From mine to market –
why Australia is a great
place to make aluminium
why Australia is a great
place to make aluminium
Australia doesn’t just produce aluminium, we do it better.
With an integrated value chain right here at home, our
industry supports jobs, drives innovation, and strengthens
communities
With an integrated value chain right here at home, our
industry supports jobs, drives innovation, and strengthens
communities
Australia’s full aluminium
value chain advantage
value chain advantage
In Australia, every stage of aluminium production happens here –
mining bauxite, refining alumina, smelting aluminium, and shaping
it into products we use every day.
Because we have the entire value chain in one country, each stage
supports the next. That means we retain more value locally,
secure our supply, and deliver tangible economic benefits to
communities across the country.
Why Australia is a great place
to produce aluminium
to produce aluminium
A vertically integrated advantage.
We do it all, from mining to the finished product. This integration improves efficiency, reduces reliance on imports, and makes our industry more resilient.
Well-paid jobs in great locations.
Over 75,000 jobs are supported nationwide, many in regional towns. Roles are highly skilled, with wages well above the manufacturing average, and workers can enjoy thriving local communities close to home.
A global resource powerhouse.
Australia is the world’s second largest producer of bauxite and alumina, the
second-largest alumina producer (and largest exporter), and a
top-ten aluminium producer, backed by decades of expertise.
Billions in economic value.
Our aluminium industry adds around $18 billion annually to Australia’s economy through exports,
wages, and regional investment.
A future-proofed industry.
With cleaner energy sources, new technology, and government support we’re building a future ready industry.
More than Metal –
it’s a national
strength
Producing aluminium in Australia means more than just manufacturing, it means creating stable, high-value jobs, securing our supply chains, and driving innovation. A stronger value chain makes for a stronger Australia.
