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Alcoa and Conservation International Form Partnership to Conserve the Amazon's Biodiversity
Program Will Support Conservation Units in One of the Richest Areas for Species in the Region Situated Between the Tapajós and Madeira Rivers
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Alcoa Foundation Contributes US$50,000 for Flood Relief in Suriname
May 17, 2006
PARAMARIBO and PITTSBURGH - May 17, 2006 - Alcoa Foundation announced today that it has contributed a US$50,000 grant to the Suriname Red Cross Society for disaster relief efforts following heavy flooding in the South American nation.
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Alcoa's AWAC Completes 250,000 MT Alumina Expansion in Suriname
February 28, 2005
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2005--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced that Suralco, owned by Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals - a global alliance between Alcoa and Alumina Ltd., with Alcoa holding 60 percent - has completed the 250,000 metric ton per year (mtpy) expansion of its alumina refinery in Paranam, Suriname six months ahead of schedule. The 250,000 mtpy expansion, completed at a total cost of approximately $65 million or approximately $260/ton, brings the facility's total capacity to approximately 2.2 million mtpy.
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Alcoa Takes Action on Climate Change; Becomes Founding Reporter of The Climate Registry
January 15, 2008
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that it has become a Founding Reporter on The Climate Change Registry, a non-profit organization that measures and publicly reports greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in a common, accurate and transparent manner consistent across industry sectors and borders.
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Alcoa Marks International Volunteer Day with Tribute to Alcoa Employees for their Record Volunteer Effort in 2007 Worldwide Month of Service
December 5, 2007
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A record of more than 47,000 people participated in volunteer activities during Alcoa's 2007 Worldwide Month of Service held in October, it was announced today by Alcoa (NYSE:AA) and Alcoa Foundation.
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Alcoa Earns 'Best in Class' Status for Environmental and Social Performance; Added to Storebrand Best in Class Mutual Funds
November 6, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recognized for its leading environmental and social performance in the metals and mining industry, Alcoa announced today that it has earned 'Best in Class' status by Storebrand Investments and qualifies for the Storebrand Best in Class mutual funds and other Storebrand SRI (Socially Responsible Investment) mandates.
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Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda Participates in United Nations High-Level Event on Climate Change
September 24, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Chairman and CEO Alain Belda today told the largest ever meeting of world leaders on climate change convened by the Secretary-General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon that he is convinced a global plan of action on climate change can be built in ways that create more economic opportunities than risks.
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Alcoa's presence in Suriname extends back to 1916. The business, now known as Suriname Aluminum Company, L.L.C. (Suralco L.L.C.), originally focused on mining bauxite, an ore from which alumina is extracted and used to make aluminum. In 1958, Suralco signed an agreement with the Suriname government to develop the country's hydropower and bring the aluminum industry to the country. Today, Suralco produces approximately 5,350 metric tons of alumina each day at its Paranam location. |
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Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation Report Combined Investment of $28.8 Million in Alcoa Communities Worldwide
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 25, 2005--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) and Alcoa Foundation today released year-end highlights from their combined community giving programs that include a $28.8 million investment in Alcoa communities worldwide - a $2 million increase from the previous year.
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Community Presence
Heartfelt Thanks
Suralco in Paranam, Suriname presented a US$26,000 grant to ’s Lands Hospitaal (slends hospital) to fund equipment for a coronary care unit with electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring.
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Suralco Helps Bring Sight to Ditabiki Villagers
Suralco, an Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals partnership in Suriname, helps bring sight to Ditabiki villagers by transporting supplies for a Knoxville medical mission team.
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