Welcome to the first edition of Alcoa Elements

You are receiving this inaugural issue of our newsletter because you matter to us, and because what we do is likely to impact you in some way.

Aluminium is essential to everyday life and to the transition to green energy. So, we feel it is important to keep you informed about our current operations, our future plans, and the people and processes involved in making aluminium.

We hope you enjoy reading this first edition.

Care for people drives new Australian leader

For Alcoa’s new Australian President Elsabe Muller, a genuine care for people was one of the drawcards to come to Alcoa. So was coming back to the aluminium sector in which she commenced her resources career 30 years ago. Read more about Elsabe's first impressions of Alcoa.

Rehabilitation: The evidence of success

We understand the complexities of rehabilitating the jarrah forest after mining. That’s why we have invested significantly over many years in research and development to drive continuous improvement. And there’s plenty of evidence that our efforts are successful, as Dr Andrew Grigg explains in this short video.

Bushfire fund fires up for local communities

Communities in the areas where we operate in Western Australia and Victoria are benefitting from the first grants through our new $1.3 million Bushfire Ready Fund, which is designed to support and deliver key initiatives that address the risk of bushfires and contributing climate factors. Read more about the fund here.

EPA assessments open for public comment soon

As Alcoa transitions future mining approvals activities to the more contemporary Environmental Protection Authority assessment and approvals process, we expect two assessments to open for public comment soon. Read more about what's happening here.

Alcoa Foundation supports Noongar arts space

A global commitment to fostering cultural preservation and supporting sustainable livelihoods for First Nations people is at the heart of a new dedicated Noongar arts space in Bunbury, funded by the Alcoa Foundation. Read more about the initiative here.

Gas lights the way for energy transition

The shift to renewable energy is a priority for governments, industry and households across the country, including our operations. But Australia needs to put its foot on the gas to ensure consistency of energy supply while renewable options are developed. Read more about our approach here.

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