Sustainable mining

Sustainable mining operations protect and restore the biodiversity of the areas in which they are located.

Reduced energy

The energy intensity of alumina production has been reduced by almost 20% since 2006.

Community investment

On average each mining operation invests over US$ 400,000 in support of community programmes

Demand increase

Demand for aluminium products has doubled since 2000.

Reduced smelting energy intensity

Global average aluminium smelting energy intensity was reduced by 6% between 2006 and 2014.

Processing

The beneficial properties of aluminium include its low density, strength, ductility and corrosion resistance.

Lightweight

Aluminium used in transport reduces vehicle weight, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Safe

The combination of superior design and aluminium light-weighting reduces injury and saves lives.

Energy savings

Aluminium can be recycled again and again, saving up to 95% of the energy required for primary production.

Durability

Interior aluminium components have an infinite life expectancy

Recyclability

Aluminium is almost infinitely recyclable.

Design potential

Aluminium’s flexibility and formability guarantee virtually unlimited design potential.

Lightweight

Aluminium packaging helps save resources during transportation and storage.

Protective

Aluminium foil packaging is the lightest material to offer a complete barrier to light, gases and moisture.

Recyclable

The aluminium drinks can is the most recycled beverage container in the world.

Metal stocks

75% of all aluminium ever produced is currently still in productive use.

CO₂ emission reducing

Aluminium recycling saves over 100 million tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Energy saving

Aluminium can be recycled again and again, saving up to 95% of the energy required for primary production.