Alcoa combats hose failures, invests to reduce leaks and spills
Alcoa combats hose failures, invests to reduce leaks and spills Alcoa has nearly halved the amount of spills from its fuel, hydraulic fluid and other hydrocarbons over the past four years at its bauxite operations in the Peel region of WA. And the company says it is on track to cut spills by up to 60% by the end of 2023. The results at Alcoa’s Huntly and Willowdale bauxite mines are due to measures including adopting a rigorous preventative maintenance schedule that far exceeds manufacturer recommendations, better training for personnel and introducing more regular inspections of mobile equipment. With a focus on maintaining its...