Hundreds of Jobs Lost in WA With Alumina Refinery Closure

Published on January 10, 2024

The mineral sector in Western Australia (WA) has suffered a blow as alumina giant Alcoa announced a plan to shut down a major refinery in Kwinana, axing up to 1,000 jobs and leaving the local community’s future in doubt. On Jan. 9, Alcoa revealed that the U.S.-based company would curtail production at a 60-year-old refinery in phases before closing it in 2025. Alcoa cited operating costs, current bauxite grades, market conditions, and the facility’s age as the main reasons for the closure. “Today’s curtailment decision comes only after thorough and careful deliberation, and we acknowledge that this action will impact workers, business partners, and the community,” said Alcoa’s executive vice president and chief operations officer Matt Reed....

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