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                                                                   Exhibit 10.29

                  AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO DISPUTE RESOLUTION

                                  DATED O, 2004
                      WITH EFFECT AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE

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                           AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO
                               DISPUTE RESOLUTION

THIS AGREEMENT (the "AGREEMENT") entered into in the City of Montreal, Province
of Quebec, is dated December o, 2004, with effect as of the Effective Date.

BETWEEN:            NOVELIS INC., a corporation incorporated under the Canada
                    Business Corporations Act ("NOVELIS"),

AND:                NOVELIS FOIL FRANCE, a company organized under the laws of
                    France ("NOVELIS RUGLES"),

AND:                NOVELIS PAE VOREPPE, a company organized under the laws of
                    France ("NOVELIS PAE"),

AND:                NOVELIS SPECIALITES FRANCE, ANNECY, a company organized
                    under the laws of France ("NOVELIS SPECIALITES"),

AND:                NOVELIS LUXEMBOURG SA, a company organized under the laws of
                    Luxembourg ("NOVELIS LUXEMBOURG"),

AND:                NOVELIS DO BRASIL LTDA., a Brazilian limited liability
                    company incorporated under the laws of Brazil ("NOVELIS
                    BRAZILIAN AFFILIATE"),

AND:                ARCUSTARGET INC., a corporation incorporated under the
                    Canada Business Corporations Act ("ARCUSTARGET"),

AND:                ALCAN INC., a corporation organized under the Canada
                    Business Corporations Act ("ALCAN"),

AND:                ALCAN CORPORATION, a corporation incorporated under the
                    Canada Business Corporations Act ("ALCAN CORPORATION"),

AND:                ALCAN ALUMINUM CORPORATION, a corporation incorporated under
                    the Canada Business Corporations Act ("AAC"),

AND:                ALCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED, a corporation organized under
                    the laws of Canada ("ALCANINT"),

AND:                PECHINEY CENTRE DE RECHERCHES DE VOREPPE, a company
                    organized under the laws of France ("ALCAN PECHINEY").

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RECITALS:

WHEREAS Alcan and Novelis have entered concurrently with this Agreement into a
Separation Agreement (such agreement, as amended, restated or modified from time
to time, the "SEPARATION AGREEMENT") pursuant to which Alcan and Novelis set out
the terms and conditions relating to the separation of the Separated Businesses
from the Remaining Alcan Businesses (each as defined in the Separation
Agreement).

WHEREAS pursuant to the provisions of the Separation Agreement, Alcan and
Novelis have each covenanted and agreed to execute and deliver or, as
applicable, cause the appropriate members of their respective Groups (as defined
below) to execute and deliver, on or prior to the Effective Date (as defined
below), each of the Ancillary Agreements (as such term is defined in the
Separation Agreement) including each of the agreements identified on EXHIBIT "A"
attached to this Agreement.

WHEREAS the parties hereto wish to set out in this Agreement the procedures for
the resolution of all disputes, controversies or claims between Novelis and any
member of Alcan Group (as defined below) or between Alcan and any member of
Novelis Group (as defined below), that may arise out of, or relate to, or arise
under or in connection with any of the agreements identified on EXHIBIT "A"
attached to this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the agreements, covenants and other
provisions set forth in the Separation Agreement and in this Agreement, the
Parties (as defined below) hereby agree as follows:

                                   ARTICLE I
                                 INTERPRETATION

1.01  DEFINITIONS

      In this Agreement the following terms and variations thereof have the
      meanings specified or referred to in this Section 1.01 and capitalized
      terms not otherwise defined herein have the meanings ascribed thereto in
      the Separation Agreement;

      "AFFILIATE" of any Person means any other Person that, directly or
      indirectly, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with
      such first Person as of the date on which or at any time during the period
      for when such determination is being made. For purposes of this
      definition, "CONTROL" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the
      power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of
      such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities or other
      interests, by contract or otherwise and the terms "CONTROLLING" and
      "CONTROLLED" have meanings correlative to the foregoing.

      "AGREEMENT" has the meaning set out at the beginning of this Agreement.

      "ALCAN" has the meaning set out at the beginning of this Agreement.

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      "ALCAN GROUP" means Alcan, Alcan Corporation, AAC, Alcanint and Alcan
      Pechiney.

