Enabling Development of Aluminium Recycling Capability in Australia

Australia is a global leader in bauxite mining, alumina refining and primary aluminium production, yet almost all aluminium scrap generated domestically – around 440 kilotons (kt) each year – is exported for remelting offshore. Establishing domestic recycling and remelting capability is therefore not about fixing a waste problem – it is instead about capturing economic value, strengthening sovereign capability, reducing emissions intensity and meeting growing customer demand for lower-carbon, recycled materials.

With coordinated policy action, Australia can transform a lost opportunity into a national advantage. This Special Report, produced in partnership with the Australian Aluminium Council, outlines how this can be achieved. 

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