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December 10, 2025
Alcoa Australia doubles Dwellingup No-Mining Zone securing further protection for WA forests and trails
Alcoa Australia has acted on community feedback by significantly expanding its Mining Avoidance Zone (MAZ) around Dwellingup, more than doubling the protected area to 26,000 hectares (ha) – equivalent to the size of approximately 860 Optus stadiums.
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December 03, 2025
Alcoa volunteers support Vinnies in WA and VIC
Alcoa Australia employees continue to make a difference in the local communities where we operate, rolling up their sleeves in support of volunteering efforts for St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies) in Mandurah and Bunbury, WA, and Portland, Victoria.
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November 25, 2025
Alcoa, Aurizon on track for battery-electric train trial
Alcoa and rail freight operator Aurizon will conduct a world-first Battery Electric Tender (BET) trial on an Alcoa rail route between the Pinjarra Alumina Refinery and Kwinana port in Western Australia.
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November 24, 2025
Alcoa withdraws Perth Hills exploration plans
Alcoa has responded to community feedback about potential low-impact exploration drilling in northern parts of its mineral lease by removing areas in the Perth Hills from plans.
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November 20, 2025
Alcoa applauds 2025 graduate apprentices
After four years of hard work, 24 apprentices from Alcoa’s Western Australian mines and refineries have completed their trade qualifications.
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November 03, 2025
Alcoa completes another big planting season
Alcoa recorded a big jump in the number of native seedlings used this year as part of its annual planting season, which wrapped up recently.
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October 06, 2025
Alcoa awards inaugural bushfire grants
Eight bushfire brigades and an Aboriginal Ranger program across WA and Victoria will share in almost $140,000 granted as part of the 2025 Alcoa Bushfire Ready Fund.
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September 29, 2025
Alcoa Announces Closure of Kwinana Refinery, Also Updates Third Quarter 2025 Outlook
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA, ASX: AAI) (“Alcoa” or the “Company”) announced that it will permanently close its Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia. This decision follows the curtailment of production at the refinery in June 2024.
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September 24, 2025
Alcoa conveys more recycling news
Alcoa Australia and recycling specialist Tyrecycle have taken another step in rubber recycling with the delivery of the first used conveyor belts from Alcoa’s mining operations to Tyrecycle’s East Rockingham facility.
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September 15, 2025
Alcoa and Foodbank set to team up for another three-year partnership
Alcoa is thrilled to once again support Foodbank and the vital food relief they provide to thousands of families around Western Australia. Contributing $600,000 over a three-year period, Alcoa Australia’s sponsorship of the Foodbank Peel branch will provide families across Pinjarra, Serpentine-Jarrahdale, Harvey, Waroona, and Kwinana, with much needed support.
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September 10, 2025
Responsible Production of Aluminium
Aluminium has been a big part of our daily lives for so long we’ve almost forgotten it’s there. Its role in our future – particularly our decarbonised future – is just as important with the World Bank identifying aluminium as a "high-impact" metal in existing and potential green energy technologies.
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September 05, 2025
Young women inspired by careers in resources
Enthusiastic students from high schools in the areas where Alcoa operates joined more than 200 young women from across Western Australia at the annual Inspiring Girls Careers Forum, held at Perth’s Optus Stadium.
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September 05, 2025
Alcoa Celebrates National Science Week with Carcoola Primary School
National Science Week 2025 in Australia came to life for Carcoola Primary School students, thanks to an immersive STEM experience delivered by Alcoa’s Pinjarra Refinery and Huntly Mine.
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August 26, 2025
Alcoa acknowledges conclusion of public comment period on WA environmental assessments
The Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA) public comment period for Alcoa’s two environmental assessments has concluded.
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July 14, 2025
Noongar arts centre finds home and name
Following a transformative grant from the Alcoa Foundation announced in January this year, Bunbury’s new Noongar arts space has found a home and been named the Wardandi Wanil Art Centre.
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June 30, 2025
Grants to Get Western Australia Bushfire Ready Now Open
Applications are now open for the Alcoa Bushfire Ready Fund - Grants Program to help regional communities in Western Australia and Victoria improve preparedness for bushfire and address the challenges of a changing climate.
