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December 21, 2011
The Alcoa team participates in Operation Red Nose in three Québec regions simultaneously!

Highlights:

In two evenings, 215 volunteers fulfilled 426 requests for designated driver services.
A total of $22,000 was divided between three foundations supporting different regional causes.

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December 6, 2011
The Alcoa Canada team at the heart of the success of the 6th Worldwide Month of Service

Highlights:

In Canada, 58% of employees offered a helping hand in their neighbourhoods.
Thirteen volunteer ACTION* projects were accomplished in only five weekends, including six in the same weekend, with more than 140 mobilised volunteers.
Six installations participated in the annual fund-raising campaign benefitting United Way.

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November 10, 2011
Alcoa Foundation Invests $350 000 at École Polytechnique de Montréal

The grant will fund the development of ImpactWorld+,a new global life cycle impact assessment model

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November 7, 2011
Alcoa and the Government of Québec agree to New Development Program for Alcoa in Québec

Program will significantly improve Alcoa’s cost position; reduce greenhouse gas emissions

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October 25, 2011
The Alcoa aluminum smelter in Deschambault supports seven projets in Portneuf and recognizes the commitment of its employees

Highlights:

The Alcoa Foundation supports seven important initiatives in Portneuf, including a tree-planting project.
118 Alcoa volunteers accomplished eight ACTION* programs to date and 122 Alcoa employees participated in the Bravo!** program.
To date, 462 volunteers accomplished over 11,000 hours of service in 2011.

Alcoa in the News
February 10, 2012 Aluminum is Ideal Choice for Naval Designs

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February 3, 2012 Ma’aden Alcoa Aluminum Joint Venture Pours First Concrete for Middle East’s First Alumina Refinery at Ras al Khair

In addition to the production of primary aluminum, Alcoa Canada operates processing plants serving the aerospace and construction industries. Its facilities and plants are mainly located in Québec and Ontario.

Alcoa Canada Global Primary Products (GPP) is made up of the Baie-Comeau, Bécancour and Deschambault smelters, as well as the Bécancour Rod Plant. These four plants, all of which are ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 certified, have an annual production capacity of over one million metric tons of ingots, castings, billets and aluminum rods. GPP Canada employs close to 3,200 people and its activities generate over $1.2 billion in economic spin-offs annually in Québec.

We are also a committed contributor to the Canadian communities in which we operate, providing funds and volunteers for a variety of projects.

Alcoa in CanadaOutlook on Alcoa Canada Activities

Alcoa’s web site related to its Baie-Comeau investment projects.

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Alcoa Canada Global Primary Products Newsletter (in French Only)

December 2011
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Outlook on Sustainability 2010Sustainability Report of Alcoa Canada Global Primary Products

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