Rio Tinto begins construction of its new billet casting center in Alma
Rio Tinto has begun construction to increase its capacity to cast low-carbon, high-value aluminium billets by 202,000 metric tonnes at its Alma, Quebec smelter.
The existing casting center will be expanded to include new state-of-the-art equipment such as furnaces, acasting pit, coolers, handling, inspection, sawing and packaging systems. Commissioning is scheduled for the first half of 2025.
The C$240 million investment will allow more of Rio Tinto's aluminium production to be used to make billets from renewable hydroelectric power
Read more from Aluminium International Today
Date posted 14/04/23
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Be the first to hear about exhibitors, speakers and what's on at our upcoming events.