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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AlCircle has strengthened its Sector Focus Report portfolio with the launch of new report- ‘ ‘Global Bauxite Industry Insights’’. The report promises to provide a deep insight into bauxite mining process, types and characteristics of bauxite, key players in bauxite mining, bauxite markets, upcoming bauxite projects, and world bauxite trade. World bauxite reserves exceed 30 billion tonnes, with Guinea, Australia, Vietnam, Brazil, and Jamaica accounting for more than 70% of the total. World bauxite production reached 370 million tonnes in 2019. Australia, Guinea, China and Brazil accounted for about 77% of global bauxite production. Global bauxite consumption for the production of alumina (smelter grade and chemical grade) is estimated at about 264.7 million tonnes in 2019. The onset of...
Industrial Production in Montenegro decreased 12.40% in the second quarter of 2020 over the same period in the previous year. As reported on 19 th August’20, the Montenegrin government said: “Montenegrin company Uniprom has launched a 15 million euro ($17.9 million) aluminium billets production unit at aluminium smelter KAP's factory in Podgorica. The unit has an annual production capacity of 70,000 tonnes of aluminium billets and a workforce of 80 employees. The Balkan nation’s bauxite import during 2017-19 was recorded at 1.91 million tonnes. The bauxite import for 2020 has been analysed with 707,923 tonnes. However, when the 2020 import figure gets assorted with the previous three years, it resembles 2.61 million tonnes. In 2017, Montenegro’s import of bauxite stood at 766,750 tonnes,...
The economy of South Korea is a highly developed mixed economy dominated by family-owned conglomerates called chaebols. It is the 4th largest GDP in Asia and the 12th largest in the world. South Korea is known for its spectacular rise from one of the poorest countries in the world to a developed, high-income country in just a few generations. The major industries that contribute to the economy of South Korea are Electronics telecommunications automobile production chemicals shipbuilding steel, etc. The East Asian nation’s import of bauxite during 2017-19, remained quite impressive as per the requirement of the industry. The import volume during this phase recorded was 1.007 million tonnes. The projected bauxite import for 2020 is marked at 370,636 tonnes, however, when it gets added to...
On 23 rd September’20, Lindian Resources announced that it has signed a binding agreement to acquire a 75% interest in Sarmin Bauxite Limited, a private company that holds the rights for the Lelouma Bauxite Project in Guinea. Lindian will get the opportunity to earn a 75% stake in the 847 million tonnes Lelouma deposit by issuing the vendors 30.7 million shares valued at 1.6c each and delivering a definitive feasibility study. The Lelouma Project has an exceptional resource base and has been systematically explored with over US$10 million of historic expenditure by Sarmin and Lelouma’s previous owner, Mitsubishi Corporation. The plateaux hosting the Lelouma bauxite mineralisation are located around 100km northeast of Sangarédi, site of the CBG railway line loading area. The rail line is...
The economy of Sweden is a developed export-oriented economy aided by timber, hydropower, and iron ore. Sweden, which avoided a lockdown during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, saw its economy shrink 8.6% in the April-to-June’20 period from the previous three months. Kubal is Sweden's sole producer of primary aluminium and has a capacity of 134.000 tonnes. The Scandinavian nation’s bauxite importation during 2017-19, reflected a roller-coaster ride, as the total import recorded was 17,807 tonnes and foreign revenue expended stood at $6.50 million. The projected bauxite import for 2020 has been analysed at 7772 tonnes and expenditure to remain at $2.64 million. However, when the analysed import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets added to the existing three, it displays 25,579 tonnes...
According to the latest data shown by the US Geological Survey on crude and dried bauxite imports, the United States in Q2 2020 imported 834,000 tonnes, up by 8 per cent from 775,000 tonnes in the first quarter of the year. But when compared to Q2 2019, the United States' bauxite imports stood 24 per cent down from 1.03 million tonnes. The United States’ total crude and dried bauxite imports in the first half of 2020 came in at 1.61 million tonnes, down by 9.5 per cent from 1.78 million tonnes during the same period last year. Jamaica continued to be the leading exporter of crude and dried bauxite to the US in Q2 2020, supplying a higher amount than in Q1 2020. During the June quarter (Q2), Jamaica exported 666,000 tonnes of bauxite to the US compared to 554,000 tonnes in Q1. This shows...
