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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) generates news across the aluminum industry value chain, from bauxite mining operations to primary metal production. As one of the world's largest aluminum producers with facilities spanning six continents, developments at Alcoa often reflect broader trends in commodity markets, energy pricing, and industrial manufacturing.
Alcoa's news typically covers earnings announcements that reveal production volumes, realized aluminum prices, and segment-level performance across bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations. Quarterly results indicate how energy costs, operational efficiency, and market conditions affect profitability. The company's vertically integrated structure means financial updates address each production stage separately.
Operational developments frequently make headlines, including refinery and smelter performance, capacity changes, and production updates. Facility restarts, curtailments, or closures directly impact aluminum supply and signal market conditions. Long-term energy contracts and power purchase agreements affect production cost competitiveness.
Strategic transactions and partnership announcements periodically emerge as the company manages its global asset portfolio. Joint ventures, divestitures, and investments in mining rights shape the company's long-term positioning. Critical minerals initiatives, including gallium and other byproducts, receive attention as supply chain priorities evolve.
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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) reported a net loss of $392 million for Q4 2021, despite achieving its highest annual net income of $429 million. Revenue rose to $3.3 billion, a 7% sequential increase, driven by strong alumina and aluminum pricing. The company generated $565 million in cash from operations and ended the year with $1.9 billion in cash. The financial results were impacted by $1.1 billion in restructuring charges. Alcoa continues to focus on sustainability and forecasts stable earnings in Q1 2022 amid ongoing market challenges.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has announced significant leadership changes by appointing Renato Bacchi as Chief Strategy Officer and Kelly Thomas as Chief Commercial Officer. Bacchi, currently the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development, will start in his new role on February 1, 2022. Thomas will join Alcoa on February 14, 2022, and will oversee commercial strategies globally. These appointments aim to bolster Alcoa's executive team to advance the company's strategic priorities.
Alcoa Corporation has announced a two-year curtailment of its San Ciprián aluminum plant in Spain due to high energy prices. The agreement, effective January 1, 2022, aims to address the facility's challenges with a commitment to restart operations in January 2024. During the curtailment, the company will secure long-term power agreements and invest $68 million in capital and $35 million in restart costs. The plant is expected to incur a net loss of $20 million to $25 million in 2022, following a projected loss of $65 million in 2021.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) will announce its fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results on January 19, 2022, after market close. A conference call for discussion will start at 5:00 p.m. EST. The press release will be accessible via the Alcoa website and on Twitter @Alcoa. Investors can participate in the call by dialing +1 (877) 883-0383 (Domestic) or +1 (412) 902-6506 (International). Replay will be available until January 26, 2022.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced the acquisition of additional group annuity contracts, enhancing its balance sheet and mitigating pension plan volatility. The new contracts will facilitate the transfer of approximately
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has announced the permanent closure of 146,000 metric tons of aluminum smelting capacity at the Wenatchee Works in Washington, which has been idle since 2015. The decommissioning process will begin immediately, with expected restructuring costs of approximately $75 million and cash outlays of about $60 million over seven years. This closure aligns with Alcoa's strategy to optimize its smelting portfolio, achieving 60% of its capacity review goal.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced that William F. Oplinger, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a virtual Q&A session at the Citi Conference on December 1, 2021, starting at 8:45 a.m. EST.
The session will include introductory remarks and cover the company's business outlook. A live audio webcast will be accessible via the Investors section of www.alcoa.com, along with a slide presentation and an audio replay of the session afterward.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced the purchase of group annuity contracts to transfer approximately $1 billion of pension obligations for certain U.S. retirees. This transfer, expected to complete soon, aims to strengthen Alcoa's balance sheet and mitigate pension plan obligation volatility. Athene Holding, Ltd. (NYSE: ATH) will manage payments for 11,200 participants, with no changes to benefits. However, a non-cash settlement charge of approximately $565 million (or $2.96 per share) will impact the 2021 fourth quarter earnings. Post-transfer, U.S. pension plans will be over 95% funded.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced that William F. Oplinger, Executive Vice President and CFO, will participate in a Q&A session at the Goldman Sachs Global Metals & Mining Conference on November 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. EST. Oplinger will provide introductory comments on Alcoa's business and outlook. A live audio webcast will be available on Alcoa's website, along with a slide presentation starting at 7:00 a.m. EST on the same day. An audio replay will be accessible post-event.
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