Line 6 project in full swing

Manama : Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is making steady strides in the construction of its landmark Line 6 Expansion Project to meet the First Hot Metal (FHM) schedule on January 01, 2017 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 fourth quarterly meeting for the year 2017, which was held yesterday at Alba.

The Board reviewed and approved the 2018 Annual Operating Plan, Corporate Governance Report as well as Q3 2017 Financial Statements. In addition, the Executive Management gave an update on Safety, Line 5 Recovery and metal production, the progress of Line 6 Expansion Project, Project Titan – Phase II, Industry Outlook and the overall Financial Performance of the Company.

Shaikh Daij Bin Salman 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.”