Rio Tinto-Backed Arctial Aluminium Smelter in Finland Targets 2029 First Metal as Final Investment Decision Set for 2027

The Arctial aluminium smelter in northern Finland is targeting first hot metal production in late 2029 following a planned 2027 final investment decision, as the Rio Tinto-backed 610,000-tonne-per-year project advances toward becoming one of Europe's largest new primary aluminium facilities.