GCC Aluminium
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Building an industry: Aluminium's place at the heart of the GCC economy
Despite the fall in aluminium prices on the global commodities markets over the past 12 months, building an integrated aluminium industry makes good sense for the Gulf’s governments.
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Saudi Arabian Mining Company pursues integration vision
Saudi Arabian Mining Company is pushing ahead with building the kingdom’s first integrated aluminium complex despite the loss of its equity partner.
Qatalum taps natural gas advantage
The smelter being built at Mesaieed Industrial City will benefit from the country’s vast energy reserves, creating jobs and a low cost base for the production of aluminium.
Downturn challenges Sohar Aluminium expansion
The development of the Omani project has been a success despite coming at a time when the global credit crunch was taking effect. But its planned expansion is unlikely to proceed in the short term.
Building the world’s biggest smelter in the Emirates
Emirates Aluminium is preparing to bring on line the first phase of its new production facility at Khalifa Port Industrial Zone in 2010, but plans for phase two face further delays.
Aluminium Bahrain puts expansion plans on hold
Aluminium Bahrain is delaying work to increase capacity at the world’s largest smelter as the economic downturn reduces demand for its products and global metals prices fall.
Gulf takes on industry heavyweights with aluminium
The Middle East is catching up with the US and Europe in aluminium production as regional governments invest in all areas of the sector, from bauxite mining to smelters and refineries.
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