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BBA Grants251023 225 — Bell Bay Aluminium announces community grants

25 October 2023

Bell Bay Aluminium will award over $60,000 in new community grants to help support a wide range of community projects and initiatives across Tasmania.

Tas Training Winners 2023 0005 Apprentice of the year 2023 — Jake Chilcott awarded 2023 Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year

12 September 2023

Congratulations to Bell Bay Aluminium’s Jake Chilcott who was named the 2023 Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year Award.

2023 National Women in Resources Awards — 2023 Women in Resources National Awards

12 September 2023

The outstanding achievements of women in mining and resources have been recognised at the 2023 Women in Resources National Awards held in Canberra on Tuesday 5 September 2023.

Govenors Scholarship Presentation Donor Group — Supporting students through the Governor’s Environment Scholarship

18 August 2023

Bell Bay Aluminium is proud to be one of the sponsors of the Governor’s Environment Scholarship program that enables University of Tasmania students to undertake environmental research projects that benefit Tasmania.

SD 2022 mockup — 2022 Bell Bay Aluminium Sustainable Development Report

20 July 2023

With a commitment to continuous improvement, Bell Bay Aluminium integrates sustainable development into all aspects of our business.

Womens A Rt Prize — Supporting women artists

20 July 2023

Bell Bay Aluminium and Regional Arts Network Tasmania (RANT) are delighted to announce and congratulate recipients of the inaugural Women’s Art Prize Tasmania’s Fellowship Program.

Women in Resources Tasmania Awards 2023 finalists — Women in resources winners

14 June 2023

Bell Bay Aluminium received three gongs in the 2023 Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards hosted in Launceston mid-June.

Simultaneous Storytime 2023 — Celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime

24 May 2023

Bell Bay Aluminium celebrated National Simultaneous Storytime with students from Port Dalrymple School, South George Town Primary and George Town Library.

Bell Bay Aluminium Tree Planting Day 2023 — Junior George Town green thumbs re-establishing ecosystems

18 May 2023

Over 80 students from local schools in George Town will get their hands dirty and feet muddy planting trees this Thursday with Bell Bay Aluminium.

Mens Shed respirator donation — Supporting respiratory safety at Men’s Shed

16 May 2023

The importance of protecting our lungs is something Bell Bay Aluminium share with the Riverside Men’s Shed.

Richard Curtis150323 119 — New General Manager appointed

27 February 2023

We are pleased to announce that Richard Curtis will commence as Bell Bay Aluminium’s General Manager.

New Tippogoree Hills mountain bike trails open — New mountain bike trails opened

19 December 2022

The George Town Mountain Bike Trail Network has captured the growing market of mountain bike trail enthusiasts both living in, and visiting, Tasmania.

Team member Ant — Ant Reeve becomes our first RioExpert

05 December 2022

Ant Reeve, Carbon Specialist, became Bell Bay Aluminium’s first RioExpert.

2022 Community Grants Recipients — Bell Bay Aluminium community grants announced

31 October 2022

Bell Bay Aluminium has awarded $36,940 in community grants to help support a wide range of community projects and initiatives across Tasmania.

Emergency Response Competition 2022 in action — Hosting Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition

24 October 2022

The 34th annual Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition (TMERC) was held at Bell Bay Aluminium on 22 October 2022.

F1 in Schools Final 2022 — Racing for the F1 in Schools™ STEM challenge title

20 October 2022

In October 2022, Bell Bay Aluminium hosted the Tasmanian Final of the F1 in Schools™ STEM challenge, which is managed in Australia by the ReEngineering Australia Foundation and supported by the smelter.

Next Generation walls — Best paper awarded for Next Generation

17 October 2022

In 2022, Bell Bay Aluminium presented a paper on our Next Generation furnace project at the International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium conference.

Tasmania Women's Art Prize 2022 — Supporting women in art

29 September 2022

As a proud long-term supporter of the Women’s Art Prize Tasmania, Bell Bay Aluminium was delighted to announce and present the 2022 $3,000 Bell Bay Aluminium People’s Choice Award.

A Sense of Place project — A Sense of Place for primary school kids

21 September 2022

In September 2022, we joined South George Town Primary at the opening of their project, ‘A Sense of Place’.

