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 Trafigura Group, a key player in the commodity market, asserts that the surge in alumina prices significantly reshapes the outlook for aluminium prices. The price of alumina—derived from mined bauxite and used in aluminium smelting—skyrocketed by 50 per cent in 2024, reaching its highest level...
The Japan-headquartered chemical company Sumitomo Chemical has announced a significant reorganisation of its business structure, which will take effect on October 1, 2024. The company plans to streamline its current five business sectors into four, aiming to better address societal challenges...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market (SMM), China’s average alumina price has again gained RMB 4 per tonne after the three consecutive days of restraint. With the latest rise, the price has reached a new high in two years at RMB 3,942 per tonne, marking a week-on-week increase of RMB 10 per...
On Sunday, September 8, a hopper filled with coal collapsed at an alumina refinery owned by Maa Kudargarhi Group in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, taking away the lives of four workers. A hopper, which is also referred to as a bunker by workers, is used to store fuel like coal or rice husk in...
After surpassing 7 million tonnes in July 2024, China's metallurgical-grade alumina production continued its upward trajectory in August, showing a month-on-month increase of 0.67 per cent, according to the Shanghai Metals Market. On a year-on-year basis, the output in August registered a hike of...
China is already home to more than 80 million tonnes of alumina capacity. So much so that the industry is struggling to source enough bauxite to satisfy demand. So, it's not particularly good timing for new alumina refining capacity to enter the market, but that's exactly what's happening. Markets...
In July 2024, alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) recorded a month-on-month decline of 1.95 per cent, yet stood above 1.2 million tonnes, unlike in April and May when the region's alumina output was at 997,000 tonnes and 1.117 million tonnes, respectively. However, on an annual basis,...
China’s domestic average alumina spot price has continued to increase for the third day in a row, accumulating RMB 6 per tonne on Wednesday, September 4. According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the price has settled at RMB 3,938 per tonne, marking a week-on-week jump of RMB 17 per tonne and...
Alpha HPA has officially begun the second stage of construction on what is set to become the world's largest single-site ultra-high purity aluminium materials refinery. The company that has redefined the standard of aluminium purification to produce sustainable, ultra-high purity aluminium products...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China’s average alumina spot price has increased for the second day in a row by RMB 5 per tonne to reach RMB 3,932 per tonne as of Tuesday, September 3. In two days, the price has accumulated RMB 11 per tonne, marking a week-on-week increase of RMB 16...
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc., a leading global technology leader in colour solutions, functional coatings, and speciality minerals, announced on August 30 that it acquired Micro Abrasives Corporation, a Westfield, Massachusetts-based speciality alumina manufacturer. Micro Abrasives specialises in...
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), the world’s alumina production rose steadily in July 2024 on a month-on-month basis but reflected a fall annually. As per the data revealed by IAI, Oceania was a primary factor for the monthly growth or annual fall in July alumina production...
Rio Tinto Gove, Australia's leading alumina extraction facility, has significantly enhanced its process efficiency and safety protocols by adopting Rhosonics' Slurry Density Meter (SDM) technology. This cutting-edge solution replaces traditional radioactive density meters, offering a safer, more...
Three mining companies in Indonesia are now facing penalties due to delays in completing their refinery projects, following findings in the 2023 Audit Report by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK). The report highlighted potential non-tax state revenue from administrative fines related to these delays,...
ABx Group, a uniquely positioned, high-tech Australian company delivering materials for a cleaner future, recently advocated rare earth elements, green metals like aluminium, and clean energy from the perspective of environmental well-being. ABx Group's managing director, Dr Mark Cooksey, took the...
World's largest alumina refinery (outside China), Hydro Alunorte's recent fuel switch project is a key step towards Hydro's climate strategy and aligns with its global commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent by 2030. As per the reports, Hydro Alunorte's alumina refinery has begun...
In June 2024, alumina production in South America reached its highest level in six months, totalling 1.045 million tonnes. This figure represents a 2.85 per cent increase from the previous month and a 19.29 per cent rise compared to June 2023. Notably, this production level reflects a sharp...
Impact Minerals Limited has announced a significant milestone in developing its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project, located approximately 500 kilometres east of Perth, Western Australia. The company has lodged a Mining Lease Application (MLA 63/684) alongside a Miscellaneous Licence...
