How Western Australia’s ongoing energy crisis is threatening the region’s alumina & aluminium supply
Australia stands as a major global player in aluminium production. As per AL Circle's report, Australia continues to be the second major producer and the biggest exporting country of alumina in the world. The country is estimated to have produced around 18.25 million tonnes in 2023-24, a decrease from 18.97 million tonnes in 2022-23.
According to various sources and AL Circle's forecast, Australia's alumina production for 2024-25 & 2025-26 is to attain 16.39 million tonnes (approx.) & 16.28 million tonnes (approx.), respectively. The forecast is that there will be a dip due to the production curtailment at the Kwinana refinery.
As per EnergyQuest, the alumina and aluminium sectors generate more than $13 billion in export earnings each year, underpinning a total industry value that exceeds $15 billion. And at the core of this success story is Western Australia (WA), home to some of the world's biggest bauxite mines and alumina refineries.
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