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| Alcan supports Ghana’s efforts to achieve new development goals |
09 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announced that it will support the Government of Ghana’s efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals through a 3-year US$300,000 collaboration, which is aligned with the Company’s commitment to the United Nations Global Compact. The project is designed to support the development plans of the Bibiani Anhwiaso Bekwai District, where Alcan’s 80 percent-held joint-venture, Ghana Bauxite Company Ltd., operates a bauxite mine. |
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| Parc Musical Alcan unveils musical characters at Festival International de Jazz de Montréal |
08 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc., co-presenter of the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal, announced today that four new interactive and educational characters will be welcoming visitors to the Parc Musical Alcan, located on the outdoor site of the Festival. |
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| Alcan supports innovation & excellence with Jeune Chambre de Commerce de Montreal |
07 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announced that it is partnering with the Jeune Chambre de commerce de Montréal to sponsor activities related to the JCCM’s 75th Anniversary, and launch the “Young Innovative Leader in Quebec” award category for the ARISTA Provincial Competition. |
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| Alcan announces plans to restructure & sellits Affimet Aluminum Recycling business in France |
06 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan announced that it has begun consultations with unions and employee representatives for a proposed sale of selected assets at the Company’s Affimet aluminum recycling plant in Compiègne, France. The Company expects to incur a pre-tax, non-recurring, charge of approximately US$40 million, principally cash, covering environmental provisions, dismantling costs and severance. |
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| Alcan lays cornerstone of Slovakian aluminum extrusion plant |
05 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Extruded Products, a business unit of Alcan Engineered Products, today laid the cornerstone of its new aluminum extrusion plant in Slovakia. The site’s new production capacity is expected to come on stream this year. |
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| Alcan introduces N2 Nual Cable to mitigate effects of harmonic currents in electrical systems |
04 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Cable introduced today a new CSA-approved, multi-conductor armoured cable assembly to mitigate the effects generated by harmonic currents in electrical systems. The N2 NUAL, a type ACWU-90 cable with two full size neutral conductors, is a cost-effective solution for use in commercial and institutional buildings such as banks, data centres, hospitals and computer laboratories. |
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| Alcan joins business leaders initiative on human rights |
03 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan announced that it has joined the Business Leaders Initiative on Human Rights. BLIHR’s principal purpose is to find practical ways of applying the aspirations of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights within a business context and to inspire other businesses to do likewise. |
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| Alcan helps launch global map on energy and climate |
02 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan helped launch the first-ever global map on energy and climate today, along with its project partners, the energy company Centrica and corporate responsibility specialist Maplecroft. |
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| Alcan becomes leading heavy gauge plate aluminum supplier for the F-35, joint strike fighter |
01 August 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Rolled Products, Ravenswood, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcan Inc., has entered into a multi-year agreement with Transtar Metals to supply heavy gauge aluminum plate in support of Transtar’s supply chain management program with Lockheed-Martin, Northrop-Grumman and BAE Systems. |
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| Alcan launches Modex brand of modular wiring systems for commercial construction market |
31 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Cable, a division of Alcan Inc.’s Engineered Products group, unveiled its new MODEX brand of modular wiring systems today, designed for the commercial construction market to allow for quick and easy on-site installation. |
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| Alcan given approval to commence mining of Ely Bauxite Deposit |
30 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan announced that the Queensland Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Water has given approval for mining to commence on its Ely bauxite deposit near Weipa, on Queensland’s Western Cape York Peninsula. The deposit will be mined on Alcan’s behalf by Rio Tinto’s Comalco Weipa operation in accordance with the Ely Bauxite Mining Project Agreement. |
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| Alcan to build aluminum spent pot lining recycling plant |
29 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan will build a US$180 million aluminum spent pot lining recycling plant in Quebec’s Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. This unique industrial-scale pilot plant will employ 50 people and has a capacity of approximately 80,000 tonnes to recycle spent pot lining using Alcan’s proprietry technology. |
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| Alcan highlights efforts to fight aids in Africa at First European Ceo Summit |
28 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan highlighted its efforts to prevent and combat HIV/AIDS in Africa today at the First European CEO Summit on Business and HIV/AIDS, organized by the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS. The Company presented the positive results of its HIV/AIDS program at its Alucam primary aluminum smelter in Cameroon during a roundtable discussion on the potential partnerships between governments and companies in supporting health care systems in countries with high HIV/AIDS case rates. |
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| Alcan signs agreement with Valeo to supply aluminum sheet for automotive thermal systems |
27 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Specialty Sheet has signed a multi-year agreement with Valeo (France) to supply aluminum sheet for use in the automotive thermal systems manufactured in Valeo's European plants. Valeo ranks among the top global players in the automotive heat exchanger segment. |
