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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) generates a steady flow of news tied to its role in bauxite mining, alumina refining, and primary aluminum production. Investors following AA news see updates on operating performance, portfolio changes, technology initiatives, and capital allocation decisions that affect the company’s position along the aluminum value chain.
Regular earnings releases and conference calls provide detail on alumina and aluminum production, shipments, revenue, and cash flows, along with commentary on restructuring charges, asset optimization, and market conditions. Current reports on Form 8-K often accompany these announcements, furnishing press releases that summarize quarterly results or describe significant events such as asset closures and joint venture transactions.
Alcoa news also covers strategic moves in its asset base, including decisions to permanently close facilities such as the Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia, and agreements to sell interests in joint ventures like the Ma’aden partnership. These items help investors understand how Alcoa adjusts its portfolio in response to factors such as age, scale, operating costs, and resource quality.
Another important category of AA news involves technology and low-carbon initiatives. The company participates in the ELYSIS carbon-free smelting technology partnership and has highlighted the first use of aluminum produced with this process in consumer personal and home care packaging. In addition, Alcoa has reported on a gallium critical mineral development project at its Wagerup alumina refinery, supported by the United States and Australian governments and a joint venture with Japanese partners.
Capital and financing developments appear in Alcoa’s news flow as well, including the planned redemption of subsidiary notes and the declaration of quarterly cash dividends. Updates on long-term energy contracts, such as the agreement with the New York Power Authority for Massena Operations, and announcements about Investor Day events and participation in industry conferences, provide further context. For a consolidated view of these topics, readers can use this news page as a reference for Alcoa’s ongoing operational, financial, and strategic disclosures.
Alcoa Foundation (NYSE: AA) awarded grants to two Pittsburgh organizations to expand STEM/STEAM access for underserved students on October 20, 2025. The Rivers of Steel grant will fund the Full STEAM Ahead K–12 program at the Carrie Blast Furnaces, covering metal arts, environmental science and industrial history. The Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation grant will fund the prototype of Science Champions, developed with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, aligning curriculum with Pennsylvania’s new STEELS standards and West Virginia’s College Readiness program.
The prototype will engage 40 educators across 36 schools, and together the two programs are expected to reach more than 2,000 students and educators across Western Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia.
Alcoa (NYSE: AA) will host an Investor Day on Thursday, October 30, 2025 at the New York Stock Exchange and via live webcast from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. EDT.
The program will cover markets, operations, strategies, technologies, and capital allocation and will feature CEO William F. Oplinger and senior executives including the CFO Molly Beerman and other EVPs. A live Q&A with members of the executive team will follow presentations.
Slide materials will be posted at ~7:00 a.m. EDT on October 30 on Alcoa's Investors website. The live webcast is listen-and-view only; written questions may be submitted via the webcast chat. A replay, video presentations, and transcript will be available on the Investors site for one year. In-person attendance is available subject to space by contacting investor.relations@alcoa.com.
Alcoa (NYSE: AA) has announced the permanent closure of its Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia, following its curtailment in June 2024. The decision comes after multiple unsuccessful attempts to find a sustainable restart path, citing factors such as facility age, operating costs, and bauxite grade challenges.
The closure will result in restructuring charges of $890 million ($623 million after-tax) in Q3 2025, including $375 million in non-cash asset impairment charges. Cash outlays for the closure are expected to reach $600 million over six years. The closure affects approximately 220 employees and will reduce Alcoa's global consolidated refining capacity from 13.9 to 11.7 million metric tons.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has scheduled its third quarter 2025 financial results announcement for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, after the NYSE market close. The company will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT the same day.
The earnings conference call will be hosted by William Oplinger, President and CEO, and Molly Beerman, EVP and CFO. The presentation will be available on Alcoa's website, with a telephone replay accessible until October 29, 2025.
Alcoa (NYSE: AA) and Eurasia Group have released a white paper examining the relationship between economic competitiveness and green transition in the aluminum industry. The analysis highlights that aluminum demand is projected to increase 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2050 compared to 2020 levels, driven by renewable energy technologies and EVs.
The report addresses key challenges including high energy costs and policy impacts like the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Currently, the aluminum sector accounts for 3% of global industrial carbon emissions. The paper emphasizes solutions through circular economy initiatives, supply chain traceability, and digital innovation.
Alcoa is advancing sustainability through its Sustana® product line and ELYSIS® technology development, which aims to eliminate direct greenhouse gas emissions from aluminum smelting.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has announced it will host an Investor Day on October 30, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. EDT. The event will feature presentations from key executives including CEO William F. Oplinger and CFO Molly Beerman, covering topics such as markets, operations, strategies, and capital allocation.
The event will be accessible via live webcast through Alcoa's website, with presentation materials available on the day of the event. A Q&A session with the executive team will be included, and post-event materials including video presentations and transcripts will remain available for one year on Alcoa's investor relations website.
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has announced its participation in two upcoming investor conferences in September 2025. The company will engage in Q&A sessions at the Jefferies 2025 Industrials Conference on September 4 at 10:10 AM EDT in New York, and the Morgan Stanley 13th Annual Laguna Conference on September 10 at 2:30 PM EDT in California.
A slide presentation will be available on Alcoa's website starting September 3 at 7:00 AM EDT. Both conference sessions will feature live webcasts, with transcripts and audio replays made available afterward on the company's investor relations website.
Alcoa (NYSE: AA) has entered into a Joint Development Agreement with Japan Australia Gallium Associates (JAGA) to explore the feasibility of producing gallium, a critical mineral, at one of its Western Australia alumina refineries. The project, targeting a final investment decision by end of 2025 and production start in 2026, aims to diversify global gallium supply chains currently dominated by China.
The partnership involves Sojitz Corporation and Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), with Sojitz serving as an offtake customer. The initiative could leverage Alcoa's existing operations to support technology and defense sectors, as gallium is crucial for semiconductors and recognized as a critical mineral by Australia, the United States, and Japan.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share for both its common stock and Series A convertible preferred stock. The dividend will be paid on August 28, 2025, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 12, 2025.
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) reported second quarter 2025 results with revenue of $3.018 billion, down 10% sequentially. Net income was $164 million ($0.62 per share), while adjusted net income reached $103 million ($0.39 per share).
Key operational highlights include stable alumina production at 2.4 million metric tons and increased aluminum production of 572,000 metric tons. The company maintained a strong cash position of $1.5 billion and generated $488 million in cash from operations.
Notable developments include completing the sale of its 25.1% stake in Ma'aden joint venture for $1.35 billion, receiving a favorable Australian tax dispute decision, and managing increased U.S. tariff impacts on Canadian aluminum through market redirection. The company also announced the resumption of the San Ciprián smelter restart, expected to complete by mid-2026.
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