Fast Facts

1. Australia is the world's largest producer of bauxite.
2. The industry contributes around $13B in exports to the economy every year.
3. Australia is the world’s second largest producer of alumina.
4. The industry provides direct employment for more than 17000 people and provides income for another 60,000 families.
5. 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.