Site visits are a great way to really understand a company’s operations and see what’s at the heart of their business.
On September 17th, eight high school scholars, two tertiary scholars, and MADALAH staff headed down to visit our corporate sponsor South32 Worsley Alumina Refinery. We started the day meeting the South32 team and learning about what they do, before following the journey of bauxite and seeing firsthand how red mud is transformed into the white powder alumina used in aluminium production.
It was incredible to learn about the longest conveyor belt in the Southern Hemisphere, moving bauxite from the mine over 50 km through to the refinery before it’s shipped out of Bunbury Port. We also stepped into the lab to see the testing and analysis that makes sure the product meets client needs.
The visit wrapped up with an overview of career opportunities and networking with the South32 team. Everyone was so welcoming, and it was exciting to hear about the different pathways students could take after school. As a MADALAH tertiary scholar proudly supported by South32, I especially valued meeting their environment team and learning how my degree directly connects to the important work they do in operations and site rehabilitation.
A huge thank you to Ellie, Jill, and the South32 team for hosting us and giving our such a valuable experience. Opportunities like this not only build knowledge, but also open doors to future careers.
– Recount by tertiary student Jasmin Bentink who is supported by South32.
