US Alcoa Permanently Shutters Australian Alumina Plant: What It Means for the Global Market

Post Views: 388 Kwinana alumina refinery Alcoa’s Decision to Close Kwinana Alumina Refinery Alcoa, a leading US aluminium producer, has announced the permanent closure of its 2.2 million-ton-per-year Kwinana alumina refinery in Western Australia. The decision comes after a period of market volatility and increasing operational challenges. Initially, Alcoa paused production at the facility in July 2024, but after careful consideration, the company confirmed that the plant would not reopen. Alcoa’s Kwinana refinery, which has been in operation for decades, was plagued by high operating costs, ag...