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Major miners grant $100m in contracts to Civmec
Civmec has won contracts with BHP, Rio Tinto, Roy Hill and Alcoa of Australia across Western Australia worth a combined value of more than $100 million.
January 20, 2021 0 comment
Australian Government throws Portland smelter subsidy at Alcoa
Alcoa has received a lifeline from the Australian Government to keep its Portland aluminium smelter in Victoria open beyond mid-2021.
December 15, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa strikes gas deals for WA alumina refineries
Alcoa of Australia has signed three gas sales agreements that will power its Western Australia alumina refineries starting 2024.
September 29, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa to boost alumina refining capacity
Alcoa of Australia has inked an agreement with FYI Resources for the potential development of high purity alumina (HPA) refining technologies.
September 8, 2020 0 comment
Securing the future workforce of Australian mining
How are mining’s job prospects shaping up in the face of an economic slowdown? Vanessa Zhou explores the opportunities with Alcoa, Gold Industry Group and Australia’s minerals councils.
August 10, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa to strengthen WA operations with new recruitment drive
Alcoa has launched its 2021 recruitment campaign for apprentices in the face of COVID-19 and a weakened economy.
June 29, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa to boost Australian production, cut Spanish workforce
Alcoa of Australia has proposed multiple expansion plans for its Pinjarra alumina refinery and Huntly bauxite mine in Western Australia.
June 18, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa hands contract to Worley amid assets review
Alcoa of Australia has awarded a three-year services contract to Worley for its mining, refining and smelting operations.
June 15, 2020 0 comment
Oversupply, high costs pressure Alcoa’s future smelting business
Alcoa is still reviewing the future of its aluminum smelting business amid the COVID-19 crisis and stock overhang.
May 15, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa updates 2020 aluminum shipments outlook
Alcoa has taken a hit from lower alumina and aluminium prices and reduced volume during the first quarter of this year.
April 24, 2020 0 comment
Rio Tinto ramps up effort to meet emission targets
Rio Tinto chief executive Jean-Sébastien Jacques has noted that achieving the company’s ambitious emission targets would not be possible without using its influence on the downstream customers.
April 21, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa secures sustainability certification
Alcoa has received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification for its Western Australian operations.
January 30, 2020 0 comment
SRG Global wins $90m Alcoa contract
Alcoa of Australia has awarded SRG Global with a $90 million multi-disciplinary asset services contract, after giving the latter a preferred tenderer status in December last year.
January 29, 2020 0 comment
Alcoa hands major services contract to SRG Global
SRG Global has secured preferred tenderer status for a $90 million multi-disciplinary asset services contract with Alcoa of Australia.
December 11, 2019 0 comment
Alcoa turns to VR for training of refinery workers
Alcoa has followed in the steps of the army, navy and air force, which use VR to undertake training for high-risk tasks at its alumina refineries in Western Australia.
September 26, 2019 0 comment
Alcoa coal site transformation to deliver Victorian jobs boost
The Eden eco-tourism project in Anglesea, Victoria is set to provide a range of economic benefits, including the creation of 1300 new jobs in the region.
September 2, 2019 0 comment
Mining for diversity
Gender diversity is not a corporate catchphrase when it comes to the mining sector’s forerunners. Women in leading positions at BHP, Fortescue and St Barbara lay out their achievements, but also point out that more needs to be done.
May 22, 2019 0 comment
Australian mining industry mourns the passing of Sir Arvi Parbo
The Australian mining industry has paid tribute to Sir Arvi Parbo, a legend of the sector who passed away yesterday aged 93.
May 2, 2019 0 comment
Alcoa locks in BHP, Chevron and Woodside gas deals
Alcoa has secured gas supply agreements with three leading producers that will cover 25 per cent of its requirements in Western Australia from 2020.
December 13, 2018 0 comment
Rio Tinto to supply ethical aluminium for Nespresso coffee pods
Rio Tinto will be the first mining company to supply responsibly-sourced aluminium under an ethical standard for the production of coffee capsules after joining forces with Nespresso.
November 19, 2018 0 comment