31 Dec 2012
Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in Australia
An Australian smelter was shut down in the second half of 2012 due to falling aluminum prices and power cost pressures.
Australia production
Primary Aluminum
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
1 Feb 2012
Mine Closure for Aluminum in Australia
Norsk Hydro shut down one‑third of its 180,000‑t/yr Kurri Kurri smelter, citing low prices and unfavorable currency.
1 Apr 2009
Processing Shutdown for Aluminum in Australia
Alcoa and partners closed 53,000‑t/yr capacity at the Portland Aluminium smelter in Australia in April 2009.
19 Apr 2004
Processing Expansion for Aluminum in Australia
Hydro Aluminium upgraded Potline 1 at its Kurri Kurri smelter, increasing capacity to 160,000 t/yr.
1 Jan 1995
Processing Startup for Aluminum in Australia
Work began on a third potline at Boyne Island smelter, a 217,000‑ton‑per‑year line expected to complete in 1997.
31 Dec 1994
Ownership Change for Aluminum in Australia
ACAP-Australia Pty. Ltd., a joint venture between Alcoa's Industrial Chemicals Division and Alcoa of Australia, was formed to develop new aluminium processing facilities.
31 Dec 1994
Processing Expansion for Aluminum in Australia
Alcoa of Australia planned to expand the Wagerup alumina plant in Western Australia, doubling its capacity to 3.3 million tons/year after environmental review approval.
31 Dec 1994
Processing Expansion for Aluminum in Australia
ACAP-Australia Pty. Ltd. announced a 270 000‑ton‑per‑year aluminium trihydrate (ATH) facility at the Kwinana alumina plant, with first stage to complete by Q4 1994 and second stage by Q2 1995.
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