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| Alcan to acquire leading reinforced urethane core materials manufacturer |
26 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has entered into an agreement-in-principle to acquire the business and assets of Penske Composites, LLC, a leading manufacturer of reinforced structural urethane core material products for the marine and industrial markets. |
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| Alcan to build up used aluminum beverage can recycling at Neuf-Brisach Speciality Sheet Facility |
25 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan will invest US$7 million in its Specialty Sheet Alcan Rhenalu facility at Neuf-Brisach, France to recycle Used Beverage Cans made from aluminum. The new capacity is scheduled to come on stream by 2008. |
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| Alcan contributes to success of Ariane 5 ECA Rocket |
24 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has contributed to the success of the latest Ariane 5 ECA launch by supplying EADS Space, the prime contractor of Ariane, a new advanced solution for large brackets, part of the rocket’s upper stage and critical in enabling its flight and control. |
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| Alcan to explore development of Bauxite Mine and Alumina Refinery in Madagascar
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23 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Access Madagascar Sarl, a Malagasy company holding exploration rights in Madagascar’s south eastern Manantenina District, to jointly study the development of a bauxite mine and alumina refinery, which would have an initial capacity of 1.0 – 1.5 million tonnes of alumina per year. |
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| Alcan secures long-term energy supply for Coega Aluminum Smelter Project |
22 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has secured a long-term supply agreement with South-African energy firm, ESKOM Holdings Limited, for the purchase of up to 1355 MVA of electricity for the proposed 720kt greenfield COEGA aluminum smelter project, which will have a total estimated cost of US$2.7 billion. The agreement provides for a 25-year supply, set to begin in 2010. |
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| Alcan completes acquisition of Cathode Business in France |
21 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has completed the acquisition of the remaining 70 percent stake of Carbone Savoie, and certain related technology and equipment, from GrafTech International Ltd. for US$135 million less certain price adjustments. |
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| Alcan contributes to success of eighth Ariane 5 ECA launch |
20 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has contributed to the success of the latest Ariane 5 ECA launch by supplying SNECMA PROPULSION SOLIDE, the prime contractor of Astrium Space Transportation, a new advanced solution for very large housings. The housings are part of the rocket’s booster engine nozzle and critical in enabling its flight and control during vertical launch. |
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| New HETRON resin formulation from Ashland promotes creative construction |
20 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
A new fire-resistant construction material is providing architects and engineers with a compound that meets demanding building requirements without sacrificing creative flexibility. Newly formulated HETRON FR620T-20M polyester resin introduced by Ashland Composite Polymers, a business group of Ashland Performance Materials, a division of Ashland Inc., features improved wetting and low shrinkage for ultimate performance in architectural applications. |
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| Alcan to pilot advanced AP50 technology through US$550 million facility in Quebec |
19 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan plans to build a US$550 million pilot plant at its Complexe Jonquière site in Canada to develop the Company’s proprietary AP50 smelting technology. This pilot plant is expected to produce approximately 60,000 tonnes of aluminum per year and will be the platform for future generations of AP50 technology. |
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| Alcan launches breakthrough aluminum technology initiative in France
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18 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan is launching a research and development initiative centered in France and focused on its leading AP series aluminum smelting technology. This is part of Alcan’s new R&D strategy, based on the core competencies of the Company’s two R&D hubs in France and Canada. The Company has set an ambitious target of developing a 20 percent more energy efficient and environmentally friendly cell through the accelerated introduction of new innovative technologies. |
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| Alcan to provide environmentally-friendly solar cookers to promote sustainability in rural Indonesia |
17 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan is providing innovative solar cookers and pans to 1,000 rural Indonesian families in the country’s Banda Aceh region as part of a €450,000 contribution with Klimaschutz e.V. to a 'Clean Development Mechanism' project aimed at preserving the environment. |
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| Alcan and USW reach new long-term collective labour agreement |
16 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan announced today that more than 90 percent of the hourly and office employees represented by the United Steelworkers union at the Alma primary aluminum smelter in Quebec have voted to ratify a new long-term collective labour agreement. |
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| Alcan to review BCUC power contract decision |
15 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announced today that it intends to review the British Columbia Utilities Commission decision to reject the amended and restated Long-Term Energy Purchase Agreement between the Company and BC Hydro with regard to its investment plan in Kitimat, British Columbia. |
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| Alcan to consolidate Head Office in Montreal through |
14 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan will consolidate its Head Office operations in downtown Montreal, Quebec, through the renovation of the Company’s existing ‘Maison Alcan’ headquarters and the purchase and modernization of the adjacent Salvation Army facilities. The approximate three-year project will create a more effective and efficient working environment by eliminating temporary third-party leases, implementing improved technology, energy efficiency, standardization, and improved processes. |
