The work to rebuild the concrete shell and refractory lining of the anode baking furnaces might be carried out over two years, in 2025 and 2026, Rio stated, including that the brand new tools will guarantee a aggressive provide of anodes to the Grande-Baie and Laterrière vegetation for many years to come back.
The miner additionally stated it should offset the carbon emissions associated to the development venture by means of numerous initiatives like planting timber close to the aluminium smelter.
‘‘The refurbishment of the Grande-Baie smelter’s anode baking furnaces is a serious funding that can make sure the sustainability and competitiveness of accountable aluminium manufacturing within the area for many years to come back and can generate vital financial advantages,” Rio’s Grande-Baie and Laterrière operations director Martin Lavoie stated within the assertion.
“We’re very glad to be finishing this venture over the subsequent years in collaboration with our staff and native enterprise companions.”
Many of the financial advantages related to the venture might be generated in Quebec. On the peak of the venture, about 185 staff ought to be on web site, Rio stated.
Rio Tinto accomplished the alternative of its anode baking furnaces on the Alma aluminium smelter in 2021.