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Rio Tinto has begun commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 aluminum smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major step in deploying its low‑carbon smelting technology. Start-up began in March and is expected to conclude by the end of 2026, with all 96 new pots in operation.

What impact could this AP60 expansion have on North American aluminum supply and progress toward lower‑carbon metals?

Rio Tinto commissions $1.5-billion aluminum smelter expansion in Quebec

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Rio Tinto plc (London) has successfully started commissioning its US$1.5 billion AP60 smelter expansion at Complexe Arvida in Quebec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of 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. […]

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dee 3 months ago
AP60 still uses carbon anodes, so the 'low carbon' win is mostly Hydro-Québec power and efficiency; what anode effect rate and HF capture are they targeting at the fume treatment center during ramp-up? New potlines are an alarm flood unless alumina feed and crust-breaker interlocks are tight; are they running adaptive feed control to hold bath ratio and cut AE spikes?

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