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| Alcan to support centennial celebrations of Sainte-Justine Hospital |
13 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan will support the centennial celebrations of the CHU Sainte-Justine hospital through an official year-long partnership. The official launch of the celebration took place today at Montreal’s City Hall in the presence of Mayor Gérald Tremblay. |
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| Alcan updates cost and schedule for Gove expansion project |
12 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has updated its cost estimate and start-up schedule for the Gove alumina refinery expansion and upgrade in the Northern Territory of Australia, reflecting progress, additional tie-in requirements and weather-related delays. The Company has revised its cost estimate to US$2.3 billion. |
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| Alcan files leave to appeal to BCUC power contract decision |
11 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has filed its leave to appeal application with the British Columbia (B.C.) Court of Appeal regarding the B.C. Utilities Commission decision to reject the amended and restated Long-Term Energy Purchase Agreement between Alcan and BC Hydro. The Company’s move follows BC Hydro’s similar filing earlier today to the same court. |
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| Alcan Specialty Sheet supports expansion of a used beverage can collection in France |
10 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Specialty Sheet has signed a multi-year agreement with Canibal (France), a subsidiary of CFF Recycling, to support deployment of a used beverage can collection network in France. |
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| Alcan to invest in the Indian Flexible Packaging Market |
09 July 2007 - Alcan Inc
Alcan will make an initial investment of US$10 million in the Indian flexible packaging market. The Company will build and equip a new flexible packaging facility in the BHEL Industrial Park in Haridwar, Northern India. The Alcan Packaging facility will supply the rapidly growing Indian food and personal care markets. |
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| Alcan Cable introduces HiTemp EC(TM) a high temperature low sag solution for the utility transmission market |
23 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Cable, a fully integrated North American aluminum cable supplier, introduces a new family of premium aluminum transmission cable products to the Utility market, Aluminum Conductor Steel Supported and Aluminum Conductor Steel Supported/Trapezoidal Wire. |
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| New aluminium-based medicine packaging providing improved child resistance characteristics for Alcan |
22 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces the launch of GUARDLID, a new aluminium-based medicine packaging providing improved child resistance characteristics. GUARDLID will assist pharmaceutical companies in their compliance with Child Resistance legislation. |
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| Alcan's new aluminum front bumper beams are making an important contribution to the new Opel Astra's safety system |
21 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan's state-of-the-art aluminum front bumper beams are making an important contribution to the new Opel Astra's safety system. Over a million bumper beams a year are now being manufactured for Opel models alone. Alcan has produced over six million side-impact beams, two million bumper systems and more than one million instrument panel supports for the automotive industry. |
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| Alcan technology enables landmark aluminum Jaguar |
20 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Jaguar's all new XJ sedan, unveiled today, is capturing attention for more than its luxurious styling. Beneath the surface of this landmark automobile is a unique aluminum structure made possible by the pioneering technology of Alcan Inc., a leader in the supply of aluminum-based solutions for the automotive market. |
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| Alcan launches its Spanish pharmaceutical packaging center |
19 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces the expansion of its Packaging network in Spain through a new production centre dedicated to Pharmaceutical Packaging at its Alcan Packaging Alzira plant, located near Valencia, The center will specialise in printing flexible packaging materials. |
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| Alcan presents significant new product innovations for the aerospace industry |
18 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announced today that it will be presenting significant product innovations for the aerospace industry. Among its aerospace business' most recent innovations is a wide range of alloys for the Airbus A380, for which the company is a major supplier. |
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| Alcan launches GUARDLID, a new child-resistant pharmaceutical packaging solution |
17 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces the launch of GUARDLID, a new aluminium-based medicine packaging providing improved child resistance characteristics. GUARDLID will assist pharmaceutical companies in their compliance with Child Resistance legislation. |
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| New information and consultation process due to the exhaustion of mining resources |
16 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces that its subsidiary, Société Générale de Recherches et d'Exploitations Minières (Sogerem), has begun an information and consultation process with its employee representatives and local partners due to the exhaustion of mining resources in the Tarn Region of France. The discussions will focus on identifying solutions for all those that would be affected by the potential conclusion of its fluorspar mining operation. |
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| Alcan and partners launch regional industrial development centre in British Columbia |
15 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces that it is partnering with the KT Industrial Development Society and the Haisla Business Development Corporation to launch a Regional Industrial Development Centre for Northwest British Columbia. The first of its kind, the centre was established to help facilitate the region's economic growth. |
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| New quality plastic converter films for Alcan |
