1 EXHIBIT 23.01 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements of Alumax Inc. on Form S-8 (File Nos. 33-83006, 33-83008, 33-83010 and 33-86338) of our report dated January 27, 1997, on our audits of the consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Alumax Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995, 1994, which report is included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P. Atlanta, Georgia February 10, 1997