Alcoa Corporation's Q2 2023 financial report reveals a slight increase in sales from $2,670 in Q1 to $2,684 in Q2. However, the cost of goods sold also rose, from $2,404 to $2,515. The company is making strides in its operations, with the Alumar refinery in Brazil returning to normal production levels and the Alumar smelter operating at 60% capacity. Despite challenges in obtaining annual mine plan approvals in Australia, Alcoa is innovatively extending ore supply by mining lower grade bauxite. Dive in to discover more about Alcoa's performance and future outlook.