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 Limited (CAY), one of Australia's largest bauxite producers, has officially started construction of its Inland Rail Facility (IRF) at Makor, Cameroon - an important milestone in the delivery of its flagship Minim Martap Bauxite Project into production. The company is also upgrading the ore haulage access road, which will enable the high-grade bauxite to be transported from the mine to the IRF and on to the Port of Douala for export. Image for referential purposes only The commencement of construction is a crucial step forward, and the groundbreaking ceremony attended by senior government officials, community leaders, Executive Chairman Mr Mark Hohnen and investment company Eagle Eye Asset Holdings showed how significant this project is for the future of mining in...
Guinea, also referred to as Guinea-Conakry, after its capital, Conakry, and the second-largest bauxite exporter in the world, is redefining its maritime and mining future with new regulations aimed at increasing national control and economic advantages. In July 2025, Bouna Sylla, Minister of Mines and Geology, stated that at least 50 per cent of all bauxite exports will require shipping under the Guinean flag. This is a clear sign of Guinea's drive for more value than just raw mineral sales. Maritime sovereignty with GUITRAM The formation of Guinéenne des Transports Maritimes (GUITRAM), a public shipping company which will be responsible for a lot of outbound logistics for bauxite, is a central part of this reform. Thus, Guinea is not just mining but moving its mineral wealth, reaffirming...
Canyon Resources, a company focused on bauxite development and exploration for Minim Martap in Cameroon, has announced the appointment of Adjou Ait Ben Idir as its nonexecutive director. Adjou has resumed in this role from July 14, 2025. Image source: linkedin.com Ait Ben Idir has a strong 20+ years of experince as a corporate lawyer in finance and mergers & acquisitions (M&A). She is based in Dubai but has international work experience across Europe and the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. Idir's strong corporate profile highlights her specialisation in cross-border M&A, international joint ventures, special situations or boardroom crisis management and privatisation across a myriad of sectors like mining, energy, infrastructure, and transport. Canyon Resources expects Idir's...
GAC (Guinea Alumina Corporation), the bauxite mining wing operating in Guinea has had become extensively dependent on the African country’s bauxite resources. Supporting the statement is the number, wherein the company exported 10.8 million tonnes of bauxite in 2024 alone, a noteworthy volume contributing to both EGA’s own needs and the global aluminium value chain. A portion of this bauxite also went for the supplies of EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery in Abu Dhabi. On July 3, the Guinean military junta finally cancelled Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) mining contract, stripping Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC) of its operating license. Today, we try answering the ‘why’ and add value-added context to the recent industry-impacting turn of events. Image for referential purposes only...
In April 2025, India’s bauxite production increased by 13.9 per cent year-on-year, rising from 1.87 million tonnes to 2.13 million tonnes. Over the course of FY2024-25, the country produced a total of 24.7 million tonnes of bauxite, solidifying its position as the world’s fifth-largest producer, following Guinea, Australia, China, and Brazil. This growth reflects the country’s expanding role in the global bauxite supply chain and the increasing demand for aluminium and related industries. A significant contributor to this national growth is the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), which has been steadily scaling up its bauxite output to meet both domestic and industrial needs. In FY2024-25, OMC successfully achieved a bauxite production milestone of 3 million tonnes. Building on this...
The Government of the Republic of Guinea has terminated its mining agreement with Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), after suspending the company’s bauxite exports and mining operations. The termination comes amid Guinea’s broader push to extract more economic value from its mineral resources by requiring miners to build local alumina refineries. The military-led government, which seized power in 2021, had demanded that foreign mining companies, including GAC, present plans to process bauxite into alumina domestically. According to EGA, despite GAC’s efforts to cooperate including offering concessions and exploring the feasibility of a refinery project the Guinean authorities escalated the dispute in Autumn 2024 by blocking GAC’s access to...
