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July 15, 2026

Australia, Japan, the United States and Alcoa Announce Final Investment Decision for Gallium Project in Western Australia

The governments and industry partners of Australia, Japan and the United States, together with Alcoa Corporation, announced that they have reached…

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July 01, 2026

Strategic acquisition by Alcoa of South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets

Australia plays a critical role in the global aluminium value chain, built on decades of investment, technical expertise and integrated…

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April 01, 2026

Statement on Middle East

Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council: The Gulf region produces around 9% of global aluminium capacity. Aluminium prices…

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March 25, 2026

Statement on Boyne Smelter

Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council Today’s announcement is welcome news for Gladstone workers and the Central Queensland…

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March 05, 2026

Targeted policy reform needed to unlock clean manufacturing opportunity

A new report by L.E.K. Consulting for the Australian Aluminium Council released today has found that while aluminium recycling offers…

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December 16, 2025

Joint Statement on the National Electricity Market Review

Our organisations, representing peak industry bodies across the electricity value chain, welcome the release of the Expert Panel’s Final Report…

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December 12, 2025

Partnership on a path forward for Tomago

The Federal Government’s announcement today that they will explore a pathway aimed at delivering electricity supply to Tomago Aluminium from…

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November 05, 2025

Stepping Stone for Bell Bay Aluminium

Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council Today’s announcement between the Tasmanian Government and Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay Aluminium…

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October 24, 2025

The aluminium industry is no longer competing against foreign companies but against foreign governments writing the rules to their own advantage.

The Australian Aluminium Council is urgently calling out the challenges the vertically integrated industry faces as our Members navigate increasingly…

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October 21, 2025

Governments Announce Support For Alcoa’s Gallium Critical Mineral Development Project In Western Australia

Alcoa Corporation welcomes the announcement of the United States and Australian governments to advance the development of a gallium plant…

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