Dubal eyes Africa for refinery

State-owned Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) may build an alumina refinery in Africa to meet rising demand, reported Reuters. Khalid Essa Abdullah Buhumaid, Dubal's general manager, said the firm is expanding to meet rising demand both globally and in the UAE. He said Dubal is looking into two areas in Africa as possible sites for a new refinery, but the plans are in the 'early stages.'