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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China’s domestic average alumina spot price has resumed from the Labour Day holiday from May 1 to 5 with a hike of RMB 50 per tonne. The tightening supply and improving demand have continued to boost the alumina price, marking the eighth consecutive day of rise. According to the Shanghai Metals...
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According to the International Aluminium Institute, alumina production in Africa & Asia (ex-China) amounted to 1.234 million tonnes during March 2024, up by 5.38 per cent from 1.171 million tonnes in February 2024. The output recovered in March after a fall in the previous month by 3.22 per cent...
Alpha HPA Limited, an Australia-based ultra-high purity alumina producing company, is reportedly continuing to develop Stage 1 of the battery materials Precursor Production Facility (PPF) in Gladstone, Queensland. The company is also in the final phase of commissioning process equipment to reach...
OYAK has announced a strategic investment in China for its subsidiary, Almatis, a global leader in specialised alumina products and solutions. This investment aims to bolster Almatis' capabilities by increasing its calcined alumina production capacity from 50,000 to 100,000 tonnes. The expansion is...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has hosted the world’s leading alumina experts for a global technical forum in Dubai. This is the first time the event has been held outside major alumina producer Australia. The Alumina...
According to China Customs data, the country’s alumina exports in March 2024 amounted to 144,100 tonnes, bringing the total exports in the first three months of the year to 421,600 tonnes. China’s alumina imports were 303,800 tonnes in March 2024, which reflected an increase of 3.97 per cent...
In the first quarter of 2024, which concluded on March 31, global alumina production slowed down over a quarter, primarily attributed to a significant decline in China's alumina output. Even a month-on-month recovery in China's alumina production in March 2024 failed to mitigate the overall decline...
China’s average alumina spot price has remained bullish with an addition of RMB 31 per tonne to close at RMB 3,451 per tonne, while the alumina price in Lianyungang has gained RMB 50 per tonne to reach RMB 3,415 per tonne. The alumina prices in Shandong and Shanxi have both scored RMB 40 per tonne...
On Monday, April 29, the average alumina spot price gained RMB 30 per tonne to settle at RMB 3,420 per tonne. The alumina prices have shown growth in all the provinces, with the highest in Bayuquan, where it has hiked by RMB 70 per tonne to arrive at RMB 3,500 per tonne, followed by an upward...
China's alumina market has struggled since it launched on the China Futures Exchange about a year ago. But it is now finding some momentum, and the funds have entered the game with some strength. This week, the market saw a significant boost as funds stepped in, pushing the price to around RMB...
Rio Tinto stands as a global leader in the aluminium industry, renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a rich legacy spanning decades, Rio Tinto continues to spearhead transformative projects that redefine industry standards. In November 2023, Rio Tinto unveiled its...
China’s average alumina spot price has shown bullish trend for the past few days, with it securing RMB 28 per tonne today, to close at RMB 3,390 per tonne. The alumina prices in Guizhou and Guangxi have both risen by RMB 40 per tonne to close at RMB 3,395 per tonne and RMB 3,435 per tonne. The...
Alumtek Minerals (AM), an Australian-based company, has recently concluded extensive research and development focused on bauxite residue waste, also known as red mud. This endeavour has led to the creation of cutting-edge technology capable of extracting critical raw materials from this waste. AM...
On Thursday, April 25, China's average alumina spot price experienced a significant increase, soaring by US$28 per tonne to settle at RMB 3,362 per tonne. This was followed by a surge of RMB 40 per tonne in Bayuquan, reaching RMB 3,400 per tonne. This upward trend is noteworthy, as it marks a M-o-M...
China’s average alumina spot price has augmented by RMB 23 per tonne to officially close at RMB 3,334 per tonne, while the alumina price in Henan, Shandong and Shanxi have all increased by RMB 30 per tonne to close at RMB 3,355 per tonne and RMB 3,310 per tonne, respectively. The alumina price in...
The European Union (EU) can bolster its recycling objectives by utilising waste generated during the production of aluminium, nickel, and other industrial materials. Recognising these challenges, a team of researchers secured funding from the EU to address the issues surrounding red mud. Their...
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese announced the funding of A$400 million for a high-purity alumina processing factory in Gladstone, as part of its pledge to give out $600 million in loans to develop the market for two critical mineral projects. The news came after Mr Albanese made the...
On April 17, Alcoa Corporation announced its operational and financial results for the first quarter of 2024 ended March 31, whereby it noted the revenue of $2.6 billion, down by 3.7 per cent from $2.7 billion a year ago but remained at par to the previous quarter. From the alumina business,...
