UC RUSAL, a leading global aluminium producer, has announced its operating results for the third quarter 2015.
Alumina production for the quarter ended September 30 totaled 1,870 thousand tonnes (+2.8% QoQ). Alumina production for the first nine months of the current financial year stood at 5,496 thousand tonnes (+1.1% YoY).
International operations, including Aughinish Alumina and Windalco, accounted for the major part of the output growth due to routine maintenance repairs performed at those plants in 2Q15.
The overall alumina production growth is attributable to stronger internal (intercompany) demand and sustainable demand from third parties.