Rio Tinto aluminum production holds, AP60 expansion delayed

Rio Tinto aluminum production held nearly flat in Q3 as higher output at several smelters offset the final closure of older potlines at its Arvida complex in Quebec. Meanwhile, the company pushed back the completion of its AP60 expansion and the opening of additional recycling capacity at the same site.

Overall, Rio Tinto aluminum production totaled 842,000 metric tons in Q3, flat from the Q2 and down 2% year over year. Production through September totaled 2.518 million metric tons, nearly unchanged from the first nine months of 2025.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.