Aluminium Bahrain (Alba)

Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is a state-controlled company that operates one of the world's largest aluminum smelters, located in Bahrain. Recent news focuses on Alba due to missile and drone attacks claimed by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). These attacks, which also targeted Emirates Global Aluminium in the UAE, are reportedly in retaliation for US-Israeli actions against Iranian infrastructure. The attacks on Alba resulted in injuries to two employees and have prompted the company to assess the damage. Prior to the attack, Alba had already announced a 19% reduction in production capacity due to supply and transit disruptions affecting the Strait of Hormuz. These events highlight the vulnerability of critical infrastructure in the region to geopolitical tensions and the potential impact on global aluminum supply chains.