July 8 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto Ltd RIO.AX :
* Rio Tintos modernised kitimat smelter begins production RIO.AX
* Preparing its first shipments of metal from its Kitimat aluminium smelter in Canada following an extensive modernisation of the facility
* Says modernisation of the aluminium smelter will increase production capacity by 48 per cent
* Modernised smelter, which was delivered in line with the revised schedule and budget, is powered exclusively by Rio tinto's wholly owned hydro power facility
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