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Meeting 2025 TMS Annual Meeting & Exhibition
Symposium 2025 Light Metals Keynote Session
Presentation Title Navigating Growing Pains: Rio Tinto’s Journey in the Aluminum Industry’s Unprecedented Growth
Author(s) Jerome Fourmann
On-Site Speaker (Planned)
Abstract Scope The aluminum industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, presenting both opportunities and challenges. This presentation will explore Rio Tinto’s strategic expansions and developments, focusing on our efforts to shift the product and customer mix towards a lower carbon footprint and higher recyclability. We will discuss the innovative solutions we have implemented to overcome difficulties, particularly in the context of our joint venture with Matalco, where merging different cultures and business perspectives was crucial. As the generation of post-consumer scrap gains momentum, recycling has become increasingly important. Rio Tinto has taken significant steps to lead the green aluminum transition towards 2030. Key initiatives include: 1. Leading the Green Aluminum Transition: Outlining our roadmap to 2030, emphasizing sustainable practices and technological advancements. 2. Investing in Recycling and Ultra-Low Carbon Solutions: Highlighting our growth investments through innovative decarbonization strategies from the green transition. 3. Shaping the Market for Greener Aluminum: Partnering with customers to drive demand for sustainable aluminum products. This presentation will provide insights into Rio Tinto’s role in recycling and our strategic approach to overcoming the growing pains associated with rapid industry growth. Join us to learn how we are shaping a sustainable future for the aluminum industry.
Proceedings Inclusion? Undecided
Keywords Aluminum,

OTHER PAPERS PLANNED FOR THIS SYMPOSIUM

From Bankruptcy to Global Aluminum Recycling Leader
Innovating Toward Net-Zero Emissions and Circular Aluminum
Integration of Aluminum Recycling Facility into EGA’s Current Aluminum Portfolio
Navigating Growing Pains: Rio Tinto’s Journey in the Aluminum Industry’s Unprecedented Growth

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