Significant producer
Australia is one of the world's largest producers of bauxite
We are the peak industry association representing the Australian aluminium industry
The Council, through its technical group, develops and maintains material specifications, standards and other technical data for those users both within and outside the industry.
Key facts
Aluminium at a glance
Largest exporter
Australia is the world’s largest exporter of alumina
$15b
In export earnings across bauxite, alumina and aluminium every year
20,000
Jobs created in Australia
60,000
Families provided with income by the industry
Second largest
Australia is the second largest producer of alumina in the world
Our approach to sustainability
We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable industry that benefits Australia
Market Sounding Report: Domestic Utilisation of Australian Scrap Aluminium
Australian Economic Advisory Services (AEAS) was engaged by Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) to provide insight through a market sounding exercise on the composition of scrap aluminium exports and the extent of Industry opportunity for the domestic utilisation of recycled scrap aluminium.
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Latest news
3 April - Statement on Trade
April 3, 2025
Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council Bauxite, alumina and aluminium are globally traded and there are interdependencies in these supply chains. A key concern is the potential for the distortion of international trade flows, which disrupt efficient market…
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Australian Aluminium Council expands downstream membership amid renewed government focus on fair trade for local manufacturers
April 2, 2025
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Accelerating Australian Innovation: Government Investment to Drive a Sustainable Future
March 14, 2025
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Rio Tinto and Edify Energy sign landmark solar and battery agreement for Rio Tinto’s Gladstone operations
March 13, 2025
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