      "APPLICABLE LAW" means any applicable law, statute, rule or regulation of
      any Governmental Authority or any outstanding order, judgment, injunction,
      ruling or decree by any Governmental Authority.

      "BUSINESS CONCERN" means any corporation, company, limited liability
      company, partnership, joint venture, trust, unincorporated association or
      any other form of association.

      "DISPUTE" has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01.

      "EFFECTIVE DATE" means the effective date of the Separation Agreement as
      defined therein.

      "GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY" means any court, arbitration panel, governmental
      or regulatory authority, agency, stock exchange, commission or body.

      "GROUP" means Alcan Group or Novelis Group, as the context requires.

      "NOVELIS" has the meaning set out at the beginning of this Agreement.

      "NOVELIS GROUP" means Novelis, Novelis Brazilian Affiliate, Novelis
      Rugles, Novelis PAE, Novelis Specialites, Novelis Luxembourg and
      Arcustarget.

      "PARTIES" means Novelis Inc., Novelis Do Brasil Ltda., Novelis Foil
      France, Novelis PAE Voreppe, Novelis Specialites France, Annecy, Novelis
      Luxembourg SA, Arcustarget Inc., Alcan Inc., Alcan Corporation, Alcan
      Aluminum Corporation, Alcan International Limited and Pechiney Centre de
      Recherches de Voreppe and "PARTY" means each one of them.

      "PERSON" means any individual, Business Concern or Governmental Authority.

      "SEPARATION AGREEMENT" has the meaning set out in the preamble to this
      Agreement.

                                   ARTICLE II
                               DISPUTE RESOLUTION

2.01  DISPUTE RESOLUTION

      The procedures for dispute resolution set forth in Article XII of the
      Separation Agreement (which is reproduced on EXHIBIT "B" attached to this
      Agreement) shall govern all disputes, controversies or claims (whether
      arising in contract, delict, tort or otherwise), whether between Novelis
      and any member of Alcan Group or between Alcan and any member of Novelis
      Group that may arise out of, or relate to, or arise under or in connection
      with any of the agreements identified on EXHIBIT "A" attached to this

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      Agreement, or the transactions contemplated thereby (including all actions
      taken in furtherance of the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby on
      or prior to the date hereof), or the commercial or economic relationship
      of the Parties relating thereto (a "DISPUTE").

      For the purposes of EXHIBIT "A" attached to this Agreement, each of
      Novelis Brazilian Affiliate, Novelis Rugles, Novelis PAE, Novelis
      Specialites, Novelis Luxembourg and Arcustarget shall be deemed to
      constitute a member of Novelis Group and each of Alcan Corporation, AAC,
      Alcanint and Alcan PechineY shall be deemed to constitute a member of
      Alcan Group.

2.02  APPOINTMENT OF AGENT

      (a)   Each member of Novelis Group hereby appoints and designates Novelis
            as its irrevocable agent, nominee and appointee to institute and
            conduct any proceeding or process for the purposes of the resolution
            of any Dispute between itself and any member of Alcan Group, and for
            the purposes of resolving any such Dispute each member of Novelis
            Group hereby agrees to refrain from unilaterally instituting any
            such proceeding or process and to abide by any decision of Novelis
            in connection therewith. Each member of Novelis Group further
            confirms and accepts hereby the authority of Novelis, and agrees to
            be bound by Novelis's acts and decisions, in connection with any and
            all matters governed by the provisions of Section 2.01 hereof and of
            Article XII of the Separation Agreement reproduced on EXHIBIT "B"
            attached to this Agreement.

      (b)   Each member of Alcan Group hereby appoints and designates Alcan as
            its irrevocable agent, nominee and appointee to institute and
            conduct any proceeding or process for the purposes of the resolution
            of any Dispute between itself and any member of Novelis Group, and
            for the purposes of resolving any such Dispute each member of Alcan
            Group hereby agrees to refrain from unilaterally instituting any
            such proceeding or process and to abide by any decision of Alcan in
            connection therewith. Each member of Alcan Group further confirms
            and accepts hereby the authority of Alcan, and agrees to be bound by
            Alcan's acts and decisions, in connection with any and all matters
            governed by the provisions of Section 2.01 hereof and of Article XII
            of the Separation Agreement reproduced on EXHIBIT "B" attached to
            this Agreement.

