Overview
There's no company on the planet with more experience mining, refining and smelting aluminum than Alcoa. Founded in 1888 by a group of investors and one of the world's two inventors of the commercial smelting process, Alcoa maintains its position on the leading edge of aluminum technology and sustainability.
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It All Starts With Dirt
Alcoa's founders discovered how to make pure aluminum and created a new industry the world over.
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Aluminum Smelting Technical Article
In-depth technical discussion of the principles of smelting, including chemical reactions and process details.
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Alcoa's Juruti Mine profiled as an example of 'responsible exploration' in a leading Brazilian business magazine.
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