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Alcoa, officially known as Alcoa Corporation, is a global producer of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum. The company was formed in 2016 when Alcoa Inc. split into two independent, publicly traded entities: Alcoa Corporation and Arconic Inc. Alcoa Corporation retained the upstream business, focusing on the mining and processing of aluminum.

The company's operations span across 10 countries, and it is a significant player in the global aluminum industry. Its primary products are essential raw materials for various manufacturing sectors, including automotive, aerospace, packaging, and construction. Alcoa extracts bauxite ore, which is then processed into alumina, and subsequently smelted into aluminum.

Alcoa has a long history, with its origins tracing back to the Pittsburgh Reduction Company, founded in 1888 by Charles Martin Hall, inventor of the electrolytic process for producing aluminum on an industrial scale. This early innovation laid the foundation for the modern aluminum industry.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Alcoa Corporation continues to navigate the complexities of the global commodity markets and the evolving demands for sustainable aluminum production. The company is involved in efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and improve the efficiency of its operations.