QAL

Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL) was built in March 1967 with a (then) production of 600,000 tonnes of alumina per year. Today QAL is one of the world’s largest alumina refineries producing some 4.0 million tonnes of the world’s best smelter grade alumina per year. The refinery occupies 80 hectares of a 400 hectare site on the southern outskirts of the city of Gladstone. QAL is a tolling operation owned by; Rio Tinto Alcan 80% and Alumina & Bauxite Company Limited 20%.