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22 Jul 2024

Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in New Zealand

Processing Shutdown New Zealand Aluminum

New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Ltd. announced a 205‑MW electricity reduction at its Tiwai Smelter in response to nationwide power shortages, cutting the smelter’s production capacity by approximately one‑third.

31 May 2024

Ownership Change for Aluminum in New Zealand

Ownership Change New Zealand Aluminum

Rio Tinto acquired the remaining 20.64 % stake in New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Ltd., becoming its sole owner.

31 May 2024

Processing Expansion for Aluminum in New Zealand

Processing Expansion New Zealand Aluminum

Rio Tinto secured new electricity contracts for the Tiwai Point smelter, guaranteeing power through 2044 and strengthening the smelter’s operational capacity.

1 Sep 2012

Mine Reduction for Aluminum in New Zealand

Mine Reduction New Zealand Aluminum

Rio Tinto’s Tiwia Point smelter output declined by 9% due to low water levels at its hydroelectric supply.

1 Jan 1996

Other for Lithium in New Zealand

Other New Zealand Lithium

Pacific Lithium announced development of a process to convert lithium carbonate to metal, aiming to expand lithium supply.

1 Jan 1996

Project Startup for Lithium in New Zealand

Project Startup New Zealand Lithium

Pacific Lithium planned to build a pilot plant for lithium conversion, advancing production technology.

1 May 1995

Processing Expansion for Aluminum in New Zealand

Processing Expansion New Zealand Aluminum

Comalco upgraded its Tiwai Point smelter, commissioning 48 new cells in May 1996, raising annual capacity by >40,000 tons to 313,000 tons.

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