Australian Aluminium Council

21/01/2026

🚨 New YouTube Video Alert! 🎥
Most people have never heard of bauxite, yet life without it would be almost impossible. 🌍 Why? Because bauxite is the source of aluminium — the light, durable, and corrosion-resistant metal behind:
✈️ Planes
🥫 Cans
💻 Electronics
No bauxite → no aluminium → no everyday essentials. Did you know aluminium is now the world’s second-most consumed metal, right after iron? 🔧
Check out the full video to see how this “hidden” metal shapes our world! 👀✨

Most people have never heard of bauxite, yet they couldn't live without the essential metal it eventually transforms into: aluminum.No bauxite, no planes, ca...

15/12/2025

12/12/2025

The Federal Government’s announcement today that they will explore a pathway aimed at delivering electricity supply to Tomago Aluminium from 2028 is great news. Importantly, we see a plan which involves both Federal and State Governments working together with Australian industry, committing to the hard work needed to pursue the best outcome for Tomago and its workforce 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️, the wider Hunter community, and the people of NSW who rely on the smelter’s vital role in keeping our grid stable and reliable⚡.
More details available fromhttps://aluminium.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/251212-Partnership-on-a-path-forward-for-Tomago-1.pdf