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- **Safety & Production**: Tragedy at Alumar led to global safety upgrades; record U.S. shipments offset 50% tariff costs. 
- **Strategic Investments**: $60M Massena furnace and 100-ton gallium plant (2026 first production) enhance U.S. competitiveness. 
- **Financial Performance**: Q3 net income $232M, EBITDA $270M; Q4 EBITDA expected to improve in alumina, decline in aluminum. 
- **Tariff Management**: Midwest premium now covers full tariff, enabling U.S. shipments from Canada. 
- **Growth Opportunities**: Gallium project supported by 3 governments; no M&A in rolling business. 
- **Demand Signals**: Packaging/electrical strong, automotive weak; European premiums rising amid supply tightness.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Tragic incident at Alumar smelter resulted in a fatality, leading to comprehensive safety reviews and global safety protocol updates. 
- Achieved record aluminum production at 5 smelters, with U.S. shipments offsetting tariff impacts. 
- Announced $60M investment in Massena's anode bake furnace and a 10-year energy contract, securing competitive power costs. 
- Gallium plant project in Australia, supported by U.S., Australian, and Japanese governments, aims for first production by end-2026. 
- Kwinana refinery closure and Ma'aden JV sale resulted in $786M gain, partially offset by $895M restructuring charges. 
- Australia mine approvals process progressing, with EPA assessment expected Q2 2026 and ministerial approvals by year-end. 

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Q3 2025 revenue $3B (-1% QoQ), driven by lower alumina volumes and unfavorable currency. 
- Net income $232M vs. $164M prior quarter, with adjusted EBITDA $270M. 
- Sequential EBITDA decline ($43M) due to higher tariffs, ARO adjustments, and currency impacts. 
- Aluminum segment EBITDA up $210M on higher prices and lower costs, offset by $50M tariff increase. 
- Cash flow: $1.5B ending cash, $85M operating use, $69M tax refund, and $150M from Ma'aden sale. 
- 2025 outlook: CapEx $625M, ARO spend $260M, and Q4 EBITDA expected to improve in alumina, decline in aluminum. 

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Capital Allocation**: Prioritize debt repayment (target $1.5B), with potential returns to shareholders post-debt reduction. 
- **M&A Strategy**: Open to opportunities across supply chain, focusing on synergies; no interest in rolling business. 
- **Gallium Project**: 100-ton capacity, 50% owned by Japan/U.S./Australia, with offtake agreements; Alcoa's share ~5 tons. 
- **Tariffs & Shipments**: Midwest premium covers full tariff costs, enabling U.S. shipments from Canadian smelters. 
- **Massena Expansion**: Long-term power contract enables $60M furnace investment; no plans to restart idle potline. 
- **Australia Approvals**: EPA assessment due Q2 2026, with focus on water proximity and Jarrah forest rehabilitation. 
- **Demand Trends**: Packaging and electrical sectors strong, automotive weakness due to tariff uncertainty. 
- **CBAM Impact**: Expected 2026 implementation may raise European premiums by $40-50/ton. 
- **Kwinana Closure**: $600M closure costs driven by water management; land sale potential due to port/rail access.

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