Alumina, based in Southbank, Australia, is listed on the ASX and in New York. The company invests in bauxite mining, alumina refining and selected aluminium smelting operations through its 40% ownership of Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals (AWAC). Alcoa, owns the remaining 60% of AWAC and is the manager. In Australia, AWAC trades as Alcoa of Australia, owns bauxite mines, refineries and a smelter. It also operates or has an interest in Texas, Suriname, Jamaica, Brazil, Spain and Guinea