Innovation and R&D
The industry is recognized worldwide for its R&D activities and achievements, which is at the very heart of performance. On an ongoing basis, R&D initiatives continue each year within member companies to develop new technologies that are more efficient and effective from an operational and environmental standpoint and maintain their position as world leaders.
A flagship project for the industry and the planet
The creation of ELYSIS announced in 2018, the result of a partnership between Alcoa and Rio Tinto and supported by the governments of Canada, Quebec and Apple, demonstrates the commitment and vision of the aluminium industry in addressing climate change. The industry will thus be able to revolutionize the way aluminium is produced here in Canada and around the world with an innovative breakthrough technology eliminating all greenhouse gases directly related to the primary aluminium electrolysis process, generating oxygen instead.
Improving operational efficiency and the environmental footprint: a winning and mobilizing approach
Innovation also includes other initiatives to improve operational efficiency or even reduce the environmental footprint of production. Robotization, artificial intelligence and automation are at the core of our business to increase productivity.