The Saudi Arabian Mining Company 'Ma'aden' and Alcoa have moved into construction phase of a joint technologically advanced aluminium complex at Ras Az-Zawr in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. On completion of the joint venture, it will become the world's largest fully integrated aluminium complex. In its initial phases, the joint venture will develop a fully integrated industrial complex, consisting of a bauxite mine at Al Ba'aitha and an alumina refinery, aluminum smelter and rolling mill on the Arabian Gulf coast at Ras Az Zawr. Ground breaking has now officially begun to pave the way for construction of the smelter and rolling mill that will serve the packaging and other industries. --MORE
