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Topic: Carbon-free aluminum
Governments, Apple invest in Alcoa-Rio Tinto JV for carbon-free aluminum project
The federal and Quebec governments are investing millions in a joint-venture project between aluminum industry leaders Alcoa Corporation and Rio Tinto Aluminum that is also being supported by technology giant Apple, Inc. The $558-million two-phased project will involve Alcoa and Rio Tinto forming a joint venture called Elysis. The federal government is investing $60 million…