Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
New Watchdog Referral
A WA Greens MP submits evidence of alleged new tree clearing breaches to state environmental regulators.
Federal Settlement Reached
Alcoa agrees to a $36M enforceable undertaking and strategic assessment with the Australian Federal Government.
Financial Impact Disclosed
Alcoa takes a $19M Q4 charge to cover costs associated with regulatory modernization and compliance.
A Western Australian Greens MP has referred Alcoa to environmental watchdogs over fresh allegations of unauthorized tree clearing, coming just days after the company reached a $36 million settlement with federal authorities. The move signals escalating regulatory and political pressure on the aluminum giant's bauxite mining operations in the Northern Jarrah Forest.
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