Who we are

Our Operation

Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) is one of the largest alumina refineries in Australia. We commenced production in March 1967 making us Australia’s first alumina refinery. We produce some 3.80 million tonnes of the world’s best smelter grade alumina per year, that is used locally by Boyne Smelters Limited and shipped across the globe.

Our refinery is located in the city of Gladstone, Queensland. Our operations include a wharf and storage facility on South Trees Island.

Ownership

QAL produces alumina on behalf of two aluminium companies.

Rio Tinto 80%
Rusal 20%

Economic Contribution

View our contributions to the Australian Economy (includes payment to vendors, taxes, in-kind support, salaries and wages, and contributions to local economy excluding payments made outside of Australia) and the Gladstone economy for employees' salaries and wages, and goods and services.

$983 million in contributions to Australian economy
$122.6 million in contributions to the Gladstone economy (employee salaries and wages)
$279.7 million in contributions to the Gladstone economy (goods and services)

$986.7 million in contributions to Australian economy
$129.3 million in contributions to the Gladstone economy (employee salaries and wages)
$298.3 million in contributions to the Gladstone economy (goods and services)

$1,069.2 million in contributions to Australian economy
$131.8 million in contributions to the Gladstone economy (employee salaries and wages)
$297.5 million in contributions to the Gladstone economy (goods and services)