Maaden Integrated Aluminum Complex Declared Major Production Cuts

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Saudi Arabian Mining Co. (Maaden) announced production cuts at the world’s most efficient and integrated aluminium complex in Saudi Arabia, which it operates in partnership with Alcoa. The smelter, which was impacted by operational issues, is now returning to normal production.

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According to Robert Wilt, CEO, Maaden the company was forced to take some of the potlines offline, following certain quality control issues associated with them. Although he refused to comment on how much production has been impacted, he assured that no customers will be impacted due to the production cuts. Additionally, the smelter cuts are unlikely to affect the company’s budget in any way, he added.

The Fully Integrated High Efficiency Aluminium Production Complex is the largest and most efficient vertically integrated aluminum complex in the world and is 75% owned by Maaden and 25% by Alcoa. The complex comprises a smelter, a mine, an alumina refinery and a rolling mill.

Meantime, the company has awarded an Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services contract to WorleyParsons Arabia and JESA International for the construction of Phase 1 of its Phosphate 3 complex project.