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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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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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