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SAGUENAY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Rio Tinto has successfully started commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of its state-of-the-art, low-carbon aluminium smelting technology. The start-up, which began in March, is expected to be completed by the end of 2026 with all 96 new pots operating. This will
SAGUENAY, Canada – Rio Tinto a amorcé la mise en service de l’agrandissement de l’aluminerie AP60 au Complexe Arvida, au Québec, un projet de 1,5 milliard de dollars américains (2 milliards de dollars canadiens) qui marque une étape majeure dans le déploiement de sa technologie de pointe de production d’aluminium à faible empreinte carbone. Le démarrage, amorcé en mars, devrait être complété
KITIMAT, Canada – Rio Tinto has commissioned a new alumina conveyor at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, marking a key milestone in its CAN$135 million investment to strengthen the reliability of its operations. The 1.1-kilometre system will transport approximately 800,000 tonnes of alumina per year, ensuring a steady supply of the raw material used in aluminium production. Designed with a 5
The Rio Tinto IOC Research and Innovation Pavilion, developed in partnership with the Cégep de Sept-Îles, was created to support applied research, training and innovation in areas that matter to Quebec’s North Shore.
A simple adjustment to a light pole at BC Works in Kitimat, Canada, improved visibility for employees while protecting an osprey family that returns each spring.
How a new conveyor at BC Works is helping us transport alumina differently.