OTC Markets Group Welcomes Alumina Limited to OTCQX

NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2015

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Alumina begins trading today on OTCQX under the symbols "AWCMY" and "AWCMF."  Each American Depositary Receipt (ADR) represents four ordinary shares.  U.S. investors can find current financial disclosure and Real-Time Level 2 quotes for the company on www.otcmarkets.com.

"We are thrilled to welcome Alumina Limited, one of Australia's top 100 largest companies, to the OTCQX family," said R. Cromwell Coulson, President and CEO of OTC Markets Group.  "Alumina joins a growing number of large, global companies that have chosen to join OTCQX to provide a superior trading experience for their U.S. investors and convenient access to their news and disclosure.  We look forward to supporting Alumina in its continued growth and future success."

Peter Wasow, CEO of Alumina Limited, commented, "We believe that Alumina Limited's inclusion on the OTCQX will provide increased transparency and enhance access to our shares."

BNY Mellon serves as Alumina's Principal American Liaison ("PAL") on OTCQX, responsible for providing professional guidance on OTCQX requirements.

Alumina and its' subsidiaries strategy is to invest worldwide in bauxite mining, alumina refining and selected aluminum smelting operations through its 40% ownership of Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals (AWAC), the world's largest alumina business.  AWAC is a joint venture with Alcoa Inc.  AWAC is 60% owned and managed by Alcoa Inc. and 40% owned by Alumina Limited.