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September 03, 2024

Alcoa’s new vessels set to sail in Brazil

Alcoa’s new ships are set to transport bauxite in Brazil between Juruti and São Luis, with investment in these vessels expected to strengthen the Company’s operations, as well as reduce transportation costs and emissions.

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April 19, 2024

Reducing risks with robot paws for safety

Robotic dogs may soon be employed to complete jobs that are monotonous or may expose workers to risks or unpleasant environments at Alcoa’s mining, refining and smelting operations thanks to work being undertaken by the company’s Information Technology and Automation Solutions team.

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August 17, 2023

Big reduction in spills from mining fleet

Learn how Alcoa has reduced spills of fuel, hydraulic fluid and other hydrocarbons by almost half at its bauxite operations in Western Australia with a focus on maintaining its 60-year record of never having negatively impacted public drinking water supply.

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August 02, 2023

Alcoa rehab tops two million seedlings in five years

Learn about Alcoa's rehabilitation efforts, which have resulted in more than two million seedlings and eight tonnes of native seed being planted and distributed in areas of Western Australia’s Northern Jarrah Forest over the past five years as part of the aluminium company’s forest restoration work following completion of bauxite mining.

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June 14, 2023

Alcoa accelerates energy transition in Brazil with electrification of Juruti mine

Learn about how Alcoa’s Juruti bauxite mine, Brazil, is sustainably converting from fossil fuels to electricity expecting to reduce GHG emissions and the plant´s future energy costs.

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March 17, 2023

Alcoa releases 2022 Annual Report

Learn more about Alcoa’s 2022 Annual Report demonstrating the strength and resiliency of our business as we reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.

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March 10, 2023

Alcoa recognizes best practice sharing with internal awards

Learn how Alcoa employees are recognized for sharing best practices with an internal award program as we reinvent the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.

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January 04, 2023

Check out Alcoa’s top headlines from 2022 showing how we’re reinventing the aluminum industry for a sustainable future

Discover Alcoa’s top 2022 news showing how we’re reinventing the aluminum industry for a sustainable future.

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November 18, 2022

Alcoa commissions new Brazilian processing facility, conserving water and land via innovative technology first adapted in Australia

Learn how Alcoa’s global refinery system’s latest innovations are ensuring safe and sustainable approaches to bauxite residue and tailings in Brazil.

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November 08, 2022

New mine site designed to eliminate risks for pedestrians

Discover more about Alcoa’s approach to safety at Willowdale mine in Western Australia.

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October 28, 2022

Alcoa recognized by Platts Global Metals as Aluminum Industry Leader during 10th annual awards event

Alcoa Corp was recognized by S&P Global Commodity Insights Metals and took top honors in London at the 10th annual Platts Global Metals Awards, which recognize and celebrate leadership, innovation, stewardship and a commitment to a greener future. Alcoa won the Aluminum Industry Leadership award. Alcoa’s EVP and CCO Kelly...

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September 27, 2022

Alcoa showcases low-carbon products and innovation at ALUMINIUM 2022

Join Alcoa at Aluminium 2022 and learn about Alcoa’s low-carbon solutions for automotive, mechanical engineering, building and construction, aerospace, electronics, packaging and transportation customers.

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March 02, 2022

Alcoa statement on Russia-Ukraine Crisis

While Alcoa does not have operations in Ukraine or Russia, we will cease buying raw materials from, or selling our products to, Russian businesses due to the current aggression.

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February 10, 2022

Advancing Sustainably: Construction progressing on Residue Filtration facility in Brazil

Learn how Alcoa is committed to long term sustainability in its bauxite refining and aluminum production through innovative new residue processing.

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February 05, 2022

Alcoa locations earn coveted EHS Excellence Awards

Explore three Alcoa locations receiving coveted award for work, supporting safety, sustainability, and sharing instituted best practices in the aluminum industry.

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October 28, 2021

Alcoa’s 2050 net zero ambition

Learn how Alcoa aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all operations by 2050 to create a more sustainable aluminum low-carbon future.

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October 15, 2021

Alcoa wins 2021 Platts Global Metal Awards

Alcoa’s industry leadership was recognized by Platts Global Metal Awards, for metals companies that demonstrate best-in-class environmental, social and governance (ESG).

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September 03, 2021

Extracting critical minerals and rare earths from bauxite residue

Alcoa is collaborating with Alumtek Minerals and ChemCentre to further develop technology to achieve our strategic sustainability goals in bauxite mining

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September 01, 2021

Deschambault and ABI smelters earn Aluminium Stewardship Initiative Certifications

Read how Alcoa has earned ASI sustainability certifications for 15 operating locations, including at Deschambault and ABI smelters for Aluminum Stewardship Initiatives.

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August 02, 2021

Wirrpanda Foundation and Alcoa create opportunities for Indigenous business owners

Read how Alcoa is increasing economic opportunities for Indigenous Australians through both business and employment opportunities through the Wirrpanda Foundation

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June 23, 2021

Sustainable refining: Alcoa brings innovative bauxite residue filtration technology to Brazil

Learn how Alcoa is leading the lowest-carbon alumina refining system in the world and is getting greener, sustainable through an Innovative Bauxite Residue Filtration.

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June 07, 2021

Willowdale bauxite mine achieves milestone

Hear how Alcoa’s Willowdale operations employ more than 1,000 people and inject about $480 million annually into the Australia’s local economy.

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February 01, 2021

Social excellence course focuses on Guinea bauxite mining

In February, Guinean professionals began a 10-month training course focused on human rights in Guinea's Boké bauxite mining region. The 21 participants –⁠ mostly from Boké region –⁠ were nominated by local councils, non-governmental organizations, mining companies and government agencies. The course is funded by the Alcoa Foundation and implemented...

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