Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has restarted alumina production at its Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi, marking an important milestone in restoring operations after production was suspended in late March.

The company expects alumina production to reach approximately 50% of the refinery’s capacity within the coming days, while aiming to regain the technical capability to operate at full capacity by the end of the year. The pace of further production increases will depend on supply chain conditions and EGA’s broader alumina sourcing strategy.

Production at the Al Taweelah alumina refinery was halted on 28 March following Iranian attacks on Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. The refinery resumed an important stage of operations on 24 June, when it began producing hydrate, the intermediate material used in alumina production. The restart of alumina production now represents the next phase in the refinery’s return to normal operations.

According to EGA, the recovery of aluminium production at the adjacent Al Taweelah smelter is not dependent on the refinery reaching full output, allowing the smelter to continue operating while the refinery gradually increases production.

The Al Taweelah alumina refinery produced 2.4 million tonnes of alumina in 2025, supplying around 46% of EGA’s total alumina requirements. Alumina is the essential raw material used in aluminium smelting and is transported directly from the refinery to the neighbouring smelter through an integrated conveyor belt system.