Rio Tinto Alcan moves R&D operations to Queensland
Published Thursday, 07 August, 2008 at 05:00 AM
Premier
The Honourable Anna Bligh
Global aluminium producer, Rio Tinto Alcan, has announced plans to move all of its Research and Development activities to Brisbane – a move that will create nearly 50 jobs for highly-skilled Queenslanders, Premier Anna Bligh announced today.
Ms Bligh said the company would consolidate the majority of its Australian bauxite and alumina R&D activities in the one location in 2010.
“I am pleased to say that the Queensland Government has had a hand in this decision by providing financial support and encouragement,” Ms Bligh said.
“Today’s announcement is another welcome endorsement of the State’s economic strength.”
The company will move its Pacific Technology Centre from Melbourne and combine it with its already established Queensland Research and Development Centre in Brisbane.
“This means jobs for Queenslanders – nearly 50 highly-skilled positions will need to be filled.
“The new facility, with its location yet to be decided, is expected to be operational in 2010 and will enhance the organisation’s primary metal, bauxite and alumina operations in Australia and globally.”
Ms Bligh said the new facility would focus on research, development and modelling.
“There is a small team of Rio Tinto Alcan R&D specialists in Brisbane now. The consolidation will result in a pooling of resources and greater collaboration on potentially ground-breaking research,” she said.
Rio Tinto Alcan is a world leading mining organisation which supplies high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium globally. It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Media contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
Rio Tinto Diane Collier 07 3867 1665
Ms Bligh said the company would consolidate the majority of its Australian bauxite and alumina R&D activities in the one location in 2010.
“I am pleased to say that the Queensland Government has had a hand in this decision by providing financial support and encouragement,” Ms Bligh said.
“Today’s announcement is another welcome endorsement of the State’s economic strength.”
The company will move its Pacific Technology Centre from Melbourne and combine it with its already established Queensland Research and Development Centre in Brisbane.
“This means jobs for Queenslanders – nearly 50 highly-skilled positions will need to be filled.
“The new facility, with its location yet to be decided, is expected to be operational in 2010 and will enhance the organisation’s primary metal, bauxite and alumina operations in Australia and globally.”
Ms Bligh said the new facility would focus on research, development and modelling.
“There is a small team of Rio Tinto Alcan R&D specialists in Brisbane now. The consolidation will result in a pooling of resources and greater collaboration on potentially ground-breaking research,” she said.
Rio Tinto Alcan is a world leading mining organisation which supplies high quality bauxite, alumina and aluminium globally. It is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Media contact: Premier’s Office 3224 4500
Rio Tinto Diane Collier 07 3867 1665