Western Australia
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Alcoa Advances Australian Government Approvals with Modernization Efforts
Alcoa has agreed with the Australian government to modernize environmental approvals for its Western Australian mining operations. A Strategic Assessment will cover operations through 2045, with interim National Interest Exemptions for current mines. Alcoa commits to environmental rehabilitation and a A$55 million investment in forest and species protection. This agreement aims to provide long-term certainty while supporting Alcoa’s economic contributions.