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Vedanta Limited has moved a step closer to developing its Sijimali bauxite mine project in Odisha after the Union Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee recommended the project for environmental clearance. The proposed mine, located across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, is expected to...

Bauxite mines in Shanxi are still operating normally despite increased safety inspections launched after a gas explosion at a coal mine in Qinyuan County. Authorities in Shanxi recently started a special safety inspection campaign focused mainly on coal mines following the accident. So far, bauxite...

Aluminium prices rose higher this Monday, owing to the stronger overseas markets and improved confidence among traders in industrial metals all over again. The broader mood across commodity markets remained positive, helped by expectations of stable demand and easing global uncertainties. At MCX,...

General Motors has once again recognised Bethel Automotive Safety Systems (WBTL) for its manufacturing standards, awarding the company the 2025 Supplier Quality Excellence Award for its aluminium chassis components. The distinction marks the fifth occasion since 2017 that the Tier 1 supplier has...

The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices moved higher on the May 26 session compared to May 22 after the market remained closed on May 25 due to a holiday. Cash prices, 3-month contracts and longer-dated contracts all recorded gains during the session, while aluminium stocks largely...

Vietnam is set to begin operations at its first aluminium electrolysis plant during the second quarter of 2026, according to project officials in Lam Dong province. The project, developed by Tran Hong Quan Metallurgical Co., is located at the Nhan Co Industrial Park and is expected to initially...

Rising aluminium prices are creating new opportunities for recycling and waste-sorting startups as global supply disruptions tighten the market. Aluminium prices have climbed sharply in recent months after conflict in the Gulf region disrupted supply from one of the world’s largest...

Guinea is expected to introduce reforms next month aimed at restricting bauxite exports after a surge in supply pushed global prices sharply lower. According to reports, Guinea’s bauxite shipments rose around 25 per cent to 183 million tonnes in 2025, with export growth continuing to accelerate...

Hindalco Industries said its aluminium exports to Japan, South Korea and Taiwan have risen marginally after the West Asia conflict disrupted regional aluminium supply and pushed prices higher globally. According to the company, nearly 70 per cent of its aluminium output is consumed in the domestic...

ABx Group Limited has outlined new developments across its resource and technology operations after hosting representatives from the Australian Aluminium Council at its ALCORE Technology Centre in Tasmania. The visit placed attention on the company’s work to recover useful fluorine chemicals from...

Western Yilgarn said re-assaying work at its Cardea 1 project in Western Australia’s Darling Range has confirmed shallow gallium mineralisation across multiple target zones. The company believes the results strengthen the project’s potential as both a bauxite and critical minerals asset while also...

MMP Industries Limited has reported a strong performance for the fourth quarter of FY26, recording growth in revenue, operating profit and net earnings on both a quarterly and yearly basis. The company, which manufactures aluminium powder, aluminium pastes and atomised powders for industries...

Press Metal Aluminium Holdings is expected to enter a stronger earnings phase as higher aluminium prices and easing raw material costs support profit growth in the coming quarters, according to RHB Research. RHB maintained its “Buy” recommendation on Press Metal with an unchanged target price of...

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a US-based producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, saw changes in shareholder holdings during the fourth quarter, with Systematic Financial Management LP reducing its stake by 2.2 per cent, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange...

Texmaco Rail & Engineering has received a letter of award worth INR 285.8 million (USD 3 million) from Vedanta Aluminium for the supply of one BTAP alumina transportation rake along with one brake van or guard vehicle. The company said the contract value includes taxes and will be executed within...

Norsk Hydro has remained in focus after releasing recent quarterly results and updating investors on dividends, spending plans and market conditions.The company is still dealing with a mix of weaker aluminium prices, unstable energy costs and uneven industrial demand, while at the same time trying...

A high-level delegation from the Lao National Assembly visited Xekong province on May 23 to review progress on the Dakcheung bauxite and alumina development project, one of the largest industrial ventures currently underway in southern Laos. The delegation was headed by Sounthone Xayachak, who...

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has revised the approved material list for module mounting structures (MMS) used in residential rooftop solar systems under the ‘PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana’ (Prime Minister’s free electricity scheme). Among the latest additions is Zinc Aluminium...