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Our operations in Quebec have a long history of delivering innovation and creating jobs. And now, we are launching a new phase of innovation with an investment of CAN$1.4 billion to expand our state-of-the-art aluminium smelter using efficient and low-carbon technology. This project will maintain quality and well-paying jobs in Saguenay — Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada, and help further Quebec’s leadership position in responsible manufacturing.
Leveraging proprietary technology and hydropower, the new facility will generate seven times less greenhouse gases than the industry average while producing enough aluminium to build 400,000 electric vehicles per year.
We are proud to be working closely with the Quebec and Canadian governments and local communities to help meet increasing demand for lower-carbon, high-quality aluminium for use in transportation, construction, electrical and consumer goods.
We are leading innovation in aluminium production to help accelerate the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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.
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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