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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Two years following the military coup in Guinea, there are few indications of a return to democratic governance. Interestingly, the current junta overseeing this West African nation has managed to evade international condemnation. This unique situation can be attributed to the country's substantial bauxite and iron ore reserves. In late April, Guinea's foreign minister, Morissanda Kouyaté, posed a question in the National Assembly: "We’re the [world’s] second-largest bauxite producer; why would we grovel before the international community?" Meanwhile, the National Committee of Reconciliation and Development (CNRD), led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya since the coup on September 5, 2021, appears to have little urgency in organising elections. Officially, these elections are slated for 2024, at...
Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), a Mini Ratna Company and subsidiary of Coal India Limited, has ventured into non-coal exploration activities, marking a significant expansion of its expertise. They have recently submitted a comprehensive geological report for bauxite exploration. In this effort, CMPDI undertook the "Preliminary Exploration (G3) of Bauxite in Madua Pat I Bauxite Block, Lohardaga District, Jharkhand" project and successfully delivered the geological report to the National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET). This project received full funding from the National Mineral Exploration Trust, under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The results of the exploration are promising, with a total estimated net in-situ bauxite resource of 1.40 million tonnes and...
Adbri has granted ABx Group a contract to provide 90,000 – 120,000 tonnes of bauxite to its Birkenhead, South Australia, cement plant over a period of five years starting in early 2024. According to the source, the estimated value of the contract is reported as 'conservative,' totalling US$5.4 million. The source of bauxite supply for this contract will be ABx Group's DL130 mining project, which boasts 13.7 million tonnes of bauxite reserves distributed across three deposits. Mining operations are scheduled to commence in October 2023. The initial shipment of bauxite under this contract will be priced confidentially as agreed upon by the parties involved. Mark Cooksey, the managing director and CEO of ABx Group said, “This represents a significant milestone for ABx and endorses the...
The report, Compensation Disparities in Jamaica's Bauxite-Alumina Industry, by the Jamaica Environment Trust (JET) provides a comprehensive analysis, shedding light on the compensation framework within Jamaica's bauxite-alumina industry. The study reveals a range of challenges, including legislative gaps, disparities in compensation, and a pressing need for reform to address the power imbalances between companies and affected communities. Jamaica's bauxite mining and processing industry is primarily regulated by the Mining Act of 1947. While this legislation governs compensation for surface rights disturbance and property damage, it falls short in addressing health impacts and social disruptions arising from mining activities. This report synthesises the key findings from JET's 2023...
On September 18, 2023, Ashapura Minechem announced that the company had secured considerable supply orders for bauxite and iron ore to Chinese companies. Ashapura Minechem is a company that operates within the industrial mineral sector, focusing on exploring and refining minerals like bauxite, bentonite and kaolin. Its primary mission is to serve a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to oil and gas, foundry, and construction, by providing high-quality mineral products. During a regulatory filing at the exchanges, the company stated, “Ashapura Holdings (UAE) FZE, a step-down subsidiary of the company, has concluded and signed two contracts for the supply of 24 million tonnes of bauxite from Guinea to a subsidiary of the Chinese aluminium major, State Power Investment...
The United States crude and dried bauxite imports recorded a leap of 58.66 per cent on a quarter-on-quarter basis in the second quarter of 2023 to stand at 733,000 tonnes, found the US Census Bureau survey. With this jump, the country’s bauxite import volume recovered the loss by a large extent, which it faced in the previous quarter. According to USGS, the United States' crude and dried bauxite imports in Q1 2023 fell sharply by 38.97 per cent to 462,000 tonnes from 757,000 tonnes in Q4 2022. On a year-on-year basis, the United States crude and dried bauxite imports in Q2 2023 grew by 13.82 per cent from 644,000 tonnes. But despite the annual and quarterly hike in the United States’ Q2 bauxite imports, the total import volume in the first six months of 2023 stood 13.04 per cent lower at...
ABx Group has recently inked a significant five-year agreement with Adelaide Brighton Cement Limited (ABCL), a subsidiary of Adbri Limited, for the supply of cement-grade bauxite. The bauxite will be sourced from ABx's DL130 Bauxite Project located in northern Tasmania, with the initial shipment slated for Q1 2024. The agreement outlines a forecasted supply of 90,000 to 120,000 tonnes of bauxite over the five-year term, with a confidential but profitable sale price already established for the first shipment. Subsequent shipments will undergo price negotiations. ABCL also holds the option to extend the contract for an additional five years. The DL130 Bauxite Project is currently in the process of securing mining lease approval, with the commencement of mining operations expected in Q1...
As a combination of engineering and creative thinking, a cargo solutions provider, Graviti has developed a technology that reduces the costs of loading bulk cargo, speeds up the process and gives their clients a competitive advantage — the European manufacturer of self-discharging containers designed to speed up bulk cargo loading into ships. The mission is to provide the industry with reliable customised solutions optimising routine loading processes. Customers' business interests rank as the priority guided by a sense of innovation, customer satisfaction and manufacturing superiority. The company can guarantee safe, secure and efficient solutions using cutting-edge international technology and developments, and quality control is performed at each production stage. According to Graviti,...
Winning International Group, a company based in Singapore specialising in capesize vessels, has recently ordered at the CSSC yard Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding in China to construct two huge ore carriers (VLOCs). These VLOCs are intended to support the company's seaborne trade route from West Africa to China. These newly commissioned vessels, known as WinningMax, will have a capacity of 325,000 deadweight tonnes. They will be certified by the China Classification Society and DNV, measure approximately 330 meters in length, be equipped for methanol storage with 12,000 cubic meters of fuel storage tanks, boast a speed of 13.9 knots, and meet the requirements of EEDI Phase 3. Compared to traditional capesize vessels, the WinningMax is anticipated to reduce energy consumption per tonne by...
