Alcoa is still reviewing the future of its aluminum smelting business amid the COVID-19 crisis and stock overhang.
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CSIRO technology extracts phosphate from lower grade ores
CSIRO has developed a smelting process that allows soluble phosphate to be produced from low value ores, eliminating hazardous waste and improving environmental sustainability.
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New method to produce metals developed
MIT researchers attempting to create a new battery have uncovered a new way to produce antimony, as well as smelting other metals.
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WorleyParsons win Geelong refinery contract
WorleyParsons has won a project management and engineering services contract for Viva Energy's Geelong refinery.
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Analyst says Alcoa will probably keep WA refineries open
Alcoa will probably not shut any of its WA factories, according to an analyst.
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Alcoa’s global review announced, capacity cut could go badly for WA workers
There are fears that a whole-of-company review of Alcoa’s smelting and refining operations could affect its Western Australian assets, where 4,000 workers are employed.
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Tomago Aluminium plans industrial park
Tomago Aluminium has announced plans to develop an industrial park adjacent to its smelter over 15 years.
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Sulphuric acid plant back online
Incitec Pivot's sulphuric acid plant has restarted, which will lead to a cut in emissions from Xstrata's copper smelter in Mount Isa.
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BHP loses aluminium chief
BHP Billiton has announced a change at its leadership level.
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