MONTREAL, Jan. 24, 2024/ CNW/ – The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) invites the addition of aluminium to Quebec’s list of vital and tactical minerals.
The federal government’s choice comes at a tactical minute in our commercial advancement, when Quebec, which produces 75% of The United States and Canada’s main aluminium, will play a significant function in the decarbonization of the North American economy through its contribution to electrification.
” From the production of renewable resource with photovoltaic panels through transmission lines and all the method to batteries and electrical automobiles, Quebec’s low-carbon aluminium is important from start to end up,” stated Jean Simard, President and CEO of AAC.
Aluminium is noted as an important mineral in the U.S.A., Canada and, more just recently, Europe Canada produces more than 80% of The United States and Canada’s main metal, and almost 45% of all main metal in Europe and the United States integrated. It is likewise the biggest source of low-carbon metal production from a democracy.
About the Aluminium Association of Canada
Established in 1990, the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) represents the 3 Canadian first-rate aluminium manufacturers: Alcoa, Alouette, and Rio Tinto. Running 9 smelters in Canada, 8 of which in Quebec, they utilize over 9,000 employees, producing more than 80% of The United States and Canada’s main metal, with $ 12 billion in exports, generally to the United States The AAC and its members are active in the advancement of finest practices in health and wellness and accountable low CO 2 production. To learn more, see aluminium.ca or X @AAC_aluminium.
SOURCE Aluminum Association of Canada