Aluminium Stewardship Initiative certifies Alcoa Baie-Comeau against ASI Performance Standard
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Aluminium industry welcomes action by Canadian government to monitor imports of aluminium
Adding aluminium to the Import Control List system will improve Canada’s ability to monitor imports of aluminium, prevent transshipment in the region and maintain the competitiveness of Canada’s aluminium industry Read Full Press release
Lire la suiteJoint Statement of Aluminium Associations To Urge G7 Leaders to Take Decisive Action Against Aluminium Overcapacity
As aluminium association leaders, we have for many years expressed our deep concern about unfairly subsidized overcapacity and other market-distorting behaviour that undermines the sustainable growth of the aluminium industry. More
Lire la suite474 M$ pour moderniser l’aluminerie Alouette
L’Aluminerie Alouette lance un programme d'investissements de 474 millions de dollars pour effectuer la transition technologique de ses installations. De cette somme, 15 millions proviendront du Fonds stratégique pour l’innovation du gouvernement fédéral. More
Lire la suiteRio Tinto investit 209 millions de dollars canadiens dans ses actifs de classe mondiale
Aujourd’hui, la direction de l’Aluminerie Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean a annoncé un projet de 209 millions de dollars canadiens pour la réfection des fours à cuisson des anodes ainsi que l’augmentation d’ampérage à son site d’Alma. L’investissement a été annoncé en présence de...
Lire la suiteGrande entrevue avec Jean Simard dans le 50e numéro du magazine Al13 du CQRDA
« L’INDUSTRIE DE L’ALUMINIUM AUX PRISES AVEC UNE AUTRE TEMPÊTE PARFAITE! » Jean Simard occupe le poste de président et de chef de la direction de l’Association de l’aluminium du Canada (AAC), qui regroupe les trois producteurs canadiens d’aluminium de première...
Lire la suiteCanadian aluminium gets total exemption on Section 232 tariffs: A great victory for the industry, the workers and the entire country
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Lire la suiteJoint Statement - Quota-Free Removal of Tariffs a Major Victory for North American Aluminum Industry
May 17, 2019 -- The leaders of the aluminum associations of North America -- Heidi Brock, President & CEO, The Aluminum Association (U.S.); Fernando A. Garcia, President, IMEDAL (Mexico); Jean Simard, President & CEO, The Aluminium Association of Canada --...
Lire la suiteElysis to set up research centre in Saguenay
Technology set to transform the aluminium industry ELYSIS to set up research centre in Saguenay SAGUENAY, APRIL 2nd, 2019 – ELYSIS today announced the site for its new research and development facility in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region in Québec, which will...
Lire la suiteCréation d’un centre de recherche sur le développement des poudres métalliques au Québec
LUNDI 1 AVRIL 2019 Le Centre de métallurgie du Québec (CMQ), affilié au Cégep de Trois-Rivières, a annoncé aujourd’hui la création d’un Centre de recherche sur le développement des poudres métalliques utilisées en fabrication additive, aussi appelée impression 3D. L’investissement, réalisé...
Lire la suiteJoint letter to Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau and Andrés Manuel López Obrador
On behalf of the North American aluminum industry, we encourage you to expeditiously resolve any national security concerns related to the Section 232 tariffs on aluminum products within North America and reinstate quota-free exemptions from the aluminum tariffs for Canada...
Lire la suiteJoint Statement from aluminium associations following the publication of the OECD report:
In January 2019, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) released a landmark report, “Measuring distortions in international markets: The aluminium value chain.” MORE
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Lire la suiteNespresso coffee pods will be made with the first responsibly sourced aluminium produced by Rio Tinto.
Les deux entreprises ont signé un protocole d’entente en vue de collaborer avec les fabricants de capsules Nespresso pour remplir l’engagement d’utiliser uniquement de l’aluminium durable d’ici 2020, ce qui permettra aux clients de savourer leur café en sachant qu’il...
