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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Western Australia-based explorer Western Yilgarn NL has released new estimates that mark a notable lift in its bauxite inventory. The update follows the completion of two fresh resource assessments at the New Norcia and Cardea 3 projects, bringing the company’s total JORC-classified bauxite resources to about 244 million tonnes. Growing potential of the critical minerals market The company said that preliminary assays indicate trace occurrences of gallium and cobalt within the same geological corridor. Both elements are considered vital in modern electronics and renewable-energy technologies, giving Western Yilgarn an additional foothold in the critical minerals market. According to industry analysts, the demand for low-carbon materials is increasing globally. As a result, companies like...
The United States and Australia have officially shaken hands to boost the supply chain for rare earths and other essential minerals. This strategic agreement aims to lessen their dependence on China's market control. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out that this partnership will support a series of "ready-to-go" projects valued at USD 8.5 billion. With the rising demand for rare earths and critical minerals, China has begun to limit access to these supplies in response to new US tariffs and ongoing tensions. China currently holds a staggering 70 per cent of the world's rare earth mining and an impressive 90 per cent of the processing of these essential materials. These rare earths are crucial for a wide range of products, from defence equipment to computer chips and...
During the swearing-in ceremony of the new President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), George Elombi set the tone for what could be Africa’s next industrial revolution. “No more Nigerian bauxite, or Gabonese manganese, or Cameroonian bauxite, or South African bauxite, raw. We are not interested,” Elombi declared, adding, “We will focus on domestic processing. This has numerous benefits.” Image source: https://www.indiamart.com/ Numbers talk truth and so you should follow them from our exclusive industry report ' A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue - Red Mud ' to stay ahead! Africa has long faced a familiar paradox in its metals and mining complex — abundant raw-material endowment, yet limited downstream value capture. With Afreximbank launching a dedicated financing...
Impact Minerals Limited has completed a major technical milestone for its flagship Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project in Western Australia, releasing a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) that outlines strong economics and positions the project among the most cost-competitive potential alumina producers globally. Image source: Impact Minerals The study confirms that Lake Hope has the potential to supply high-purity alumina at low cost and with a comparatively small carbon footprint — an important factor, as demand for HPA is growing in sectors such as electric vehicles, energy storage, and LED lighting. Financial overview The PFS outlines a planned output of 10,000 tonnes of HPA annually, with a product sale price of AUD 35,484 per tonne (USD 22,000/t). Financial modelling produced a...
Reginald Thorpe, a veteran safety expert in Jamaica’s bauxite industry, has been honoured for 37 years of service. Losing his mother and grandfather at six, the Clarendon native overcame early adversity. Moving to Brown’s Town, St. Ann, he attended Brown’s Town Secondary School and later pursued agriculture at Brown’s Town Community College. Image source: https://jis.gov.jm/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain “I must say categorically, I am, indeed, first of all thankful to God because I am a firm believer in God. Secondly, I am humbled by the fact that the Government can recognise the contribution that I have given over these years. For me to be singled out to receive this award, I am very much honoured. I am very grateful, and...
Rio Tinto has recently announced a set of board changes, effective from 23 October 2025. According to the company spokesperson, this reshuffle brings an end to a transitional period in which the board briefly ran at 14 directors to preserve continuity while newer members settled in. The company said the adjustments fulfil its disclosure obligations under UK listing rules. Image source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/ Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain Leadership updates mark a new phase in governance alignment and sustainability focus The new board also consists of several old members who have been long-time associates of the company and have excelled in terms of expertise and experience. Simultaneously, the company has welcomed...
Global mining giant Rio Tinto is reportedly exploring an asset-for-equity swap with Aluminium Corp. of China, Chinalco. News sources reported, citing sources close to the matter, that this move aims to reduce Chinalco’s current 11 per cent stake by up to 2 percentage points, potentially down to around 9 per cent. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports across the value chain This strategy would provide Rio Tinto with more flexibility. As sources highlighted, it allows the company to end governance constraints and allocate capital to mergers, acquisitions, and share buybacks. Rio Tinto Group did not provide a comment when contacted by a national media organisation. Meanwhile, Aluminium Corp. of China did not immediately respond to the inquiry. Implications...
