Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the largest and modern aluminium smelters in the world, has promised to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities by the company's labour union board members and take necessary corrective steps where required.

The company announcement comes in response to the recent statements that have appeared in various social media channels linking the board members to the irregularities.

Alba’s chairman of board of directors Shaikh Daij bin Salman bin Daij Al Khalifa said the company  remains committed to the principles of corporate governance and will not tolerate any violations relating to the laws of Bahrain or rules and regulations within the company.

Any violation will be dealt with within the framework of the law, he added.-TradeArabia News Service