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Rio Tinto plans Quebec AP60 expansion to increase low-carbon aluminum output
Rio Tinto plans a $1.5 billion expansion of its AP60 aluminum operation in Quebec. The project is due to be completed by the end of 2026 and would raise output of lower-carbon primary aluminum for industrial customers.
Why it matters
The project would increase Rio Tinto's low-carbon aluminum capacity and reduce emissions relative to older Arvida smelting technology. That changes the company's available supply for transportation, construction, electrical and consumer-goods buyers.
Key facts
- 1Rio Tinto's planned Quebec project carries a $1.5 billion investment. alcircle.com
- 2The expansion would add around 160,000 metric tons per annum of primary aluminum capacity when completed by the end of 2026. alcircle.com
- 3Total AP60 output at Complexe Arvida would reach about 220,000 MPTA under the plan. alcircle.com
- 4The project is expected to cut emissions by approximately 290,000 MPTA versus the older Arvida technology. alcircle.com
Summary written by AlphAI from 2 of 2 sources. Not investment advice. Figures are as stated by the linked sources.