The Anglo-Australian miner said the project in Saguenay, Que., will use its AP60 smelting technology, which the company said could cut the amount of greenhouse gas emissions currently produced at its Arvida smelter in half, when combined with hydroelectric power. (The Logic)

Talking point: The plan also dovetails with Rio Tinto’s efforts to transition to emissionless aluminum smelting using electrolysis technology by Elysis—a joint venture with Alcoa launched in 2018. Apple uses the carbon-free aluminum in some of its iPhone and laptop hardware. On Friday, Industry Minister Mélanie Joly announced $100 million for the Elysis project through the Strategic Response Fund. Ottawa had previously contributed $80 million. The Quebec aluminum sector has been hit hard by the Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariffs, but Jérôme Pécresse, the CEO of Rio Tinto’s aluminum and lithium division, told The Logic its U.S. aluminum exports have returned to previous levels.