Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
Alba reaches 50m hours without LTI, strengthening aluminium safety record
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium...
Grow with
AL Circle
EGA aims to increase UAE national workforce
Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA"), one of the five largest primary aluminium producers in the world, participated at the 2016 Tawdheef career fair from 1 to 3 February at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, using the event as a platform for recruiting Emirati talent - an integral component of its Emiratization...
AluSolutions to host speakers from Rio Tinto, Norsk Hydro and Schüco
AluSolutions 2016, the only free exhibition and conference addressing sustainability challenges in aluminium production and processing, is excited to announce confirmed speakers from Rio Tinto, Norsk Hydro and Schüco. Taking place on 10th - 11th May 2016 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre,...
Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain visits Alba stand at the GIF 2016
His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa honoured Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) by visiting the company’s exhibition stand on February 09, 2016 at the Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) 2016. GIF 2016, which is being held under the patronage of...
4th Iran International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition ropes in global sponsors
As one of the important Aluminium producers in the Persian Gulf region and pioneer in this industry, Iran is considered a strategic point for production. With this goal in mind, The 4th Iran International Aluminium Conference and Exhibition will be a turning point in upgrading Aluminium knowledge....
Alba announces the appointment of four new managers
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium smelter in the world, is pleased to announce the appointment of four new managers in key departments of the Company, which underlines the Company’s belief of promoting from within and cultivating the next generation of leaders. The new managers...
SNC-Lavalin awarded engineering contract by Emirates Global Aluminium
SNC-Lavalin has been awarded an engineering services contract by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to provide operations support services to EGA’s two aluminium smelters in the United Arab Emirates - namely Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) and Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL). SNC-Lavalin will provide engineering...
Alba’s Chief Operations Officer retires after 32 Years
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of leading aluminium smelters in the world, today, January 23, 2016 announced that its Chief Operations Officer (COO), Mr. Isa Al Ansari, will be retiring at the end of March after 32 years with the Company. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray said: "I...
Alba strikes higher than the industry benchmark of 5% training hours in 2015
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), one of the top industrial employers in the Kingdom of Bahrain and a leading aluminium smelter in the world, is proud to have achieved above the industry benchmark of 5% training hours of the total man hours in 2015. The company has achieved this figure successfully...
China aluminium imports declined 43% and exports slid 68% y-o-y during Jan-Dec 2015
Chinese aluminium imports in December 2015 was estimated at 4,478 mt, an increase of 141.13 per cent year-on-year, revealed data published by General Administration of Customs, China on January 26. This is in contrast with the annual primary aluminium import data which showed 42.86 per cent...
NALCO: If you cannot beat Middle Eastern aluminum smelters, join them
India’s National Aluminium Co. (NALCO) seems to be declaring it will, indeed join them. The state-owned aluminium producer is sending a team to Iran, Qatar and Oman to explore opportunities for setting up a gas-fired thermal power plant and associated aluminium smelter next month according a report...
Aluminium-intensive JLR lines up for 2016 Qatar Motor Show
Jaguar Land Rover MENA and its exclusive retailer partner in the State of Qatar, Alfardan Premier Motors Co., have confirmed their participation in the sixth edition of the Qatar Motor Show. Running from January 28th to February 1st 2016, the Qatar Motor Show will take place at the Doha Exhibition...
Sohar Aluminium’s output at 377,186 tonnes in 2015
The collective output of primary aluminium by the five GCC producers - Emirates Global Aluminium in UAE, Alba in Bahrain, Ma’aden Aluminium in Saudi Arabia, Qatalum in Qatar and Sohar Aluminium in Oman - stood at 5.27mn tonnes in 2015. This was seven per cent higher than in 2014. Sohar Aluminium’s...
AluSolutions: New speakers announced
AluSolutions 2016, the only free exhibition and conference addressing sustainability challenges in aluminium production and processing, is excited to announce confirmed speakers from Rio Tinto, Norsk Hydro and Schueco. Taking place on 10th – 11th May 2016 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition...
Ma’aden announces reduction in profits and increase in production and capacity
The Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) announces a net profit of SR605 million for the financial year 2015, a decrease of 55% compared to its 2014 financial net results. Speaking on these results, Ma’aden CFO Khalid Al-Rowais pointed out that the company has been impacted with the decline of...
Nalco to scan sites in Iran, Qatar for smelter unit next month
State-owned aluminium maker Nalco will send a team of officials to Iran, Qatar and Oman as early as next month to explore opportunities for setting up a gas-based thermal power plant and an aluminium smelter. Previously, the over $2-billion project was slated to come up at one of the specially...
Alba participates in Aluminium Symposium 2016
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s, one of the leading aluminium smelters in the world, is a key participant in the well-known international aluminium event - Aluminium Symposium 2016, taking place from January 20-22, 2016 in Florida, USA, under the theme ‘Outlook for Aluminum in 2016’. As one of...
Groundbreaking for Garmco’s $50m aluminium remelt plant held in Bahrain
Groundbreaking for Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mills Company's (Garmco) $55 million aluminium remelt plant was held on Thursday near the company’s main production facilities in Bahrain. The project, which is part of a three-year programme aiming to increase profitability and explore opportunities for...
Vizag aluminium alloy wheels unit invests $140 million in Bahrain
Shekhar Movva of Synergies Castings Ltd (SCL) will invest $140 million in a world-class aluminium alloy wheels firm in Bahrain. The SCL will invest the amount in two phases with the majority being held by Synergies. The joint venture with the Sovereign Wealth Fund ‘Mumtalakat,’ an investment arm of...
