Performance

Key achievements

Record bauxite and alumina production levels, and 57 per cent of aluminium smelters achieved record hot metal production levels.
On target delivery of announced synergies, with the integration of Alcan achieving an after tax saving of US$585 million.
Commissioning of the Sohar smelter in Oman and first production of aluminium.
Investment of an additional US$300 million to further the modernisation of the Kitimat aluminium smelter in British Columbia, Canada.
Pre-feasibility study for two additional phases of a new AP50 smelting technology pilot plant to evaluate the addition of another 150,000 to 170,000 tonnes of capacity.
Official inauguration of the newly commissioned pilot plant for the treatment of spent potlining in Saguenay, Quebec.
Significant progress on the construction of the expansion of the Yarwun alumina refinery in Australia.
Continuing expansion of capacity at the Gove alumina refinery in Australia.
Effective transition of Lannemezan workforce to new employment following closure of smelter.
Successful financial and cultural integration between Rio Tinto Aluminium and Alcan with minimum loss of key resources.
New effective global leadership structure in place.