Rio Tinto Calls Force Majeure for Queensland Alumina Exports After Gas Supply Problems
Rio Tinto (ASX:RIO,NYSE:RIO,LSE:RIO) has implemented force majeure for alumina exports from its refineries in Queensland, Australia, due to prolonged disruptions in gas supply, according to media reports. The notice, which affects third-party alumina sales, is the company's response to ongoing limitations in gas availability due to damage to a Queensland pipeline; it was caused by fires, which led to restricted gas flow. The expected timeline for restoring full gas flow capacity has been extended to the latter half of 2024. Rio Tinto’s Yarwun refinery and Queensland Alumina will continue to op...