Rio Tinto and AMG Metals & Materials have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the possibility of a low-carbon aluminium project in India, using renewable energy. The plant is expected to produce up to 1 million TPA of primary aluminium and 2 million TPA of alumina in the country.

Apr 17, 2025

Global leading mining company Rio Tinto and AMG Metals & Materials (AMG M&M) have signed a memorandum of understanding to study the possibility of a low-carbon aluminium project in India.

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As part of the collaboration, the companies plan to initially assess the feasibility of a 500,000-tonne-per-year of aluminium using aluminium smelter, with a broader vision to scale up to 1 million tonnes of aluminium and 2 million tonnes of alumina annually.

The project is expected to use renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar, and is supported by pumped hydro storage. The initiative comes in response to the rising global demand for eco-friendly aluminium, known for its light weight, durability, and recyclability, particularly in sectors like automotive, construction, and packaging.

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Mahesh Kolli, Group President of AMG M&M and Greenko, said that the agreement could provide low-carbon aluminium for global supply chains. Rio Tinto’s Aluminium Chief Executive, Jérôme Pécresse, emphasized that the study will support the company’s goal to expand its low-carbon metal production in markets like India, which has strong economic growth and strategic importance.