cost, fully integrated aluminium complex that will help make Saudi Arabia a major upstream player in the global aluminium industry. It also confirms our commitment to establishing strategic partnerships with leading international contractors having the proven experience and capability to build a world-class facility that we can be proud of,” said Engr. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Ma'aden President and CEO. “The aluminium complex will produce a wide range of products suitable for further downstream manufacturing such as food-grade can-sheet, automotive heat-treated and non-heat-treated sheet, building and construction sheet and foil stock sheet," he added. Engr. Abdullah Busfar, Chairman of the Board of Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company said, “The construction of the refinery is expected to benefit from the same level of operational competitiveness and project management capability seen in the development of the smelter and rolling mill. With the key infrastructure facilities in place and using best in class technologies and operating practices, we are on track to build an industry that will create thousands of job opportunities for young Saudis and enable the development of downstream industries.” This refinery will be equipped with the most advanced technologies available. The plant will be the first alumina refinery in the Middle East. Designed for sustainable operation, it will also incorporate Alcoa's technologically advanced natural water system to treat, recycle and conserve significant volumes of water.
