Rio Tinto将从2026年10月开始,将昆士兰炼油厂的铝产量削减40%,将其寿命延长至2035年。 Rio Tinto will cut alumina output at its Queensland refinery by 40% starting Oct 2026 to extend its life to 2035.

Rio Tinto将从2026年10月开始将昆士兰Yarwun炼油厂的铝制品产量削减40%, Rio Tinto will cut alumina production at its Yarwun refinery in Queensland by 40% starting October 2026, reducing output by 1.2 million tonnes annually and affecting about 180 jobs. 这一行动的目的是将设施的寿命延长到2035年,推迟其尾矿大坝预计2031年的容量限制,将新大坝的高昂成本作为关键因素。 The move aims to extend the facility’s life to 2035 by delaying the expected 2031 capacity limit of its tailings dam, citing high costs for a new dam as a key factor. 该公司说,决定是基于经济可行性,而不是政府政策,并且正在探索氢能和干尾矿技术等技术解决方案。 The company says the decision is based on economic viability, not government policy, and is exploring technical solutions like hydrogen power and dry tailings tech. 铝土矿和铝冶炼厂将继续满负荷运作,对客户没有任何影响。 Bauxite mines and aluminium smelters will continue operating at full capacity with no impact on customers. 在Rio Tinto的昆士兰州业务范围内,正在提供调动机会。 Redeployment opportunities are being offered within Rio Tinto’s Queensland operations.