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Alba enters exclusive talks to buy Aluminium Dunkerque from AIP.

📌 Alba and AIP have signed an exclusive agreement for Alba to acquire 100% of Aluminium Dunkerque, with an all-cash transaction and undisclosed terms.

🔎 Aluminium Dunkerque is Europe’s largest primary aluminium smelter, located near Dunkirk in northern France, with capacity of roughly 300,000 tonnes per year.

💡 The deal signals a rare step-change in Alba’s overseas expansion beyond the GCC, strengthening its footprint in Europe as demand for lower-carbon materials keeps rising.

✅ The asset stands out for its access to low-carbon power and long-term electricity arrangements, reinforcing the “green aluminium” angle across the supply chain.

⚠️ The key swing factor is regulatory clearance in France and the EU, plus potential state-linked participation; if approvals proceed smoothly, closing could land sometime in 2026.

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Gold ($XAU ) & Silver ( $XAG ) remain strong as safe‑haven demand rises and macro risk heats up.

Technical signals warn of a potential pause in metals rally despite overall bullish trend.
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