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Alba achieves all-time metal production record

Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) said it achieved an all-time record when its metal production surged to 960,643 metric tonnes (mt) in 2015, up by 3.1 per cent YoY as compared to 931,427mt in 2014.

To mark this landmark, a ceremony was held at HRH Princess Sabeeka Oasis. The event was attended by Alba’s Chief Executive, Tim Murray, Chief Operations Officer, Isa Al Ansari, Chief Financial Officer, Ali Al Baqali, Chief Marketing Officer, Khalid Abdullatif, Chairman of Alba Labour Union, Ali Al Binali, Chairman of Alba Trade Union, Mohammed Ali Makki, senior Alba officials and employees.

Commenting on the record, Murray said: “Alba had another exceptional year in terms of operational and safety performance. In 2015, we were able to raise the bar despite very challenging market conditions.  These results could not have been achieved without the hard work and dedication of our employees.  I would like again to thank all the Alba stakeholders and we look forward to go to the next level in 2016.