This periodic newsletter offers a roundup of recent highlights from Alcoa's operations worldwide. Taken individually, these summaries provide insight into Alcoa's performance in the economic, environmental, and social realms. Taken together, they reveal the breadth of activity that ultimately delivers a sustainable outcome.

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Alcoa, Republic of Ghana Agree to Re-Start Valco Smelter

Alcoa and the Government of the Republic of Ghana have finalized agreements to re-start the Valco aluminum smelter in Tema, Ghana.

Alcoa Partner in Guinea Biodiversity Workshop

Conservation International, Alcoa, Alcan, and Guinée Ecologie co-hosted a multi-stakeholder workshop to form an action plan for conserving biodiversity in the Boké prefecture of Guinea.

Jamalco Alumina Refinery to Double Capacity

Alcoa approved plans for its Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals affiliate to join with the Government of Jamaica to expand the Jamalco alumina refinery.

Alcoa Investing US$375 Million in Warrick Facilities

Alcoa is investing US$375 million at its Warrick Power Plant in Newburgh, Indiana (USA), to increase environmental performance, increase power efficiency, lower costs, and further secure long-term, low-cost power.

Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil Tops in Overall Brand Equity

Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil brand ranked first for the second consecutive year in overall brand equity in the spring 2005 EquiTrend® Brand Study of consumers across the U.S.

Alcoa AFL Czech Wins VW Group Quality Award

Alcoa's AFL Automotive plant in Stribro, Czech Republic, earned the prestigious VW Group Award for Product Quality, which acknowledges AFL Automotive's performance in delivering on-time, defect-free parts to VW, as well as its overall customer support and service.

Alcoa Recognized by Ferrari with President's Award

Alcoa received the Podio Ferrari 2005 "President's Award" in recognition of "the company's partnership with Ferrari on one of the essential components in the success of the Prancing Horse cars--the aluminum chassis."

Alcoa Named Supplier of the Year by Tracker Marine

Alcoa North American Mill Products was named the Supplier of the Year by Tracker Marine Group, the largest aluminum boat manufacturer in the world.

Alcoa Mill Products Maintains Top Supplier Status with Nissan NA

Alcoa's North American Mill Products business was the recipient of the Quality Master Award from Nissan North America for the third year in the row, maintaining its top 10% global supplier status with the automaker.

Alcoa Takes Full Ownership in Shanghai Joint Venture

Alcoa purchased the 40% interest in the Alcoa (Shanghai) Aluminum Products Ltd. joint venture currently owned by its partner Shanghai Light Industrial Equipment (Group) Company, Ltd. (SLIEC).

Greening of the Supply Chain

Reducing Alcoa's consumption of resources is a key sustainability goal, and this "green" practice cascaded into the company's supply chain through an innovative pilot program with the World Environment Center.

Warhol Exhibition Heads to Three Russian Cities

The Andy Warhol Museum, Alcoa Foundation, and Alcoa have partnered to organize an extensive exhibition of Andy Warhol's work for a tour of three major Russian cities beginning in September 2005.

Alcoa Foundation Invests in Educational Program for Judges in China

Temple University Beasley School of Law has been awarded a US$100,000 Alcoa Foundation grant in support of its Judicial Education Program that offers short-term educational opportunities to judges in the People's Republic of China.

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Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap® foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa® wheels, and Baco® household wraps. Among its other businesses are closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 129,000 employees in 44 countries and has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com

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