VOL. XXXVI

NO. 33

17-MAY-1993

SAUDI ARABIA

Alujain's Aluminum Smelter Still Under Consideration

Alujain of Saudi Arabia has not abandoned its plan to build a 220,000ton/year aluminum smelter in Yanbu' (MEES, 16 October 1989), but wants twopreconditions to be met before going ahead with the project, according to acompany officer. Firstly Alujain wants to agree in advance with the Saudiauthorities on the long-term price that will be paid for electricity suppliesfor the smelter, and secondly it wants...