Alba’s Chairman of the Board of Directors Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa led the company’s delegation at the annual gathering of the global metals’ community at the London Metal Exchange (LME) Week that was held from October 24 to 27 in London, UK.

The Chairman of the Board Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa also met with the Chairman of LME Gay Huey Evans on the side of LME dinner on October 25 in addition to the CEO of LME Mathew Chamberlain.

The LME Week covers all aspects of the metals’ market including the macroeconomic outlook, market fundamentals as well as the current challenges namely high energy prices and supply-chain constraints. It features high-profile speakers, interactive panel discussions, and has an international audience of over 600 delegates from the industry.

 Alba’s Chairman Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa said: “Volatility and unpredictability are the new norm and thanks to Alba’s resilience, we will be able to weather the challenges in light of the changing dynamics in the aluminium market and global economy.

“Our participation in the LME Week is a one-stop shop to understand the current market sentiment, gain more insights on the 2023 Market Outlook while addressing more pressing matters in Sustainability and ESG.”

This year, the event is ever-more significant considering the market sentiment in light of recession fears and high inflation, Alba said.