Rio Tinto Reports Stable Q1 Primary Metal Output; Shifts Toward AP60 Technology – 23 April 2026

Summary: Rio Tinto’s Q1 2026 report reveals stable primary aluminium production of 835,000 tonnes. Notably, the company is phasing out older potlines at Arvida in favor of the newer AP60 technology, which focuses on lower carbon emissions and higher efficiency. While bauxite production dipped due to weather in Australia, the company has maintained steady shipments to the value chain.

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