International Responsible Business Conduct (IRBC) has completed a project examining aluminium and bauxite supply chains to improve transparency and traceability in materials supporting the renewable energy transition. The project brought together wind energy company Siemens Gamesa, Dutch cable manufacturer TKF, Digital Product Passport (DPP) technology provider Minespider, and project partner Responsible Trade. The initiative mapped selected upstream aluminium and bauxite supply chains and tested secure DPPs to organise and present traceability and sustainability information across multiple supplier tiers. Explore the production, demand and consumption forecasts of bauxite and alumina in our report: " Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price...
Mount Ridley Mines has reported 94.9 per cent gallium recovery from a third-party bauxite sample using its patent-pending Selectro process, alongside recoveries of 92 per cent aluminium and 97 per cent iron in a single low-temperature leach. The test also produced a silica-rich residue instead of conventional red mud, highlighting the technology’s potential to recover multiple metals from bauxite through one processing route. The sample was provided by Australian Silica Quartz Group from its Darling Range bauxite project in Western Australia. It comprised material collected from 16 vacuum drill samples across four holes at the Athena and Ceres prospects. Containing 80 parts per million of gallium, the sample yielded an extraction rate of 94.9 per cent into solution. Mount Ridley said this...
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Brazilian Rare Earths Limited has reported steady progress in the operational front of Amargosa Bauxite Project during the three months ended December 31, 2025, with significant growth achieved in the segments of project development, strategic partnerships and balance sheet strength. During the quarter, the company released a scoping study, outlining a large-scale direct-ship bauxite operation designed to prioritise simplicity and low capital intensity. The study outlines a 5 million tonne per annum export operation based on simple mining practice and road haulage to an established port offering a clear and efficient way to development. Amargosa is backed by a JORC-compliant mineral inventory of 568 million tonnes, of which only 98 million tonnes qualify as direct-ship bauxite. On a...
Pakistan’s aluminium ore exports to China hit a record USD 14.16 million in 2025, a stunning leap that underscores the shifting dynamics of bilateral trade and industrial demand. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC) shows that aluminium ores and concentrates surged from just USD 0.29 million, marking an eye-popping increase of more than 4,700 per cent as Chinese industries ramp up production of electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and lightweight components. Don't miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform This boom in aluminium ore follows broader diversification in Pakistan’s mineral exports to China, where copper remains dominant, with copper and related products reaching USD 1.14 billion and copper ore concentrates over USD 11...
2025 has marked a year of upstream momentum for the aluminium industry. Across continents, bauxite mines and alumina refineries are coming online, quietly redefining where global supply begins. This shift is being driven by a wave of projects that are expanding raw material capacity and reshaping countries’ positions within the aluminium value chain. Highlighting some of 2025’s key Bauxite project 1. Canyon’s Minim Martap enters commercial reality Cameroon’s bauxite story has moved out of the speculative stage. Commercial activity is now underway at Canyon’s Minim Martap bauxite project in the Adamawa Region, signalling that Central Africa is stepping into a more concrete supply role. The mine is designed to produce high-grade bauxite with low reactive silica, suitable for both low- and...
The much-needed good news in the global bauxite sector is here. The Russian-owned bauxite operator, RUSAL, as announced by the Government, would return with full operational capacity on the Berbice River, while the sector is undergoing plans for expansion. The announcement also included that the bauxite firm is receiving a two-year extension of the precious agreement made for the Aroaima mine, which is now back to full operations. After almost six years, RUSAL came back into its original form, especially after it halted operations. The firm holds the APNU+AFC administration responsible for the previous closure of the Berbice bauxite operation due to what the minister called "neglect and mismanagement", dating back to 2020. The plant closure was followed by the workers' strike, which ended...
Metro Mining finished 2025 with a set of neat operational checkboxes, including a reported 6.2 million wet metric tonnes (WMT) shipped for the calendar year (December volumes were 543,000 WMT), a year-end cash position of AUD 57 million, and the grinding down of junior liabilities that management says improved net leverage. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get an access to our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 Those outcomes matter because Metro is a single-asset producer operating from Cape York’s Bauxite Hills, where the operation’s optionality is tightly tethered to a single logistics route and a finite reserve base. Metro’s own materials put Bauxite Hills’ reserve at roughly 83.2-89.5 million tonnes and total resources in the c.118Mt range, enough...