In a noteworthy step towards sustainable utilisation of resources across the country, Odisha Mining Corporation’s (OMC) Daitari iron ore mines and Kodingamali bauxite mines have received a "5 Star Rating" from the Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) for 2023–24. This award was presented by Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy at a ceremony in Jaipur on July 7. This recognition is not only a testament to OMC’s operational excellence but also a progressive development in the context of the country's mining narrative. Redefining mining beyond extraction Mining, although a crucial economic activity, has always been condemned for causing environmental damage, community displacement, and exploitation. From an economic perspective, OMC's Daitari iron ore and Kodingamali bauxite mines...
ABx Group is rapidly evolving from a pure-play bauxite explorer into a diversified minerals and technology business with three key growth areas bauxite mining, aluminium fluoride production, and rare earths recovery. Image Source: ABx Group The company’s transformation is being fuelled by global supply chain disruptions and a growing demand for critical minerals, creating new commercial opportunities for the Australian-based company. Bauxite mining: ramping up to meet global shortages With a spike in bauxite prices driven by supply disruptions in Guinea and China, ABx is seizing the opportunity by accelerating development of its projects in Tasmania, Queensland, and New South Wales. The bauxite mine in Tasmania is expected to be operational in 2025, subject to achieving final planning...
Metro Mining Ltd (ASX: MMI), an Australian bauxite producer, is trading at AUD 0.056 per share (as of May 26, 2025). With a substantial discount against the consensus analyst target of AUD 0.17, the pricing hints towards a potential upside of 209 per cent , according to AInvest data. Shaw & Partners, which has been covering the company since 2023, maintains a ‘Moderate Buy’ recommendation, with its latest reaffirmation in February 2025. Image for representational purposes only (source: https://metromining.com.au/) Operational growth and output scale Metro’s production at its flagship Bauxite Hills mine in Queensland has expanded from approximately 3.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) in 2020 to 6 Mtpa in 2024. The company has outlined its goal of reaching a run-rate between 6.5 and 7 Mtpa...
A recent announcement of the Joint Ore Reserves Committee (JORC 2012), Western Yilgarn Limited, has made an inferred Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Cardea 3 Bauxite Project. This estimate will add nearly 16.57 million tonnes to the total bauxite resource base, which at present holds 205 million tonnes. Image source: westernyilgarn.com.au The recent enlargement of the resource shall enhance the firm's potential to have future resource growth as well as help it gain a key leader position in the bauxite supply chain. Not only this, but also the strategic advantages that the company will receive with the proximity to such infrastructure and high-grade bauxite will directly aid in shipping ore operations. The Inferred MRE-achieved has a high-grade subset consisting of 3.78 million...
As the global aluminium market braces for a new phase of industrial transition, driven by decarbonisation, electric mobility, and infrastructure growth, the mineral fuelling this surge is quietly building geopolitical weight. Bauxite, the primary ore for aluminium, is showing a reshaped reserve landscape in 2024, with fresh data from AL Circle's research highlighting strategic concentrations that could redefine global supply chains. As of 2024, five countries dominate the global bauxite landscape by reserve volume: Guinea, Australia, Vietnam, Brazil, and Indonesia. Together, they account for over 66 per cent of the world’s total reserves. However, when juxtaposed with actual production output, the picture becomes more complex. Global snapshot: 29 billion tonnes and counting As of 2024,...
Australia Pacific bauxite operations of Rio Tinto achieved a significant milestone during the last cyclone season, as it has not faced any ‘stack outs’ or any ship diversions at the Port of Weipa. This port is located on the far north coast of Queensland in a high weather-exposed part of the Western Cape Peninsula. Image for referential purposes only Rio Tinto exceeded its overall capacity of 22.8 million tonnes per year for the first time since its operations began in 2018, achieving almost 23.3 million tonnes in 2024. A major part of the contribution to the ongoing refinement process of Rio Tinto is managed remotely by the Operations Centre (OC) in Brisbane. Rio Tinto’s operations are being effectively maintained by the Safe Production System (SPS). The SPS is a production system that...
