aluminium smelter Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Work starts on giant Tomago battery as Bowen confirms CEFC and Snowy Hydro in talks to save troubled smelter
Federal energy minister confirms talks to keep Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter afloat with supply of firmed renewables, potentially backed by Snowy and CEFC.
Sophie Vorrath

Dec 3, 2025

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Commentary

Commitment to nuclear power could kill off most of Australia’s aluminium industry, study warns
Three out of Australia’s four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 22, 2025

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Renewables

Giant aluminium smelter seals future with groundbreaking “reverse battery” and renewables deal
A 20-year energy deal combining diversified renewables and demand response secures future for NZ smelter, and offers a template for what’s possible in Australia.
Sophie Vorrath

May 31, 2024

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