Alba progresses steadily on Line 6 expansion project
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has been making steady strides in the construction of its Line 6 Expansion Project, according to a statement issued by the chairman of Alba’s board of directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has been making steady progress in the construction of its Line 6 expansion project, according to a statement issued by the chairman of Alba’s board of directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa.The statement was made following the Q4 meeting for the year 2017, which was held on 14 December 2017.Bin Daij Al Khalifa said: “As we approach 2017 year-end, we remain confident to have a strong finish in light of the market conditions coupled with the safe recovery of Line 5."
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He added: "We also remain on track with the progress of Line 6 expansion project, which upon completion, will transform Alba to be the largest single-site smelter in the world.”
The board also reviewed and approved the 2018 Annual Operating Plan. In addition, the executive management provided an update on safety, Line 5 recovery and metal production, the progress of Line 6 expansion project, Project Titan – Phase 2, industry outlook and the overall financial performance of the company.