Problem at Azerbaijan aluminium smelter?

Local media in the central Asian republic of Azerbaijan are reporting that there was an explosion at the 60,000tpy Sumgait aluminium smelter on July 8. The country’s prosecutor’s office is currently investigating the incident, in which one worker was injured. No other details on the extent of any damage or impact on production are currently available. The Sumgait plant was operated and managed by Dutch company Fondel Metal Participation. However, late last year the government took back control of it, causing Fondel to file for international arbitration, claiming illegal termination of contract.