                                  ARTICLE III
                                     NOTICES

3.01  NOTICES

      All notices or other communications under this Agreement shall be in
      writing and shall be deemed to be duly given when delivered in person or
      successfully transmitted by facsimile, addressed as follows:

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      IF TO ALCAN, TO:

      Alcan Inc.
      1188 Sherbrooke Street West
      Montreal, Quebec
      H3A 3G2
      Fax: 514-848-8115

      Attention: Chief Legal Officer

      IF TO NOVELIS, TO:

      Novelis Inc.
      Suite 3800
      Royal Bank Plaza, South Tower
      P.O. Box 84
      200 Bay Street
      Toronto, Ontario
      M5J 2Z4
      Fax: 416-216-3930

      Attention:  Chief Executive Officer

      Any Party may, by notice to the other Party as set forth herein, change
      the address or fax number to which such notices are to be given.

      Any communication given to Alcan in accordance with the foregoing
      provisions shall be deemed to be effective notice to any other member of
      Alcan Group and each of Alcan Corporation, AAC, Alcanint and Alcan
      Pechiney hereby appoints Alcan as its irrevocable agent, nominee and
      appointee for the purpose of receiving any communication or notice
      addressed to it. Novelis shall be entitled to and shall act on any
      communication given or agreement entered into by Alcan on Alcan's behalf
      or on behalf of any of Alcan Corporation, AAC, Alcanint and Alcan
      Pechiney.

      Any communication given to Novelis in accordance with the foregoing
      provisions shall be deemed to be effective notice to any other member of
      Novelis Group and each of Novelis Brazilian Affiliate, Novelis Rugles,
      Novelis PAE, Novelis Specialites, Novelis Luxembourg and Arcustarget
      hereby appoints Novelis as its irrevocable agent, nominee and appointee
      for the purpose of receiving any communication or notice addressed to it.
      Alcan shall be entitled to and shall act on any communication or agreement
      entered into by Novelis on Novelis's behalf or on behalf of any of Novelis
      Brazilian Affiliate, Novelis Rugles, Novelis PAE, Novelis Specialites,
      Novelis Luxembourg and Arcustarget.

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                                   ARTICLE IV
                                  MISCELLANEOUS

4.01  CONSTRUCTION

      In this Agreement, unless a clear contrary intention appears:

      (a)   reference to any Person includes such Person's successors and
            assigns but, if applicable, only if such successors and assigns are
            not prohibited by this Agreement;

      (b)   reference to any agreement, document or instrument means such
            agreement, document or instrument as amended, modified, supplemented
            or restated, and in effect from time to time in accordance with the
            terms thereof subject to compliance with the requirements set forth
            herein;

      (c)   reference to any Applicable Law means such Applicable Law as
            amended, modified, codified, replaced or re-enacted, in whole or in
            part, and in effect from time to time, including rules and
            regulations promulgated thereunder, and reference to any section or
            other provision of any Applicable Law means that provision of such
            Applicable Law from time to time in effect and constituting the
            substantive amendment, modification, codification, replacement or
            re-enactment of such section or other provision;

      (d)   "herein", "hereby", "hereunder," "hereof," "hereto," and words of
            similar import shall be deemed references to this Agreement as a
            whole and not to any particular Article, Section or other provision
            hereof;

      (e)   "including" (and with correlative meaning "include") means including
            without limiting the generality of any description preceding such
            term;

      (f)   headings are for convenience of reference only and shall not affect
            the construction or interpretation hereof; and

      (g)   references to documents, instruments or agreements shall be deemed
            to refer as well to all addenda, exhibits, schedules or amendments
            thereto.

4.02   GOVERNING LAW

      This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in
      accordance with the laws of the Province of Quebec and the laws of Canada
      applicable therein, irrespective of conflict of laws principles under
      Quebec law, as to all matters, including matters of validity,
      construction, effect, enforceability, performance and remedies.

4.03  ENTIRE AGREEMENT

      This Agreement and the specific agreements contemplated herein, contain
      the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject
      matter hereof and supersedes all previous agreements, negotiations,
      discussions, writings, understandings, commitments and conversations with
      respect to such subject matter. No agreements or understandings exist
      between the Parties other than those set forth or referred to herein.

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4.04  CONFLICTS

      In case of any conflict or inconsistency between this Agreement and the
      Separation Agreement, this Agreement shall prevail.