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June 24, 2025
Calling for New Apprentices in Western Australia
Alcoa Australia is calling for applications from aspiring mechanical fitters, heavy diesel fitters, boilermaker/welders and electrical instrumentation technicians to commence apprenticeships in 2026.
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June 24, 2025
Symposium Shines Light on Vital Research in WA
A study into the ways the native Chuditch, a carnivorous mammal found in Western Australia, utilises post-mining landscapes was one of 19 innovative research projects presented at Alcoa’s Environmental Research Symposium.
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June 23, 2025
Scholarships a boost for women in STEM
Two engineering students from Curtin University in Western Australia have received a significant boost to help with their studies, thanks to the Alcoa Bev Corless Women in Engineering Scholarship program.
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June 11, 2025
Innovative rigs allow for low-impact forest drilling (Video)
Alcoa implemented innovative solutions to navigate the terrain of the Northern Jarrah Forest safely and efficiently, minimizing disturbance.
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June 04, 2025
Unlocking opportunities for Pinjarra students
A group of high school students have been given the inside scoop on the Alcoa recruitment process and how to perfect job resumes and ace interviews
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June 04, 2025
Alcoa Australia Vacation Student Program opens
Local media release advising of the Vacation Student Program opening
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May 29, 2025
Public comment opens for Alcoa mine plans
Alcoa Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible mining and the process of stakeholder feedback as the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) today opens a 12-week consultation period on the company’s mine plans.
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May 05, 2025
Forest Research Centre projects underway
Alcoa’s Forest Research Centre in Western Australia is funding an additional 20 internal projects either underway or in the final planning stages with collaborative researchers.
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May 02, 2025
Alcoa supports young men’s mental health through 2025 M8D8 campaign
Alcoa is once again proud to support and be part of an important mental health program by Western Australia’s Youth Focus, M8D8.
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April 16, 2025
Peel Thunder and Alcoa kicking goals to beat household hunger
Football fans are being called on to tackle food insecurity in the Peel Region of Western Australia by supporting the 2025 Peel Thunder Charity Game Day.
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February 10, 2025
Alcoa announces $1.3m bushfire support fund
A new Bushfire Ready Fund announced by Alcoa this week will provide $1.3 million over the next three years to support communities in WA and Victoria to deliver key initiatives that address the risk of bushfires and contributing climate factors.
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January 21, 2025
Alcoa Foundation Supports Bunbury Noongar Arts Space
The Alcoa Foundation announced it is part of a landmark partnership with the City of Bunbury (the City) and Gnaala Karla Boodja (GKB) Aboriginal Corporation to establish a dedicated Noongar arts space in Bunbury's city centre. This transformative grant from the Alcoa Foundation will enable the creation of a vibrant hub for First Nations art and culture, the first space of its kind in the south West region, marking a significant milestone.
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December 18, 2024
Program empowers educators in digital technologies
Primary school teachers in Mandurah, Western Australia, are championing digital technologies in the classroom, thanks to a unique, year-long professional development program delivered by Scitech and supported by Alcoa.
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December 17, 2024
Alcoa secures long-term gas supply for WA operations
Alcoa of Australia (Alcoa) today announced a new gas supply agreement with Chevron Australia Pty Ltd (Chevron) for its Western Australian alumina refineries.
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December 11, 2024
Environmental volunteers receive funding boost
A total of 26 community groups will receive a funding boost in 2025 to help protect and enhance the Swan and Canning rivers, thanks to the Swan Alcoa Landcare Program (SALP). The funding will support the groups to deliver a total of 55 environmental restoration projects.
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December 03, 2024
Alcoa to relocate Australian head office
Alcoa Australia will relocate its head office to the Perth Central Business District (CBD) in the second half of 2025 in a move that will see it situated closer to key stakeholders and more attractive to prospective employees from across the metropolitan area.
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November 27, 2024
EdConnect partnership expands to Victoria
A partnership enabling a school volunteer program to support around 1000 young Western Australian students each year since 2016 will be expanded in Victoria in 2025.