Mytilineos Energy & Metals announced the signing of a deal with Imerys, a French firm, to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Imerys Bauxites Greece Single Member Societe Anonyme for € 10 million euros. The deal pertains to all bauxite mining operations in the Fokida region, which will henceforth fall under the purview of Mytilineos' metallurgical division. Mytilineos Chairman and CEO Evangelos Mytilineos said, "The agreement with Imerys, the world's leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions, for the acquisition of Imerys Bauxites, marks a new major chapter for Mytilineos' M Metals." This deal significantly reinforces M Metals since the bauxite production capacity of the mining operation currently accessible to Mytilineos via Delphi-Distomo, whose annual output totals...
ElementUS Minerals, a pioneering company specialising in the extraction and refinement of strategic minerals from bauxite residue waste, has received an invitation to submit a Part II Application for a loan guarantee under the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Title 17 Clean Energy Financing Programme. This development marks a significant step forward in their mission to provide a sustainable source of critical materials for the green transition. The Part I application, which sought approximately $400 million in funding, included a detailed analysis of ElementUS Minerals' innovative process, business plan, and its commitment to maintaining a low carbon footprint. The Loan Programmes Office (LPO) at the DOE has extended this invitation to proceed with a Part II application, indicating...
The ASX-listed Australian company with world-class rare earth and bauxite assets, Lindian Resources Ltd, has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of Park (Zuliang) Wei as a non-executive director, with effect from September 4, 2023. Wei, a Chinese-born Australian entrepreneur, has been a strategic advisor to Lindian for the past year and holds a significant stake in the company. He possesses a diverse portfolio of investments spanning the property, mining, and finance sectors within Australia and across global markets. Wei is a graduate of Nanjing University, one of China's prestigious top-five universities, with a Bachelor of Arts. In 1994, he founded Top Pacific Group, a diversified property group engaged in property development, construction, property financing, sales...
Lindian Resources Limited has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) to explore the possibility of supplying bauxite from its Gaoual project to augment CBG's annual bauxite production through a potential sales contract. The MOU outlines the following key objectives, emphasizing collaboration and exploration: Lindian and CBG will explore various methods of operating, processing, and transporting ore from the Gaoual project to CBG's infrastructure. The MOU facilitates the assessment of procurement, quantity/quality determination, selling prices, selling price adjustment mechanisms, penalties/bonuses, and payments between the Parties. Lindian commits to completing a Feasibility Study for the Gaoual project within two years, aligning...
The Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining Limited has announced that in the six months ending 30 June 2023 (‘H1 2023’), it achieved a record in H1 shipments. The strategies implemented during 2022 aimed at reducing unit costs and improving its resilience are now being realised by the Company, and this is reflected by a $12.7 million year-on-year improvement in the financial performance with a net loss of $16.7 million (H1 2022: $29.4 million net loss). The H1 2023 results include a quarter in which, as expected, there were no shipments due to the annual wet season (January – March). The Company ended the period with $20.2 million in cash and equivalents. The Bauxite Hills Mine in North Queensland has officially reached its final investment decision to expand its capacity...
Pelican Crossing residents, a Gonzales neighbourhood, have been struggling with a persistent problem for the past four years: red dust, identified as bauxite, continuously blankets their homes and surroundings. This issue stems from the former Lalumina Burnside Refinery site and has significantly impacted the quality of life for the local community. The red dust issue has become increasingly problematic due to dry weather conditions, causing it to spread further and affecting homes, yards, and vehicles. Residents have expressed their frustration, noting that dust infiltrates garages and patios and necessitates frequent cleaning. In addition, it poses safety hazards, including reduced visibility when it covers the roads and school closures when it drifts towards educational institutions....
The Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée, also known as CBG, has emerged as a global leader in the metallurgical bauxite sector, redefining the industry and the socio-economic fabric of local communities. With a commitment to excellence, CBG stands as a backbone in Guinea's metallurgical bauxite industry. Year after year, this powerhouse produces and exports an astonishing 16 million tonnes of top-tier bauxite, elevating the nation's profile on the global economic stage. Yet, it is not just the mineral wealth that CBG enriches; it is the lives of those it touches. Since its inaugural operations in 1973, the company has transcended conventional mining practices, pioneering community development and localised empowerment. Testament to its impact, CBG contributed over 5,000,000,000 US dollars to...
During the first half of this year, Chinalco Guangxi crossed its output plan, with production levels of bauxite and alumina surpassing the original estimation by 4.12 per cent and 2.32 per cent, respectively. Additionally, the accumulated net operating cash flow exceeded the budget by RMB 200 million, despite facing immense difficulties, such as high raw material prices. To achieve these goals, the Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of the Guangxi Branch, Huang Weiping, proposed that all units and employees adhere to the work requirements of "strict, early, fast, and good" and carry out their work in a pragmatic manner. Despite facing challenges such as rising electricity prices in the Southern Power Grid, a continued shortage of global natural gas sources, and rising...
In a strategic move to propel its flagship project forward, Canyon Resources Limited, a bauxite development and exploration company, has unveiled a subscription agreement with Singapore's Eagle Eye Asset Holdings (EEA). The agreement bears the potential for an investment of up to A$59.7 million, indicating a significant financial boost for the company. Canyon Resources is laser-focused on advancing the Minim Martap Bauxite project situated in central Cameroon. This project managed through its subsidiary Camalco, has already gained momentum with a promising Bank Feasibility Study confirming its profitability and long-term viability over an initial 20-year mining period. Bolstered by a sizable high-grade mineral resource estimate, the project's potential was underscored by a defined Life of...
