Rio Tinto Boosts Low-Carbon Aluminium Production with $1.1B Arvida Smelter Expansion

Published: Jul 15, 2026 21:48

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Rio Tinto is ramping up aluminum production following the commissioning of its AP60 smelter expansion at the Arvida complex in Quebec, Canada. The US$1.1 billion (C$1.5 billion) project adds 160,000 tpy of low-carbon primary aluminum capacity through 96 new AP60 pots, with production expected to progressively ramp up through 2026. The expansion strengthens Rio Tinto's low-carbon aluminum supply for automotive, packaging and energy transition markets while increasing the company's total AP60 production capacity.

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