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July 10, 2025

Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto collaborate to expand efforts on Closed Loop Aluminium Recycling in Queensland

Capral, Sims Metal and Rio Tinto are collaborating on a Made in Australia, closed-loop aluminium recycling arrangement. Post-production aluminium scrap…

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May 31, 2025

31 May – Statement on Trade

Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council Bauxite, alumina and aluminium are globally traded and there are interdependencies in…

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April 03, 2025

3 April – Statement on Trade

Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council Bauxite, alumina and aluminium are globally traded and there are interdependencies in…

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April 02, 2025

Australian Aluminium Council expands downstream membership amid renewed government focus on fair trade for local manufacturers

In light of recent global trade developments, a key concern for the Australian Aluminium Council is the distortion of international…

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March 14, 2025

Accelerating Australian Innovation: Government Investment to Drive a Sustainable Future

The Australian Aluminium Council welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of $750M for Green Metals, including aluminium and alumina, technologies as…

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February 13, 2025

Australian Aluminium Council – Statement on Aluminium Tariffs

Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council (Updated 11 March 2025) Bauxite, alumina and aluminium are globally traded and…

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January 20, 2025

A globally significant step forward in securing a sustainable future for Australia’s aluminium industry

The Australian Aluminium Council welcomes the Australian Government’s announcement of a production credit for the aluminium smelting sector as part…

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November 21, 2024

Australian Aluminium Extrusion Association Integrates with the Australian Aluminium Council

In a significant move for the Australian aluminium industry, the Australian Aluminium Council will integrate the Australian Aluminium Extrusion Association…

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November 04, 2024

Australian Climate Roundtable supports Australia’s bid to host COP31

The Australian Climate Roundtable, which represents a broad cross-section of Australian society, supports Australia’s bid to host the COP31 United…

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October 10, 2024

Australian Aluminium Council renews call for inclusion of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium on Critical Minerals listing

The Australian Aluminium Council has renewed its call for the inclusion of bauxite, alumina and aluminium to Australia’s Critical Minerals…

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