Rio Tinto to slash alumina production in Queensland impacting 180 jobs

Rio Tinto to slash alumina production in Queensland impacting 180 jobs

Rio Tinto reveals it will cut alumina production at its Gladstone refinery by 40 per cent, as concerns are raised about the future viability of the facility.

Rio Tinto's Yarwun refinery to reduce production next year by 40 per cent

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Rio Tinto to reduce Yarwun output as it explores life-extension options

Rio Tinto's Yarwun alumina refinery. Image: Rio TintoRio Tinto will reduce production at its Yarwun Alumina Refinery in Gladstone as part of a plan to extend the operation’s life until 2035 and explore further life-extension and modernisation options. With Yarwun’s tailings facility expected to reach capacity by 2031 at current production rates, Rio Tinto has decided to reduce output by 40 per cent from October 2026. The company said the curtail…

Rio Tinto cuts Yarwun output, 180 jobs impacted

Rio Tinto has announced plans to wind back production at the Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone by 40 per cent from October 2026. Scaling back production would affect about 180 roles at the refinery and the company said redeployment planning was underway as a priority. With Yarwun’s tailings facility expected to reach capacity by 2031 at current production rates, the reduced rate would extend the operation’s life until 2035. This would allow t…