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May 23, 2021

Alcoa Exploring Technology to Further Reduce Carbon Emissions in Alumina Refining

Alcoa Corporation has announced a development project with the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the alumina refining process,…

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May 23, 2021

Alcoa’s Michael Gollschewski appointed President of the Australian Aluminium Council

The Australian Aluminium Council has welcomed Alcoa’s Michael Gollschewski (Vice President Operations Australia and President Alcoa Australia) as its new…

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March 28, 2021

General Manager Appointed for Boyne Smelters Limited

Lesley Bryce has been appointed Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) general manager. Lesley has a 15-year career with BSL’s operator, Rio…

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March 18, 2021

Alcoa Announces Multi-year Re-powering for Australia’s Portland Aluminium Smelter in State of Victoria

Alcoa Corporation announced new agreements with multiple power generators for the Portland Aluminium Smelter in the Australian state of Victoria.…

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March 10, 2021

AAC congratulates Liz Baker, from QAL, as one of the finalists in the Queensland Resources Awards 2020

The Australian Aluminium Council congratulates Liz Baker, from Queensland Alumina Limited, as one of the finalists in the Queensland Resources…

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January 28, 2021

AAC President Kellie Parker appointed as Rio Tinto’s Chief Executive Australia

Rio Tinto will increase its focus on operational excellence and project development, strengthening the company’s ESG credentials, and rebuilding trust,…

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September 28, 2020

Alcoa secures continued gas supply with three new agreements

Alcoa of Australia Limited (Alcoa) has signed three new gas sales and purchase agreements that together will supply 198 petajoules…

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September 22, 2020

Bell Bay Smelter Turns 65 Years

The Bell Bay aluminium smelter holds a unique place in Tasmanian and Australian history, becoming the first aluminium smelter in…

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July 08, 2020

NZAS terminates electricity contract and plans to wind-down operations following strategic review

Rio Tinto will start planning for the wind-down of operations and the eventual closure of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters (NZAS)…

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June 08, 2020

Local help at hand for Coronavirus fallout

A purpose-built, locally targeted campaign to help people across a number of communities in the south west of the State…

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