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Alba Shuts Down Lines Amid Rising Aluminum Prices

3/15/2026

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  • Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba) has begun a phased shutdown of three production lines.
  • The shutdown accounts for 19% of Alba's 1.6 million tonnes per year capacity.
  • The disruptions are linked to the war in the Middle East and to transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • London Metal Exchange aluminum prices have surged to their highest levels since 2022.
  • Hindalco Industries in India faces supply issues due to gas shortages.