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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US imports of crude and dried bauxite kept falling in the first half of 2025, continuing a downturn that has been building for several years. Total imports came in at 849 thousand tonnes in H1 2025, down 17.6 per cent from 1.03 million tonnes a year earlier. This followed another decline in 2024, when volumes had already dropped 14.2 per cent from 1.2 million tonnes in H1 2023, showing that the market has been shrinking step by step rather than seeing a sudden collapse. The rate of contraction picked up as the year passed by. This is because imports declined considerably in Q2. The imports during the Q2 of this year were 369 thousand tonnes compared to the Q1 performance of 480 thousand tonnes, a reduction of 111,000 tonnes or a QoQ decrease of 23.1 per cent. As per the USGS data, the...
Guinea has opened talks with Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) on a possible bauxite supply arrangement. The deal could see EGA source ore from Guinea’s state-owned Nimba Mining. Three people familiar with the matter confirmed the discussions between them. Image for reference only (source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain The talks come months after Guinea’s military-led government revoked the licence of EGA subsidiary Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) in July. The decision followed a year-long dispute over the construction of an alumina refinery. Guinea later transferred GAC’s mining assets to Nimba Mining. A supply agreement could help ease tensions. It may also prevent legal action EGA has...
Major exciting news for Guinea emerged when Ashapura Minechem made its official announcement of successfully completing a crucial bridge over the Konkouro River in Guinea. It directly reflects the firm's step forward for its personal development in bauxite mining. The announcement was made officially after the regulatory filing under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. This newly built bridge marks the "first-of-its-kind" project for Ashapura Minechem,which aids in building a direct connection between the Boffa East mines and the logistics corridor that leads to Boffa Port. Starting from the Konkouro River, which is deemed to be one of the largest rivers present in Guinea, this bridge supports the long-standing accessibility issues,...
India’s bauxite exports today look very different from where they stood just a few years ago. This change in picture is due to higher production at home and a gradual easing of import dependence. In 2023, exports over the nine-month period (January to September) totalled 60.968 thousand tonnes, worth USD 0.79 million. Volumes were small, and overseas shipments were not a priority. A year later, that balance had shifted. Exports in January–September 2024 rose to 241.771 thousand tonnes, with value climbing to USD 5.76 million. That worked out to a 296.6 per cent increase in volume and a 629.1 per cent rise in value year on year. By 2025, the move was even more visible. Ministry of Commerce and Industry data shows exports of 405.232 thousand tonnes between January and September, generating...
Recently, a soil examination conducted by scientists from the University of the Philippines–Diliman has confirmed a Karst bauxite deposit in Paranas, Samar, containing aluminium and rare earth elements. Image source: Wikipedia Karst bauxite deposit is primarily formed by the prolonged exposure of silicate rocks to intense tropical weathering. Over the years, due to weather conditions, the less stable materials got stripped, thus allowing aluminium-rich minerals to concentrate within the rock mass. The team carried out sampling from test pits reaching depths of up to four metres. Additional samples were taken from an existing drill core extending more than 11 metres below ground. Leveraging modern X-ray techniques, lab analysis was conducted to evaluate both mineral composition and...
The fourth-largest bauxite deposit in Pará State, Brazil, is expected to set a new course for Brazilian mining history. Mineração Rio do Norte (MRN) has announced that the discovery is of key strategic importance and the operations are soon to begin in the following years. Image for referential purpose only (source: https://www.alcircle.com/) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain MRN has greenlit its New Mines Project on this major bauxite deposit spanning Oriximiná, Terra Santa, and Faro in Pará state. The initiative will receive an investment of BRL 5 billion, and Ibama has granted it preliminary environmental licenses. Its primary aim is to meet the rising demand of industries by boosting the global supply of durable,...
The Canyon Minim Martap bauxite project at Cameroon that combines superior quality of bauxite ore with strategic infrastructure positioning can lead to an improved level of regional commodity flow to meet geological excellence. In the current market situation that prefers high-grade deposits to minimise the refinery processing cost and raise the pricing of aluminium, Cameroon makes a strategic entry with bauxite. With Canyon Resources' Minim Martap development, it delves into large-scale mineral extraction, laying a foundation for future mining investments. This marks Cameroon’s possibility for moving beyond agricultural export dependence toward a diversified market. Image generated through AI tool (for referential purposes only) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions...
Rio Tinto is re-examining a long-standing shareholder constraint that has shaped its capital strategy for more than a decade. Speaking at the miner’s annual investor day, CEO of Rinto Tinto, Simon Trott, confirmed active discussions with its largest shareholder, Aluminium Corporation of China Limited (Chinalco). The goal is to resolve governance limits that restrict Rio Tinto’s ability to conduct share buybacks. “In terms of the Chinalco shareholding, we’re actively working with Chinalco on solutions to address that constraint and what that might look like,” Trott said. He also added that progress would take time and that “there's nothing concrete at this stage.” Read More: Rio Tinto to invest $50 million to improve waste handling at Tiwai Point The talks gain added significance following...
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has set the goal to set up and open bauxite mines at the Pottangi constituency in Odisha by June 2026. The objective is to expand its aluminium production by increasing its mining scope and capacities. Image generated with AI tool (for referential purpose only) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain State-owned NALCO is a Navaratna public sector company under the Ministry of Mines and is one of the largest manufacturers and exporters of alumina and aluminium in the country. It is attempting to improve its alumina production capacity at the Damanjodi refinery in the Koraput district, Odisha. The company operates a 2.28 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) alumina refinery at the site. It is currently...
