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28 September OSLO, Press Release	Qatalum construction work 90 percent finished Most elements forming Qatalum, the large aluminium plant being constructed in Qatar, are now in place.
25 September NEW YORK, Press Release	Alcoa Announces Third Quarter 2009 Dividend The Board of Directors of Alcoa (NYSE:AA) declared (a) a quarterly common stock dividend of 3 cents per share payable November 25, 2009 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2009 and (b) a quarterly dividend of 93.75 cents per share on Alcoa’s $3.75 cumulative preferred stock payable January 1, 2010 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2009. Alcoa has paid a quarterly dividend on its common stock for more than 60 years.
25 September OSLO, Press Release	Saving water — and money — at the Qatalum Village Saving water is a big deal at the Qatalum Village in Qatar. The Qatalum aluminium project is using the most advanced water management practices, reflecting its commitment to the environment. And the initiatives have yielded considerable cost savings. At full capacity, some 10,000 construction workers at the large aluminium plant being built in Mesaieed are using the services of the nearby Qatalum Village, such as electricity, water and catering.
24 September LONDON, Press Release	Rexam plans to close beverage can factory in France Rexam, the global consumer packaging company, announces that it has entered into negotiations with employee representatives to close its beverage can making plant in Dunkirk, France, to balance capacity in the European market.
23 September MOSCOW, Press Release	RUSAL commissions first complex of new casthouse at Irkutsk Aluminium Smelter UC RUSAL, the world’s largest aluminium and alumina producer, announces commissioning of the first start-up complex of new Casthouse 3 at its Irkutsk aluminium smelter (IrkAZ). The company invested approximately USD 50 million in the expansion of IrkAZ casting facility and commissioning of its 1st line.
22 September MELBOURNE, Press Release	Rio Tinto to sell Alcan Composites Rio Tinto has entered into an agreement to sell Alcan Composites, part of the Alcan Engineered Products division, to Schweiter Technologies for a total consideration of US$349 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year, following completion by the parties of various conditions precedent to closing, including regulatory processes and employee consultations.
22 September PITTSBURGH & YOUNGSTOWN, Press Release	Alcoa and Exal Combine Efforts to Promote Water Purification System New Technology to Be Unveiled at G-20 Summit Alcoa, the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, and Exal Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of specialized aluminum packaging, have joined together to help promote newly developed water purification technology set to be introduced prior to the G-20 Summit. The event will be held at the Carnegie Science Center starting at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, September 23.
17 September MELBOURNE, Press Release	Rio Tinto Alcan Divests 56% of Cable division of Alcan Engineered Products Rio Tinto has taken the first step in divesting its downstream Alcan Engineered Products business by agreeing to the sale of 56 per cent of its Cable division to Platinum Equity. Rio Tinto Alcan will remain a key supplier of aluminium rod and molten aluminium to Cable’s plants in North America.
16 September OSLO, Press Release	Aluminium in front at IAA 2009 Most of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers are unveiling their newest models at the International Motor Show 2009 in Frankfurt. Hydro is right in front, delivering lightweight aluminium components and systems to many of these models.
16 September FRANKFURT, Press Release	Aluminium in front at IAA 2009 Most of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers are unveiling their newest models at the International Motor Show 2009 in Frankfurt. Hydro is right in front, delivering lightweight aluminium components and systems to many of these models.
15 September ATLANTA, Press Release	Novelis Selected as Sole Supplier of Aluminum Sheet for New Jaguar XJ Novelis announced today that it has been selected as the sole supplier of aluminum sheet for the all-new Jaguar XJ sedan. Like its predecessor, this redesigned version of Jaguar’s flagship vehicle features a lightweight structure and body panels made primarily of aluminum sheet
15 September NEW YORK, Press Release	Alcoa’s AWAC Opens Juruti Bauxite Mine in Brazil As part of Alcoa’s ongoing effort to continually move its global primary products operations down the cost curve, Alcoa today commissioned the opening of its new bauxite operations in Juruti, Brazil. The Juruti operations, which are part of the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) joint venture with Alumina Limited in which Alcoa holds a 60 percent share, consist of a port facility, a mine and a 50 kilometer rail system to the port. Initial output at the mine will ramp up to 2.6 million metric tons per year (mtpy).
14 September BEIJING & NEW YORK, Press Release	Alcoa Bohai Sheet Business Inaugurated A significant milestone was reached today for Alcoa’s growth in China with the inauguration of Alcoa Bohai sheet business at its plant in Qinhuangdao, China. Alcoa China now has the capacity to produce the highest quality aluminum sheet for the printing, transportation, electronics and packaging industries.
11 September OSLO, Press Release	Solar power getting its place in the sun A large-scale solar energy farm that uses aluminium structures from Hydro is featured in the September issue of National Geographic magazine.
11 September NEW-YORK, Press Release	Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld Named Chairman of U.S.-Russia Business Council Alcoa announced today that President and CEO Klaus Kleinfeld has been appointed Chairman of the U.S.-Russia Business Council (USRBC), effective September 25, 2009. Mr. Kleinfeld succeeds Neville Isdell, who is stepping down following his retirement as Chairman and CEO of the Coca-Cola Company.
9 September OSLO, Press Release	White paper on aluminium extrusions for solar energy structures Hydro has issued a white paper examining aluminium’s emerging role in the solar energy area, especially the use of aluminium extrusions in concentrated solar power structures, marketed by the company’s Extrusion Americas sector.
8 September LONDON, Press Release	Rio Tinto exports its three billionth tonne of iron ore from its Australian operations Rio Tinto has reached the historic milestone of exporting three billion tonnes of iron ore from Australia, highlighting the exponential growth of the Pilbara since its first shipment of the essential steel-making ingredient in 1966.
7 September OSLO, Press Release	Technal supplies building systems for world’s tallest student accommodation Technal, one of Hydro’s building systems brands, is supplying aluminium glazing solutions for an £80m project in Leeds, U.K. that is the world’s tallest student accommodation building.
3 September OSLO, Press Release	On top of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes Hydro scores highest among aluminium companies in this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI) ranking – for the fourth year in a row.
3 September OSLO, Press Release	Great interest in 'The Great, Green Building Debate' Tickets to 'The Great, Green Building Debate' in Trondheim Wednesday were as popular as a big-name rock concert. Hydro’s president and CEO, Svein Richard Brandtzæg talked about energy use in buildings to en enthralled group of students from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
3 September NEW-YORK, Press Release	Alcoa Re-Aligns Global Primary Products Business to Sustain and Accelerate Improvements, Seize Growth Opportunities Alcoa announced today a re-alignment of its Global Primary Products (GPP) business organization that will sustain and accelerate the many improvements the operations have made, and seize growth opportunities as the economy recovers.
3 September NEW-YORK, Press Release	Alcoa Named Component of Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Eighth Consecutive Year Alcoa announced today that it has been selected for the eighth consecutive year as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes (DJSI). The DJSI follow a best-in-class approach and include sustainability leaders from industries worldwide and serve as an important guide for investors to assess a company’s sustainability portfolio. Selection to the indices is based on a thorough analysis of a company’s economic, environmental and social performance. The company was once again named a component of the North American Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
1 September OSLO, Press Release	Audi again chooses Hydro’s aluminium structures Hydro has been asked to deliver the front crash management systems for one of Audi’s future high-volume models, underlining the company’s position as the leading global supplier of lightweight crash management components.

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