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Alcoa to curtail Kwinana refinery, to axe over 1,000 jobs
Global aluminium producer Alcoa has announced its decision to curtail production at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia in the second quarter of 2024.
Premier Cook’s first official visit to China spurs economic collaboration
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has embarked on his inaugural official mission to China, marking a significant milestone in fostering new investment and trade opportunities while reinforcing the enduring partnership between WA and China.
$134M injection to spark job growth and emission reduction in WA
The Western Australian Government is set to allocate $134 million to revolutionise Western Australia's clean energy sector and foster employment opportunities in the burgeoning green industries.
WA gov’t backs Bridgewest with $2M to boost medical manufacturing
Global pharmaceutical company Bridgewest is set to expand its operations in Bentley, transforming the former Pfizer-owned facility into a hub for medical product manufacturing, owing to a $2 million investment from the Western Australian Government.
Premier Roger Cook facilitates forum to drive green industry investments in WA
Premier Roger Cook has hosted a major forum, bringing together Japanese businesses and investors to explore and promote green industry opportunities in Western Australia (WA).
Western Australian leaders launch mission to boost tourism and trade with Japan
Premier Roger Cook and Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti, alongside representatives from the Western Australian Treasury Corporation (WATC), are set to embark on a significant mission to Japan to promote tourism, trade, and local job growth.
WA unveils massive $1 billion investment in renewable energy batteries
The Western Australian Government is taking significant steps toward a cleaner, more reliable, and affordable energy future with over $1 billion in contracts awarded for massive battery energy storage systems in Kwinana and Collie.
WA-Indonesia Energy Forum strengthens Australia’s value-adding and manufacturing industries – Minister Johnston
Energy Minister Bill Johnston said that through the Western Australia-Indonesia Energy Forum, the government is exploring opportunities with Indonesian counterparts, to boost participation in global battery and critical mineral supply chains, as well as to grow value-adding and manufacturing industries.
WA gov’t grants Pacific Energy $2.4m to bolster manufacturing, economic diversification
Western Australia Premier Roger Cook has visited Pacific Energy's Perth Airport manufacturing facility to grant the company up to $2.4 million in funding on behalf of his government's Investment Attraction Fund.
Advanced manufacturing among priorities in $148m funding push in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government will invest $148.4 million in 40 innovative, job-creating projects, including advanced manufacturing, across the state through the Investment Attraction Fund.
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