted by its exposure to the $US548 million in fines, costs and settlement payments by US aluminium giant Alcoa to bring corruption charges in the Alba case to an end. The Melbourne-based Alumina, a 40 per cent partner with Alcoa in the...
Alba reports Full-Year 2013 results
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) released its full-year and fourth quarter of 2013 results as per the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting rules during a meeting of the company’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. The Full-Year 2013 results are summarized...
Alba and BIC announce a three-year partnership renewal
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) announced a three-year partnership renewal with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) on Sunday, February 09, 2014. As part of the partnership, Alba will be allocated a special lounge at BIC's Oasis Complex, which will be used to host its guests for all local and...
Alba's plant-wide HSE Week emphasised on spreading the safety culture to families
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C reaffirmed its commitment towards enhancing the safety culture of Alba with its plant-wide HSE Week held from January 26 to 31, 2014. Organised in cooperation with the Alba Labour Union, the HSE event's theme - 'Elevating Safety to Lightspeed' - symbolised Alba's move to the...
Alba is a strategic partner for Gulf Industry Fair 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) highlighted its support towards initiatives that showcase the region's industrial growth by signing up as a strategic partner representing the aluminium sector at the Gulf Industry Fair 2014. Organised under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of...
Alba sponsors UOB’s 14th Careers Day in support of aluminium
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) is a gold sponsor for University of Bahrain (UOB)’s 14th Careers Day, which will be held from March 5 to 7, 2014 at the University’s Sakhir campus. Alba’s sponsorship support underlines the company’s commitment to inspire and enable young Bahrainis to discover career...
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.CEO visits customers in Asia
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray recently visited customers in Asia as part of Alba's drive to improve customer satisfaction as well as expand its customer base across the region. Mr. Murray met with Alba's customers, trade partners as well as employees in the...
Alba Administration inaugurates HSE Week
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)'s Administration Department today (Tuesday, January 21, 2014) launched its HSE Week under the theme "Together, We Build a Safe Culture", encompassing administration employees across all departments at Alba. The HSE event - to be held from January 21 to 23, 2014 -...
Alba supports Bahrain International Air Show 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. ( Alba ) is the platinum sponsor for one of Bahrain's most significant events - Bahrain International Air Show 2014 - to be held from January 16 - 18, 2014 at the Sakhir Airbase. Organised under the patronage of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Alba 's support for...
Aluminium Bahrain breaks all time record on sales
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) was able to deliver an unparalleled performance in 2013 - sales figures for the year rose by 3.3% year-on-year (YoY) to 919,722 metric tonnes (mt) ahead of the company's own forecast for the period while production figures were up by 2.5% YoY to reach 912,700 mt...
Alcoa World Alumina LLC resolves Alba matter with U.S. Department of Justice
Alcoa Inc. today announced the resolution of the investigations by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding certain legacy alumina contracts with Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba). The settlement with the DOJ was reached with Alcoa World Alumina...
Alba renews freight contract for alumina with Klaveness
Alba and Klaveness have re-established trade relations by entering into long-term freight contract, it was announced yesterday. Alba said it had reached a settlement agreement with Torvald Klaveness Shipping, whereby each party agreed to waive their respective legal claims. In addition, the parties...
Alba meets high-level Indonesian delegation
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Indonesian Parliament, which is on a visit to the kingdom to further strengthen business relations and cultural ties between the countries. The eight-member delegation, led by Muhammad SohibulIman, Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian...
Alba continues to focus on value-added support for worldwide customers
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) continues to add value to its customer services across regional and global markets by implementing superior customer technical support services and initiatives, which in turn boost the company's productivity. Alba's Metallurgy, Laboratory & Customer Technical Support...
Arabian Gulf states investing on aluminium
From Saudi Arabia to Oman, Arabian Gulf states are grabbing a greater share of the raw materials needed to power economic diversification. Gulf economies last year produced 3.7 million tonnes of aluminium, which is equal to 9 per cent of the world’s total, according to the non-profit Gulf Aluminium...