The bauxite industry of Jamaica has come under sharp political and public scrutiny. Manchester Southern MP and Opposition Senator, Peter Bunting, mentioned mining companies being aloof and secretive with the residents of the mining areas. Compensatory measures and rehabilitation procedures are underway, as noted by the Mining Minister, Floyd Green. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Peter Bunting informed the Parliament that bauxite operators, particularly Jamalco, visit mining sites with “a small army of private security and JCF (Jamaica Constabulary Force) personnel” that may be intimidating to the residents of the community. Bunting suggested a more transparent approach, so that communities are not...
On January 21, Arrow Minerals Limited published its December 2025 quarterly update, reporting prudent management of cash reserves and continued dialogue with Guinea authorities to clarify the status of its mineral tenements. Since its shares are under voluntary suspension , Arrow has yet to receive formal confirmation on tenure outcomes. However, the peaceful presidential election and Arrow’s progress in its Niagara Bauxite and Simandou North Iron projects indicate a positive influence on the mineral tenure scenario and forthcoming projects. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain David Flanagan, Managing Director, stated, “The Company continues to work closely with senior stakeholders in Guinea to obtain...
Resilient operational and financial performance defines Rio Tinto’s year-end report card for 2025. The London- and Melbourne-headquartered mining major closed the year with solid gains across its aluminium value chain, proving that deliberate strategy and disciplined execution are all it takes to offset market volatility and operational challenges. Rio Tinto’s broad-based improvement in production despite intermittent quarterly softness was primarily built on three core pillars: operational excellence, disciplined project delivery, and capital control. Rio Tinto Chief Executive Simon Trott said: “Our operations delivered exceptional production performance, both on a quarter-on-quarter and full year basis, as we leverage our strong foundation of operating excellence and project delivery...
Wagina Island in Choiseul Province received reaffirmation from the villagers and residents’ opposition to the proposed bauxite mining. This firm rejection came after a consultation meeting which involved government representatives, the proposed mining company and land lawyers. Nearly 100 per cent of the island's population, from seaweed farmer Para Tokananipiri and Wagina residents, have continuously protested, rejecting any type of mining project in the area. The latest consultation meeting took place in November 2025, which was attended by landowners, government officials, community members, lawyers and the representatives of Solomon Bauxite Limited (SBL). To this, Mr Tokananipiri said, "Almost every landowner and resident on Wagina Island attended that meeting, and the message was...
Guinea’s authorities have approved the restarting of bauxite operations by Guinea International Corp (GIC), led by the former Mining Minister Ahmed Kanté, and its Chinese partner Sinohydro. Given that legal proceedings against Kanté are ongoing, stakeholders are surprised by the decision. This follows the signing of a confidential settlement agreement with the Ministry of Mines in December 2025. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Outlook 2026 insights across the value chain GIC and Chinese private firm Sun-Da Mining (SD Mining) operate within the Alliance Guinéenne de Bauxite, Alumine et Aluminium (AGB2A) complex in Boffa prefecture, which is the second-largest bauxite mining hub in Guinea . GIC and SD Mining jointly exported more than 20 million tonnes of...
The ongoing trade activities, as of 2025, Ukraine revealed various new signals spanning across the bauxite and aluminium raw materials landscape. This is mainly because in 2025, the country expanded its imports of bauxite by 23.7 per cent in physical terms, reaching 43.5 thousand tonnes in comparison to the previous year. Ukraine's bauxite imports in 2025 As per the statistics shared by the State Customs Service (SCS), in 2025, Ukraine's imports of bauxite expanded by 15.8 per cent, reaching USD 4.754 million in monetary terms. The major countries from where the imports were taken include Turkey, holding the lion's share of 81.84 per cent of supplies in monetary terms, followed by China at 15.97 per cent and then finally Guyana at 2.19 per cent. Unlike 2024 and 2023, the country did not...
