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VBX moves Wuudagu project forward as new drilling data reinforces resource outlook
Progress at VBX Limited’s Wuudagu bauxite venture has taken another step forward, as the company confirms that the first batch of assay results from its latest infill drilling programme has now been reviewed. The samples taken from the Wuudagu B deposit show bauxite mineralisation in line with...
MP Materials’ rare earth refinery deal with Saudi sends US miner’s shares up 8.6%
On Wednesday, November 19, the US miner MP Materials experienced a sharp rise of 8.61 per cent in its stock movement to US$63.55 following a new rare earth refinery deal signed with the US Department of Defence and the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, Maaden. The signing of the deal stemmed from the...
Mexican scrap processor sets sights on major Texas expansion
Century Recycling, a Mexican metals recycler, is preparing to extend its footprint into the United States with a sizeable investment planned for southern Texas. The company, headquartered in Atizapán de Zaragoza, is renowned for producing brass and bronze ingots in Mexico, and intends to establish...
Mark Cables advances its aluminium rod project in KEZAD Abu Dhabi
The joint venture between Platinum Group and Mark Cables, a global manufacturer of cables and aluminium rods - Mark Cables Power Solutions LLC Abu Dhabi - has reportedly made progress on the construction of an aluminium rod plant in Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. The project aims to meet the...
Carbon border dispute deepens as EU refuses to reconsider India’s plea for CBAM exemption
Efforts by India and the European Union to finalise a long-discussed trade agreement before the end of the year have faced another obstacle, with Brussels preparing to turn down New Delhi’s request for an exemption from the EU’s carbon border tax. The disagreement over the carbon border adjustment...
Enpack secures a 50 million m² aluminium composite foil deal
China’s Enpack Packaging has moved beyond its core drinks-can business with a striking new win: a long-term supply deal for over 50 million square metres of composite aluminium foil to be used in next-generation semi-solid-state battery cells. The agreement signals how suppliers once rooted in...
Discovery Bauxite: Supplying water to hurricane-affected communities
Discovery Bauxite in St Ann, Jamaica, is supplying gallons of water to hurricane-hit people. As the National Water Commission (NWC) struggles to supply much-needed water, Discovery Bauxite has stepped up to deliver clean water from its well in Discovery Bay. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
AEC announces Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition for 2026
Aluminium Extruders Council has announced the Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition for 2026. The event is sponsored by the ET Foundation and administered by the Aluminum Extruders Council. The AEC.org website contains educational information about end use application of aluminum...
Novelis advances Oswego plant restoration timeline, easing pressure on automakers
Recent reports suggest that Novelis expects its Oswego plant to return to operation by December 2025, several months earlier than its original 2026 target. This news offers a sense of relief to the major OEMs, most notably Ford, which has already warned of a financial impact that could reach USD 1...
Indonesia’s Alamtri targets mid-December for an aluminium plant commencement
Indonesia’s strategic move to expand its domestic mineral processing continues with PT Alamtri Minerals Indonesia Tbk (ADMR) planning to start its new aluminium plant in North Kalimantan in mid-December. The facility, situated on the Island of Borneo, is set to become one of Indonesia’s large...
Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions cast uncertainty over PABC’s aluminium cans export
Disruptions at Pakistan’s major border crossings with Afghanistan have begun to weigh on the trading scenario of Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC), which relies on Afghanistan and Central Asia for a significant share of its export business. Trade routes such as Torkham and Chaman,...
PPG launches “Sigma EcoCollect”: a recycling initiative in Netherland
PPG has recently launched a nationwide initiative named “Sigma EcoCollect” to ensure that professional painters can voluntarily return plastic and metal packaging for recycling purposes. The campaign has been launched in collaboration with FIRE-OFF (waste logistics provider) and Dijkstra Plastics...
China Hongqiao eyes $1.5B from share sale in Hong Kong following aluminium price boom
China Hongqiao Group has announced its plan to raise HKD11.68 billion (USD 1.5 billion approximately) through a share sale. The largest private aluminium producer will use the accumulated funds to support projects and repay debt, as mentioned in their filing with the Hong Kong stock exchange on...
Major investors shift position in Century Aluminum amid market volatility
Campbell & CO Investment Adviser LLC has reduced its stake in Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) by 63.1 per cent in the second quarter, according to its latest filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm sold 33,907 shares during the period, leaving it with 19,859 shares...
Jamaica Parliament nods $400 Mn fund withdrawal for bauxite community development programme
The House of Representatives in Jamaica has approved the withdrawal of USD 400 million from the Capital Development Fund (CDF) to support Phase 8 of the Bauxite Community Development Programme, which will run from 2025 to 2028. The Bauxite (Production Levy) (Capital Development Fund Withdrawal)...
Ethiopia X RUSAL: A partnership to uplift the former’s aluminium sector
In a major boost to its industrialisation agenda, Ethiopia’s largest sovereign wealth fund, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), has signed an initial deal with RUSAL to develop a high-capacity aluminium smelter. With a planned output of 500 thousand tonnes a year and an estimated USD 1 billion in...
India to train 5.7 million workers to develop a skilled workforce for critical minerals mining
As part of the plan to create a pool of 5.7 million skilled workers for mining by 2030, the Mines Ministry and the Skill Council for Mining Sector (SCMS) have jointly formed a committee to identify skill gaps and train 5.7 million workers focused on mining critical minerals. Explore- Most accurate...
ASEAN’s nuclear push puts spotlight on Singapore’s public awareness drive
Southeast Asia is entering a new phase of its energy transition. Nuclear power, once a distant idea for the region, is now a serious option for several ASEAN governments. This shift makes public awareness, cross-border safety literacy, and regional cooperation far more urgent. Singapore, despite...
