Kemano

BC Works (Kitimat) smelter reduces production following strike

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Alcan, Companies, Geography of British Columbia, Kemano, Kitimat, Geography of Canada, Rio Tinto, Aluminium smelting, Kemano Generating Station

Rio Tinto has begun reducing production at its BC Works aluminium smelter in Kitimat, Canada due to a strike initiated by the Unifor Local 2301 union after negotiations failed to reach a new collective labour agreement.

Key Points: 
  • Rio Tinto has begun reducing production at its BC Works aluminium smelter in Kitimat, Canada due to a strike initiated by the Unifor Local 2301 union after negotiations failed to reach a new collective labour agreement.
  • Production will be reduced to around 35 per cent of the smelters 432,000 tonne annual capacity, so that it can safely be operated by staff and employees required under an essential services order granted by the BC Labour Relations Board.
  • A reduced workforce is also in place to ensure the Kemano hydro-power facility continues to run safely.
  • Rio Tinto employs approximately 1,050 people at the BC Works smelter and Kemano powerhouse, including around 900 employees represented by Unifor Local 2301.

BC Works smelter certified for responsible production by Aluminium Stewardship Initiative

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Nespresso, Rio Tinto, Kemano, Business, Alcan, Stock market, Mining

VANCOUVER, Jan. 31, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Rio Tinto's BC Works smelter and Kemano Power Operations in British Columbia, Canada, have been certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for meeting the highest internationally recognised standards for environmental, social and governance practices.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, Jan. 31, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Rio Tinto's BC Works smelter and Kemano Power Operations in British Columbia, Canada, have been certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) for meeting the highest internationally recognised standards for environmental, social and governance practices.
  • Nespresso recently announced it will become the first company to use Rio Tinto's responsibly-sourced ASI Certified Aluminium to produce its coffee capsules.
  • Rio Tinto is working towards being able to offer ASI Certified Aluminium to existing and new customers in all markets globally.
  • It works toward responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium following an entire value chain approach.