Alba cuts 19% output as Hormuz closure disrupts trade

Alba cuts 19% output as Hormuz closure disrupts trade

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has initiated a controlled and safe shutdown of Reduction Lines 1, 2, and 3, the firm said. These lines collectively account for 19% of Alba’s total production capacity, which is 1,623,000 metric tonnes per annum. This operational measure is taken to ensure business continuity amidst ongoing supply and transit disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. The company said it specifically targeted these line-specific action…