{
  "id": 3479643,
  "title": "EGA’s Al Taweelah smelter restoration works reach 25% after Iran strike damage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/egas-al-taweelah-smelter-restoration-works-reach-25-after-iran-strike-3479643",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:31:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/26/egas-al-taweelah-smelter-restoration-works-reach-25-after-iran-strike-damage/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has made significant progress in restoring its Al Taweelah smelter, which was damaged by an Iranian strike in March. Restoration work has reached 25% completion, with 315 out of the 1,262 reduction cells restarted. EGA aims to achieve full production of aluminium in the first quarter of next year, as stated in a company statement on Wednesday. To restart hot metal production, each reduction cell must be repaired and restarted. Over 1,000 people are working on the restoration project, and EGA has invested $400 million. The Al Taweelah alumina refinery is currently operating at around 50% capacity. EGA's CEO, Abdulnasser bin Kalban, described restoring production as the company's most significant challenge. He emphasized that the dedicated team of experts and innovative methods being employed will ensure safe and rapid progress. The company is optimistic about reaching full production in Q1 2027. The Al Taweelah refinery was among the critical infrastructure sites targeted during Iran's attacks across the Arabian Gulf following the war's onset on February 28. The Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi production unit was struck on March 28. EGA is collaborating with advisers to expedite the return to full production. Basic utilities have been restored, with natural gas and electricity availability expected to increase as needed for the restart program. CEO bin Kalban stressed the importance of expediting the process to meet customer demands for high-quality metal and to positively impact the company's financial performance. In the first half of 2026, EGA reported a 34% annual increase in its adjusted net profit, reaching Dh2.46 billion ($670 million). However, net income for the January-June period was $473 million, including a $197 million loss from the Iranian drone attack on the Al Taweelah plant. Revenue during the period fell by 10% to Dh13.5 billion, partially offset by higher aluminium prices.",
  "summary": "Emirates Global Aluminium’ s smelter restoration work at its Al Taweelah plant has reached 25 per cent after it incurred significant damage in an Iranian strike in March. About 315 out of the 1,262 “reduction cells” have been restarted and EGA is intent on reaching full production of aluminium in the first quarter of next year, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. Aluminium is produced…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "EGA’s Al Taweelah smelter restoration works reach 25% after Iran strike damage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/egas-al-taweelah-smelter-restoration-works-reach-25-after-iran-strike",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:31:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}