Alumina Technology Roadmap 2001

This Alumina Technology Roadmap represents a unique global partnership, a partnership that may well signal the future of the aluminium
industry. This roadmap partnership has involved the collaborative efforts of industry groups from the major international companies operating on four continents, government representatives from both the United States and Australia, and representatives from the academic community and industry associations (The Aluminum Association and the Australian Aluminium Council). All were drawn together under the auspices of AMIRA International, the mineral industry research association, to consider and develop technology plans for the alumina industry through the year 2020.

The resulting roadmap outlines a comprehensive long-term research and development plan that defines the industry’s collective future and establishes a clear pathway forward. It emphasizes twelve high-priority R&D areas deemed most significant in addressing the strategic goals. Both continuous improvement through incremental changes as well as significant advances through innovative step changes will be essential if the industry is going to respond effectively to the challenges in the years to come.