Alpha HPA appoints Peter Ware as Chief Operating Officer

Alpha HPA appoints Peter Ware as Chief Operating Officer today, bringing extensive industrial leadership experience to support the safe and successful delivery of the company’s HPA First Project in Gladstone - a project set to position Queensland at the centre of the global clean energy transition.

Mr Ware will oversee all aspects of project delivery, operations, safety, communications and regulatory compliance as the company builds the world’s largest single-site manufacturing facility of high purity alumina and aluminium materials, powered entirely by renewable electricity.

With a background in chemical engineering and more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across mining, chemicals and manufacturing, Mr Ware has led operational turnarounds, major capital projects and emissions reduction programs across Australia and South Africa. Most recently, he was Vice President – Australian Manufacturing at Incitec Pivot Limited, responsible for all operations across the country.

The appointment comes as Alpha HPA continues to advance Stage Two of the HPA First Project expansion marking a major milestone in scaling production and downstream engagement with global semiconductor and AI leaders.

Backed by $400 million in Federal Government support under the Future Made in Australia initiative, the expanded facility will produce over 10,000 tonnes of high-purity product per year and support around 120 additional local jobs.

With customers in the US semiconductor and advanced technology sectors, Alpha HPA is seeing growing demand for materials that enable the age of AI. The recent announcement of a new Australia–US Framework to unlock US$8.5 billion in critical minerals projects further strengthens the pathway for companies like Alpha to deliver downstream, high-purity materials right here in Australia.

Aligned with national priorities to strengthen sovereign and allied supply chains, Alpha HPA is a prime example of how Australian innovation can drive clean industrial capability and create high-tech jobs.

Alpha HPA Managing Director Rob Williamson said Mr Ware’s appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team at a pivotal stage.

“Peter’s proven ability to lead large teams and deliver safely in complex environments will be invaluable as we scale up operations. His commercial acumen and experience across both manufacturing and resources will help us establish a world-class operation that delivers jobs, skills and investment to Gladstone while supporting the global shift to cleaner technologies,” Mr Williamson said.

Mr Ware said he was inspired by the opportunity to help create a new, sustainable industry for Queensland.

“I am proud to be joining Alpha HPA at such an important stage. This project represents not only world-leading innovation but also an opportunity to create lasting value for the Gladstone region, for Queensland, and for industries worldwide that rely on high-purity alumina and aluminium materials. I look forward to working with the team and the community to deliver this project safely and responsibly,” Mr Ware said.

Alpha HPA appoints Peter Ware as Chief Operating Officer today, bringing extensive industrial leadership experience to support the safe and successful delivery of the company’s HPA First Project in Gladstone - a project set to position Queensland at the centre of the global clean energy transition. Mr Ware will oversee all aspects of project delivery, operations, safety, communications and regulatory compliance as the company builds the world’s largest single-site manufacturing facility of high purity alumina and aluminium materials, powered entirely by renewable electricity.

With a background in chemical engineering and more than 20 years of senior leadership experience across mining, chemicals and manufacturing, Mr Ware has led operational turnarounds, major capital projects and emissions reduction programs across Australia and South Africa.

Most recently, he was Vice President – Australian Manufacturing at Incitec Pivot Limited, responsible for all operations across the country. The appointment comes as Alpha HPA continues to advance Stage Two of the HPA First Project expansion marking a major milestone in scaling production and downstream engagement with global semiconductor and AI leaders. Backed by $400 million in Federal Government support under the Future Made in Australia initiative, the expanded facility will produce over 10,000 tonnes of high-purity product per year and support around 120 additional local jobs.

With customers in the US semiconductor and advanced technology sectors, Alpha HPA is seeing growing demand for materials that enable the age of AI. The recent announcement of a new Australia–US Framework to unlock US$8.5 billion in critical minerals projects further strengthens the pathway for companies like Alpha to deliver downstream, high-purity materials right here in Australia. Aligned with national priorities to strengthen sovereign and allied supply chains, Alpha HPA is a prime example of how Australian innovation can drive clean industrial capability and create high-tech jobs.

Alpha HPA Managing Director Rob Williamson said Mr Ware’s appointment strengthens the company’s leadership team at a pivotal stage. “Peter’s proven ability to lead large teams and deliver safely in complex environments will be invaluable as we scale up operations. His commercial acumen and experience across both manufacturing and resources will help us establish a world-class operation that delivers jobs, skills and investment to Gladstone while supporting the global shift to cleaner technologies,” Mr Williamson said. Mr Ware said he was inspired by the opportunity to help create a new, sustainable industry for Queensland. “I am proud to be joining Alpha HPA at such an important stage.

This project represents not only world-leading innovation but also an opportunity to create lasting value for the Gladstone region, for Queensland, and for industries worldwide that rely on high-purity alumina and aluminium materials. I look forward to working with the team and the community to deliver this project safely and responsibly,” Mr Ware said.