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NSW urged to back Tomago aluminium smelter to protect jobs and industry

The Australian Workers’ Union (AWU) has called on the NSW Government to finalise its financial support for the Tomago aluminium smelter, warning that delays could jeopardise jobs and Australia’s sovereign industrial capacity.

Rio Tinto to kickstart $1.1b aluminium smelter expansion in Canada

Metals and mining giant Rio Tinto has announced a $1.1 billion investment to expand its AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquiere in Canada. 

Alcoa curtails remaining alumina refining capacity in Suralco

Aluminium producer Alcoa has announced that it would curtail the remaining alumina refining capacity in Suralco in Suriname, months after revealing that it intends to sell...

Alcoa closes smelter in Brazil

Lightweight metals company Alcoa announced on Tuesday that it will permanently close its Poços de Caldas primary aluminium smelter in Brazil. The Poços de Caldas primary...
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