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Worsley Alumina documents
Worsley Mine Development
We mine bauxite in the south-west of Australia and transport it on an overland conveyor belt to a refinery where the bauxite is turned into white alumina powder. The alumina is then exported to smelters around the world.
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History and location
South32 holds an 86 per cent interest in Worsley Alumina, while Japan Alumina Associates (Australia) Pty Ltd owns 10 per cent and Sojitz Alumina Pty Ltd owns four per cent.
Bauxite is mined near the town of Boddington, 130 kilometres south-east of Perth. It is transported by overland conveyor to the alumina refinery near Collie and turned into alumina powder, before being transported by rail to Bunbury Port. It is then shipped to smelters around the world, including South32's Hillside and Mozal aluminium smelters in Africa.
Interest in bauxite mining in the South West Western Australia stretches back to the 1960s. However, mining and refining the ore didn't get underway until the 1980s.
At the time, building the mine, conveyor belt and processing plant was Australia's most expensive capital project, costing AUD$1.2 billion and employing 3500 people.
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Bridging the education gap
We've partnered with the Teach Learn Grow program to give one-on-one tutoring and mentoring at Boddington District High School.
Playing our part
As a major employer in the South West and Peel regions of Western Australia, our operations inject more than $1 million each day into surrounding communities through wages, local businesses and community investment.
Minimising diesel exhaust emissions
We've developed new technology to monitor and reduce diesel exhaust emissions at our underground mines.
Building the skills of the future
We're supporting local youth coding clubs in the South West of Western Australia.
We're giving school students an opportunity to get real experience in our operations.
Get in touch with Worsley Alumina
Erwin Schaufler
Erwin Schaufler, Vice President Operations
Erwin joined South32 when we formed in 2015, having been with BHP Billiton since 2007. He began his career with us as General Manager Marketing based in Singapore, before moving to Australia to take up the role of General Manager Operations at Worsley Alumina in 2017. Erwin was appointed Vice President Operations of Worsley Alumina in October 2021. With global experience across multiple commodities and countries, Erwin has held senior leadership roles in operations, marketing, supply chain, technology and logistics. Erwin holds a Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain from Cranfield University in the United Kingdom, a Master of Business Administration from Vienna University of Economics and Business, and is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Mark Worthington, Corporate Affairs
Collie, 6225
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