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July 23, 2024

Statement On The Need For Climate And Energy Policy Certainty

As Australia’s energy and climate ministers prepare to meet this week, our organisations reinforce the importance of a certain, credible…

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July 18, 2024

Statement On The Need For Climate & Energy Policy Certainty

Joint Statement On The Need For Climate & Energy Policy Certainty Statement on climate and energy policy certainty - July…

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March 12, 2024

Registration now open for IBAAS 2024

Registration is now open for the 12th International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Conference & Exhibition​. IBAAS​-IIM 2024 BITS Pilani K…

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February 20, 2024

Tomago – Energy Update

Since 2022, Tomago Aluminium has embarked on a project with goals of bringing its sources of energy as close to…

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February 20, 2024

Rio Tinto signs Australia’s biggest renewable power deal as it works to repower its Gladstone operations

Rio Tinto has signed Australia’s largest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) to date to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland,…

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January 23, 2024

Rio Tinto to drive development of Australia’s largest solar farm at Gladstone

Rio Tinto will drive development of Australia’s largest solar power project near Gladstone, after agreeing to buy all electricity from…

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December 15, 2023

Aluminium added to Strategic Materials List

The Council has welcomed the recognition that aluminium is, and will continue to be, one of the most widely used…

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October 11, 2023

Aluminium Cans Market Assessment, Australia

Ever wondered what happens to the aluminium cans you recycle? A recent study by the International Aluminium Institute has revealed…

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August 20, 2023

Alcoa of Australia has announced a new agreement with AGL Energy Limited to support future operations at Portland Aluminium Smelter in Victoria.

Alcoa of Australia (Alcoa) has announced a new agreement with AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to support future operations at Portland…

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July 12, 2023

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo to build Gladstone hydrogen pilot plant to trial lower-carbon alumina refining

Rio Tinto and Sumitomo Corporation will build a first-of-a-kind hydrogen plant in Gladstone as part of a A$111.1 million program…

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