Creating value
throughout the life cycle of aluminium
Aluminium is the world’s third most abundant element and a vital material for the 21st century. Here, we explain the various stages of production and outline our role in the process. We are committed to improving the overall footprint of aluminium’s life cycle and to creating value for customers, suppliers, and society.
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1Extraction
and refining -
2Smelting
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3Casting
rolling
and extrusion -
4product
design and
manufacturing -
5product
use -
6collecting
and sorting -
7recycling