Lire la suiteJoint Letter to Donald Trump, Justin Trudeau, Enrique Peña Nieto and Andrés Manuel López Obrador
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Lire la suiteCanada’s aluminium industry supports NAFTA talks to resolve Section 232 tariffs
Montreal, September 21, 2018 – As the U.S. and Canada continue discussions on a modernized NAFTA, the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) urges the governments to use this negotiation process to remove the Section 232 aluminium tariffs on Canada. Read Release
Lire la suiteAluminerie Alouette - Plus de 1 300 000 tonnes de métal expédiés par le Centre de logistique de l'aluminium
SEPT-ÎLES, le 21 août 2018 – Après 4 ans d’opération de son Centre de logistique de l’aluminium (CLA), Aluminerie Alouette en dresse un bilan fort positif. L’infrastructure munie d’équipements ultramodernes surpasse les attentes et trace la voie à l’aluminerie 4.0....
Lire la suiteInvestissement de 4 M$ en recherche et développement
Saguenay, 20 août 2018 – Rio Tinto et l’Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC) sont fiers d’annoncer le renouvellement de deux partenariats d’une valeur de près de quatre millions de dollars sur cinq ans avec le Centre de Recherche et...
Lire la suiteRio Tinto and the Government of Quebec strengthen historic partnership
Rio Tinto and the Government of Quebec have a renewed partnership agreement that strengthens their joint commitment to Rio Tinto's world-class aluminium assets in the region. MORE
Lire la suitePrestigious Octas award recognizes Rio Tinto technology development
14 June 2018 - A technology development project to boost the performance of Rio Tinto’s Aluminium operations has won the large business category at the 2018 the Gala des Octas. The initiative at Rio Tinto’s Aluminium Operational Centre in...
Lire la suiteGlobal overcapacity in aluminium now on the G7 radar
Efforts at the Montreal Aluminium Summit bear fruit Montreal, June 9th, 2018 – The G7 Leaders’ Communiqué following the G7 Summit inCharlevoix, Québec, recognizes the negative impacts of market-distorting industrial subsidiesand trade-distorting actions. The leaders expressly stated “the urgent need...
Lire la suiteMontreal Aluminium Summit – Calling for a Global Aluminium Forum and an International Monitoring System
Montreal Aluminium Summit Calling for a Global Aluminium Forum and an International Monitoring System Montreal, June 4, 2018 – The national aluminium associations’ leaders from Canada, the United States, Europe and Japan held today an exceptional meeting of the aluminium industry from...
Lire la suiteU.S. imposes tariffs on Canadian aluminium
Anticipated negative effects on the North American value chain Montreal, May 31, 2018 – The U.S. administration announced today that Canada’s exemption from the 10% aluminium tariff was lifted. Consequently, as of June 1st, 2018, the Canadian aluminium products imported...
Lire la suiteTrain conductors strike: the AAC asks the government to take action to end the strike
Montreal, May 30, 2018 – The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) is calling on the Government of Canada to act quickly and take the necessary steps to avoid the effects this strike could have on the economy of Quebec and...
Lire la suiteG7 national aluminium associations, government officials and industry leaders to discuss Global Aluminium Forum to tackle overcapacity during Montreal Aluminium Summit
Montreal, May 29, 2018 – The national aluminium associations’ leaders from Canada, the United States, Europe and Japan will hold an exceptional meeting of the aluminium industry from the G7 member countries on June 3rd and 4th in Montreal. Medias... More
Lire la suiteA world's first carbon-free primary aluminium smelting process technology to be developed in Canada
Rio Tinto and Alcoa are joining forces in a research and development joint venture located in the Saguenay Montreal, May 10, 2018 - Rio Tinto and Alcoa, two large Canadian producers based in Quebec and members of the Aluminium Association...
Lire la suiteCanada's temporary exemption remains... temporary. Uncertainty persists
“As a strategic ally to the United States, nothing less than a permanent AND TOTAL exemption is required as soon as possible” Montreal, May 1st, 2018 – The U.S. administration announced today that Canada’s exemption from a 10% aluminium tariff...
