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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17th World Aluminium Conference takes place from 30th April to 2nd May 2012 in Abu Dhabi
Keynote presentation looking at "the key strategic threats for aluminium producers" with Saeed Fadhel Al Mazrooei, President and CEO, EMAL, Jacynthe Côté, CEO, Rio Tinto Alcan, Abdulla J.M. Kalban, President and CEO, DUBAL, Phil Martens, President and CEO, Novelis Inc, Chris Ayers, EVP and...
Alcoa argues in favor of tossing 4-year-old bribery lawsuit
Attorneys for Alcoa argued today that a lawsuit by a Bahraini company claiming that bribes secured lucrative contracts for aluminum should be thrown out of U.S. District Court because all of the alleged acts occurred overseas. Aluminum Bahrain BSC, called Alba, is pursuing a four-year-old lawsuit...
Alba welcomes Pakistani Navy delegation to the plant
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s support for strengthening broader cultural and social tie between Bahrain and Pakistan was discussed during a visit by a 22-member delegation from Pakistan Navy to the Alba plant on Monday, March 19, 2012. The delegation was from the 41st Pakistan Navy Staff Course...
Alba approves 67pct dividend
Gulf News reported that Aluminium Bahrain's shareholders agreed to a dividend payment amounting to BHD 94.7 million which are equivalent to 67% of the nominal value of the company's shares at 67 fils per share of which 27 fils were already distributed to the shareholders in August. The decision was...
Alba’s Annual General Meeting Announces Approval for Cash Dividends
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Annual General Meeting “AGM” was held on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at the Gulf International Convention Centre, Gulf Hotel, during which approval was given to the distribution of cash dividends related to the fiscal year 2011. The dividends amounting to BD 94,712,000...
Aluminium Bahrain Seeks to Keep Bribery Suit Against Alcoa Alive
Bahrain’s state-owned aluminum producer asked a court to let it proceed with racketeering claims that it overpaid for raw materials because of bribes directed by Alcoa Inc. (AA), the largest U.S. aluminum producer. Aluminium Bahrain BSC, known as Alba, claims that New York- based Alcoa bribed...
Alba Welcomes Hamad Town School Students
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) welcomed a group of 23 students from Hamad Town Intermediate Boys’ School for a site visit on Monday, February 27, 2012. Members of Alba Public Relations met the students accompanied by their advisor Mohammed Jaber Sabt. The purpose for their visit was to gain more...
Alba profit surges 53pc to $564m
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) recorded a net income of $564 million for 2011, up by 53 per cent compared to $368 million in 2010. The aluminium giant’s sales reached $2.349 billion in 2011 compared to $1.997 billion in 2010, a statement issued after a meeting of the company’s board today said....
Alba welcomes high-level Paraguayan delegation
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s credentials as an environmental champion and a supporter of fair trade practises across the world were emphasised during a meeting with a ministerial delegation from Paraguay on Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Alba’s Chief Executive, Laurent Schmitt met the Paraguayan...
Alba expansion plans on track
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), which owns the world's fourth-largest aluminium smelter, yesterday said its planned sixth production line could be completed by early 2015. Feasibility studies are currently underway, with banking feasibility studies seen ready by 2013, chief executive officer Laurent...
Aluminium Bahrain sees sixth line complete by 2015
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), which owns the world's fourth-largest aluminium smelter, said on Friday its planned sixth production line could be completed by early 2015. Feasibility studies are currently under way, with banking feasibility studies seen ready by 2013, Laurent Schmitt, the company's...
Aluminium Bahrain's 2011 net profit up 53 pct
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), which owns the world's fourth-largest aluminium smelter, saw its full year 2011 net income jump 53 percent to $564 million, the company said on Thursday However, Alba also said production only increased by 3.6 percent while sales were up 4.5 percent.
Ex-Aluminium Bahrain Executive Charged by U.K. With Corruption
U.K. prosecutors charged Bruce Allan Hall with corruption and money laundering tied to his time as an executive at Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C., a smelting company in Bahrain. An Australian national, Hall was released on conditional bail and must appear at a London criminal court next month, the...
Alba Employees Celebrate National Action Charter Anniversary
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s employees expressed their gratitude to the Kingdom of Bahrain’s leadership with celebrations held on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 to mark the 11th Anniversary of the National Action Charter. The National Action Charter - introduced under the guidance of His Majesty...
Alba welcomes new French Ambassador to Bahrain
Manama, Feb. 12. (BNA) -- Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s role in supporting strong commercial ties between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of France was discussed during a visit of His Excellency the French Ambassador to Bahrain, Christian Testot on Thursday, February 9, 2012. Alba’s...
Alba supporting key aluminium sector initiatives
Alba's role as a strategic partner representing the aluminium sector at the Gulf Industry Fair 2012 underscores the company's commitment to support initiatives that showcase Bahrain's aluminium sector as well as highlight Bahrain's attractiveness as an investor-friendly destination. The aluminium...
Gulf Industry Fair draws top global firms
The growing success of Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) is a statement about the healthy confidence in the industrial sector in the GCC, says Jubran Abdulrahman, managing director of Hilal Conferences and Exhibition (HCE) The Gulf Industry Fair is firmly established in the calendar for many companies as...
Alcoa asks federal judge to dismiss bribery suit
Alcoa Inc asked a federal judge in Pittsburgh to dismiss a bribery lawsuit filed against the company by an aluminum maker controlled by the Bahrain government. Aluminum Bahrain BSC claims New York based Alcoa reaped more than USD 400 million in illegal profits by overcharging it for alumina used to...
