https://www.engineeringnews.co.za

Kitimat smelter modernisation project, Canada

10th July 2015

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

  

Font size: - +

Name and Location
Kitimat smelter modernisation project, British Columbia, Canada.

Client
Rio Tinto Alcan.

Project Description
The modernisation of Rio Tinto Alcan’s Kitimat Works primary aluminium smelter will increase its production by more than 48% to about 420 000 t/y.

The modernised smelter will be powered exclusively by hydroelectric power and will use Rio Tinto Alcan’s proprietary AP technology to reduce its emissions by more than 50% a year. Once completed, Kitimat will be one of the most efficient and lowest-cost smelters in the world.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
An additional capital investment of $2.7-billion has been approved, which will allow for the completion of the $3.3-billion project.

Duration
The Kitimat smelter started production this month.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

Latest Developments
Rio Tinto is preparing its first shipments of metal from the Kitimat smelter.

The company is now focusing on safely ramping up to its production rate of 420 000 t/y.

On Budget and on Time?
The smelter was delivered in line with the revised schedule.

Contact Details for Project Information
Rio Tinto media relations (Canada), Bryan Tucker, tel +1 514 848 8151.

Edited by Creamer Media Reporter

Article Enquiry

Email Article

Save Article

Feedback

To advertise email advertising@creamermedia.co.za or click here

Creamer Media's Research Reports are available to subscribers.

  • If you are a Research Chanel Africa subscriber, click here to log-in to Research Chanel Africa.
  • If you are a magazine-and-online subscriber to Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly, your subscription entitles you to one free research report of your choice. You would have received a promotional code at the time of your subscription. Have this code ready and click on "Buy Report". You will be directed to the Creamer Media Online Store and, at the time of check-out, please enter your promotional code to download your free report. Email subscriptions@creamermedia.co.za if you forgot your promotional code.

    If you have previously accessed your free report, you can purchase additional Research Reports by clicking on the “Buy Report” button below the Research Report that you wish to purchase and you will be directed to Creamer Media's Online Store.
  • If you are not a subscriber, you can either buy the individual research report by clicking on “Buy Report” or you can subscribe and, not only gain access to your report, but also enjoy all other subscriber benefits. Click on the “Subscribe and Download” button if you wish to subscribe or find out more.

    The most cost-effective way to access our Research Reports is by subscribing to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa - you can upgrade your subscription now at this link.

Showroom

Trotech
Trotech

Design, Construction and Maintenance of Site Erected, Welded Bulk Storage Tanks for the Petrochemical, LNG, Ammonia and Sustainable fuel Sectors.

VISIT SHOWROOM 
Flanders Electrical SA
Flanders Electrical SA

FLANDERS Southern Africa provides integrated solutions for mining and industrial operations, covering field services, automation, electrification,...

VISIT SHOWROOM 

Latest Multimedia

sponsored by

Option 1 (equivalent of R125 a month):

Receive a weekly copy of Creamer Media's Engineering News & Mining Weekly magazine
(print copy for those in South Africa and e-magazine for those outside of South Africa)
Receive daily email newsletters
Access to full search results
Access archive of magazine back copies
Access to Projects in Progress
Access to ONE Research Report of your choice in PDF format

Option 2 (equivalent of R375 a month):

All benefits from Option 1
PLUS
Access to Creamer Media's Research Channel Africa for ALL Research Reports, in PDF format, on various industrial and mining sectors including Electricity; Water; Energy Transition; Hydrogen; Roads, Rail and Ports; Coal; Gold; Platinum; Battery Metals; etc.

Already a subscriber?

Forgotten your password?

MAGAZINE & ONLINE

SUBSCRIBE

RESEARCH CHANNEL AFRICA

SUBSCRIBE

CORPORATE PACKAGES

CLICK FOR A QUOTATION







301

sq:0.055 0.887s - 167pq - 2rq
Subscribe Now