India’s bauxite trade rode a wave of highs and lows through the first half of 2025. Global demand shifts, changing tariffs, and mining hurdles at home kept exports swinging sharply from one month to the next. Even with the volatility, India’s performance between January and June (H1 2025) was far stronger than a year earlier. Export earnings rose 143 per cent to USD 12.81 million, compared with USD 5.27 million in H1 2024, while shipments increased 80 per cent to 385,641 tonnes from 214,575 tonnes. Month on month data The year began steadily before turbulence set in. In January 2025, exports grew 88 per cent in value to USD 2.08 million, though volumes dipped slightly to 53,001 tonnes. February brought a clear rebound — earnings jumped 255 per cent to USD 1.21 million, with shipments up...
Winning International Group is a prime example of how a Singapore-based company can take advantage of the city-state’s strategic benefits to grow its operations far beyond Southeast Asia. Its Simandou mine, nestled in Guinea’s mountainous region, is poised to make a notable impact on the global iron-ore market. Why choose Simandou mine? The Simandou iron ore project in Guinea is set to make a big splash with around 1.5 billion tonnes of high-grade ore in its reserves, this project aims to ramp up to an impressive annual production capacity of 60 million tonnes within the next 30 months. To support this, there’s a plan to build over 600 kilometers of rail and port facilities, making it easier to transport the ore to global markets. The sheer size and infrastructure of this project are...
Mineral Exploration & Consultancy Limited (MECL) has lately started with exploratory drilling for bauxite and other minerals in the Dhrang Block of Kutch District, Gujarat. This initiative is part of the Baghewala Project, which is also supported by the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET) and is aimed at strengthening India’s mineral mapping and resource development efforts. The exploration is a crucial move to figure out Kutch’s potential in bauxite reserves , which might support aluminium production in the country. Alongside this, the exploration will also examine traces of other minerals found in the same belt, helping geologists build a fuller picture of the area’s overall mineral profile and long-term potential. Scientific exploration to support future developments According to...
Iron ore has long dominated the dry bulk shipping market, but its supremacy has recently begun to fade. According to new figures from Ursa Shipbrokers in Greece, based on AXSMarine vessel-movement data, iron ore’s share of global dry bulk tonne-miles slipped from 41.5 per cent in 2015 to 36.2 per cent in 2024 and now stands at around 37.1 per cent so far in 2025. Bauxite’s breakout moment Bauxite, a key raw material for aluminium production, has climbed from just 2 per cent of global tonne-miles in 2015 to 8.4 per cent in 2025. The surge represents both the rapid expansion of alumina refineries in China and the explosive growth in long-haul exports from Guinea , now a central hub in the world’s bauxite trade. According to the International Aluminium Institute data, China produced 43.4...
As of the third quarter, Guinea's exports of bauxite, irrespective of natural calamities like heavy rainfall and regulatory headwinds, have surged by 23 per cent year-on-year. According to the report of the Ministry of Mines and Geology, the country's critical aluminium feedstock shipment also rose to 39.41 million tonnes, showing an increase of 7.41 million tonnes in comparison to the third quarter of 2024. Guinea, considered the globe's second-largest bauxite producer, produced an average of 13.14 million tonnes of bauxite in Q3 2025. This represents a dip of 19 per cent in comparison to the H1, mainly because of climate disruption, such as heavy rainfall. Heavy rainfall is a challenge for the bauxite mining industry as it plays havoc with the mine access, which results in slower port...
