Press Releases

Below are news releases recently issued by Rio Tinto Alcan BC

For media releases issued by Rio Tinto Alcan, please visit the media page on the corporate web site.

Nov 30 2011

Rio Tinto to invest US$2.7 billion to complete the modernisation of the Kitimat aluminium smelter in Canada

Rio Tinto has given the green light to an additional US$2.7 billion capital investment to modernise its aluminium smelter in Kitimat, British Columbia. This new investment will allow for completion of the US$3.3 billion project in 2014.

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Dec 13 2010

Rio Tinto announces modernisation and expansion of Canadian aluminium smelters

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Aug 04 2010

Rio Tinto Alcan continues to move forward towards the Kitimat Modernisation Project through increased construction activity and site preparation

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Mar 01 2010

Rio Tinto Alcan and the Haisla First Nation ratify historic agreement in British Columbia

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Jan 11 2010

Rio Tinto Alcan reaches a landmark agreement in principle with the Haisla First Nation in British Columbia

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Jan 29 2008

Rio Tinto clears major hurdle for US$2 billion Kitimat smelter modernisation in British Columbia

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Jul 12 2007

Alcan continues to announce major steps forward in preparation for modernization at Kitimat

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