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Alcoa Corporation operates within the Basic Materials sector, classified under the Mining and Metals subsector, with activities focused on the production of aluminum, bauxite and alumina.
The company’s formation resulted from a corporate restructuring of Alcoa Inc., leading to the creation of an entity dedicated exclusively to aluminum mining and metallurgical operations.
The initial motivation involved the need to separate upstream and downstream activities, strengthening operational and financial capacity across the global aluminum value chain.
The activity portfolio includes bauxite extraction, alumina refining and primary aluminum production, in addition to complementary operations in smelting, energy and metallurgical solutions. Production units supply essential inputs to sectors such as construction, transportation, packaging, energy and industrial manufacturing.
Operational presence is global, with activities in the United States, Brazil, Australia, Canada, Iceland and Spain. In Brazil, key operations include bauxite mines and alumina refineries located primarily in the states of Pará and Maranhão, integrated into logistics chains serving both domestic and international markets.
Market factors influencing performance include fluctuations in global aluminum prices, energy costs, environmental policies, industrial demand and the performance of the broader metals-commodities sector.
Competition occurs among major global producers of aluminum and alumina, within a segment that requires scale, energy efficiency and regulatory compliance.
The corporate structure consists of mining units, refineries, smelting facilities and energy centers, as well as research laboratories focused on technologies that improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
Regional organizations coordinate operations in each country, while the administrative headquarters in Pittsburgh, United States, oversees strategic planning, governance and corporate relations.
Alcoa Corporation’s shares are traded on the NYSE under the ticker AA.
History and Foundation of Alcoa Corporation
Alcoa Corporation was established in 2016 in the United States, following the structural split of Alcoa Inc., forming a new company focused exclusively on mining and metallurgical operations.
The reorganization aimed to separate industrial transformation activities and advanced-engineering segments, enabling greater operational clarity and strategic focus.
During the initial years after formation, efforts centered on stabilizing operations and adapting the new corporate structure, including renegotiation of energy contracts, portfolio reviews and strengthening of environmental regulatory governance. The company began operating with greater autonomy in the management of refineries, mines and smelting facilities.
Expansion over the years involved asset optimization, investments in production capacity and implementation of carbon-reduction technologies, including advanced electrolysis processes and modernization of smelters. Global activity was also broadened through commercial partnerships and strategic adjustments in major consuming markets.
Historical milestones include the initial 2016 restructuring, strengthening of operations in North America and Australia, modernization of units in Brazil and initiatives to improve energy efficiency. Research projects focused on sustainable metallurgy advanced new technological pathways for the sector.
Between 2020 and 2024, the company faced significant shifts in the global metals market, including changes in industrial consumption and logistical challenges tied to the international environment.
The period was also marked by investments in sustainability, emission-reduction projects and advances in industrial digitalization to improve performance and operational safety.
Additional Information
The Company Alcoa Corp (United States), is listed on Nasdaq with a market cap of $ 9.41 Billions, having an equity of $ 6.43 Billions.
The Company está listadathe in the sector of Others and categorized in industry of Others.
In the last 12 months the Company had a revenue of $ 12.87 Billions, which generated a profit in the amount of $ 1.15 Billion.
As for its main indicators, the Company has a P/E ratio of 8.21, a P/BV ratio of 1.46 and in the last 12 months the dividend yield of AA was at 1.10%.
The Company is traded internationally through the ticker AA.