TSO mini concert in George Town 2022 — An orchestral treat for George Town primary students

16 September 2022

In September 2022, Bell Bay Aluminium celebrated its 10th year of partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO).

Tree planting story time — Tree planting and story time for local students

05 June 2022

In partnership with the George Town Library, Bell Bay Aluminium combined their 2022 annual tree-planting day with National Simultaneous Storytime, held on 25 May 2022.

Women in Resources Tasmania Awards 2022 finalists — Finalists at the Tasmanian Women in Resources & Manufacturing Awards

19 May 2022

Process Operator and Relief Crew Leader, Erin O’Connor, and Process Operator, Jayna Aitken, were recognised as finalists for Outstanding Tradeswoman/ Operator/Technician in the 2022 Women in Resources & Manufacturing Awards.

Students visiting site as part of Beacon Foundation partnership — Shining a light on local job opportunities

12 May 2022

Beacon Foundation and Bell Bay Aluminium have teamed up to inspire students and create a jobready generation of Tasmanians.

Bell Bay Aluminium and Tasmanian Government MoU signing — Tasmania and Rio Tinto partner for a strong and sustainable future at Bell Bay

21 February 2022

The Tasmanian Government and Rio Tinto will work together to ensure a strong and sustainable future economy for George Town, the Tamar Valley region and Tasmania.

Wi RMTA020621 0242 — Bell Bay Aluminium shines in 2021 Women in Manufacturing & Resources Awards

02 June 2021

Four outstanding women from Bell Bay Aluminium were recognised at the annual Tasmanian Women in Manufacturing & Resources Awards for their contributions to creating stronger, more gender diverse and inclusive work environments at last night’s 2021 award presentation in Hobart.

BBA Grants WT200920 414 — George Town Council & Bell Bay Aluminium Announce COVID-19 Grants Recipients

21 September 2020

George Town Council and Bell Bay Aluminium are pleased to announce the recipients of their Business Resilience, Recovery and Stimulus Grant partnership to assist small to medium-sized businesses in the municipality recover from and adapt to the impact of COVID-19.

Bell Bay Aluminium Crew Leader announced as the 2020 Gender Diversity Champion, National Women in Resources Awards

16 September 2020

When Brett Robins started work as an apprentice electrician with Bell Bay Aluminium (BBA) 25 years ago, only a handful of women worked at the smelter. In 2020, close to 80 women make up the 500-strong workforce at the smelter.

Health Speak130820 200 — Local Health Speak podcast to build resilience during COVID-19

19 August 2020

A new series of Health Speak podcasts hosted by Healthy Tasmania Pty Ltd as part of the George Town Council’s Healthy George Town initiative will focus on helping community members be resilient during COVID-19 conditions.

GT190620 202 — George Town Council & Bell Bay Aluminium announce COVID-19 Business Resilience, Recovery and Stimulus Grants Program

06 July 2020

George Town Council is pleased to announce the launch of its Community Care and Recovery Grants Program developed in response to the impacts of COVID-19 on the George Town Municipality.

Covid Gold040620 107 — Northern Tasmania’s tourism industry given a post-COVID-19 shot in the arm

03 July 2020

Northern Tasmania’s hard-hit tourism industry will receive free coaching to become ‘COVID safe’ through a partnership between Tourism Northern Tasmania and Rio Tinto’s Bell Bay Aluminium smelter.

2020 gen manager — Bell Bay Aluminium appoints new general manager

04 March 2020

Bell Bay Aluminium has appointed Shona Markham as general manager. Shona, who started as a graduate at Bell Bay in 2004, is currently Metal Products manager at Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) in Gladstone, Queensland. She replaces Kevin Taylor, who has taken on the new Gladstone-based role of general manager, Operations Support for Pacific Operations, Rio Tinto Aluminium, after two years as Bell Bay general manager.

2018 sd report — 2018 Sustainable Development Report is available

11 July 2019

Our Sustainable Development Report is produced annually. We produce and publish this report primarily for the Tasmanian community, our employees and other interested stakeholders.

T Win RA0519 111 — Winners Announced at Women In Resources Tasmania Awards

07 June 2019

Three outstanding women from Bell Bay Aluminium were recognised at the annual Tasmanian Women in Resources Awards for their contributions to creating stronger, more gender diverse work environments.

