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October 07, 2026

IAI – Sustainable Aluminium Dross Management Guidance

Aluminium dross is an unavoidable by-product of primary and secondary aluminium production. While its formation cannot be eliminated, effective operational…

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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 27, 2026

Rio Tinto signs bio pellet supply agreement for Gladstone alumina refineries

Rio Tinto has signed a five-year offtake agreement with Australian bioenergy company SuperChar Limited (SCL) for the supply of locally…

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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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June 18, 2026

AS 1866 Reviewed and Available for Use

For the first time in nearly 30 years, Australian Standard AS 1866 – Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys: Extruded Rod, Bar,…

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April 21, 2026

Australia’s Aluminium Industry – Trade & Competitiveness 2025

Australia’s keys to competitiveness Trade and Competitiveness 2025  

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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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