It's reported that Rio Tinto Alcan has increased production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum for second quarter of 2013 when compared to the same period last year.
Bauxite production was up by 21%, alumina output increased by 15% and aluminum production also rose by 15%.
In the first half of this year, the company has recorded a 16% year on year increase in bauxite, a 7% increase in alumina and a 14% increase in aluminum.
Rio Tinto Alcan attributes its success to strong operational performance, which drives higher volumes at its Weipa bauxite mining facility, increased capacity at its Yarwun aluminina refinery in Gladstone and improved third party demand.