Alcoa Corporation – a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminium products – are being recognised for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance after achieving inclusion in S&P Global’s “The Sustainability Yearbook 2022”.
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Alcoa to test renewable energy in MVR refining process
Alcoa Corporation has announced a development project with the potential to significantly reduce carbon emissions in the alumina refining process, further enhancing the Alcoa’s sustainability performance
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500 jobs secured at Portland aluminium smelter
Victoria’s Portland aluminium smelter has been secured after an electricity deal struck with the nation’s biggest energy retailers backed by support from the federal government, announced in December.
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Alcoa’s WA operations win sustainability certification
Alcoa’s bauxite mines and alumina refineries in Western Australia have received a sustainability certification, after a comprehensive, third-party audit.
“This recognition validates the strong commitment
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GFG Alliance announces push to drive sustainable production
GFG Alliance yesterday announced the creation of a new global low carbon aluminium group to drive sustainable production of materials for the automotive and other manufacturing sectors.
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Alcoa rules out closure of Portland smelter, for now
Alcoa’s aluminium smelter in Victoria will continue operating, for now, despite Alcoa reporting a significant net global loss in 2019, according to the aluminium giant’s earnings call.
While the smelter
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Global aluminium firm posts loss
Aluminium smelter and alumina refiner Alcoa has posted a net loss of $221 million for the third quarter of 2019.
As part of the results, Alcoa announced that it would review smelting and refining capacity
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Alcoa smelter production capacity restored
The Victorian government has said that Alcoa’s Portland smelter has restored production capacity lost following a power outage in December last year that they say will boost the confidence for manufacturing
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Alcoa relief as federal, state governments seal bailout deal
Alcoa plant thrown a lifeline
An in-principle agreement to save Alcoa’s Portland aluminium smelter has been reached between the Victorian government and AGL, which could potentially turn things around for the beleaguered aluminium
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AGL urged to find workable power deal to save 2,000 Portland jobs
AGL has been warned that an unreasonable deal on power for the troubled Alcoa Portland smelter could hurt the power company’s reputation, with a decision on the future of the aluminium plant expected to come in the next fortnight.
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Alcoa won’t rebuild houses destroyed in WA bushfire
Aluminium giant Alcoa will not rebuild the 35 house which were destroyed by the recent bushfire at Waroona and Yarloop in Western Australia.
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WA bushfire – politician says Alcoa’s workers may have been put in danger
A WA state politician has called for an independent inquiry into the treatment of workers at Alcoa's Wagerup alumina refinery during the recent bushfire.
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Alcoa boss Alan Cransberg to retire
Alcoa Australia’s President Alan Cransberg will retire after 35 years with the aluminium maker.
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More Alcoa workers exposed to asbestos in WA, says union
White asbestos has been found at Alcoa's Pinjarra refinery in Western Australia and workers at the facility may have been exposed to it, according to the AMWU.
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Alcoa production cuts may lead to Geelong job losses
Jobs may be lost at the Point Henry aluminium smelter in Geelong because of production cuts by Alcoa.
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Alcoa MD highlights gas supply issues
The Australian managing director of Alcoa, Alan Cransberg, has called for Australia to use its natural gas supply more effectively.
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“Borderline” Shell refinery highlights competitiveness issues
The potential closure of Royal Dutch Shell’s Geelong refinery – which its management admits is “borderline” – highlights competitiveness issues, reports the Australian Financial Review.
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Alcoa smelter saved with multi-million-dollar bailout
Alcoa is confident it can operate its Point Henry aluminium smelter until at least 2014, following an earlier business review casting doubt on the future of the manufacturer.
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