Canyon Resources Ltd has appointed Peter Su as a Non-Executive Director, following the successful $10m equity placement in the Company. Canyon’s Chairman, David Netherway said, “I am pleased to welcome Peter Su to the Canyon Resources Board of Directors. Peter has shown his support for the Company and the Minim Martap Bauxite Project by his investment into the Company and his background and contacts within the bauxite and alumina industries in China will assist the timely development of the Project.” The Placement introduced Peter Su as a new strategic investor in Canyon. Su has subscribed for approximately $5.6m at $0.10 per Share, representing a 9.4% shareholding in Canyon post-Placement. Su has agreed to place his shares acquired in the placement into voluntary escrow for 6 months from...
The Czech Republic's prosperous market economy, led by automobile exports, boasts one of the European Union's highest GDP growth rates, one of its lowest unemployment levels, and a rising standard of living. Industrial Production in the Czech Republic averaged 2.88% from 2001 until 2020, reaching an all-time high of 14.50% in February 2007 and a record low of -33.70% in April of 2020. The Central European nation’s bauxite importation during 2018-19 demonstrates rapid downfall, as the import volume recorded was 68,381 tonnes and expenditures stood at $10.41 million. The projected import for 2020 has been marked at 17,414 tonnes and revenue expenditure to stand at $2.40 million. However, when the 2020 import volume and expenditure gets summed up, it depicts 85,795 tonnes and $12.81 million...
New Day Aluminum Holdings LLC, through its subsidiary Noranda Alumina, has executed a Letter of Intent with Cemtech Materials Corporation to sell 60,000 tonnes of bauxite residue starting from the Q4 of 2020. This bauxite residue will be used in the cement production process as the raw material for iron (Fe), replacing other current iron-bearing raw materials. This agreement was preceded by a beneficial use approval from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality for Noranda Alumina to supply bauxite residue into the cement industry. David D’Addario, Chairman and CEO, New Day Aluminium Holdings, stated: “We are focused on continuously improving the sustainability of our business and reducing our environmental footprint on our path to a zero residue refinery in Gramercy. The...
Ireland has a mixed economic system which includes a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. Ireland is a member of the European Union. A wide range of manufactured products is exported, including electrical machinery and apparatus, processed foods, chemical products, clothing and textiles, and beverages. The North Atlantic Island nation’s bauxite importation during 2017-19 has remained strong, as the import volume stood at 11.79 million tonnes and revenue expended on the import remained at $383.60 million. The estimated import for 2020 has been analysed at 4.59 million tonnes and expenditure to stand at $182.04million. However, when the analysed import volume and expenditure of 2020 gets assorted with the previous three years, it...
Even amidst the slowdown in mining activities at the Bauxite Hills Mine, Queensland, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Metro Mining Limited has not witnessed any dive in its shipments. Rather the company’s shipments have continued to grow, having August shipping rates returned to the levels recorded prior to July. Metro shipped 520,000 wet metric tonnes of bauxite in August, up by 64,000 tonnes from 456,000 wet metric tonnes in July. So, the total amount shipped year to date comes in at 2.23 million wet metric tonnes. In the June quarter, Metro mined 1.42 million wet metric tonnes. Metro stated the mine’s 2020 operational results demonstrated the capability of the Bauxite Hills Mine operating at a four million tonnes a year rate using its existing plant and equipment. Metro managing...
On 4 th September’20, the French speciality alumina plant in Gardanne, Alteo started a new biological treatment station for its liquid effluents, designed and built by Veolia. Since the last phase of 2015, Alteo continued to invest in the purification of its liquid residues commonly called “red mud” that got discharged at sea. The ultimate step in these efforts was taken with the erection of a biological treatment unit, which got inaugurated recently. The installation was designed and built-in 14 months with Veolia, being accountable for operating and maintaining it under a three-year contract. The world leader in the production of speciality alumina said: “Alteo now fully complies with the regulatory requirements imposed on it for the quality of its effluents before they are discharged...
