Qatalum to Complete Full Shutdown by End-March 2026, Sending Global Aluminum Markets into Turmoil
Qatalum, Qatar’s flagship primary aluminum smelter and a 50/50 joint venture between Norsk Hydro and Qatar Aluminum Manufacturing Company (QAMCO), has initiated a controlled shutdown of all operations starting March 3, 2026, with completion targeted by the end of March. Boasting an annual nameplate capacity of 648,000 metric tons—accounting for roughly 1% of global primary […]