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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Canyon Resources is pushing ahead with preparations at its Minim Martap Bauxite Project in Cameroon, with the developer maintaining momentum across operations, transport and financing as it works towards a February 2026 commissioning milestone. The Australia-based miner said major equipment and infrastructure elements are now falling into place. A surface miner was delivered to the Port of Douala in December 2025, while upgrades to surrounding road networks have begun and are expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2026. To support bulk material movements, the company is also planning for the arrival of locomotives and wagons during the same period. On current timelines, Canyon is aiming to load its first shipment of bauxite for export in late June 2026. Most accurate...
Image for reference only The global bauxite production for 2025 stands at an estimated 475-480 million tonnes, as per AL Circle research. The year has seen it all. From sanctions to initiations, hikes to deflations and a series of volatilities hitting the industry over and over. But the bauxite industry has pushed through all obstacles and maintained the year’s forecast. What all shaped the industry last year? Here’s a list of major to minor incidents that influenced global bauxite 2025. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with our Outlook 2026 insight s across the value chain Courts, coffers and the opening bell of disruption It began with a surge of capital into Guinea when Arrow Minerals secured USD 7 million to accelerate its Niagara bauxite and Simandou North...
Image source: https://www.linkedin.com/ Advancing towards a sustainable future, CSIR-National Metallurgical Laboratory (CSIR-NML) has partnered with National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) to upgrade its indigenously developed red mud recycling technology to a giant 10-tonne-per-day (TPD) pilot plant. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Outlook 2026 insights across the value chain Stemming from the rising demand for scandium and the persistent need to rehabilitate red mud. The signed agreement would play a transformative role in sustainable aluminium production, enabling the extraction of alumina, iron, titania and scandium oxide from other critical minerals in bauxite residue and red mud. The agreement was signed on January 6, 2026, at the NALCO office in...
Backed by a resilient Chinese import demand and sustained export growth from Guinea, bauxite is projected to remain a critical stabilising factor for the capesize freight market in 2026. A steep rise of 22 per cent in Guinea’s bauxite exports helps compensate for the weaker coal volume while providing optimum support to the tonne-mile demand, says Signal Ocean’s Commodity Radar. As a result, bauxite flows have been instrumental in keeping the capesize segment on an even keel. Globally, the bauxite trade in 2025 stands 18 per cent higher than in 2024, with China contributing the majority of the incremental demand. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain With a steady expansion of Guinea’s export momentum in 2025, bauxite has become...
VBX Limited’s latest drilling campaign has shifted attention back to its Wuudagu bauxite project, after a new round of exploration work suggested the resource could prove more substantial than previously outlined. The company reported strong results from the undrilled Wuudagu E and F plateaus in northern Western Australia, where assays from 96 holes revealed consistently thicker, higher-grade bauxite. The material showed elevated aluminium oxide and lower silica compared with earlier drilling from the project’s existing deposits. All of the new results fall outside the current 95.9-million-tonne mineral resource, and VBX expects they will support both an expansion and an upgrade in confidence across the broader Wuudagu resource base. Updated estimates for existing deposits, along with...
As per the announcement of Jushen Logistics Group, via one of its indirectly held subsidiaries, it has been able to secure a three-year contract worth USD 134 million. This deal has been made for three years for moving the bauxite from the port to the ships, which are deemed to be waiting offshore in Guinea. As announced by the parent company based in Foshan yesterday, the contract with customers, who have not been identified for confidentiality reasons, has been inked by Hong Kong Shenrui Shipping. To this, Jushen further added that it has no affiliation with the client. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform In order to produce aluminium, bauxite is considered the main ore and is also used for making a variety of products, starting from transportation,...
Axis International Ltd has initiated arbitration proceedings seeking USD 28.9 billion in compensation from Guinea, following the West African nation’s decision to revoke the company’s bauxite mining permit earlier this year. The United Arab Emirates-based firm confirmed that it has taken the dispute to a World Bank tribunal. The case comes amid a broader shift in Guinea’s approach to its mining industry. Home to the world’s largest bauxite reserves, the country has, over the past year, moved to strengthen state oversight of the sector. This has included cancelling and redistributing several mining permits as the authorities push for higher state revenues and increased local processing of raw materials. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the...
The bauxite industry this year has witnessed the biggest and most impactful development and that is the removal of the mining licence of Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), in Guinea. The decision, formalised on August 6, 2025, has placed more than 2,000 direct and indirect jobs at risk and is expected to disrupt global bauxite supply chains. The move reflects Guinea’s firmer stance on controlling and managing its mineral resources. A strategic asset under pressure Since operations began in 2019, GAC has been one of Guinea’s largest bauxite producers, operating across a 690 km² concession in the Boké region. The mine holds hundreds of millions of tonnes of high-grade bauxite, supplying refineries and aluminium producers worldwide. Emirates...
Odisha Mining Corporation’s (OMC) Managing Director, Shri Sudhansu Mohan Samal, has concluded a two-day tour of key mining locations in the Koraput district, utilising the visit to closely examine production performance, safety standards, and community development efforts associated with the company’s operations. The review covered two of OMC’s important sites, the Ampavalli Limestone Mine and the Kodingamali Bauxite Mine, with discussions centred on maintaining steady output while ensuring environmentally responsible and safe mining practices. This visit is the reflection of the corporation’s attempt to align industrial growth with the broader interests of the region. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The team of Shri Samal,...
Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, has tasked the newly inaugurated Governing Board of the Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) with converting Ghana’s bauxite resources into concrete economic value. At the inauguration ceremony, where 10 board members were sworn in, Buah framed the assignment as extending beyond corporate stewardship, calling it a “ national and historic ” responsibility. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain “Ghana is blessed with abundant bauxite resources, and your duty is to ensure these resources are converted into tangible economic benefits that will support industrial growth, create jobs, and strengthen our economy,” he stated. The minister reminded the board that...
The Supreme Court has set aside the Chhattisgarh High Court’s interference and restored the arbitral award in Ramesh Kumar Jain v. Bharat Aluminium Company Ltd (BALCO) (2025 INSC 1457), reaffirming that courts exercising jurisdiction under Sections 34 and 37 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 are not appellate bodies. The Court held that judicial intervention is impermissible where it involves reappreciation of evidence or substitution of the arbitrator’s commercial assessment under the label of “patent illegality”. Image reference only (Source: https://upload.wikimedia.org/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Background of the dispute: a contract that outgrew its paper terms The dispute traces back to 1999, when BALCO...
The Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC) has rejected reports suggesting that government plans to hand over the Nyinahin bauxite concessions to businessman Ibrahim Mahama, calling the claims “false and misleading.” In its statement, GIADEC said it had taken note of a publication alleging that the Government of Ghana intends to grant concessions to Mr. Mahama, stressing that, “no such plan exists.” The corporation added: “GIADEC unequivocally refutes this allegation and states for the avoidance of doubt that no such plan exists.” GIADEC explained that the decision to centralise control of Ghana’s bauxite resources dates back to the period when executive approval was granted under President John Dramani Mahama. The intention, it said, was to enable the corporation to...
Kindia Bauxite Company in Guinea has launched 10 new CDD 5B1 diesel locomotives, along with 95 wagons. This launch is done with the aim of increasing the haul capacity as well as reducing the time taken during travelling on its rail networks. After the introduction of these locomotives, the company aims to uplift its overall bauxite production in Guinea-Conarky from 3.7 million tonnes to 5 million tonnes. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics With the ramped-up production, the firm has been able to create a total of 466 new jobs, which brings the total workforce of the firm to 1,768 as of now. Moreover, for the newly introduced locomotives, 22 Guinean drivers are provided with training programs to help them operate the new fleet. In addition to...
The Chhattisgarh High Court has rejected an intra-court appeal filed by Keshkal G N India Bauxite Mines and Minerals Ltd regarding a bauxite mining lease in the Kanker–Bastar region of the state. A division bench comprising Chief Justice Ramesh Sinha and Justice Bibhu Datta Guru, in an order passed on December 16, upheld an earlier single-judge ruling that had dismissed the company’s petition. The bench has observed that the firm had not violated any legally enforceable right and consequently lacked the standing to pursue the appeal. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Started in 2003, the dispute roots back to the time when Chhattisgarh Mineral Development Corporation (CMDC) signed a joint venture with the appellant company for...
Bauxite exports from Guinea have maintained a strong drive for the capesize market. Guinea is the largest exporter of bauxite, securing 69 per cent of global bauxite export, as of 2025. China, being its primary customer, dominates the market. Projections show a firm foothold of bauxite in the capesize market, moving well into the second quarter of 2026. Image for referential purposes only Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain In 2024, Guinea’s bauxite exports reached 145 million tonnes. The 2025 record shows a year-on-year growth with total shipments reaching 139.21 million tonnes by the end of September. That included 99.8 million tonnes in the first half and 39.41 million tonnes in the third quarter — about a 23 per cent increase...
Guinea holds the largest bauxite reserves in the world, a crucial raw material for the global aluminium industry, which is gaining importance for global clean energy efforts. But, villages near mining operations, like Koussadji, are vocalising about the rising air and water pollution released by the activities of the firms, such as India-based Ashapura Minechem. The residents of these nearby villages, including Tala Oury Sow, a farmer of rice, cassava and groundnuts, have shown an increased frustration due to the deteriorating living conditions within the area. There are many villagers who are highly reliant on the murky river water for everyday household needs and are unable to make extensive use and hold the mining activities responsible. Also read: Guinea's increased bauxite exports to...
Farms near South32's Worsley bauxite mine in Western Australia reported a drastic change in their water flow and salinity levels. While some areas have dried up, others report a sudden rise in groundwater levels, resulting in waterlogging and land degradation. Some residents, including local farmer Russell Reynolds, hold South32's mining activity accountable for these hydrological problems. Image source: https://www.south32.net/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Russell Reynolds's Complaints Reynolds’ farming property is situated between the Mount Saddleback mining area and the Hotham River, near Boddington. In his opinion, the water in his spring-fed dam has become undrinkable due to the high salinity levels. On the other...
Guinea strengthened its dominance in the global bauxite market in 2025, driven by record shipments to China. Exports to China reached 127.11 million tonnes in the first 10 months of the year, up 38.47 per cent year-on-year, according to China’s General Administration of Customs. The shipments accounted for 74 per cent of china bauxite imports during the period. These increased inflows of Guinean bauxite to Chinese alumina refineries have led to an oversupply of the ore and thus the depression of alumina prices. According to Fastmarkets analysis, this trend is expected to continue into the near term, putting pressure on refineries to control raw material costs. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain “In the absence of significant...