The European Commission has reportedly included bauxite in the list of Critical Raw Materials for 2020 and shared an action plan and a foresight study on it for strategic technologies and sectors from the 2030 and 2050 perspectives. The inclusion of bauxite in the European Commission’s Critical Raw Materials list signifies the role of the aluminium industry in supporting Europe’s transition to a green and digital economy. Thanks to its unique properties, aluminium has become the material of choice for clean technology producers in applications like renewable energy, batteries, electricity systems, resource-efficient packaging, energy-efficient buildings, and clean mobility. Study shows that despite the expeditious growth in recycling, there is a need for the production of primary...
Damansara Realty Bhd (DBhd) said in a statement that its subsidiary has engaged into a term sheet agreement with YHS Resources Sdn Bhd to commence work on a bauxite mining project in Kuantan, Pahang. The proposed mining activity will be carried out on four plots of land measuring a total of 145 hectares that belongs to Damansara Realty (Pahang) Sdn Bhd (DRP). YHS Resources Sdn Bhd is involved in the business of bauxite mining. As per DBhd statement: "The Term Sheet is also not expected to have any material effect on the earnings per share, net assets and gearing of DBhd for the financial year ending 31 st December’20 as the bauxite mining operation is only expected to commence operation in 2021.” "However, the Term Sheet is expected to contribute positively to the earnings of DBhd Group...
The Australian Stock Exchange-listed firm Canyon Resources has received binding commitments to undertake a $10 million placement. The funds will be raised through the issue of 100 million shares to institutional, sophisticated and strategic investors at 10 cents each. The price represents a 33.3% discount to the close on 25 th August of 15 cents and a 19.9% discount to the 30-day volume-weighted average price. Acting as a Lead Manager, Ashanti Capital will receive four million unlisted options for 20 cents with an exercise date of three years from issue. On a further move, strategic investor Peter Su has become a cornerstone investor in Canyon, taking up A$5.6-million of the placement, and a 9.4% stake in Canyon. Phillip Gallagher, CEO, Canyon Resources said: "Canyon is very pleased to...
The economy of Turkey is an emerging market economy as defined by the International Monetary Fund. Turkey is also defined by economists and political scientists as one of the world's newly industrialized countries. Turkey has the world's 19th-largest nominal GDP and 13th-largest GDP by PPP. The bauxite deposits of Turkey are mainly concentrated in eight provinces, six of which are located in the Anatolide–Tauride, one in the Arabian Platform and one in the Pontides. The nation’s bauxite exportation during 2018-19 reflects positive development, as the export volume stood at 2.71 million tonnes and earnings stood at $107.16 million. The estimated export volume for 2020 has been marked at 1.65 million tonnes and earnings to outreach at $67.87 million. However, when the 2020 export volume and...
According to a recent report, Canyon Resources has completed a range of testing, supporting the bauxite technical specification datasheet, the basis for ongoing offtake and strategic partnership negotiations for Minim Martap Project in Cameroon. The testing included a broad range of chemical, metallurgical, and physical test-work to inform pre-feasibility study of the project and ensuing ore reserve estimate. A random duplicate field selected from the resource estimate sample program from the Beatrice plateau, one of the three priority plateaux, was used in the testing for the basic metallurgical program. The previous test work and basic metallurgy program show total alumina at an average 90 to 95 per cent and silica at an average 60 to 80 per cent. Following are the results that support...
The average Bauxite (4.5≤Al/Si＜5.5) price in Shanxi stands at RMB 390 per tonne on Friday, 28 August 2020, an increase of RMB 10 per tonne, after remaining flat at RMB 380 per tonne since July 2. The average price is expected to move within a range of RMB 360-RMB 420 per tonne. The average spot alumina price in China has further increased to RMB 2360 per tonne on August 28. This marks an increase of RMB 13 per tonne after remaining restraint at RMB 2347 per tonne in the last three days. The prices of alumina in Shandong, Henan and Shanxi have increased to stand at RMB 2335 per tonne, RMB 2360 per tonne and RMB 2360 per tonne, up RMB 15 per tonne, RMB 10 per tonne and RMB 20 per tonne. The price in Guizhou remained unchanged at RMB 2365 per tonne. A00 aluminium ingot price has extended its...
