$18b
Annual economic contribution
We represent Australia's integrated aluminium, bauxite and alumina industry
We work with governments, industry and communities to support a resilient, competitive and sustainable aluminium industry that underpins Australia’s economic strength, sovereign capability and energy transition.
Key facts
Aluminium at a glance
World's largest exporter
Of alumina
75,000+
Jobs supported across Australia
20,000+
Jobs directly employed across the industry
100m+
Tonnes of bauxite produced annually
$15b
Export revenue generated annually
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.
Read the Recycling Report
Latest news
Statement on Tomago Aluminium
August 13, 2026
Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council Today’s announcement is welcome news for Tomago’s workers and the Hunter region, reinforcing the smelter’s role in supporting skilled jobs, regional communities and Australia’s economy, and its contribution to the evolution of…
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Rio Tinto signs bio pellet supply agreement for Gladstone alumina refineries
July 27, 2026
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Australia, Japan, the United States and Alcoa Announce Final Investment Decision for Gallium Project in Western Australia
July 15, 2026
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Strategic acquisition by Alcoa of South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets
July 1, 2026
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