Aluminium is one of the most sought after metals in use today. All the stages in the manufacture of aluminium, from the mining of bauxite, the raw material, to the pressing of the metal into its final shape is depicted. As well as its mines in the Darling Ranges, Alcoa also owns refineries at places such as Kwinana and has ready access to ports to speed the finished product on its way, whether it be destined for Japan or the United States.
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Collection
In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
014330
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Aluminum
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Aluminum mines and mining
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Bauxite
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - Australia
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Manufacturing processes
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Metals
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Educational & Instructional → Educational films
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Aluminum
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)