Rio Tinto has started commissioning the AP60 aluminum smelter expansion at its Complexe Arvida site in Quebec. This 1.5 billion USD project utilizes new cell technology to increase production capacity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional smelting methods. The expansion targets the growing demand for low-carbon metals from the automotive and packaging industries. By improving energy efficiency, Rio Tinto aims to lower the embedded carbon footprint of its aluminum products to meet stricter regulatory and customer standards.
