Hydro divests its stake in Alpart alumina refinery in Jamaica
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Norsk Hydro ASA has today entered into an agreement to divest its 35 percent
interest in the Jamaican bauxite and alumina partnership Alumina Partners of
Jamaica (Alpart) to UC Rusal for a cash consideration of NOK 250 million (USD
46 million).
"Hydro acquired Vale's bauxite and alumina operations in Brazil earlier this
year, including the word's largest alumina refinery and high-quality bauxite
resources, considerably strengthening Hydro' position in the aluminium value
chain. Following the acquisition, the 35 percent interest in Alpart is less
strategic for Hydro," says Executive Vice President Johnny Undeli, responsible
for the Bauxite & Alumina business area in Hydro
The transaction is expected to be completed in October 2011, and a positive
after-tax impact of about NOK 400 million is expected to be recognized in
Hydro's Q3 2011 results.
Alpart has a production capacity of around 1.65 million tonnes alumina per year
and was established in 1953. Hydro became a 35-percent owner in 1989. Following
the deal, Alpart will be 100 percent owned by Rusal. The operations in the
bauxite mines and the alumina refinery in Jamaica were curtailed in 2009 due to
over-capacity in the alumina market. The plant is still curtailed.
Following the divestment of Alpart, Hydro will have ownership interests in the
following bauxite and alumina assets, all located in Brazil:
* 60 percent in the Paragominas bauxite mine with annual capacity of 9.9
million tonnes, increasing to 100 percent ownership in 2015. A planned
expansion to supply the CAP alumina refinery will increase Paragominas'
capacity to 15 million tonnes.
* 5 percent in the MRN bauxite mine with annual capacity of 18 million tonnes,
and volume off-take agreements for Vale's 40 percent ownership interest in
the mine.
* 91 percent in the Alunorte alumina refinery with annual capacity of 6.3
million tonnes.
* 81 percent in the CAP alumina refinery project with initial annual capacity
of 1.86 million tonnes and expansion potential up to 7.4 million tonnes.
In addition, Hydro has an alumina supply agreement in Australia with Rio Tinto
lasting until 2030 for 0.5 million tonnes. The agreement allows for volume
increases at different stages during the duration of the contract.
Investor contact
Contact Stian Hasle
Cellular +47 97736022
E-mail Stian.hasle(at)hydro.com
Press contact
Contact Halvor Molland
Cellular +47 92979797
E-mail Halvor.Molland(at)hydro.com
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