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Vietnamese minister inspects major projects in Southern Laos, including bauxite and alumina, evaluates challenges
Bauxite10 SEPT 2024

Vietnamese minister inspects major projects in Southern Laos, including bauxite and alumina, evaluates challenges

Over the weekend, Vietnam's Minister of Planning and Investment, Nguyễn Chí Dũng, inspected several Vietnamese-invested projects in southern Laos, acknowledging both the progress and the challenges these initiatives face. This transparency is crucial for our collective preparedness. The minister...

Italy pushes for early review of EU's 2035 combustion engine ban
Downstream10 SEPT 2024

Italy pushes for early review of EU's 2035 combustion engine ban

Italian officials are calling for an early review of the European Union's plan to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin criticised the policy as "absurd" and driven by an "ideological vision," arguing that it imposes a rigid,...

Ghana's President invites Chinese investors to power economic transformation
Bauxite09 SEPT 2024

Ghana's President invites Chinese investors to power economic transformation

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Ghana's President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has invited Chinese business leaders to participate actively in the country's ongoing economic transformation. Speaking at the China-Ghana Business Forum in Shenzhen, the President emphasised the strong and long-standing relationship between the two...

CITIC Dicastal strengthens China-Morocco ties with first aluminium alloy wheel facility
Downstream08 SEPT 2024

CITIC Dicastal strengthens China-Morocco ties with first aluminium alloy wheel facility

In Morocco, Chinese expertise plays a crucial role in developing the vehicle wheel industry, showcasing the strengthening economic ties between China and Morocco under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). One key project in this development is CITIC Dicastal's investment in Morocco, which has...

EU clears Baosteel, Baowu Aluminium, and Kobelco's joint venture in the automotive aluminium sector
Downstream08 SEPT 2024

EU clears Baosteel, Baowu Aluminium, and Kobelco's joint venture in the automotive aluminium sector

The European Commission has recently approved a joint venture between Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel), Baowu Aluminium, and Japan's Kobe Steel (Kobelco) under the EU Merger Regulation. This collaboration primarily focuses on the production of automotive aluminium sheets. In its review, the...

Bauxite deposits in focus as Dominican Republic eyes rare earth potential
Bauxite06 SEPT 2024

Bauxite deposits in focus as Dominican Republic eyes rare earth potential

The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, has announced considering expanding the country's mining operations with the help of U.S. Army engineers, focusing on the extraction of rare earth elements. Speaking at an event in New York, Abinader emphasised the nation's rich reserves of...

Big wheels, bigger results: Cat 992 Loaders drive Bauxite Hill output to the maximum
Bauxite06 SEPT 2024

Big wheels, bigger results: Cat 992 Loaders drive Bauxite Hill output to the maximum

Metro Mining Limited has significantly increased throughput rates at its Bauxite Hills operation in Western Australia. One of the biggest reasons was commissioning two new Cat 992 Wheel Loaders and installing a new screening system. The company introduced a new apron/wobbler feeder screening...

India relaxes import norms for calcined and raw pet coke to support domestic aluminium and other sectors
Primary AL05 SEPT 2024

India relaxes import norms for calcined and raw pet coke to support domestic aluminium and other sectors

In a significant policy shift, the government of India announced on September 4, 2024, that it would ease the import norms for calcined and raw pet coke, expanding the scope of allowable inbound shipments. Previously restricted to the aluminium industry, these imports are now permitted to meet the...

Metro Mining sets new bauxite shipments record in August 2024
Bauxite05 SEPT 2024

Metro Mining sets new bauxite shipments record in August 2024

The Australian bauxite miner Metro Mining achieved a new shipping milestone in August 2024, as expansion activities at its Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland significantly boosted production. The company recorded a 13 per cent increase in shipments compared to July, with 720,000 wet metric tonnes...

Aluminium extrusion manufacturer Keymark expands operation with new coating facility in Lakeland, Florida
Downstream04 SEPT 2024

Aluminium extrusion manufacturer Keymark expands operation with new coating facility in Lakeland, Florida

Fonda, New York-based aluminium extrusion manufacturer Keymark Corp. has significantly bolstered its operations by adding a state-of-the-art coating facility in Lakeland, Florida. This expansion aligns with the company's strategy to enhance its offerings for the U.S. architectural and residential...

Brazilian miner MRN gains preliminary license for bauxite project lifespan extension
Bauxite04 SEPT 2024

Brazilian miner MRN gains preliminary license for bauxite project lifespan extension

Brazilian mining company Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN), a joint venture between Glencore, Rio Tinto, and South32, announced on September 3, 2024, that it has received an initial license from the Brazilian environmental agency, Ibama. This approval marks a significant step towards extending the...

Stage two begins: Alpha HPA expands world-leading high-purity alumina facility
Alumina04 SEPT 2024

Stage two begins: Alpha HPA expands world-leading high-purity alumina facility

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...

Ghana: Ashanti Region residents appeal for parliamentary approval of bauxite mining lease
Bauxite03 SEPT 2024

Ghana: Ashanti Region residents appeal for parliamentary approval of bauxite mining lease

The residents of Nyinahin in the Atwima Mponua district of the Ashanti Region have made an urgent appeal to Parliament to ratify the Ashanti Bauxite Limited (ABL) Mining Lease as lawmakers assemble for an emergency session on September 3, 2024. During a protest march in Nyinahin, residents voiced...

Ramkrishna Forgings ventures into aluminium forging, targeting the EV sector
Downstream02 SEPT 2024

Ramkrishna Forgings ventures into aluminium forging, targeting the EV sector

India’s Ramkrishna Forgings Ltd has announced its strategic entry into the aluminium forging sector, with plans to establish its first facility in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The company's board has approved an investment of INR 57.5 crore for the new facility, which is set to focus primarily on the...

Indian Railways' East Central zone sees 19.23% surge in bauxite rake loadings
Bauxite02 SEPT 2024

Indian Railways' East Central zone sees 19.23% surge in bauxite rake loadings

The fourth largest railway network operator, Indian Railways' East Central Railway (ECR), reported a notable increase in income from all sources, including freight, during the first five months of the current financial year 2024-25. The railway zone's initial revenue reached INR 13,469 crore,...

Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, August 2024
Primary AL02 SEPT 2024

Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, August 2024

In August 2024, the global aluminium industry experienced notable fluctuations in pricing, reflecting a complex interplay of market dynamics and economic factors. There was a moderate increase in aluminium prices on the LME and the SHFE over the month. This uptick can be attributed to ongoing...

Aluminium foil coating innovation: A new hope for microbe-free water purification
End User02 SEPT 2024

Aluminium foil coating innovation: A new hope for microbe-free water purification

Globally, more than 2 billion people lack access to safe, uncontaminated drinking water*, with 418 million of them living in African nations**. This issue is particularly severe in rural areas, where rivers, lakes, and hand-dug wells serve as the primary water sources, often contaminated by harmful...

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan collaborate on new aluminium radiator production project
End User01 SEPT 2024

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan collaborate on new aluminium radiator production project

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan are collaborating on a new project to produce aluminium radiators, according to sources familiar with the matter. The project is slated for development within the Free Economic Zone of Alat in Azerbaijan, with the participation of Uzbekistan's trustworthy and responsible...