Rio Tinto’s $1.5 Billion AP60 Expansion Boosts Low-Carbon Aluminum Production in Canada

Rio Tinto Commissions $1.5B Smelter Expansion

Rio Tinto began commissioning its $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a milestone in deploying its state-of-the-art, low-carbon aluminum 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 increase the plant’s production capacity by approximately 160,000 metric tons (mt) of primary aluminum annually for a total of 2…

Rio Tinto’s $1.5 Billion AP60 Expansion Boosts Low-Carbon Aluminum Production in Canada

The aluminum industry faces pressure to cut emissions while meeting the growing demand from electric vehicles, renewable energy, and consumer electronics. In this setting, Rio Tinto has achieved an important milestone in its low-carbon aluminum efforts.The mining giant has started commissioning its $1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at the Arvida complex in Quebec, Canada. This project is one of Rio Tinto’s biggest investments in advanced alumi…