Metro Mining Limited has reported record bauxite shipments of 589,000 wet metric tonnes (WMT) in June 2025, marking a 16 per cent year-on-year increase. The milestone comes despite operational challenges caused by restricted drafts in the Skardon River, highlighting the company’s operational resilience. Image credit: business-humanrights.org The Australian miner, which operates the flagship Bauxite Hills Mine in northern Queensland, continues to make strides toward its 2025 shipment target of 6.5-7 million WMT. This performance builds on a strong growth trend, following previously reported record months and Metro’s all-time high shipment of 720 thousand WMT in August 2024. During a mid-month shutdown, Metro advanced critical maintenance work to optimise operations and improve future...
In a significant step for Chhattisgarh's mining industry, Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has reportedly launched the e-auction process for new blocks of bauxite, iron ore, and limestone minerals. A pre-bid conference was arranged at Nava Raipur Atal Nagar, aimed at attracting investors to encourage them to invest in local development and make the state's abundant mineral riches accessible for industrial investment. The meeting served as an opportunity for potential investors and other industrial stakeholders to demonstrate their interest in accessing the various mineral resources of Chhattisgarh. The Mission of the pre-bid was to highlight the economic potential of new mineral blocks as well as build interest in subscribing to a fair and transparent auction process. Digital-first approach...
On July 1, 2025, Ma'aden, Saudi Arabian Mining Company, finalised its acquisition of almost 25.1 per cent stakes in MBAC (Ma'aden Bauxite and Alumina Company) and MAC (Ma'aden Aluminum Company), two critical pieces of Saudi Arabia's aluminum value chain. Previously, Alcoa held a 25.1 per cent ownership stake in the company, whereas Ma’aden held a stake of about 74.9 percent. Image Source: Asharq Al Awsat The general assembly meeting of Ma'aden approved the increase in capital and the issue of new shares to help the full ownership of the company. In this new decision made by Ma’aden, Alcoa Saudi would be receiving a 1.74 per cent stake in Ma'aden's share capital, whereas AWA Saudi would be receiving a 0.47 per cent stake. Ma’aden has decided to purchase Alcoa’s 25.1 per cent stakes in MBAC...
Guinea's bauxite exports witnessed a 39 per cent surge in Q1 2025, valued at 48.6 million tonnes, despite ongoing setbacks concerning the cancellation of the licenses of major operators. The majority of Guinea's bauxite in Q1 2025 was exported to China, where aluminium production further recovered, already reaching 18.59 million tonnes in the first five months of 2025. The current bauxite industry of Guinea According to the SMM report, Guinea's bauxite sector has received significant attention in recent years, with production reaching almost 137 million tonnes annually, alongside mining and infrastructure projects. Substantial contributions to this effort were made by Kebo Energy SA, GAC, EGA, Arrow Minerals, and Trans-Guinean Railways. Shortly, the Guinea military-led government began to...
Canyon Resources Limited recently announced that Peter Secker has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer, effective from July 1, 2025. Peter Secker has over 40 years of experience in global mining. He has previously served as a strategic advisor to the Minim Martap Bauxite Project of central Cameroon, a large-scale, high-grade bauxite deposit being developed by Canyon Resources. Source credit: Seetao Mr Secker is expected to guide Canyon through its transition from development to production of the first bauxite shipment, which is expected to commence in the first half of 2026. This particular development is expected to make a significant contribution to the aluminium industry by providing a reliable and high-quality source of bauxite, a key ingredient in aluminium production. The...
In a continent where 40 per cent of the world’s natural resources lie beneath the surface, only 30 per cent have been thoroughly explored. But the challenge isn’t just geology. It is in its governance. More specifically, it’s the invisible curtain shrouding Africa’s geological survey data that may be deterring billions in potential investment. Image for referential purposes only (Source: https://www.bruker.com/) At the recent London Indaba, Mark Cutifani, Chairperson of Vale Base Metals and a mining heavyweight formerly at Anglo American, struck a chord during his opening keynote, as he shared, “Malawi is the first, and I believe Nigeria is the second.” He wasn’t talking about mineral production, infrastructure milestones, or new critical mineral discoveries. He was referring to a...
