Lack of Oversight at Alcoa’s Mines Raises Concerns over Perth’s Drinking Water

Water Corporation blocked from assets in Alcoa mine sites

Throughout 2025, Water Corporation was unable to access assets to undertake “critical operations” within Alcoa minesites to according to newly revealed internal documents

Lack of access to WA mine sites sparks concerns over drinking water

Perth's water provider grew frustrated with US mining giant Alcoa after facing roadblocks in accessing areas near the city's key drinking water source that it needs to keep the supply safe, internal documents reveal.

Lack of oversight at Alcoa’s mines raises concerns over Perth’s drinking water

Documents show Water Corporation was locked out of Alcoa’s mining sites in state forest, while several state government departments were also keeping them in the dark.