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Jérôme Pécresse

Jérôme Pécresse is a French business executive who serves as chief executive of Rio Tinto's aluminium division, one of the world's largest integrated aluminium producers. He is a French national with extensive experience in the global metals and mining sector. Pécresse joined Rio Tinto in 2011 and has held various senior leadership positions within the group before assuming responsibility for the aluminium business. The aluminium division encompasses bauxite mining, alumina refining and primary aluminium smelting operations across multiple continents, with significant assets in Canada, Australia, Iceland and other regions. In his current role, Pécresse oversees the strategic direction of Rio Tinto's aluminium portfolio, including capital allocation, operational performance and commercial strategy. He has been instrumental in positioning the division's response to the energy transition, particularly through the development of lower-carbon aluminium products and the integration of renewable energy sources such as hydropower into smelting operations. Pécresse features regularly in coverage of the global aluminium market, sustainability initiatives in the metals sector and Rio Tinto's strategic partnerships and asset transactions. Before joining Rio Tinto, he held senior roles in the energy and industrial sectors, building expertise in operations management and business transformation. His leadership has focused on improving the cost competitiveness and environmental performance of Rio Tinto's aluminium assets during a period of significant market and regulatory change.

Jérôme Pécresse Updates


Rio Tinto's Diavik diamond mine, in Canada
Rio Tinto commits 30% more funds to Canadian communities
9th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

British-Australian multinational mining company Rio Tinto is increasing its yearly community investment commitment in Canada by 30% through the Rio Tinto Canada Fund (RTCF), bringing total yearly... 


Rio Tinto's Complexe Arvida operation in Québec
Rio Tinto commissions low-carbon aluminium smelter expansion in Québec
1st June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global metals miner Rio Tinto has successfully commissioned its $1.5-billion AP60 smelter expansion at the Complexe Arvida operation, in Québec, marking a major milestone for the deployment of... 


Boyne smelter
A$2bn deal to secure Boyne aluminium smelter, boost energy transition
25th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Rio Tinto, the Queensland government and the Australian federal government have announced a A$2-billion partnership to secure the long-term future of the Boyne aluminium smelter in Gladstone, while... 


Rio Tinto Aluminium and Lithium CEO Jerome Pecresse
Rio Tinto secures $1.18bn financing for Rincon lithium project
11th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has secured a $1.175-billion financing package from four international lenders to support development of the Rincon lithium project in Argentina. The package comprises... 


Rio Tinto to build pilot gallium plant in Quebec
5th March 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Rio Tinto is advancing a research and development project to extract gallium from its alumina refining process in Quebec, supported by funding from the Canadian government. The... 


Rio assumes control of Nemaska Lithium after lifting stake to 53.9%
Rio assumes control of Nemaska Lithium after lifting stake to 53.9%
19th February 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Mining major Rio Tinto has assumed majority ownership and direct management control of Nemaska Lithium after increasing its shareholding to 53.9%, with the government of Quebec retaining the... 


Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
Rio Tinto, Chalco to buy control of Brazilian aluminium producer CBA
30th January 2026 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified miner Rio Tinto has agreed to jointly acquire Votorantim’s controlling stake in Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA) alongside Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco), strengthening... 


Rio Tinto limits lithium to in-flight projects only
Rio Tinto limits lithium to in-flight projects only
5th December 2025 By: Mariaan Webb

Diversified mining giant Rio Tinto has reined in its lithium growth plans, confirming at its capital markets day in London that it will restrict investment to projects already under way, with any... 


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