Aluminium
Chief executive, Rio Tinto Alcan: Jacynthe Côté
We are a global leader in the aluminium industry. Our closely integrated facilities include high quality bauxite mines and alumina refineries, as well as some of the world's lowest cost primary aluminium smelters.
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Overview: Bauxite, alumina, aluminium
Bauxite, alumina, aluminium
Rio Tinto is a leading global supplier of bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium. In a closely integrated value chain, the mineral bauxite is refined into alumina which is smelted into aluminium metal. Aluminium is one of the most widely used metals and its largest markets are transportation, building and construction.
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Operational highlights in 2010
| 2010 US$ million | 2009 US$ million | |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 15,206 | 12,038 |
| Operating cash flow | 1,334 | 549 |
| Underlying earnings (a) | 773 | (560) |
| Capital expenditure | 1,328 | 1,690 |
| Net operating assets | 38,326 | 36,340 |
Find out more on Rio Tinto Alcan's performance results in the Annual report
(a) See note 2 and the Financial information by business unit section of the 2010 financial statements for a reconciliation of underlying earnings to net earnings.
- Favourable position to leverage strong demand from emerging
economies and seize opportunities across the aluminium value chain as the industry continues its recovery. - Alumina pricing mechanisms are developing and as liquidity builds, the group's strategy of remaining long in bauxite and alumina will allow it to use various pricing alternatives.
- As aluminium markets continue to recover, the group is expected to benefit from stable energy sources, less linked to LME pricing than those of other large producers.
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