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The Latest Breaking News from Tomago Aluminium

'We don't have a choice': Premier says Hunter renewables to roll on despite tempers flaring

Three trucks drove past signs advising unauthorised vehicles not to enter.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 16

'Must remain open': Labor hails $2.5bn smelter bailout

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been thrown a multibillion-dollar lifeline, saving thousands of jobs in a move hailed as a win for the working class.

AAP · Aug 12

Historic $2.5bn deal secures NSW energy and 1,000 jobs

The funding package will be jointly funded between the state and federal governments.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 12

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'Hold our feet to the fire': Hunter wants action on major projects

NSW Treasurer says the Hunter is justified in wanting to see government investment in regional priority projects

Newcastle Herald · Jun 21

'Canberra has much deeper pockets than we do': Mookhey says federal government should do heavy lifting on Tomago solution

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey says NSW will not go 50-50 on Tomago funding package.

Newcastle Herald · Jun 19

'Where are the new jobs?': union boss says get fair dinkum about the Hunter's economy

More than 30 jobs have been cut at Broadmeadow and Waratah plants recently.

Newcastle Herald · May 28

'Feds need to step up': NSW promises funding for Tomago Aluminium in next month's budget

NSW promises funding for Tomago Aluminium in next month's budget

Newcastle Herald · May 20

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Government reveals taxpayer-funded deal to keep Australia’s largest aluminium smelter open. How long we will pay?

It seemed inevitable – politically at least – that the federal government would step in to save Tomago Aluminium in New South Wales, Australia’s largest aluminium smelter.

The Conversation · Dec 12, 2025

Smelter's future secured but cost to taxpayers unclear

Australia's largest aluminium smelter has been handed a government lifeline to ensure it keeps running beyond 2028 amid spiralling energy costs.

AAP · Dec 12, 2025

'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

AAP · Oct 28, 2025

Largest smelter could close in 'national interest' blow

Rising energy costs could force Australia's largest aluminium smelter to shut, but leaders have promised to do everything possible to keep it going.

AAP · Oct 27, 2025

Tomago says energy certainty needed to achieve green metals ambition

Tomago Aluminium lays out requirements for green metals future.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2024

Tomago brings in new CEO to oversee aluminium smelter's green future

Tomago Aluminium is the state's largest power user.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 1, 2024

Tomago Aluminium seeks massive renewable energy supply for smelter

Tomago Aluminium to issue massive tender for clean energy supply.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2024

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 14, 2023

Smelter watching the grid 'extremely closely' as Hunter temperatures soar

Tomago Aluminium is the state's largest energy consumer.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 18, 2023

Tomago Aluminium's power supply in the balance

AGL's plan's for a 500MW battery at Tomago go on public exhibition.

Newcastle Herald · May 29, 2023

'There is a limit': Tomago braces for more shut down orders due to grid instablilty

Tomago warns frequent shut downs would impact on its reliability

Newcastle Herald · May 25, 2023

Tomago Aluminium workers reject pay offer

The Tomago smelter can produce up to 600,000 tonnes of aluminium per year.

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Newcastle Herald · May 4, 2023

Tomago Aluminium workers prepared to go on strike as a 'last resort'

Maintenance staff at Tomago Aluminium's smelter in the Hunter Valley are prepared to strike as a 'last resort' in negotiations for better wages and conditions.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 9, 2023

Coal exit has started, but Hunter's driving blind

The Hunter's giant coal mines are in the government's sights, but where's the fully-funded transition strategy?

AAP · Feb 2, 2023

Heavy industry hitters move towards low-carbon tech

NSW is partnering with heavy industry giants such as cement manufacturer Boral to slash 10 million tonnes of carbon emissions.

Newcastle Herald · Feb 2, 2023

Low-carbon shifts for Tomago Aluminium, Orica in new state deal

Four of the state's highest emitting manufacturers, including Tomago Aluminium and Orica, will be supported to transform into low carbon facilities, following the launch of partnership agreements with the NSW government.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 25, 2023

Analyst backs Tomago Aluminium's renewables plan but says big grid overhaul coming first

Tomago Aluminium's renewables plan backed

Newcastle Herald · Jan 12, 2023

Power stations exempt from Labor's emissions safeguard scheme

The spokesperson said this meant that the "electricity emissions for facilities such as Tomago Aluminium" would not included in the count.

Newcastle Herald · Jan 11, 2023

Hunter industry cleaning up its act on emissions

The part-owner of Tomago Aluminium, Rio Tinto, has welcomed a support package to assist heavy industries work towards decarbonisation targets.

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