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Saudi Arabia’s Maadan, Bahrain join forces in aluminum venture

The threat of disruptions to aluminum shipments from Russia worries buyers in Europe who see Mideast producers as an important alternative

Maaden Aluminum factory in Jubail City, Saudi Arabia (Getty Images)

Saudi Arabia and Bahrain are teaming up to create one of the world’s largest producers of aluminum.Following a separate deal this week with U.S. industry leader Alcoa, Saudi Arabian Mining Co. – known as Maaden – said on Monday...