The Australian Aluminium Council is the peak industry association representing the Australian aluminium industry. The Council’s members are the companies operating in each of the following sectors:
- Bauxite mining
- Alumina refining
- Production of High Purity Alumina (HPA)
- Aluminium metal production
- Semi-fabricated aluminium production and distribution
The Council aims to:
- Increase understanding of the aluminium industry in Australia and internationally
- Encourage the growth of the aluminium industry in Australia and in the use of aluminium in Australia and overseas
- Act as a focal point for the industry on key national issues such as climate change, energy, trade, health and the environment
- Inform and assist all those with an interest or involvement with the 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.