Tag: Energy & Resources
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Liberty Bell Bay Smelter Receives First Ore Shipment as Financial Support Keeps Factory Alive
Liberty Bell Bay Smelter: A Step Forward Amid Financial Strain The Liberty Bell Bay manganese smelter in northern Tasmania has received its first ore shipment since announcing a period of limited operations earlier this year. The arrival marks a tangible, if partial, recovery for a facility that has faced a volatile market, supply challenges, and…
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Alcoa confirms permanent shutdown of Kwinana alumina refinery near Perth
Alcoa confirms permanent shutdown of Kwinana refinery near Perth US aluminium giant Alcoa has confirmed there is no sustainable path to restarting its Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia. After winding down production in early 2024, the company said the facility will not reopen and will instead proceed with a long-term plan to close and…