UAE

Dubal Logs 2.75% Output Increase 

The Dubai Aluminum Company (Dubal) produced 155,333 tons of aluminum in 1984, or a 2.75% increase over the 1983 output of 151,170 tons, according to a recent company announcement. Dubal, which is 100% owned by the Dubai Government, in 1984 also increased its output by some 15% over the rated capacity of its 135,000 t/y aluminum smelter, and has managed to cut its production cost by 11% compared to 1983. The company exported a total of 150,389 tons...