Management's messages


May 17, 2010

Qatalum continues to fulfil its commitments of sustainability, efficiency and safety

April was an exciting month for Qatalum, after the April 12th official opening of the state-of-the-art facility in Qatar; progress has been steady and according to plan. While its high profile launch marked a historic achievement within the aluminium industry, it has also highlighted the company’s ongoing fulfilment of its commitments towards sustainability, efficiency and safety as well as budgets and time schedules.

February 17, 2010

Qatalum progressing towards completion

In December, we marked the on-time start-up of Qatalum, one of the world's most cost-effective smelters, as a solid example of exceptional project management.

November 19, 2007

We will live up to expectations

Qatalum, which was a courageous idea back in 2004, is now being transformed into a reality.

October 26, 2007

Qatalum Foundation Stone Laying ceremony

Preparations are now well underway for the Qatalum Foundation Stone Laying ceremony, which will take place on November 19 in Mesaieed, Qatar.

December 2, 2006

A message from the General Manager

In two and a half years, Qatalum will produce its first metal! The Executive Committee of Qatalum, with representatives from both partners Qatar Petroleum and Norsk Hydro, has made the final approval to start the construction.