Tag: Alcoa
Australian Vanadium, Alcoa to assess potential vanadium flow battery deployment at WA refineries
Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) has announced a collaboration with Alcoa of Australia Limited to evaluate the potential deployment of vanadium flow battery (VFB) technology at Alcoa's alumina refinery operations in Western Australia.
Alcoa to acquire South32 bauxite, alumina and aluminium assets in $4.1B deal
Alcoa has announced an agreement to acquire South32’s interests in a portfolio of bauxite, alumina and aluminium operations for an upfront consideration of approximately US$4.1 billion, in a transaction the company says will expand its global upstream aluminium business and strengthen its production footprint.
Governments back Alcoa’s gallium manufacturing project in Western Australia
Alcoa Corporation has welcomed joint support from the United States and Australian governments for the development of a new gallium manufacturing plant to be co-located at the company’s Wagerup alumina refinery in Western Australia.
Alcoa to permanently close Kwinana refinery in Western Australia
The company said the decision comes after extensive studies on options for the refinery, including restart and closure. Factors influencing the outcome included the age of the facility, operating scale and costs, market conditions, and challenges related to bauxite grades.
Alcoa, Japanese partners explore gallium production in Western Australia
Alcoa of Australia Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, has announced a Joint Development Agreement with Japan Australia Gallium Associates Pty Ltd to explore the feasibility of gallium production at one of its alumina refineries in Western Australia.
Workers at Alcoa’s Portland smelter vote for strike over pay deal and job conditions
More than 540 workers at Portland Aluminium, Victoria’s largest employer, have voted in favour of Protected Industrial Action after 16 weeks of stalled enterprise agreement negotiations with Alcoa, the Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) Victoria announced.
Alcoa ends 2024 on a high note, achieving key operational milestones
Alcoa Corporation has reported significant financial improvements for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, driven by strong alumina and aluminum pricing and operational advancements.
ASX-listed Alcoa to sell 25.1% stake in Ma’aden JV for $1.1B
Alcoa announced today it has agreed to sell its 25.1 per cent stake in the Ma’aden Joint Venture to Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) for approximately $1.1 billion.
Alcoa expands reach with Alumina acquisition
Alcoa Corporation announced the completion of its acquisition of Alumina Limited, a move that enhances Alcoa’s position in the global aluminium industry.
Alcoa updates terms of Alumina Limited acquisition
Alcoa Corp announced today it has revised its acquisition agreement with Alumina Limited through a Deed of Amendment and Restatement of the Scheme Implementation Deed initially unveiled on 1 March 2024.
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