Rio Tinto to market RevoCast’s low-carbon aluminium billet from new British Columbia facility
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RevoCast’s newly commissioned aluminum billet facility in British Columbia is set to supply more low-carbon extrusion material to North American manufacturers through a new agreement with Rio Tinto. The Langley plant, which began operations in August 2026, can produce more than 80,000 metric tons of 6xxx-series aluminum billet annually.
Under the agreement, Rio Tinto will exclusively market the billet, which combines low-carbon primary aluminum produced using hydropower at Rio Tinto’s Kitimat operations with recycled aluminum processed by RevoCast. The partnership will give manufacturers access to billet with recycled and low-carbon content while supporting regional supply chains and greater circularity in British Columbia’s construction sector.
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RevoCast commissioned its Langley facility in August 2026. The plant has an annual production capacity of more than 80,000 metric tons of 6xxx-series aluminum billet for extrusion applications in construction, transportation, industrial products, and consumer goods.
The facility produces the billets in 7 in. and 7.99 in. diameters, with sellable lengths of up to 23.95 ft. The company describes the plant as a state-of-the-art remelting facility designed for high energy efficiency, lower carbon emissions, and high recycled content.
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Matt Schicke, Vice President, Aluminum Sales and Marketing at Rio Tinto, said the partnership combines the company’s low-carbon aluminum production in British Columbia with RevoCast’s recycling and casting capabilities. He stated, “We can provide North American manufacturers with a reliable supply of high-quality billet produced closer to their operations.”
Thomas Martini, President and Chief Executive Officer of RevoCast, said the partnership combines the company’s remelting capabilities with Rio Tinto’s market reach and aluminum expertise. He stated, “Together, we are expanding access to reliable, high-quality, low-carbon billet with recycled content for extrusion customers across North America, while helping strengthen the region's aluminum supply chain.”
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