Australia
Hydro presents the entire value chain when producing aluminium. From refining bauxite and generating its own electrical power, to producing primary aluminium and manufacturing products such as casthouse products, building systems, extrusions, rolled products, and automotive and transport.
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| The aluminium metal plant Kurri Kurri in Australia |
In Australia, Hydro is present with primary aluminium production and metal products operations. The company has about 500 employees in the country.
Nearly all of Hydro’s employees in Australia are working on the company’s site in Kurri Kurri, which is located close to Newcastle in New South Wales. The primary metal plant in Kurri Kurri began operations in 1969. Hydro became owner of the plant through its 2002 acquisition of VAW aluminium AG.
Hydro is also part-owner of the primary aluminium plant Tomago Aluminium Company Pty Limited. In addition Hydro has signed a joint-venture agreement with UMC of Australia were Hydro intends to recover bauxite and produce alumina in Kimberley, Western Australia. The project office is located in Perth.
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