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November 22, 2024
Apprentices make the grade
Four years of hard work has paid off for 28 Alcoa apprentices who celebrated the end of their education and training at a special ceremony and awards night last week. They are the latest cohort to complete apprenticeships at Alcoa’s mines and refineries, gaining trade qualifications in heavy diesel and mechanical fitting, fabrication, and electrical instrumentation.
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November 15, 2024
Funding boost supports young domestic violence survivors
Children and young people in Perth’s southern suburbs will receive increased support to help them heal from their experiences with family and domestic violence (FDV), thanks to a new partnership between Anglicare WA and the Alcoa Foundation.
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November 14, 2024
Donation empowers girls through Waalitj Foundation program
Alcoa Foundation is empowering First Nations girls in Australia with a major donation towards a program to improve school attendance and education attainment. The donation of more than $120,000 to the Waalitj Foundation will help with delivery of the culturally appropriate Deadly Sista Girlz program.
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October 22, 2024
Rubber hits the road on tyre recycling
Old tyres are being given a new life thanks to a jointly led recycling initiative by Alcoa Australia and Tyrecycle, a leader in tyre recycling.
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October 18, 2024
Bright future awaits for aspiring miners
Those interested in kickstarting a career in the resources sector can now apply for Alcoa’s 12-month traineeship program at its Huntly and Willowdale bauxite mines in the Peel and South West regions of Western Australia.
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September 30, 2024
Portland Aluminium secures new energy contract
Alcoa of Australia (Alcoa) today announced a new agreement with AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to support future operations at its Portland Aluminium Smelter in Victoria.
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September 13, 2024
Sky’s the limit for drone technology
At Alcoa, we are realising the considerable benefits of using drones to carry out a range of tasks across our mining and refining operations. But this is just the beginning of our journey as we explore a multitude of potential opportunities.
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August 29, 2024
Alcoa teams up with Clontarf Coodanup Academy
Clontarf Foundation’s Coodanup Academy will benefit from a grant through Alcoa Australia’s community investment program which will see $225,000 provided over three years.
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August 29, 2024
Alcoa statement on WA EPA progress on environmental impact assessment of mine plans
The Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) today released the scoping document for its environmental impact assessment of parts of Alcoa’s previous and current five-year mine plans – known as the 2022-2026 and 2023-2027 Mining and Managing Programs (MMPs).
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July 17, 2024
Developing the workforce of tomorrow
Alcoa has launched its 2025 Portland Aluminium apprenticeship recruitment drive, demonstrating its commitment to boosting skills and job opportunities for aspiring tradespeople in the communities surrounding its aluminium smelter in Portland, Victoria.
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June 26, 2024
Alcoa appoints new Australia region leader
Alcoa Corporation has appointed Elsabe Muller as Vice President Operations – Australia and President Alcoa Australia, effective October 2024.
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June 20, 2024
Engineering offers world of opportunities for women
Pursuing STEM subjects in high school followed by an engineering degree have been the keys to success for Portland Aluminium Metals Manager Narelle Burns, who encourages more women to pursue careers in engineering.
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June 17, 2024
Nurturing the next generation of skilled workers
Alcoa is demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing skills and job prospects for aspiring tradespeople in Western Australia communities near its operations through the launch of its 2025 WA apprenticeship recruitment campaign.
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June 17, 2024
Planting season kicks off with half-million target
Alcoa’s annual planting season has commenced with more than half a million seedlings destined to be planted across 450 hectares of land undergoing rehabilitation.
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May 29, 2024
Why reconciliation matters: A personal story
What will it take to achieve meaningful reconciliation in Australia? Alcoa Kwinana Alumina Refinery Senior Community Relations Advisor and proud Aborginal woman Leah Brackin provides some personal insights.
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May 15, 2024
Alcoa announces $15 Million for new Forest Research Centre
Alcoa Australia will enhance its longstanding commitment to protecting, restoring and sharing knowledge about the forest by establishing a dedicated research center.
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May 13, 2024
Summer adventure for bright minds
For university students aspiring to work in the resources sector and with a thirst for knowledge, Alcoa has 15 paid summer vacation roles that will expand their understanding of aluminium production.
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