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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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May 08, 2024
Alcoa and Peel Thunder team up for Foodbank
Alcoa is sponsoring a charity match by one of our local football clubs to provide support for partner Foodbank Peel.
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April 19, 2024
Reducing risks with robot paws for safety
Robotic dogs may soon be employed to complete jobs that are monotonous or may expose workers to risks or unpleasant environments at Alcoa’s mining, refining and smelting operations thanks to work being undertaken by the company’s Information Technology and Automation Solutions team.
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March 21, 2024
Dedicated mentor Jane Lawton wins Peel volunteer award
EdConnect Australia announced Jane Lawton as the recipient of the 2023 Alcoa Foundation Peel Volunteer of the Year Award. This recognition highlights Ms Lawton's exceptional dedication and contributions as a volunteer mentor within the EdConnect school volunteer program.
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March 07, 2024
Alcoa leadership tips gender balance
While correcting gender inequality remains a challenge for many industry sectors and organisations, Alcoa of Australia is bucking an all-too-common trend with women leading across its entire operational value chain.
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March 05, 2024
Alcoa seeks graduates for 2025 program
Alcoa is seeking graduates in electrical, chemical, mechanical, geotechnical and mine engineering, and environmental science fields for the three-year program, which offers job opportunities at its bauxite mines and alumina refineries in the Peel and Upper South West regions, as well as at the company’s Australian headquarters in Booragoon, WA.
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March 01, 2024
Funding for environmental groups spans 26 years
The Program - a partnership between Alcoa of Australia, the Burswood Park Board, and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA), and delivered by Perth NRM - has contributed more than $10 million to the community over its lifetime.
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March 01, 2024
Prize adds extra shine to artist’s creation
Organisers thanked Alcoa for the two decades of valued support of artists and artistic endeavors through aluminium material support, and more recently The Alcoa Aluminium Award.
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March 01, 2024
Traineeship paves the way for future tradespeople
Seventeen aspiring process operators have begun their traineeships at Alcoa's Kwinana, Pinjarra, and Wagerup alumina refineries, where they will gain hands-on experience in operating production equipment.
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January 09, 2024
Alcoa announces curtailment of Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia
Alcoa announced it plans to fully curtail production in 2024 at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia, with the process beginning in the second quarter.
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December 22, 2023
Upgrades to Langford Park unveiled
Visitors to Jarrahdale’s popular Langford Park can now experience an upgraded mountain bike trail network, day-use facilities, and signs, thanks to a $400,000 investment from Alcoa Australia to mark the aluminium producer’s 60th year of Australian operations.
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December 13, 2023
Alcoa welcomes decisions that support WA operations
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) today welcomed decisions from the Western Australian (WA) Government that will allow the Company to continue bauxite mining and downstream alumina refining in the State, while also pledging to enhance the way it operates to meet evolving requirements and expectations.
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December 11, 2023
Alcoa volunteers make a lasting impact
As vulnerable Australians face growing social and economic challenges, the collective efforts of Alcoa’s workforce continue to make a significant impact in the regions where they live and work.
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November 30, 2023
Earbus partnership launched
A partnership between Earbus Foundation and Alcoa Foundation has secured a further three years of ear health services for Aboriginal and at-risk children in Western Australia.
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November 28, 2023
Alcoa continues successful rehabilitation of jarrah forest ecosystem
Alcoa has a successful record of rehabilitating the jarrah forest.
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November 20, 2023
Apprentices urged to follow their dreams
Apprentices from across Alcoa’s Western Australian operations celebrated the culmination of four years of training and hard work at the 2023 graduation ceremony. The 30 graduates from across Alcoa’s two bauxite mines and three refineries have gained nationally accredited trade qualifications in various vocations including fabrication, mechanical fitting, electrical instrumentation, and heavy diesel mechanics.
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October 18, 2023
Shellfish super-spies to improve aquatic ecosystems
Mussels fitted with sensors will be used to monitor the health of waterways in WA's Peel and Upper South West regions, thanks to a three-year partnership between Murdoch University’s Harry Butler Institute and the Alcoa Foundation.
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October 13, 2023
River restoration secured with ongoing grant
A restoration and monitoring project to reverse degradation of the Harvey River will continue for a further three years with more than $300,000 of funding from the Alcoa Foundation awarded to Murdoch University’s Harry Butler Institute.
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October 03, 2023
Alcoa traineeships ‘like winning the lotto’
Applications are now open for 12-month Traineeships in Surface Extraction at Alcoa’s Huntly and Willowdale bauxite mines in the Peel and South West regions of Western Australia. Commencing February 2024, the highly sought-after traineeships are nationally accredited and include TAFE studies and practical assessments to widen participants’ career prospects. Successful applicants will finish with a Certificate II in Surface Extraction.
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September 11, 2023
Indigenous scholarship winners embrace opportunities
Nine Indigenous students from Kwinana’s Gilmore College have been awarded scholarships as part of a program supported by Alcoa’s Kwinana Refinery. The scholarships, totalling $15,000, were awarded to students in years 7 to 12 under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Excellence Scholarship Program to assist with their ongoing education at Gilmore College.
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August 18, 2023
Powering the future of Portland Aluminium
Alcoa of Australia (Alcoa) today announced a new agreement with AGL Energy Limited (AGL) to support future operations at Portland Aluminium Smelter in Victoria.
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August 17, 2023
Big reduction in spills from mining fleet
Learn how Alcoa has reduced spills of fuel, hydraulic fluid and other hydrocarbons by almost half at its bauxite operations in Western Australia with a focus on maintaining its 60-year record of never having negatively impacted public drinking water supply.
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August 16, 2023
Alcoa employees dig in to restore Challenger Beach
Find out how Alcoa employees have helped plant some 400 new native seedlings at Kwinana’s Challenger Beach, in WA, along with longstanding partner Perth NRM.
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August 07, 2023
Alcoa reaffirms its commitment to modernise its mining approvals
Aluminium producer Alcoa has reaffirmed its commitment to modernise the approvals framework for its bauxite mining in Western Australia as the State’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) seeks public comment on the matter.
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August 02, 2023
Alcoa rehab tops two million seedlings in five years
Learn about Alcoa's rehabilitation efforts, which have resulted in more than two million seedlings and eight tonnes of native seed being planted and distributed in areas of Western Australia’s Northern Jarrah Forest over the past five years as part of the aluminium company’s forest restoration work following completion of bauxite mining.
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August 02, 2023
Monitoring shows diverse fauna return to rehabilitated forest
Learn about ongoing fauna monitoring in rehabilitated areas at Alcoa’s Huntly Bauxite Mine in Western Australia, which have yielded positive results indicating a diverse range of mammals, birds and reptiles continue to return, including threatened species.
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