The Riau Islands office of the National Asset Research Agency (BAPAN) has submitted a complaint to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) in regards to alleged illegalities occurring with bauxite mining operations in West Kalimantan. The complaint raised questions about mining operations and the export of products from the province of Riau Islands and requested an official investigation by the appropriate authorities. The complaint was filed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, by Ahmad Iskandar Tanjung, representing BAPAN Riau Islands. He stressed that the filing was meant to ensure transparency and fairness in law enforcement. “We filed this report because these activities have caused massive financial losses to the state,” Ahmad said in Jakarta. Explore- Most accurate data to...
On December 5, a media statement was released by the local community group engulfed in a protest, which has been organised by community groups within the city and at Serpentine Dam on Thursday. The Peel Environmental Protection Alliance shared that the protest was initiated to inform Perth residents that the city’s drinking water supply is “at risk” due to proposed bauxite mining activities in the drinking water catchments. Last week, ALCOA, a major global producer of aluminium, announced that it was pulling back its plans to explore bauxite mining in the Mundaring Weir Catchment. The company has further pointed to “stakeholder and local community feedback” as the driving force behind this decision. Now, the officials of the local government and other community groups have raised a...
Metro Mining’s 2025 record has fetched improved figures in bauxite shipping activity, 5.69 million wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite from the Bauxite Hills Operation in northern Queensland from January to November. Ranging from month-on-month (M-o-M) to year-on-year (Y-o-Y) comparison between the results of 2025 has shown a better performance, overcoming transhipping challenges and utilising the shipping modifications. Image for representational purpose only (source: https://www.alcircle.com/ ) Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain November 2025 saw a shipment of 783 thousand WMT, despite challenging situations in the month. The shipments were carried out in 28 working days. 2 days were lost due to tropical cyclone Fina, resulting...
Aluminium isn’t just another industrial staple, but the Earth’s most abundant metallic element, quietly making up nearly 8 per cent of the planet’s crust. And almost all of it starts with bauxite: a humble, rust-tinged ore rich in the aluminium minerals gibbsite, boehmite and diaspore. Look closely at the map, and a pattern emerges — the world’s richest bauxite belts lie in today’s tropics or regions shaped by tropical geology, from Guinea and Australia to Vietnam, Brazil and Jamaica. The scale is staggering. The US Geological Survey estimates that, as of 2024, the world is sitting on nearly 29 billion tonnes of known bauxite reserves. Source: https://www.alcircle.com/specialreport/2439/global-aluminium-industry-outlook-2025 Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with...
Winning International Group is reinforcing its grip on the long-haul bauxite trade. The Singapore-based bulker specialist has returned to Hengli Shipbuilding for another round of very large ore carrier (VLOC) newbuilds. The company has secured two more 325,000 dwt vessels to support its fast-growing West Africa-China operations. Industry sources say the order follows last year’s booking of six WinningMax-class ships, with deliveries beginning in 2026. The latest pair will join the fleet in 2027 and 2028. The price has not been disclosed yet. Earlier units were reported at around USD 116 million each. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Winning already runs one of Singapore’s largest bulker fleets, with over 100 ships, more than...
South West Pinnacle Exploration, a company specialising in mining exploration services, has reportedly secured a mining consultancy assignment worth INR 11.78 crore (USD 1.41 million) from National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO). The project will span for 24 months, potentially boosting South West Pinnacle’s revenue from bauxite mine exploration consultancy services. The importance of this engagement lies in the nature of the resource itself. Bauxite forms the backbone of aluminium production, and NALCO’s long-term mining plan depends on the assessment of its deposits. At the same time, this assignment will allow South West Pinnacle Exploration to broaden its existing portfolio while reinforcing its reputation in advanced mineral investigation. Its continued focus on exploration...
Suriname is one of those countries that quietly sits on the world map, half-hidden under a canopy of forests, rivers and rain-soaked roads that rarely make it to global headlines. Yet at one point in the twentieth century, this small nation punched far above its weight in the aluminium value chain. Ask anyone old enough in Paramaribo and they’ll tell you how bauxite once shaped Suriname’s identity just as much as its rivers and rainforest. The irony is that today, those same forests and the difficulty of reaching its interior have become the very reasons investors hesitate. Image source - Drone Suriname by Max Breinburg Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Even now, when you fly into Suriname, you can almost sense the potential...
While embarking on a plan, knowing when to pull the plug at the right time has become real now. With the rising pressure from the local community and various environmental groups, Alcoa, a US-based bauxite miner, has announced its removal of areas as per its proposal in the exploration drilling plans in the Perth Hills. The firm’s director of regulatory, Kane Moyle, in a recently released statement on Monday, clears the air that the decision to remove the areas has been initiated after receiving direct feedback. This feedback stated the “low-impact” exploration drilling potential highlighted in a public comment during the Environmental Protection Authority. Alcoa’s mining and management plan The initial mining and management plan outlined activities to be conducted in a span of five...
Dilip Buildcon Limited (DBL) has moved a step closer to securing a mining assignment for NALCO’s Pottangi Bauxite Mines in Odisha after emerging as the lowest bidder. The tender covers a wide scope of mine development and operation (MDO) duties, stretching from an overland conveyor corridor and road construction to water-intake facilities, railway arrangements and transportation services. The project, valued at INR 5,000 crore (USD 563 million), spans 25 years; however, the workflow is segregated. DBL expects the first three years to be dominated by EPC tasks worth INR 1,750 crore (USD 209.6 million approx), mostly tied to the conveyor corridor and related infrastructure. During this period, the company is required to manage and transport roughly 7 million tonnes of material. Explore-...
