Bell Bay Smelter Turns 65 Years
The Bell Bay aluminium smelter holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history, becoming...
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Fast Facts
- Australia is the world's largest producer of bauxite.
- The industry contributes around $15B in exports to the economy every year.
- Australia is the world’s second largest producer of alumina.
- The industry provides direct employment for more than 14000 people and provides income for another 40,000 families.
- Reduction cells (or pot) in a smelter is replaced every 5-6 years. So, while the smelter may be decades old, the components are not.
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Australian Aluminium Industry
Click through this interactive flow chart to see more details about the phases of the aluminium industry in Australia.