Lire la suiteAdditional federal measures to prevent transhipment and diversion of aluminium
Canada stays the course and increases its commitments to protect the industry against practices that do not respect market rules Montreal, April 26, 2018 — The Canadian government announced today new measures to prevent transhipment and metal diversion in Canada,... More
Lire la suiteCreation of the Working Group on Aluminium (WGA)
The Working Group on Aluminium (WGA) cochaired by Innovation, Science and Economic Development the Department of Finance Canada and the Aluminium Association of Canada held its first meeting on Friday, April 13, in Ottawa. Both industry and government are well... More
Lire la suiteA new president at the head of Aluminerie Alouette
SEPT-ÎLES, LE 11 AVRIL 2018 – Après près de 4 ans comme président et chef de la direction d’Aluminerie Alouette et plus de 30 ans dans le domaine de l’aluminium,Claude Boulanger prendra sa retraite le 1erseptembre prochain. Fermement convaincu de... More
Lire la suiteJoint Letter to G20 Leaders to take action by launching a Global Aluminium Forum
To: US, EU, Canadian, Japanese, Brazilian and Mexican G20 Sherpas Cc: G20 Foreign Ministers and G20 Sherpas Your Excellencies: In light of the conclusions reached last July at the G20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany, and the publication of the Global...
Lire la suiteRio Tinto first to receive l'Aluminium Stewardship Institute certification
10 April 2018 - Rio Tinto is the first company in the world to receive certification under the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), the highest internationally recognized standard for robust environmental, social and governance practices across the aluminium lifecycle of...
Lire la suiteAluminium price increasing in North America - Fact & Comment by Harbor
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Lire la suiteFederal Government measures to prevent transshipment and diversion of aluminium
Canada is moving in to protect the industry in accordance with international rules Montreal, March 27, 2018 – The Canadian government announced today new measures to prevent transshipment and diversion of metal in Canada. “This announcement demonstrates Canada’s leadership and...
Lire la suiteCanada acts to further prevent transshipment and diversion of aluminium
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Lire la suiteGrande mobilisation historique
Jamais dans l’histoire de la diplomatie commerciale canadienne, autant de personnes se sont mobilisées aussi rapidement, avec autant d’intensité, et obtenu autant en si peu de temps, pour des milliers de travailleurs, leurs familles, et leurs communautés More
Lire la suiteTariffs on aluminium - Delay for Canada
A positive step that needs to become a full exemption for Canada Montreal, March 8, 2018 – Pursuant to the section 232 report on the impacts of aluminum imports on the U.S. national security, President Trump announced his final decision...
Lire la suiteComprehensive and progressive agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership: Canada at the centre of a major trade area
Montreal, March 8, 2018 – The Aluminium Association of Canada welcomes the signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPATPP). “Canada will become the centerpiece of international trade: from NAFTA in America, to CETA in Europe and...
Lire la suiteImposition of a 10% tariff on imports of aluminium into the United States
The AAC argues that Canada must be excluded, the imposition of tariffs is not the solution Montreal, March 1, 2018 – President Trump announced his intention to impose a 10% tariff on all aluminium imports. The official decision will be announced...
Lire la suiteUnited States Department of Commerce, Section 232 Report
Montreal, February 16, 2018 – The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) has reviewed the report by the United States Department of Commerce on the effect of imports of aluminum on the national security. According to Jean Simard, President and CEO...
Lire la suiteConsultation sur les projets de règlement découlant de la Loi sur la qualité de l’environnement : l’Association de l’aluminium du Canada est satisfaite du report des délais de consultation
Montréal, le 14 février 2018 – L’Association de l’aluminium du Canada salue l’annonce faite par la ministre du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les Changements climatiques, Madame Isabelle Melançon, de reporter le délai de consultation prévu... More
Lire la suiteRio Tinto Investit 250 millions de dollars canadiens et prolonge la durée des opérations de sa raffinerie d'alumine Vaudreuil située au Complexe Jonquière, Québec, Canada
12 février 2018 Rio Tinto investit 250 millions de dollars canadiens à sa raffinerie d'alumine Vaudreuil, située dans la région duSaguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean, au Québec. Cet investissement consiste en la construction d’une usine de filtrationet l’optimisation du site de disposition...
Lire la suiteTHE BNQ IS PROUD TO BE THE WORLD’S 1ST CERTIFICATION BODY ACCREDITED FOR ASI STANDARDS DEDICATED TO THE ALUMINIUM SECTOR
Québec City, January 15, 2018.— It was with tremendous pride that the Bureau de normalisation du Québec (BNQ), last November 28, became the world’s first certification body accredited by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). This accreditation allows it to audit...