Public companies are emerging as the power players behind Sam-A Aluminium Company, Limited, and their bets have paid off handsomely. The group holds the biggest slice of the company’s ownership — about 45 per cen t — and benefited most from last week’s 10 per cent rise in the stock, which lifted Sam-A Aluminium’s market value to KRW 332 billion. Image for representational purpose A closer look at the shareholder structure shows that just four investors control a majority 53 per cent stake , giving them significant influence over the company’s decisions. It’s a tight group, and their collective weight means their actions could easily sway the direction of the business. Also read: The World of Aluminium Extrusions – Industry Forecast to 2032 Who owns what The largest shareholder is Nippon...
Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine’s metals and raw materials sectors have become a battleground not just militarily, but economically. The latest trade data through 2025 reveals a dynamic shift with surging imports in key raw materials, including bauxite and coke, and contradictorily weakening export flows to traditional partners, and a push by Kyiv to rebalance via foreign investment in mining. But the road ahead remains fraught with structural and geopolitical risk. Image for referential purposes only Also read: Metro Mining sets another record in Bauxite Shipment; what’s driving the surge? Surge in bauxite imports: Compensating for domestic disruption In the first nine months of 2025, Ukraine imported 27.22 million tonnes of aluminium ore and concentrate (bauxite) — a...
Rio Tinto Group has released its production figures for Q3 2025, highlighting continued output across its key commodities. The firm has just rolled out a fresh operating model along with a new executive team, all designed to streamline operations and boost shareholder value. The revamped organisation now features three main divisions: Iron Ore, Aluminium & Lithium and Copper. At the same time, Borates and Iron & Titanium are under strategic review, indicating a shift towards optimising the company’s portfolio. Overall production summary In Q3 2025, the company showcased a solid production performance across its diverse range of operations. Bauxite production reached 16.4 million tonnes, indicating a robust operational quarter. Alumina output was at 1.9 million tonnes, aluminium production...
Canyon Resources, an Australian junior miner, is ramping up its ambitions in Cameroon with a major logistics play that could reshape the country’s bauxite landscape. Through its local arm Camalco, the miner plans a USD 446 million (XAF 252.6 billion) investment to fast-track the development of the Minim Martap deposit in Adamaoua. Image for referential purposes only (Source: https://www.sinfin.net/) Also read: Indonesia's bauxite gambit: How a mining policy U-turn aims to control a booming sector In a joint statement on 6 October 2025, Camalco and Camrail confirmed that 70 per cent of the total investment (XAF 176.8 billion) will be allocated to rail equipment. This includes 22 diesel locomotives from CRRC and 560 open wagons from Texmaco Rail & Engineering. “To support an annual...
The government of Guinea-Conakry has struck a landmark infrastructure agreement, bringing six mining companies - CDM China, Ashapura Minechem, SMB, Cambia Mining, Dynamic Mining, and TBA - agreeing to jointly modernise and operate the Dapilon Line mining road, a key logistics corridor. The main goal of this agreement is lifting the country’s bauxite production capacity by 50 million tonnes. The agreement outlines four necessary tasks to reach the ultimate goal. One of them is streamlining mineral transport and the others are cutting operational costs and raising state revenues. ouna Sylla, Minister of Mines and Geology, said: “This agreement is extremely important because it sufficiently demonstrates that today, under the leadership of the President of the Republic, there is a new mining...
According to recent reports, ABx Group (ASX:ABX) has secured USD 2.7 million of funding from Good Importing International (GII) to accelerate its Sunrise Bauxite Project in Queensland. The funding by GII marks a strategic partnership that is directed to fast-track the development and positioning of the Sunrise Bauxite project for near-term production. Under this agreement, GII is supposed to hold 70 per cent interest in the Sunrise Bauxite Project. The funds invested by GII will be primarily invested in finishing off the project design, so that the initial extraction of the bauxite from the Binjour mine becomes successful. The exports of the first extracted bauxite are planned through the Port of Bundaberg. ABx Group is an Australian resources company focused on developing heavy rare...
