Alcoa Announces Long-Term Alumina Supply Contract Extension with Aluminium Bahrain
15 October 2024 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA; ASX: AAI) today announced an
agreement to supply up to 16.5 million tonnes of smelter grade
alumina to Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) over 10 years.
Over the life of the agreement, which commences in 2026 and will
run through 2035, volume options will allow Alba to procure as much
as 16.5 million metric tons of alumina, primarily from Western
Australia. This contract extension recognizes the long-term
relationship between Alcoa and Alba and will make Alcoa Alba’s
largest third-party supplier of alumina.
"By securing this contract extension with Alba, Alcoa further
strengthens its position as the premier global alumina supplier,
while continuing to provide strategic support to one of the world’s
largest aluminum producers," said William F. Oplinger, Alcoa's
President & CEO. "This agreement is Alcoa’s largest contract
with Alba, a relationship we are pleased to continue as we deliver
long-term value to our customers."
This contract extension aligns with Alcoa’s strategy to be a
supplier of choice for long-term supply stability by providing Alba
with a reliable source of alumina through the next decade, as well
as supporting Alcoa’s flexibility to manage its alumina
position.
Alba's CEO, Ali Al Baqali, emphasized the significance of this
contract extension, stating: “Our long-standing partnership with
Alcoa is a testament to our shared commitment to sustainability and
mutual growth. This agreement not only guarantees a steady supply
of alumina for our operations but also reinforces our position as a
key player in the global aluminium market.”
About Alcoa Corporation
Alcoa (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) is a global industry leader in
bauxite, alumina and aluminum products with a vision to reinvent
the aluminum industry for a sustainable future. With a values-based
approach that encompasses integrity, operating excellence, care for
people and courageous leadership, our purpose is to Turn Raw
Potential into Real Progress. Since developing the process that
made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life, our
talented Alcoans have developed breakthrough innovations and best
practices that have led to greater efficiency, safety,
sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.
About Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) is one of the largest aluminum
smelters in the world, based in the Kingdom of Bahrain. With a
production capacity exceeding 1.6 million metric tons annually,
Alba plays a crucial role in the global aluminum market, supplying
high-quality aluminum to industries worldwide.
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