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October 01, 2026

Premier of Tasmania – Securing the future of Bell Bay Aluminium

Jeremy Rockliff, Premier, has issued the following statement about the Government support of Bell Bay Aluminium smelter: Securing the future…

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October 01, 2026

Rio Tinto, Tasmanian Government and Commonwealth Government secure the future of Bell Bay Aluminium until 2031

Rio Tinto, the Tasmanian Government and the Australian Government have reached agreement to secure the ongoing operation of Bell Bay…

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October 01, 2026

Bell Bay Aluminium, Australia’s first smelter, secures its future to 2031

The Australian Aluminium Council welcomes the announcement of power and support agreements for Bell Bay Aluminium. “A new era is…

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August 25, 2026

Groundbreaking event for Gallium Project in WA

On August 24 2026, the governments and industry partners of Australia, Japan and the United States, together with Alcoa Corporation,…

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August 13, 2026

Statement on Tomago Aluminium

Attributable to Marghanita Johnson, CEO, Australian Aluminium Council Today’s announcement is welcome news for Tomago’s workers and the Hunter region,…

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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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