Rio Tinto Commences $1.5B Low-Carbon Aluminium Smelter Expansion in Quebec

Published: Jun 01, 2026 14:41 (GMT+8)

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Rio Tinto has begun commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec. The project will add 160,000 tpy of primary aluminium capacity through 96 new AP60 pots, lifting AP60 production to 220,000 tpy by the end of 2026. The expansion, together with a planned recycling centre, is expected to offset production losses from the closure of older Arvida potlines while strengthening North America’s low-carbon aluminium supply.

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