Lire la suiteRio Tinto reçoit le Mérite Québecois de la sécurité civile dans la catégorie Prévention et connaissance des risques
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Lire la suiteL'AAC célèbre l'Accord AECG entre l Union européenne et le Canada
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Lire la suiteCanada-EU business leaders: CETA implementation beneficial for all
(Brussels, 21 September 2017) Businesses across Canada and the European Union are welcoming today’s provisional implementation of the Canada-EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA). More.pdf More
Lire la suiteUne nouvelle fiducie pour le patrimoine de l'industrie de l'aluminium d'Arvida
Une nouvelle fiducie pour le patrimoine de l’industrie de l’aluminium d’Arvida Saguenay, le 24 août 2017 – Dans le cadre du Séminaire régional sur le patrimoine industriel, Rio Tinto annonce aujourd’hui, en collaboration avec la Ville de Saguenay et le Comité...
Lire la suiteImport duties on US import of Chinese aluminium foil: The US Government hits a home run
Commerce Preliminarily Finds Countervailable Subzidization of Imports of Certain Aluminum Foil from the People’s Republic of China READ FACT SHEET from the Department of Commerce - USA - International Trade Administration U.S. Seeks Import Duties on Chinese Aluminum Foil READ...
Lire la suiteLow CO2 aluminium: Canadian aluminium in the leaders circle of an emerging market
Hydro-powered smelters charge premium prices for 'green' aluminium More
Lire la suiteGlobal Aluminium Associations Applaud the USITC Report on Industry Competitiveness
(July 17, 2017) The Aluminum Association of the United States, the Aluminium Association of Canada and European Aluminium applaud the United States International Trade Commission for the Section 332 report that confirms oversupply is harming the global industry and that...
Lire la suiteAluminerie Alouette : 10 millions de tonnes d'aluminium produites en 25 ans
COMMUNIQUÉ Pour diffusion immédiate 10 MILLIONS DE TONNES D’ALUMINIUM PRODUITES EN 25 ANS SEPT-ÎLES, le 27 juin 2017 – Ce dernier mardi de juin marque l’atteinte d’un jalonhistorique pour la plus grande aluminerie des Amériques et ses employés,... More
Lire la suiteJoint Statement from AAC, US and European Aluminium Associations
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Lire la suiteAAC submits comments on the impact of global overcapacity to the Investigation held under Section 232 of the US Department of Commerce.
The document traces the history of the Canadian industry, from its creation to its integration into the North American value chain, both in times of war and peace. It also reports the stagnation of primary sector growth and the U.S....
Lire la suiteTrain conductors strike: the AAC asks the government to take action to avoid a strike
Montreal, May 29, 2017 – The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) is calling on the Government of Canada to act quickly and take the necessary steps to avoid the disastrous effects this strike could have on the economy of Quebec...
Lire la suiteGlobal overcapacity in aluminium now on the G7 radar
MONTREAL, May 29, 2017 – “Recognition by G7 countries of the aluminium industry’s overcapacity as a result of non-compliant practices that ignore fair market practices and regulations is another step in the right direction, if we are to resolve the...
Lire la suiteInvestigation on aluminium overcapacity and US national security implications: The Canadian industry is part of the solution.
Investigation on aluminium overcapacity and US national security implications: The Canadian industry is part of the solution Montreal, April 27, 2017 – According to Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada, the Canadian aluminium industry is...
Lire la suiteAAC launches Planet Aluminium, to better understand the global aluminium industry.
The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) is launching Planet Aluminium, a new initiative to increase understanding of the global aluminium industry and provide a better portrait of the Canadian reality. We will take you on a world tour of the...
Lire la suiteAluminium Stewardship Initiative holds second AGM in Montreal, confirms progress to certification program launch at year end
Responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium took another decisive step forward this week, when over 80 representatives from aluminium producers, users, civil society, associations, government and other stakeholders came together at the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Annual General Meeting...
Lire la suiteL’Association de l’aluminium du Canada (AAC) se réjouit de l’annonce du budget fédéral
L’Association de l’aluminium du Canada (AAC) se réjouit de l’annonce du budget fédéral Le gouvernement maintient le cap sur la croissance propre de l’économie canadienne Montréal, le 23 mars 2017 – L’Association de l’aluminium du Canada est satisfaite du signal...
Lire la suiteJoint letter from AAC, AA and EU calling G20 to recognize excess global capacity of aluminium
15 March 2017 The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau P.C. M.P. Prime Minister of Canada Mr. Prime Minister: ...