14 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces that its Packaging Food Europe sector will be exhibiting the Company's new sophisticated high barrier and sealing films. 'Alcan Packaging is one of the leading manufacturing suppliers of plastic films for the converting industry,' said Thomas Morin, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Alcan Packaging Food Europe. 'The production of plastic films is one of Alcan Packaging Food Europe's specialties. These films are specifically formulated to fit end-users' needs, for all types of flexible packaging (e.g. VFFS, HFFS),' he added. |
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| Alcan launches new lamination line |
13 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. officially put into commission a new €10 million lamination line within its composite business unit at Alcan's Singen site. The investment positions the business well to meet its customers' demand for two-meter composite panels, broadens its product range, and represents a tangible commitment to its customers. |
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| Alcan launches alhide plus+ - a stronger, more durable cable |
12 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces the launch of ALHIDE Plus+, the next generation of ruggedized cable with a stronger, more durable insulation that provides extra protection against conductor damage. ALHIDE Plus+ was created to fill a void in the ruggedized cable market for a product that can withstand even greater resistance to damage than traditional abuse resistant cable. |
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| New aluminium pechiney unsurpassed technology solution for Alcan |
11 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. showcases its new Aluminium Pechiney Unsurpassed Technology Solution (www.ap-technology.com), underscoring the Company's commitment to continued industry leadership in smelting technology and innovation. |
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| New block represents 40% of long term energy supple |
10 July 2006 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. announces that it has secured 40 percent of the energy required for a potential 280kt/year expansion of its ISAL smelter in Straumsvik, Iceland. In an agreement signed with Reykjavik Energy, Alcan would purchase 200MW of geothermal power beginning in 2010 for a period of 25 years. |
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| Alcan Sells Distributor Almet France to Amari Metal France |
20 April 2005 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. has announced that it has completed the sale of Almet France to U.S.-based Amari Metal France Ltd., which specializes in distributing aluminum, stainless steel and cuprous metal products. Details of the transaction were not disclosed. |
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| Alcan Opens Automotive Aluminum Structures Fabricating Plant |
04 April 2005 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc. has announced the opening of its automotive bumper fabricating plant in Saguenay, Québec to better serve customers needs and promote industrial diversification in the region. Representatives from federal and provincial governments, municipal authorities, as well as the plant’s main customers were present to celebrate with Alcan management. |
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| Alcan proposes restructuring at nine European sites |
25 November 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc announced today that it has begun consultations with employee representatives on a proposed restructuring involving nine of its European sites. This intended measure is a result of changing market conditions and business realities. |
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| Alcan submits Novelis spin-off for shareholder approval |
24 November 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc announced today that its board of directors has approved the convening of a special meeting of its shareholders on 22 December 2004 to consider the proposed spin-off of its rolled products businesses into an independent company named Novelis. |
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| Companies sign protocol for alumina refinery in the Republic of Guinea |
24 November 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc announced today that it has signed a protocol of negotiation with Alcoa World Alumina Llc (Alcoa) and the government of the Republic of Guinea for the development of a 1.5 million tonne per year (mtpy) alumina refinery in the West African nation. |
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| South African Government and Alcan to conduct feasibility study for construction of new aluminium smelter |
18 November 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc is to conduct a new feasibility study with the South African Government and its Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) for the construction of a new aluminium smelter in Coega, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa. |
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| Alcan sells zinc and lead metal trading business |
16 November 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc announced today that it has sold the assets of its zinc and lead metal trading business to Trafigura Ltd, an independent commodity trading company. |
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| Alcan reports strong third-quarter results |
04 November 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan has posted strong results for its third quarter of fiscal 2004. |
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| Alcan Sells assets within its Ores and Concentrates trading business |
08 October 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell assets of its Ores and Concentrates trading division to its current management team. Terms of the transaction will not be disclosed. |
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| Alcan names spin-off company |
22 September 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc announced today that the publicly-traded company to be created in the spin-off of its aluminium rolled products business will be called Novelis.
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| Alcan spin-off on track |
15 September 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc continues to work towards the realisation of the previously announced spin-off of its rolled products business with the same year-end completion target. |
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| Alcan to expand alumina production in Gove, Australia |
09 September 2004 - Alcan Inc
Alcan Inc today announced its decision to proceed with an investment to expand and improve its Gove alumina refinery in the Northern Territory of Australia. |
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