BBAH0419 503 — Bell Bay's giant power transformer arrives

31 March 2019

After months of planning, Bell Bay’s new F regulator power transformer arrived safely on 1 April and was manoeuvred into position in the switchyard by two large cranes.

Schools Set to Race for F1 Champion Title

26 November 2018

Teams from around Tasmania will compete in Launceston on Tuesday 27 November in the F1 in Schools™ Technology Challenge Tasmanian Final.

Partners Oct2018 — BBA Driving Diversity in Engineering

24 October 2018

BBA has joined with Hydro Tasmania, Caterpillar and the Tasmanian branch of Engineers Australia to provide support to female students considering a career in engineering through a scholarship program with the University of Tasmania.

20832 SD Report Cover Thumbnail — Bell Bay releases 2017 Sustainability Report

08 July 2018

Bell Bay Aluminium has released its annual Sustainability Report. The report provides a summary of the smelter’s health, safety, environment, business, and community performance during 2017.

Kevin Taylor0418 513 crop — Kevin Taylor Appointed New General Manager Bell Bay Aluminium

16 April 2018

Kevin Taylor is to become Bell Bay Aluminium’s next General Manager, commencing 16 April 2018.

BBA0515 500 1 — Bell Bay Aluminium announces resignation of General Manager, Ray Mostogl

27 March 2018

After seven years as General Manager of Bell Bay Aluminium (BBA), Ray Mostogl has announced that he will leave the smelter at the end of April.

Tasmanian students aiming for two national wins in a row

05 March 2018

This time last year Tasmanian high schools dominated the National Finals of Australia’s biggest STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) competition: the F1inSchools STEM Challenge….and this coming week, at the Launceston Convention Centre, they are aiming for back-to-back victories.

BBA Grants1217 113 — Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grants Announced

19 December 2017

More than $17,000 will flow to 12 organisations and community projects around the State from Bell Bay Aluminium’s annual community grants and assistance program. The programs provide financial support to not-for-profit and community organisations in Tasmania on an annual basis.

Schools Set to Race for Title of F1 Champions

13 September 2017

Teams from Ulverstone, Queechy, Kings Meadows and Clarence High Schools, St Brendan Shaw College and East Launceston Primary School will battle it out in the F1 in Schools Championships this Thursday 14 September at the Tailrace Centre, Riverside.

Local Schools support Smelter’s Annual Tree Planting

23 August 2017

Over 100 students from local schools in Launceston will get their hands dirty and feet muddy planting trees this Thursday with Bell Bay Aluminium. Participating schools include Waverley, Invermay, East Tamar and Mowbray Heights Primary Schools.

Certainty provided by Contract Extension

14 August 2017

Bell Bay Aluminium’s gas transportation arrangements have been extended as an interim measure until the end of 2017 to ensure continued supply while Hydro Tasmania and Tasmanian Gas Pipeline continue to negotiate a new agreement.

Media release image 1636 — Collaboration to drive growth for Bell Bay Industrial Precinct

06 July 2017

The Bell Bay Manufacturing Precinct Sub-Committee welcomes todays’ announcement by the Tasmanian Government to provide $50,000 to support a pilot program to engage a specialist project officer to drive growth, commercial outcomes and employment opportunities in the largest and most significant industrial precinct in Tasmania.

SD Report Mockup — 2016 Sustainable Development Report

22 May 2017

Bell Bay Aluminium has released its annual report which provides a summary of the smelter’s health, safety, environment, business and community performance in 2016.

TWRA0517 188 — BBA Takes Out Outstanding Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician Award for Second Year at Tasmanian Women in Resources Awards

05 May 2017

Last night at Parliament House in Hobart, Alana was presented with the Outstanding Tasmanian Tradeswoman Operator or Technician at the fourth annual Tasmanian Women in Resources Awards.

Finalists Announced for 2017 Tasmanian Women in Resources Awards Media Release

26 April 2017

The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council (TMEC) in conjunction with the AusIMM Women in Mining Network Tasmania (WIMnet) is pleased to announce finalists for the 2017 Tasmanian Women in Resources Awards.

Queechy High School teams dominate F1 in Schools National Final

02 March 2017

Queechy High School in Launceston has dominated the F1 in Schools National Final in South Australia this week.

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15 December 2016

2017 Tasmanian Women in Resources Awards Launch

10 November 2016

The Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council (TMEC) in conjunction with the AusIMM Women in Mining Network Tasmania (WIMnet) will launch the 2017 Tasmanian Women in Resources.

Emergency response competition — Crisis Scenarios to Test Emergency Response Teams

27 October 2016

For the first time in its history, the annual Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition (TMERC) will be held at Bell Bay Aluminium this weekend.

F1 Schools9 — Teams on the Grid for F1 in Schools Championships

14 September 2016

Teams from Ulverstone, Queechy, Kings Meadows and Clarence High Schools will battle it out in the F1 in Schools Championships this Thursday 15 September at the Tailrace Centre, Riverside.

0901 Sacome awards O5 A5882 sml — BBA Takes Out National Gong At Women In Resources Awards

02 September 2016

Last night at the Adelaide Convention Centre, Kelly was presented with the Outstanding Australian Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician Award at the third annual Women in Resources National Awards (WIRNA).

Win R Awards0716 119 web — Bell Bay Aluminium employees scoop the pool at Women in Resources Awards

22 July 2016

Five out of Bell Bay Aluminium's six finalists in the Tasmanian Women in Resources awards have received awards in today's St Helens ceremony hosted by the Tasmanian Minerals and Energy Council (TMEC) in conjunction with WIMnet Tasmania (AusIMM)

Bell Bay Aluminium to ramp back up to full production

18 May 2016

In agreement with Hydro Tasmania, Bell Bay Aluminium (BBA) will begin to ramp back to full production over the course of five weeks from today.

Bell Bay Aluminium has released its 2015 Sustainable Development report

28 April 2016

The annual report provides a summary of the smelter’s health, safety, environment, business and community performance in 2015

Bell Bay Aluminium to sponsor 2016 Active Launceston Active Blokes

04 March 2016

Active Tasmania is proud to announce Bell Bay Aluminium as the supporting sponsor of the Active Launceston Active Blokes program in 2016.

Supporting Cybersmart Outreach, Internet Safety Awareness

18 February 2016

Young people today are immersed in digital technologies. They use the internet and mobile phones to socialise, study, exchange ideas and play. While online activity has many benefits, there are also risks.

Bell Bay Aluminium to temporarily reduce power consumption

04 February 2016

Bell Bay Aluminium (BBA) has announced that the smelter will reduce power consumption by around 10% (between 30-40 megawatts) for up to four to five months, commencing today.

Local communities benefit from Bell Bay Aluminium grants program

16 November 2015

Safety equipment to support a riding for the disabled program, a defibrillator for the Northern Support School’s indoor pool area and assistance with a facility upgrade for the Beaconsfield Primary School Parent Association are just three of the nine projects selected by Bell Bay Aluminium to receive a community grant.

F1 in Schools Competition Revs Up!

21 October 2015

Ulverstone High School, Queechy High School and Kings Meadows High School, will battle it out in the F1 in Schools competition on Thursday 22 September at the Door of Hope, Launceston.

Space Travel and more as Mini TSO Performs for George Town School Kids

19 October 2015

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO), with generous support from partner Bell Bay Aluminium, will give two highly engaging concerts for George Town schools in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday 21 October.

Smelter to showcase its operation

23 September 2015

To mark 60 years of aluminium smelting in Tasmania, Bell Bay Aluminium will open to the public on Sunday 20 and 27 September to give Tasmanians a unique look at the first aluminium smelter built in the southern hemisphere.

Bell Bay Aluminium welcomes Premier to site to celebrate 60th anniversary.

03 September 2015

Bell Bay Aluminium will celebrate its 60th anniversary this month and today, welcomes Premier Will Hodgman and State Cabinet to view the smelter's operation following the State Cabinet meeting in George Town.

Green Thumbs Plant for the Future

17 August 2015

Over 300 students from local schools will get their hands dirty planting 6000 trees this week at three locations throughout Launceston and the Tamar Valley.

Bell Bay Aluminium releases 2014 sustainable development report

28 May 2015

Bell Bay Aluminium released its annual Sustainable Development Report for 2014 this week, capturing the site’s success in protecting its people from harm, community contribution and, environmental performance and investment in ongoing business transformation to forge a solid future.

Bell Bay Aluminium welcomes bipartisan deal on RET

18 May 2015

Bell Bay Aluminium (BBA) welcomes the announcement of a bipartisan deal on the Renewable Energy Target and is now urging the Federal Parliament to pass the legislation quickly.

Bell Bay Aluminium and TasNetworks Business Excellence Awards Partnership

17 May 2015

Bell Bay Aluminium and TasNetworks have partnered as the Naming Rights sponsors for the 2015 Launceston Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.

Bell Bay Aluminium Demonstrates Vote of Confidence for Northern Tasmania

07 May 2015

Bell Bay Aluminium today announced the signing of an agreement with Hydro Tasmania for the supply of an additional 33 megawatts (MW) of power.

Tasmanian community to benefit from Bell Bay Aluminium grants program

23 April 2015

Applications for Bell Bay Aluminium’s annual community grants program are open.

Bell Bay Aluminium calls for support for deal on renewable energy target

10 March 2015

General Manager, Ray Mostogl said the continuation of RET costs must be absorbed by BBA at a time when the aluminium industry can least afford it and when many other Australian manufacturers have closed or are signalling their closure.

Ray Mostogl, Honoured as CEO Magazine’s Manufacturing Executive of the Year

28 November 2014

Ray Mostogl, General Manager, Bell Bay Aluminium (Pacific Aluminium) was last night awarded CEO Magazine’s Manufacturing Executive of the Year Award at a gala presentation at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney.

Ray Mostogl, Finalist in CEO Magazine’s Manufacturing Executive of the Year Award

26 November 2014

General Manager, Bell Bay Aluminium (Pacific Aluminium) Ray Mostogl, is a finalist for CEO Magazine’s Manufacturing Executive of the Year Award, 2014.

Teams on Starting Grid for F1 in Schools Finals

18 September 2014

Ulverstone, Brooks and Queechy High Schools, Port Dalrymple and Launceston College will battle it out in the Tasmanian F1 in Schools Final on Friday 19 September at the Tailrace Centre, Riverside.

Students Crash! Bang! Recycle! At Mini Tso In George Town

15 September 2014

The Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra (TSO) and Bell Bay Aluminium are delighted to announce Crash! Bang! Recycle!, an instrument-making competition open to students attending the mini TSO concerts in George Town on Friday September 5, at 10:30am and 11:45am.

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Bell Bay Aluminium announces community grants

Jake Chilcott awarded 2023 Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year

2023 Women in Resources National Awards

Supporting students through the Governor’s Environment Scholarship

2022 Bell Bay Aluminium Sustainable Development Report

Supporting women artists

Women in resources winners

Celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime

Junior George Town green thumbs re-establishing ecosystems

Supporting respiratory safety at Men’s Shed

New General Manager appointed

New mountain bike trails opened

Ant Reeve becomes our first RioExpert

Bell Bay Aluminium community grants announced

Hosting Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition

Racing for the F1 in Schools™ STEM challenge title

Best paper awarded for Next Generation

Supporting women in art

A Sense of Place for primary school kids

An orchestral treat for George Town primary students

Tree planting and story time for local students

Finalists at the Tasmanian Women in Resources & Manufacturing Awards

Shining a light on local job opportunities

Tasmania and Rio Tinto partner for a strong and sustainable future at Bell Bay

Bell Bay Aluminium shines in 2021 Women in Manufacturing & Resources Awards

George Town Council & Bell Bay Aluminium Announce COVID-19 Grants Recipients

Bell Bay Aluminium Crew Leader announced as the 2020 Gender Diversity Champion, National Women in Resources Awards

Local Health Speak podcast to build resilience during COVID-19

George Town Council & Bell Bay Aluminium announce COVID-19 Business Resilience, Recovery and Stimulus Grants Program

Northern Tasmania’s tourism industry given a post-COVID-19 shot in the arm

Bell Bay Aluminium appoints new general manager

2018 Sustainable Development Report is available

Winners Announced at Women In Resources Tasmania Awards

Bell Bay's giant power transformer arrives

Schools Set to Race for F1 Champion Title

BBA Driving Diversity in Engineering

Bell Bay releases 2017 Sustainability Report

Kevin Taylor Appointed New General Manager Bell Bay Aluminium

Bell Bay Aluminium announces resignation of General Manager, Ray Mostogl