Boyne Smelters Limited

Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) has been operating since 1982 and is proud to be Australias second largest aluminium smelter. The smelter is situated on a 60 hectare site at Boyne Island in Central Queensland and produces more than half a million tonnes of aluminium each year. The smelter directly employs approximatley 900 people, while also provides employment for over 120 various contract employees. Production activities at the smelter include three main production areas which include the manufacturing of carbon anodes in the carbon plant, aluminium production (smelting) in reduction lines, and casting of molten metal into aluminium products. In June 2012, the company completed a $720 million upgrade consisting of a number of projects to increase efficiency, improve environmental performance and extend the lifespan of the smelter. This included re-building one of three existing carbon bake furnaces and decommissioning its two other carbon bake furnaces with a new furnace. The ...