4.05  EXECUTION IN COUNTERPARTS

      This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which
      shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective
      when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and
      delivered to the other Parties.

4.06  WAIVERS

      No failure on the part of a Party to exercise and no delay in exercising,
      and no course of dealing with respect to, any right, power or privilege
      under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall any
      single or partial exercise of any right, power or privilege under this
      Agreement preclude any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise
      of any other right, power or privilege. The remedies provided herein are
      cumulative and not exclusive of any remedies provided by Applicable Law.

4.07  AMENDMENTS

      No provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed waived, amended,
      supplemented or modified by any Party, unless such waiver, amendment,
      supplement or modification is in writing and signed by the authorized
      representative of the Party against whom it is sought to enforce such
      waiver, amendment, supplement or modification.

4.08  ASSIGNMENT

      This Agreement shall be binding upon and enure to the benefit of the
      Parties and their respective successors and assigns; provided, however,
      that no Party may assign its rights or obligations under this Agreement
      without the express prior written consent of the other Parties.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this Agreement with Respect
to Dispute Resolution to be executed by their duly authorized representatives.

                                    NOVELIS INC.

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

                                    NOVELIS DO BRASIL LTDA.

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

                                    NOVELIS FOIL FRANCE

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

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                                    NOVELIS PAE VOREPPE

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

                                    By:   _______________________________
                                          Name:
                                          Title:

                                      NOVELIS SPECIALITES FRANCE, ANNECY

                                      By:   _______________________________
                                            Name:
                                            Title:

                                      By:   _______________________________
                                            Name:
                                            Title:

                                       NOVELIS LUXEMBOURG SA

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

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                                       ARCUSTARGET INC.

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       ALCAN INC.

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       ALCAN CORPORATION

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       ALCAN ALUMINUM CORPORATION

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       By:   _______________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

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                                       ALCAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

                                       By:   _________________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       By:   _________________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       PECHINEY CENTRE DE RECHERCHES DE VOREPPE

                                       By:   _________________________________
                                             Name:
                                             Title:

                                       By:   _________________________________
                                             Name:
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                                                                   EXHIBIT 10.30

                JOINT PROCUREMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES PROTOCOL

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PARTIES                            Alcan Inc. ("Alcan")
                                   Novelis Inc. ("Novelis")

PURPOSE                            Joint Procurement collaboration is
                                   contemplated with a view to mitigating
                                   procurement dis-synergies resulting
                                   from the Spin-off and to adopt
                                   value-maximizing practices in
                                   procurement matters.

PRINCIPAL AREAS OF COLLABORATION   1. Global

                                      (i)   IT software, hardware and telecom

                                      (ii)  Transport

                                      (iii) Travel

                                      (iv)  Alloys

                                   2. Europe

                                      (i)   Refractories and casthouse supplies

                                      (ii)  Inks, varnishes, packing
                                            materials, coatings

                                      (iii) Energy

                                      (iv)  MRO

                                      (v) Plant Operating Supplies

                                   3. Americas

                                      (i) General goods Electrical supplies

                                          - Cores , corrugated , stretch film

                                          - MRO

                                          - Refractories and casthouse supplies

                                          - Plant Operating Supplies

                                      (ii)Raw materials LA

                                          - Caustic

                                          - Aluminum fluoride and fine bath

                                          - Cathodes

PROCESS                            Procurement executives of each party to
                                   oversee all agreed joint procurement
                                   initiatives (with delegation to
                                   appropriate regional procurement
                                   managers) and to meet at regular
                                   intervals to discuss additional
                                   possible joint procurement initiatives.

                                   All such discussion will be private and
                                   strictly limited to procurement
                                   matters.

RESTRICTIONS                       Joint procurement activities to be
                                   conducted in strict compliance with all
                                   applicable laws, including competition
                                   and
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                                   antitrust laws.

                                   No legal obligation on either party in
                                   relation to joint procurement; to be done on
                                   a "reasonable commercial efforts basis".

                                   Each party will limit the information that it
                                   gives to or makes known to the other party to
                                   such information as is necessary to carry out
                                   this protocol. All such information will be
                                   held in safe custody and kept confidential
                                   with internal access to information
                                   restricted to procurement personnel and other
                                   legitimate recipients (e.g. legal, executive
                                   oversight) on a strict need-to-know basis.
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