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In August 2003, Portland Aluminium reached a milestone in production by producing
our 5 millionth tonne of aluminium since smelting began in 1986.
Construction of the Portland Aluminium smelter
commenced in 1981, with the first stage coming on
line in 1986. The second potline was started in 1988.
Portland Aluminium is an unincorporated joint venture
between Alcoa of Australia Ltd (45 per cent), Eastern
Aluminium (Portland) Pty Ltd as trustee of the First
National Resource Trust (10%), CITIC Nominees Pty
Ltd (22.5 per cent), and Marubeni Aluminium Australia
Pty Ltd (22.5 per cent).
Portland Aluminium is
managed by Alcoa Portland Aluminium Pty Ltd, a
wholly owned subsidiary of Alcoa of Australia Limited.
Portland Aluminium sits on just over 600 hectares of land. Smelting operations,
ancillary buildings and roads occupy around 100 hectares The remaining land has
been turned into a “Smelter in the Park” with the creation of parklands around the plant
for local community relaxation, areas of research and learning, and habitats for wildlife.
Portland Aluminium’s Smelter in the Park is recognised worldwide as a benchmark in
industrial and environmental harmony.
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