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Mining companies recognise the value of local knowledge and that by encouraging empowerment and building relationships there can be long-term sustainable outcomes for all. The global bauxite mining industry invests on average more than US$ 400,000 annually per mine in support of community programmes. Formalised systems are in place to identify and work with stakeholders and develop strategies to address their concerns and expectations.
Consideration is given to the local context and to social and cultural factors in order to facilitate understanding and informed discussion. The effectiveness of communication, consultation and participation processes is regularly reviewed with stakeholders.
A review of waste management maturity in six countries In 2023, the IAI commissioned Roland Berger to look into the current situation around aluminium can waste management and improvement levers in Australia, Cambodia, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam. Together, these countries provide representative insights into can usage, ...
This report explores the aluminium industry’s current and potential contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an urgent call to action and global partnership that addresses a range of long-term interlinked societal, environmental and economic issues – from poverty to economic growth to ...
This Guidance explores and explains the sustainable management of bauxite residue. Bauxite residue – also known as ‘red mud’ – is produced when extracting alumina from bauxite during the Bayer Process. Approximately 1.2 tonnes of residue is generated per tonne of alumina produced. To manage this residue sustainably, the industry ...
This report summarises the main anticipated health effects due to climate change and the associated adaptation measures to reduce impacts. The future effects of climate change on the sector’s sustainability are set to increase in both scope and magnitude. One of the most consequential effects will be the impact of ...
A Circularity Case for Aluminium Compared with Glass and Plastic (PET) The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) commissioned research into the recycling of three beverage container materials – aluminium, glass and plastic (polyethylene terephthalate – PET). The findings show that aluminium cans best support a circular economy, and that compared with ...
The IAI has undertaken this study to look at sector employment and economic contribution. This report aims to better understand the economic contribution of the aluminium industry by collating existing information relating to direct and indirect jobs globally. Employment numbers for upstream (mining, refining & smelting), downstream and indirect employment ...
Information sheets that look at aluminium’s use in some common consumer products These information sheets, by the IAI, aim to provide consumers with the information needed to make wise, informed and healthy choices. They explain why aluminium is used and review the scientific evidence showing why it is safe to ...
The first publication in the Towards Sustainable Cities research programme, which quantifies the in-use benefits of aluminium in architecture and the built environment. The durability of aluminium is probably one of the most important qualities of this metal when used to form architecture and infrastructure. This book charts over 100 ...
A Primer on the Key Health Issues Associated with Mining, Refining & Smelting Over the years, several health issues have been identified in relation to exposures incurred by workers during primary aluminum production. This document has been prepared for individuals both inside and outside of the aluminum industry, specifically for ...
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