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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Recently, the weekly operating rate of alumina has continued to increase slightly, with no significant changes on the demand side. The price centre of recent spot alumina transaction prices remains on a downward trend, but the decline has narrowed compared to earlier periods. As of now, alumina...
In the Futures Market, during the night session, the most-traded alumina 2502 futures contract opened at RMB 3,832 per tonne, reached a high of RMB 3,861 per tonne and a low of RMB 3,804 per tonne, and finally closed at RMB 3,838 per tonne, down RMB 36 per tonne or 0.94 per cent. Open interest...
South32, a globally diversified mining and metals company, reported strong aluminium production figures for the half-year ended December 2024. The report strongly highlights the company’s focus on operational excellence and resilience amidst external disruptions. According to the company’s December...
In 2024, the domestic alumina market experienced frequent disruptions. The supply gap of bauxite limited the increase in domestic alumina capacity, overseas alumina production cuts occurred, and the resumption of aluminium production in Yunnan was earlier than expected. During the dry season, no...
Since mid-to-late October 2024, imported bauxite prices have accelerated their rise, with bulk transaction prices surging from US$75-77 per tonne to a peak of US$128-130 per tonne. However, recently, spot alumina prices have accelerated their decline. As of this Thursday, aluminium smelters in...
[ SMM Morning Comment on Alumina: Increased Low-Price Transactions Domestically and Internationally, Short-Term Alumina Prices Expected to Decline] : Recently, the weekly operating rate of alumina has continued to increase slightly, with no significant changes on the demand side. Low-price spot...
Despite persistent efforts by government authorities to promote piped natural gas (PNG) for industrial operations, refractory manufacturers in Punjab have raised significant concerns, citing technical challenges. They argue that PNG is unsuitable for high-temperature manufacturing processes and are...
Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University (TMU), a public research university in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan, have developed cutting-edge nanostructured alumina surfaces that deliver remarkable antibacterial resistance while promoting the healthy growth of cultured cells. The team used advanced...
Brimstone, a U.S.-based industrial innovator, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in its operations with the production of smelter-grade alumina through its deeply decarbonised cement manufacturing process. This milestone marks a pivotal moment for the US industry, with far-reaching...
According to SMM data, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production in December 2024 (31 days) increased by 1.67 per cent M-o-M and 9.80 per cent Y-o-Y. As of December 31, China's metallurgical-grade alumina existing capacity was approximately 103.02 million tonnes, with actual operating capacity...
Hydro's Alunorte alumina refinery located in Brazil has reportedly brought two new electric boilers into operation that produce steam using renewable energy as a source of electricity instead of coal to reduce up to 550,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions per year. Image source: Hydro The...
South32 concluded 2024 on a strong note, securing State Government approval for its Worsley Alumina mine development project in Western Australia. On December 20, WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby granted approval for the project following his decision to amend specific conditions previously...
Alcoa's (NYSE: AA) share value has dropped nearly 60 per cent since March 2022, which was its all-time peak. During the same period, the S&P 500 index has increased by 33 per cent, yet this has not been enough to offset Alcoa's incredibly sharp decline compared to its peers. For instance, Century...
The smelter grade alumina refinery (SGAR) multi-phased project of PT Borneo Alumina Indonesia (BAI) as a joint venture between PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum) and PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), is projected to give economic benefits for Mempawah region, West Kalimantan. Image Source:...
On Sunday, December 15th, Chalco's Investment Management Department conducted a preliminary design review for the alumina energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing upgrade project at Chinalco Shanxi New Materials. The review, which was done in collaboration with the Finance, Science and Technology...
Chinese enterprise State Power Investment Corp. (SPIC) sparked excitement at the beginning of the calendar year as it announced a heavy-duty alumina refinery to be established in Guinea. The newest project was announced after it successfully carried out bauxite production in the West African...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, Asia & Africa region produced 1.164 million tonnes of alumina (metallurgical + chemical) in November 2024. While metallurgical-grade alumina output was 1.135 million tonnes, chemical-grade production was 29,000 tonnes. Compared to the previous...
An Iranian knowledge-based firm, Nano Pouyesh Yekta Nano, has successfully developed a portfolio of 50 nano-based products, including gamma alumina oxide nanopowder. Nazanin Farhadyar, the Managing Director of Nano Pouyesh Yekta Nano, stated to an Iranian news agency, "So far, we have succeeded in...
