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16 January 2026

Inauguration of the Rio Tinto IOC Research and Innovation Pavilion in Sept-Îles

SEPT-ÎLES, Canada – Rio Tinto is proud to highlight the inauguration of the Rio Tinto IOC Research and Innovation Pavilion of the Cégep de Sept-Îles, a major achievement made possible by the close partnership between the Cégep and a C$4 million donation from Rio Tinto IOC. This investment reflects Rio Tinto’s ongoing commitment towards the development of Québec’s North Shore region for over 70 yea
25 November 2025

Rio Tinto strengthens support for organisations responding to gender-based violence across Canada

MONTREAL--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- As part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Rio Tinto is reaffirming its commitment to addressing domestic and family violence by extending support to local organisations across Canada. For the sixth consecutive year, Rio Tinto is partnering with organisations that provide shelter, counselling, education, training, and services to help women, c
13 November 2025

ELYSIS achieves breakthrough with commercial-size cell: a first in aluminium production using the inert anode technology

MONTRÉAL, Canada — ELYSIS is proud to announce the successful start-up of its 450 kiloampere (kA) designed inert anode cell at the end of an existing potline at the Rio Tinto smelter in Alma, Québec, a defining moment in the transition toward large-scale, low-carbon aluminium production.This achievement marks the first implementation of inert anode technology at this commercial-size scale. After y
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Rio Tinto in Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec

We are leading innovation in aluminium production to help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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Our commitment to Quebec

Our CAN$1.4 billion investment to expand our facilities will generate up to 1,000 jobs during peak construction and approximately 100 permanent jobs to spur increased economic activity. But that’s just the start of our engagement here.
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Combined with the expertise of our highly trained, multigenerational workforce and access to renewable hydropower, we’re poised to deliver the lowest-carbon aluminium possible. And we’re just getting started.
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