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Alba halts 19% of output due to Strait of Hormuz instability, raising global supply concerns.
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest single-site aluminum smelter, has begun a controlled shutdown of three production lines, cutting 19% of its annual capacity, due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The move, prompted by regional instability following U.S.-led strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks, aims to preserve raw materials, ensure operational stability, and manage supply risks.
The strait’s reduced shipping traffic has triggered global supply concerns, pushing London Metal Exchange aluminum prices to their highest since 2022.
Alba is focusing on maintaining lines 4–6, conducting maintenance on idle lines, and coordinating with suppliers and customers.
The shutdown adds to regional production cuts, including those in Qatar and India, heightening fears of tighter global aluminum supply.
Alba detiene el 19% de la producción debido a la inestabilidad del Estrecho de Ormuz, lo que genera preocupaciones sobre el suministro mundial.