Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal BC Operations Search Home - Welcome to Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal BC Operations Welcome to Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal BC OperationsWelcome to Rio Tinto Alcan Primary Metal BC Operations. We are located in the northwest part of the province of British Columbia and are a part of Rio Tinto Alcan. We produce primary aluminum for Pacific Rim customers. more... See more text