07.10.09
RUSAL implements programme for alumina transportation in big bags
Moscow, 7 October 2009 – UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, announces a new programme, developed by the Company, for alumina transportation in big bags. The programme has been launched at the Khakas, Sayanogorsk, and Bratsk aluminium smelters.
02.10.09
ARMENAL launches full-scale production of 7-micron foil
Moscow, 2 October 2009 – UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, announces the launch of full-scale production of ultra thin 7-micron foil at its ARMENAL foil mill in Armenia. Between 2007 and 2009 the facility invested over USD 6 million in production development with most of the budget allocated to organise production of thin foils, which are the most popular in the global markets.
25.09.09
Lenders support RUSAL in the situation with Alfa-Bank
Moscow, 24 September 2009 – RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, has today discussed with its largest lenders Alfa-Bank’s attempt to commence bankruptcy proceedings against RUSAL’s plants.
24.09.09
Statement on Alfa-Bank position
Moscow, 24 September 2009 – RUSAL is issuing the following statement in response to Alfa-Bank commencing bankruptcy proceedings against RUSAL’s plants:
23.09.09
RUSAL commissions first complex of new casthouse at Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter
Moscow, 23 September 2009 - UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, announces commissioning of the first start-up complex of new Casthouse 3 at its Irkutsk aluminium smelter (IrkAZ). The company invested approximately USD 50 million in the expansion of IrkAZ casting facility and commissioning of its 1st line. <BR>
11.09.09
RUSAL's Statement on Friguia
On the statements by Guinean authorities regarding RUSAL’s bauxite and alumina complex Friguia, RUSAL states the following:
10.09.09
RUSAL announces completion of extensive modernisation programme at Krasnoyarsk smelter
Krasnoyarsk, 10 September 2009 - RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, announces the completion of its five-year environmental modernisation programme of the Krasnoyarsk aluminium smelter (KrAZ). The сompany invested over USD 300 mln in the programme.
27.08.09
RUSAL and RusHydro agree on major issues on launching Boguchanskaya HPP ahead of schedule
Moscow, 27 August 2009 – RUSAL and RusHydro, the partners in the BEMO project, held an extended meeting to discuss the launching of the Boguchanskaya HPP, part of the BEMO project, ahead of schedule.
26.08.09
RUSAL’s statement on RusHydro's position
Moscow, 26 August 2009 - In relation to RusHydro’s acting head Vasily Zubakin saying that after the accident RusHydro will find reasons to avoid fulfilling obligations under its contracts, RUSAL, as the largest consumer of energy generated by the Sayano-Shushenskaya Hydro Power Plant, states the following: