--- title: News date: 2019-03-28T16:39:00+11:00 author: Walker Designs canonical_url: "https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news" section: Site Content --- [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium backs local heroes through community grants](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/2025-Community-Grants.jpg) ### Bell Bay Aluminium backs local heroes through community grants 27 October 2025 More than $58,000 has been distributed between 24 Tasmanian organisations as part of Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium’s (BBA) 2025 Community Grants Program. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-backs-local-heroes-through-community-grants) [ ![Smelter’s women leaders to shine on the National stage](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2025/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Media-Release-Teresa-Lemaire.jpg) ### Smelter’s women leaders to shine on the National stage 08 September 2025 Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium will celebrate two of its outstanding women leaders, Teresa Lemaire and Lauren Brooks, at the upcoming National Women in Resources and Manufacturing Awards in Brisbane on September 8. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/smelters-women-leaders-to-shine-on-the-national-stage) [ ![Smelter runs deep for site stalwarts](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2025/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Geoff-Baker.jpg) ### Smelter runs deep for site stalwarts 24 July 2025 For Geoff Baker, Bell Bay Aluminium isn’t just a workplace, it is part of his DNA. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/smelter-runs-deep-for-site-stalwarts) [ ![Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium leaders shine at state awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBA-Womens-Awards.jpg) ### Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium leaders shine at state awards 24 June 2025 Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium is celebrating its exceptional women leaders, who have been recognised at the 2025 Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/rio-tinto-bell-bay-aluminium-leaders-shine-at-state-awards) [ ![Future custodians get curious at annual Tree Planting Day](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2025/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/tree-planting.jpg) ### Future custodians get curious at annual Tree Planting Day 16 April 2025 Students from Port Dalrymple School, Star of the Sea College, and South George Town Primary School are preparing for an exciting and educational experience at Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium’s annual Tree Planting Day. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/future-custodians-get-curious-at-annual-tree-planting-day) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium volunteers give heart to City Mission](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2025/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/IMG_1466b.jpg) ### Bell Bay Aluminium volunteers give heart to City Mission 19 February 2025 Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium has made a life-saving donation to Launceston’s Mission Health, funding the purchase of a CoaguChek Pro II Kit – a crucial device that measures blood clotting factors. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-volunteers-give-heart-to-city-mission) [ ![Valuable contribution to Bridport Fire Brigade’s toolbox](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2025/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/30193/BFBTas.jpg) ### Valuable contribution to Bridport Fire Brigade’s toolbox 24 January 2025 ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/valuable-contribution-to-bridport-fire-brigades-toolbox) [ ![Passion becomes a reality for Elliouse](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/Dec/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/30133/DSC6595.jpg) ### Passion becomes a reality for Elliouse 18 December 2024 Elliouse, 18, has always loved tinkering with cars. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/passion-becomes-a-reality-for-elliouse) [ ![George Town students lead the way in NARLE Project](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/Dec/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/image003.jpg) ### George Town students lead the way in NARLE Project 08 December 2024 Grade 5/6 students from George Town have brought their innovative ideas to life, showcasing their creativity at a community exhibition. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/george-town-students-lead-the-way-in-narle-project) [ ![Wow… 50 years: where did that go?: Tez Clark](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/November/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/RBI9732.jpg) ### Wow… 50 years: where did that go?: Tez Clark 26 November 2024 From running the mail as a junior to being a keystone in safe operations at Bell Bay Aluminium, Tez Clark has racked up 50 years with the business. Here he shares some memories and advice... ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/wow-50-years-where-did-that-go-tez-clark) [ ![Support Wheels in Motion for George Town RSL Veterans’ Health](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/November/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/support-wheels-in-motion-for-george-town-cropped.jpg) ### Support Wheels in Motion for George Town RSL Veterans’ Health 25 November 2024 Veterans now have a reliable and comfortable way to travel to medical appointments, made possible by support from Bell Bay Aluminium. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/support-wheels-in-motion-for-george-town-rsl-veterans-health) [ ![Community spirit alive and well through community grants program](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/October/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/30032/Awards-Presentation-2024.jpg) ### Community spirit alive and well through community grants program 24 October 2024 Bell Bay Aluminium has awarded more than $51,000 to 21 local organisations through its 2024 grants program. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/community-spirit-alive-and-well-through-community-grants-program) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium recognised as a champion for inclusion and diversity](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/Sep/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Alicia-Sargent.jpg) ### Bell Bay Aluminium recognised as a champion for inclusion and diversity 11 September 2024 Bell Bay Aluminium’s Alicia Sargent has been recognised as Tasmania’s Inclusion and Diversity champion at the 2024 National Women in Resources Awards held in Canberra on 10 September. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/alicia-sargent-named-inclusion-and-diversity-champion) [ ![Lachie Geard a finalist at 2024 Apprentice of the Year awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/Sep/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Lachie-Geard.jpg) ### Lachie Geard a finalist at 2024 Apprentice of the Year awards 07 September 2024 Bell Bay Aluminium’s Lachie Geard has been recognised as a finalist at the 2024 Apprentice of the Year at the Tasmanian Training Awards. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/lachie-geard-apprentice-of-the-year) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium leaders recognised at Women in Resources Awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/WIRAMTA210624-517-1.jpg) ### Bell Bay Aluminium leaders recognised at Women in Resources Awards 21 June 2024 Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium’s exceptional women leaders have been recognised at the 2024 Women in Resources and Manufacturing Tasmania Awards in Launceston today. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-leaders-recognised-at-women-in-resources-awards) [ ![Budding gardeners pull up sleeves for annual tree planting day](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2024/May/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBATreePlanting230524_0151.jpg) ### Budding gardeners pull up sleeves for annual tree planting day 23 May 2024 More than 100 students from Port Dalrymple, Star of the Sea and South George Town Primary Schools will join employees from Rio Tinto Bell Bay Aluminium for its annual tree planting day. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/budding-gardeners-pull-up-sleeves-for-annual-tree-planting-day) [ ![George Town students first to trial innovative music-led learning program](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBA-TSO071223-555-1.jpg) ### George Town students first to trial innovative music-led learning program 14 December 2023 Bell Bay Aluminium’s partnership with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra moves into the classroom. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/george-town-students-first-to-trial-innovative-music-led-learning-program) [ ![2024 Women's Art Prize Tasmania open](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/29708/IMG_3220.jpg) ### 2024 Women's Art Prize Tasmania open 23 November 2023 Today we had the privilege of announcing the 2024 Women's Art Prize Tasmania open for entries. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/2024-womens-art-prize-tasmania-open) [ ![Service milestones celebrated](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBAService171123-500.jpg) ### Service milestones celebrated 18 November 2023 On Friday 17 November we celebrated our team members who have completed significant service milestones at Bell Bay Aluminium this year. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/service-milestones-celebrated) [ ![2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Award winners](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Solstice-Digital-0632.jpg) ### 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Award winners 06 November 2023 Congratulations to our 2023 WorkSafe Tasmania Award winners Phil Jamieson and Ant Reeve. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/2023-worksafe-tasmania-award-winners) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium announces community grants](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBAGrants-2023.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-announces-community-grants) [ ![Jake Chilcott awarded 2023 Tasmanian Apprentice of the Year](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/29555/Tas_Training_Winners_2023_0005Apprentice-of-the-year-2023.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/jake-chilcott-awarded-2023-tasmanian-apprentice-of-the-year) [ ![2023 Women in Resources National Awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/29552/2023-National-Women-in-Resources-Awards.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/2023-women-in-resources-national-awards) [ ![Supporting students through the Governor’s Environment Scholarship](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2023/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Govenors-Scholarship-Presentation_Donor-Group.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/supporting-students-through-the-governors-environment-scholarship) [ ![2022 Bell Bay Aluminium Sustainable Development Report](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/SD-2022-mockup.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/2022-bell-bay-aluminium-sustainable-development-report) [ ![Supporting women artists](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/27074/Womens-ARt-Prize_2023-07-28-092808_ixik.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/supporting-women-artists) [ ![Women in resources winners](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Wimnet140623-152.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/women-in-resources-winners) [ ![Celebrating National Simultaneous Storytime](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Simultaneous-Storytime-2023.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/celebrating-national-simultaneous-storytime) [ ![Junior George Town green thumbs re-establishing ecosystems](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Treeplanting-day-2023.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/junior-george-town-green-thumbs-re-establishing-ecosystems) [ ![Supporting respiratory safety at Men’s Shed](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/26046/Mens-Shed-respirator-donation-2.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/supporting-respiratory-safety-at-mens-shed) [ ![New General Manager appointed](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/RichardCurtis150323-119.jpg) ### New General Manager appointed 27 February 2023 We are pleased to announce that Richard Curtis will commence as Bell Bay Aluminium’s General Manager. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/new-general-manager-appointed) [ ![New mountain bike trails opened](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Mountain-Biking-2-BBA-Tippogoree161222-524.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/new-mountain-bike-trails-opened) [ ![Ant Reeve becomes our first RioExpert](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/Site-and-team-members/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBA240523-423.jpg) ### Ant Reeve becomes our first RioExpert 05 December 2022 Ant Reeve, Carbon Specialist, became Bell Bay Aluminium’s first RioExpert. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/ant-reeve-becomes-our-first-rioexpert) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium community grants announced](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2022/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/2022CommunityGrantsRecipients.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-community-grants-announced-2022) [ ![Hosting Tasmanian Minerals Emergency Response Competition](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/Site-and-team-members/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/ET-Comp-in-action-2.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/hosting-tasmanian-minerals-emergency-response-competition) [ ![Racing for the F1 in Schools™ STEM challenge title](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/F1-in-Schools-Final-2022.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/racing-for-the-f1-in-schools-stem-challenge-title) [ ![Best paper awarded for Next Generation](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/Site-and-team-members/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Next-Generation-2.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/best-paper-awarded-for-next-generation) [ ![Supporting women in art](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/26050/Womens-Art-Prize-2022.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/supporting-women-in-art) [ ![A Sense of Place for primary school kids](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBA-SGTPS210922-117-1.jpg) ### 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’. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/a-sense-of-place-for-primary-school-kids) [ ![An orchestral treat for George Town primary students](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBA-TSO160922-557.jpg) ### 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). ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/an-orchestral-treat-for-george-town-primary-students) [ ![Tree planting and story time for local students](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2022/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/tree-planting-story-time.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/tree-planting-and-story-time-for-local-students) [ ![Finalists at the Tasmanian Women in Resources & Manufacturing Awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Women-in-Resources-finalists.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/finalists-at-the-tasmanian-women-in-resources-manufacturing-awards) [ ![Shining a light on local job opportunities](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Beacon-Foundation-3.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/shining-a-light-on-local-job-opportunities) [ ![Tasmania and Rio Tinto partner for a strong and sustainable future at Bell Bay](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/content/community/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/MoU-signing.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/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](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2022/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/WiRMTA020621-0242.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-shines-in-2021-women-in-manufacturing-resources-awards) [ ![George Town Council & Bell Bay Aluminium Announce COVID-19 Grants Recipients](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2020/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBAGrantsWT200920-414.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/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](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2020/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BrettRobins.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/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](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2020/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/HealthSpeak130820-200.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/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](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2020/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/GT190620-202.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/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](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2020/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/CovidGold040620-107.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/northern-tasmanias-tourism-industry-given-a-post-covid-19-shot-in-the-arm) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium appoints new general manager](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2020/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/2020-gen-manager.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-appoints-new-general-manager) [ ![2018 Sustainable Development Report is available](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2019/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/2018-sd-report.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/2018-sustainable-development-report-is-available) [ ![Winners Announced at Women In Resources Tasmania Awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2019/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/TWinRA0519-111.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/winners-announced-at-women-in-resources-tasmania-awards) [ ![Bell Bay's giant power transformer arrives](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBAH0419-503.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bays-giant-power-transformer-arrives) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/schools-set-to-race-for-f1-champion-title) [ ![BBA Driving Diversity in Engineering](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2018/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/PartnersOct2018.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bba-driving-diversity-in-engineering) [ ![Bell Bay releases 2017 Sustainability Report](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2018/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/20832-SD-Report_Cover-Thumbnail.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-releases-2017-sustainability-report) [ ![Kevin Taylor Appointed New General Manager Bell Bay Aluminium](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2018/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/KevinTaylor0418-513-crop.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/kevin-taylor-appointed-new-general-manager-bell-bay-aluminium) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium announces resignation of General Manager, Ray Mostogl](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2018/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBA0515-500-1.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-announces-resignation-of-general-manager-ray-mostogl) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/tasmanian-students-aiming-for-2-national-wins-in-a-row) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grants Announced](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2017/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/BBAGrants1217-113.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-community-grants-announced-2) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/schools-set-to-race-for-title-of-f1-champions) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/local-schools-support-smelters-annual-tree-planting) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/certainty-provided-by-contract-extension) [ ![Collaboration to drive growth for Bell Bay Industrial Precinct](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2017/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/media-release-image-1636.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/collaboration-to-drive-growth-for-bell-bay-industrial-precinct) [ ![2016 Sustainable Development Report](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2017/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/SD-Report-Mockup.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/2016-sustainable-development-report) [ ![BBA Takes Out Outstanding Tradeswoman, Operator or Technician Award for Second Year at Tasmanian Women in Resources Awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2017/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/TWRA0517-188.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bba-takes-out-outstanding-tradeswoman-operator-or-technician-award-for-second-year-at-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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/finalists-announced-for-2017-tasmanian-women-in-resources-awards-media-release) [ ![Queechy High School teams dominate F1 in Schools National Final](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/Queechy-High-School-teams-dominate-F1-in-Schools-National-Final.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/queechy-high-school-teams-dominate-f1-in-schools-national-final) [ ![Local organisations benefit from Bell Bay Aluminium Grants Program](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2016/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/bell-bay-aluminium-grants-program-1216-511.jpg) ### Local organisations benefit from Bell Bay Aluminium Grants Program 15 December 2016 ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/local-organisations-benefit-from-bell-bay-aluminium-grants-program) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/2017-tasmanian-women-in-resources-awards-launch) [ ![Crisis Scenarios to Test Emergency Response Teams](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2016/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/emergency-response-competition.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/crisis-scenarios-to-test-emergency-response-teams) [ ![Teams on the Grid for F1 in Schools Championships](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2016/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/F1-Schools9.jpg) ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/teams-on-the-grid-for-f1-in-schools-championships) [ ![BBA Takes Out National Gong At Women In Resources Awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2016/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/0901_Sacome_awards__O5A5882-sml.jpg) ### 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). ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bba-takes-out-national-gong-at-women-in-resources-awards) [ ![Bell Bay Aluminium employees scoop the pool at Women in Resources Awards](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/volumes/images/News/2016/_600x300_crop_center-center_60_none/WinRAwards0716-119-web.jpg) ### 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) ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-employees-scoop-the-pool-at-women-in-resources-awards) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-to-ramp-back-up-to-full-production) [ ### 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 ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-has-released-its-2015-sustainable-development-report) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-to-sponsor-2016-active-launceston-active-blokes) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/supporting-cybersmart-outreach-internet-safety-awareness) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-to-temporarily-reduce-power-consumption) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/local-communities-benefit-from-bell-bay-aluminium-grants-program) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/f1-in-schools-competition-revs-up) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/space-travel-and-more-as-mini-tso-performs-for-george-town-school-kids) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/smelter-to-showcase-its-operation) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-welcomes-premier-to-site-to-celebrate-60th-anniversary) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/green-thumbs-plant-for-the-future) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-releases-2014-sustainable-development-report) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-welcomes-bipartisan-deal-on-ret) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-and-tasnetworks-business-excellence-awards-partnership) [ ### 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. ](https://bellbayaluminium.com.au/news/bell-bay-aluminium-demonstrates-vote-of-confidence-for-northern-tasmania)