The industry is well aware and versed that aluminium production is highly dependent on its raw material, bauxite, required from alumina refining to smelting. To date, aluminium has been the key revenue driver for Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium products, contributing nearly 40 per cent. However, in the current scenario, the company is becoming sensitive to the bauxite risk due to availability, regulatory approvals and the import costs, posing a direct impact on the firm’s overall financial results. Vedanta’s raw material security meets a crossroad A few days earlier, it was reported that the firm is attempting to secure bauxite supplies in order to support its core business, given the regulatory delays, resistance from local communities and vital legal...
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has backed METLEN Energy & Metals with EUR 90 million (USD 104.45 million) investments to support them to execute the modernisation of bauxite mining operations and gallium project. This investment is aimed at reducing the EU’s reliance on imported materials used in clean energy, semiconductors and digital infrastructure, marking the first project for gallium in Europe. While bauxite is a critical input for aluminium production, gallium is indispensable for power electronics, solar panels and advanced chips. This dual project by METLEN is expected to position Greece as a strategic node in Europe’s critical materials ecosystem rather than a passive raw-material exporter. To know aboutb the aluminium market projection, pre-book the report " Global...
Guinea continued to execute record bauxite shipments to China as demand from the world’s largest aluminium producer kept on gathering pace. Fresh shipping data shows that Guinea supplied about three-quarters of China’s bauxite needs in 2025, reinforcing its status as Beijing’s most important source of the raw material. China imported a record 213 million tonnes of bauxite last year, according to figures from Ursa Shipbrokers in Piraeus. The volume was 24.5 per cent higher than the 171.1 million tonnes imported in 2024, pointing to the continued strength of China’s aluminium-producing industry. This consistent increase was significantly backed by the shipments loading at Guinea’s ports of Boffa and Kamsar, which together were responsible for around 72 per cent of global bauxite discharges...
The Nyinahin bauxite project in the Ashanti Region, Ghana, gains momentum for mining development as The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), Metalloïd Resources Investment, LLC-S.P.C, and Ghana Integrated Bauxite Development Limited Company (GIBDLC) have secured a USD 60 million medium-term facility agreement. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, pre-book the report " Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 ” at a special price. Announced in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, January 14, the agreement supports GIADEC’s broader strategy to unlock Ghana’s estimated 920 million tonnes of bauxite reserves and translate geological potential into industrial output. Unlike earlier sector initiatives that focused largely on policy alignment, this...
IIT Bhubaneswar has reportedly innovated a satellite-enabled method to map potential bauxite deposits across Odisha, a state that holds more than half of the country’s known reserves of the mineral. According to the Indian Institute of Technology, Odisha is estimated to contain around 2.3 billion tonnes of bauxite, making it central to India’s aluminium raw material base. The majority of these reserves sit in the Eastern Ghats, a region where traditional exploration is always time-consuming, costly and most importantly, disruptive for the surrounding areas. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, pre-book the report " Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 ” at a special price. A team from IIT Bhubaneswar, under the guidance of assistant professor Ashim...
Canyon Resources has appointed Ernst & Young as its new external auditor, in place of HLB Mann Judd. This appointment has been conducted after the board of the company decided to change the previous auditor after a formal review and approval from the regulators. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, pre-book the report " Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 ” at a special price. Canyon Resources has chosen one of the Big Four firms as the company is expanding its operational base and it tends to start its initial phase of bauxite production. This change shows that the company is moving towards strengthening its corporate governance and financial reporting structure, which would be beneficial to handle all its operational bases. Although the auditor has...
Ashapura Minechem of India is capitalising on a structural shift in global aluminium supply as bauxite is moving to the centre. With its operational base in Guinea, the company exported 3.38 million tonnes of bauxite in H1 FY26, almost meeting the full FY25 volume. With captive port capacity set to expand to 27 million tonnes by FY27, and plans to lift exports to 15 million tonnes by FY28, it is expected to dominate mining and market. H1 FY26 revenue rising by 75 and net profit up 136 per cent, Ashapura emerges as a profitable bauxite supplier amid global market constraints. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Outlook 2026 insights across the value chain Ashapura evolves into a distinct mineral base Founded in 1982, Ashapura started as a bentonite-focused company...
