Russian aluminium producer Rusal is working on plans to build a bauxite and alumina complex in Indonesia as it looks to strengthen its raw material supply for aluminium production. The company mentioned that the Indonesian project is part of its “ diversification strategy in the Pacific region ”....
A NewPro study supports a staged 2,000-to-4,000-tonne-per-year high-purity alumina plant on the US Gulf Coast, with a post-tax NPV of about USD373 million and a 42.3 per cent IRR. Impact Minerals is advancing plans for a modular high-purity alumina (HPA) plant in the US after an independent scoping...
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The world alumina production concluded the third quarter of 2025 with a positive trajectory, overcoming a soft September thanks to strong output in July and August when the volume reached an all-time high . Although primary aluminium production slowed, alumina output remained tightly aligned with...
Along the Mississippi River, located near Gramercy, the bauxite refinery, which has been in continuous distress since the beginning of this year, is now served with a lawsuit in the federal court. This has been initiated by the regional environmental group concerning its ponds of "red mud" waste....
Meanwhile, China's imports of alumina climbed as overseas material remained cheaper than the domestic supply. Mysteel data showed that the average price of Australian alumina (purity above 98.6per cent) fell 4.5 per cent on a month to USD 344.4 per tonne CIF Lianyungang in October. By comparison,...
Guinea is about to begin a new chapter with its first generation of alumina refineries, aiming to end decades of raw bauxite exports and finally capture more value at home. Image for representational purpose For years, the West African nation has served as a supplier of high-quality bauxite —...
India's one of the most prominent players in segments like bauxite, alumina, aluminium and power, National Aluminium Company (NALCO) reported a surge in its stock price by 13 per cent during the intraday trading on November 10, 2025. The rise in the share price comes soon after the firm revealed...
The decline in output mainly reflected extended calciner suspensions in Hebei and Henan provinces triggered by ongoing air pollution alerts, as well as production adjustments in Shandong province, market sources said. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across...
According to Mysteel's price assessment, the national average spot price for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity above 98.6 per cent dipped by RMB 4 per tonne (USD 0.6 per tonne) on the day last Friday to stand at RMB 2,873 per tonne, including 13per cent VAT. Explore- Most accurate data to...
China's alumina prices in the spot market continued to fall last week, though at a slower pace, as overall supply remained abundant despite minor production disruptions in North China. Image for referential purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
The national weighted average full cost of alumina in October was approximately RMB 2,956 per tonne, down RMB 46 per tonne month-on-month; the weighted average cash cost was about RMB 2,786 per tonne. Cost Breakdown: Bauxite: In October, the price of imported bauxite bulk cargo from Guinea...
As per news sources, a cloudy, rust-coloured plume, roughly the size of a football field, was discharged from the Atalco alumina refinery into the Mississippi River last week, raising fresh alarm over environmental oversight at the nation’s only operating alumina refinery. State records show the...
Almatis, a global leader in speciality alumina products and solutions, has broken ground on its new Huangdao Calcined Alumina Plant in the Qingdao Economic Development Zone, China. With this new plant, Almatis will double its production capacity in the region and aims to meet the rising demand for...
Mysteel's assessment of the national average spot price for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity exceeding 98.6 per cent remained unchanged from the prior day at RMB 2,909 per tonne (USD 409 per tonne) on Thursday, ending a persistent downtrend since September 2. The price stabilisation came...
Historic Price Trends and Current Market Position : The latest market data shows alumina FOB Indonesia at USD 325 per metric ton, compared to the SMM Alumina Index for China at USD 357.34 per metric ton, creating a USD 32.34 per ton price differential that favours Indonesian exporters. This pricing...
The export prices in Australia have declined by 0.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, after a 4.5 per cent decline in Q2. This has marked the second time decline in the same year, owing to several factors influencing Australia’s trade scenario. The fall in the export prices was largely driven...
Century Aluminium’s Jamalco joint venture in Clarendon, Jamaica, has moved back into normal operations after a controlled suspension due to Hurricane Melissa. Production was reduced ahead of the storm as part of its preparedness plan. No injuries or material damage occurred at Jamalco’s refinery,...
On Oct 28, Mysteel daily assessments for Shanxi spot alumina were RMB 2,830-2,880 per tonne, EXW and including VAT, down RMB10 per tonne from a week ago, and assessments for Guangxi spot cargo were RMB 2,990-3,040 per tonne, down RMB 50 per tonne on week. SHFE most-traded contract closed at RMB...
The US federal government shutdown that started on October 1, 2025, has stalled the review deadline of Hindalco Industries Ltd’s USD 125 million acquisition of alumina firm AluChem Companies Inc. The metal major’s deal is among several cross-border transactions affected. The Committee on Foreign...
The national average price for metallurgical-grade alumina with purity above 98.6 per cent dropped by RMB 31 per tonne (USD 4.4 per tonne) or 1 per cent from a week earlier to RMB 2,930 per tonne on October 23, Mysteel's price assessment showed. Ongoing price weakness has heightened financial...
