Alcoa to Invest $58 Million CAD as Part of Port of Trois-Rivières Project

Alcoa has confirmed its participation in a major project at the Port of Trois-Rivières, aimed at modernizing port infrastructure and optimizing the reception of raw materials. As part of this project, Alcoa will invest $58 million CAD to acquire fully electric, closed-loop alumina and calcined coke unloading equipment.

"Alcoa is proud to participate in this major project at the Port of Trois-Rivières. This strategic investment will optimize the reception of our raw materials, improve our operational performance, and reduce our environmental footprint through cutting-edge technology. With a presence in the region for over 30 years, Alcoa actively contributes to Quebec's economic development and supports nearly 500 jobs at the Deschambault aluminum smelter,” said Gaby Poirer, President of Alcoa Canada, Regional Vice President of Operations for North America and Global Transformation. "This project demonstrates our long-term commitment to the region and our desire to remain a leader in the aluminum industry. I would like to thank the governments and the Port Authority for their support for this project.”

"This investment is a strategic asset for the sustainability of the Deschambault plant and demonstrates our team's commitment to operating in harmony with its environment. Our team would like to thank all Alcoa employees who are ensuring the success of the project, as well as the Trois-Rivières Port Authority and its many partners for their essential collaboration in making this initiative a success," said Pascal Rochette, General Manager of Alcoa – Aluminerie de Deschambault.

The construction of the new docks and the development of the terminals are being carried out by the Port of Trois-Rivières, in collaboration with its partners, at a cost of $312 million dollars. As part of a long-term agreement with the Port, Pier 17 will be exclusively dedicated to Alcoa for the unloading of alumina and calcined coke, ensuring the safety and stability of its operations for years to come.

Alcoa's contribution to the Port project is in addition to financial support from the Government of Canada, in the amount of $87 million, and investment from the Government of Quebec, in the amount of $41 million, announced on August 18, 2025.

The Port site is now prepared to accommodate two pneumatic unloading gantries, the main infrastructure of Alcoa’s project. Delivery by ship will take place in the fall of 2025, with the new system scheduled to be operational by the end of the year.

For more details, see the Port of Trois-Rivières press release: https://porttr.com/le-gouvernement-du-canada-investit-871-m-dans-le-projet-des-terminaux-16-et-17/