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Alpha HPA first project 

Alpha HPA (High Purity Alumina) has secured $400 million in new loans to deliver Australia’s first high-purity alumina processing facility in Gladstone, Queensland. 

Currently under construction, the project will be one of the largest single-site HPA refineries globally, capable of producing over 10,000 tonnes of ultra-high-purity aluminium products and premium aluminium materials per year. 

The Alpha HPA Precursor Production Facility uses a solvent extraction and refining technology to produce ultra-high purity aluminium materials in commercial quantities. 

The first stage of the facility operates 24/7, runs on 100% renewable energy and has created 34 full time jobs in the local community with 40% of those occupied by women.  

The company has recently awarded a $20 million contract for concrete works, marking an important milestone in the project's development. This facility represents a major advancement in Australia's capabilities in producing high-purity alumina, a critical material for LED lights, smartphone screens, and lithium-ion battery components. 

The facility will position Australia as a key player in the global HPA market, with significant potential for export revenue and job creation in the Gladstone region.

Alumina Smelter lights at night

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Key Facts

  • Location: Gladstone, Central Queensland 
     
  • Capacity: N/A
     
  • Job Creation: Once operational in late 2026, will create 120 additional full time job opportunities and construction will generate more than 300 jobs
     
  • Environmental Benefits: The aluminium materials produced are essential components to decarbonisation technologies
     
  • Website: Alpha HPA Projects website

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