Lire la suiteInternational Aluminium Institute launches global trade data visualiser
February 07, 2017, LONDON, UK. Press Dispensary. The International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the global association of aluminium producers, today launched a new web-based tool to visualise the aluminium value chain, from bauxite to scrap, including inter-regional trade flows. In a fast...
Lire la suiteUS WTO Filing on China’s aluminium overcapacity: Response from the Aluminium Association of Canada
Montreal, January 12, 2017 — The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) intends to review the United States filing at the WTO regarding Chinese subsidies to its aluminium industry, and views the focus on the issue as a positive step. “We...
Lire la suiteAppointments to External Affairs and International Trade: A winning formula for Canada
Montreal, January 10, 2017 — The Aluminium Association of Canada welcomes the appointments of both Chrystia Freeland and François-Phillipe Champagne to External Affairs and International Trade Canada. According to Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada,...
Lire la suiteUniversité de Sherbrooke - Renouvellement de la Chaire CRSNG en conception pour l'aluminium
Du prototype au produit en entreprise Sherbrooke, le 14 décembre 2016 – La Chaire CRSNG en conception pour l’aluminium a vu son renouvellement accepté pour une deuxième période de 5 ans. Son titulaire Alain Desrochers, professeur à la Faculté de génie...
Lire la suiteAMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS: THE NORTH-AMERICAN ALUMINIUM INDUSTRY MUST CONTINUE ITS GROWTH IN THE FUTURE
Montreal, November 9, 2016 – The Aluminium Association of Canada intends to remain vigilant with respect to the treatment of the Canada-United States free trade agreement. Our industry works with the United States in complementarity in an integrated industrial value...
Lire la suiteAlcoa Corporation Launches as an independent Industry Leader in Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminium Products
Alcoa Corporation Launches as an Independent Industry Leader in Bauxite, Alumina and Aluminum Products
Lire la suiteThe AAC welcomes the signing of the free trade agreement with Europe
CANADA-EUROPE AGREEMENT: CANADA AT THE CENTRE OF A TRADE SPACE WITH A BILLION CONSUMERS Montreal, October 30, 2016 – The Aluminium Association of Canada welcomes the signing of the Canada Europe Trade Agreement (CETA). “Canada will become the centerpiece of a 1...
Lire la suiteAAC pushes for more equal market conditions before United States International Trade Commission
Montreal, September 29, 2016 – Invited at United States International Trade Commission hearings, the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) raised the issue of Chinese overcapacity, which is keeping prices artificially low, increasing the deficit in North American production, and boosting...
Lire la suiteNominations équipe de la haute direction Rio Tinto Aluminium
Pour faire suite à l’annonce de l’équipe de la haute direction de Rio Tinto du 21 juin dernier et à la nomination de Monsieur Arnaud Soirat à la tête du groupe Cuivre et Diamants, les changements suivants sont apportés à...
Lire la suiteThe North American Leaders’ Summit : The Aluminium Association of Canada is happy about the commitment to reduce excess capacity in steel and aluminium
Montreal, June 30, 2016- Yesterday, at the North American Leaders’ Summit which took place in Ottawa, Canada, the United States and Mexico committed to reinforcing trade policy instruments and international trade mechanisms in order to address government policies contributing to...
Lire la suiteAluminium Association of Canada Thrilled with Withdrawal of Petition Demanding Tariff on U.S. Imports
Montreal, April 22, 2016 — The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC), consisting of Alcoa, Alouette and Rio Tinto, is thrilled with the decision of the United Steelworkers (USW) to withdraw its petition for the imposition of a 50% tariff on...
Lire la suiteAfter reducing GHG emissions by 30%, Quebec’s aluminium smelters are ready to assist the transportation sector with its efforts
Consultations on the 2030 GHG reduction target: After reducing GHG emissions by 30%, Quebec’s aluminium smelters are ready to assist the transportation sector with its efforts Montreal, October 20, 2015 – As part of the Quebec government’s consultations on the greenhouse gas...
Lire la suiteAluminium Association of Canada welcomes signing of Trans-Pacific Partnership
Montreal, October 5, 2015 – The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) welcomes the signing of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), as it did previous free trade agreements. The primary aluminum industry has always supported the free circulation of goods and services...
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