Press Release: Mergers: Commission approves proposed acquisition of Alcan by Rio Tinto

The European Commission has authorised under the EU Merger Regulation the acquisition of control of Alcan of Canada, by Rio Tinto of the UK. Both companies are active in the production of aluminium at worldwide level. After examination, the Commission concluded that the proposed operation would not significantly impede effective competition in the European Economic Area (EEA) or in a substantial part of it.