25.06.07
UC RUSAL launches construction of Taishet Aluminium Smelter in Irkutsk region
Moscow, 25 June 2007 – United Company RUSAL, the world’s largest producer of aluminium and alloys, today announces the start of construction of the Taishet aluminium smelter in the Irkutsk region. The smelter’s annual capacity will total 750,000 tonnes of aluminium. The projected volume of investments into construction of the facility is approximately USD 2 bln.
19.06.07
UC RUSAL and AREVA create joint venture for production of electricity transmission and distribution equipment
Moscow, 19 June 2007 – United Company RUSAL, the world's largest producer of aluminium and alumina, has signed an agreement with French energy giant AREVA, to form a 50-50 joint venture in Russia that will produce electrical equipment for aluminum smelters.
14.06.07
UC RUSAL mandates banks to arrange USD 2 bln facility and raises USD 550 mln unsecured bridge
Moscow, 14 June 2007 — UC RUSAL, the world's largest producer of aluminium and alloys, has mandated ABN AMRO, Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Calyon, Citi, ING, Natixis and Societe Generale Corporate and Investment Banking to arrange and underwrite a USD 2 bln syndicated pre-export finance facility.
07.06.07
UC RUSAL appoints new General Director of Zaporozhye Aluminium Smelter
Moscow, 7 June 2007 – United Company RUSAL, the world’s largest producer of aluminium and alumina, has appointed Alexander Kotyuk as General Director of Zaporozhye Aluminium and Alumina Complex. Prior to this, Alexander Kotyuk held the position of Commercial Director at the complex.
04.06.07
UC RUSAL statement regarding the situation in Nigeria
Moscow, 3 June 2007 - This morning in Nigeria, in the southern part of Ikot Abasi town a group of militants attacked a residential community of UC RUSAL's employees. 6 people have been kidnapped. The driver, who worked for ALSCON, was shot dead. The United Company is undertaking all possible measures to resolve the situation and free the hostages.
04.06.07
UC RUSAL provides additional information on the kidnapping in Nigeria
Moscow, 4 June 2007 - Yesterday, on June 3, 2007, in Nigeria, in the southern part of Ikot Abasi town a group of militants attacked a residential community of UC RUSAL's employees. Six people, including five employees and one employee’s relative have been kidnapped.
30.05.07
UC RUSAL continues installation of alumina point feeders at Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter
Moscow, 30 May 2007 – United Company RUSAL, the world’s largest producer of aluminium and alumina, has completed the installation of alumina point-feeders in another potroom of the Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter. The project is a part of an extensive environmental modernisation programme, driving the total number of potrooms with the alumina point feeding system up to 18.
22.05.07
UC RUSAL announces Climate Change initiative Paving The Way To A Safer World
Moscow, 22 May 2007 – UC RUSAL, the world’s largest producer of aluminium and alloys, announces today a new initiative entitled Paving The Way To A Safer World, which is comprised of measures to reduce harmful impact on the environment and minimise climate change risks.
21.05.07
United Company RUSAL begins construction of Eurasia’s largest bauxite and alumina complex
Moscow, 21 May 2007 – United Company RUSAL, the world’s largest producer of aluminium and alumina, today announced completion of a state Feasibility Study appraisal for the construction of Komi Aluminium Bauxite and Alumina Complex in the Komi Republic. Investments into the project will exceed US $1.5 billion.