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...
Global bauxite flows are expected to weaken in the fourth quarter of 2026 as China’s front-loading eases and Guinea’s export restrictions begin to constrain shipments . Despite a 2.8 per cent year-on-year rise in global flows in September, softer import requirements in India and the Arabian Gulf could limit demand, leaving China as the principal destination for seaborne bauxite but with little room for further growth. September flows hint at diverging regional trends Global bauxite flows reached 20.4 million tonnes in September 2026, up 2.8 per cent year-on-year, backed by higher shipments from Guinea. Month-on-month flows declined, in line with seasonal wet-weather conditions that typically restrict port movements. Guinea’s shipments to the market were more than 20 per cent higher than...
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For the past few years, Guinea has been the driving force behind the global bauxite trade. Production expanded rapidly, exports climbed to record highs, finding their way to refineries across the world. But after years of pushing output higher, Guinea is now considering a different approach - a possible export cap of around 150 million tonnes. Such a move would mark a major shift for a country that exported nearly 183 million tonnes in 2025. If introduced, the cap could remove almost 33 million tonnes from the market, raising questions about where the industry would find replacement supply. The proposal comes at a time when market conditions have changed significantly. Bauxite prices have fallen, freight costs have risen and concerns over surplus have grown. For Guinea, which holds an...
The Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) has renewed its call for citizens to avoid occupying bauxite-bearing lands, highlighting growing concerns over unauthorised settlements on areas designated for mining, agriculture and future development projects. The statement may bear a twofold significance: The urgency to pick up production pace to mitigate the output decline post-Hurricane Melissa in October 2025 An opportunity to deepen Jamaica’s footprint in the bauxite industry just as speculations stir the market about Guinea’s updated bauxite export restriction cap tightened at 150 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) According to the Institute, bauxite lands play a crucial role in supporting agricultural activities before and after mining operations, requiring long-term planning and infrastructure...
The Indian National Congress (INC), an Indian political party, has expressed concern to the Union Government over the proposed bauxite project at Odisha’s Koraput district. Mr Jairam Ramesh, the General Secretary of the INC, has referred to the Forest Rights Act, 2006, to safeguard tribal as well as forest rights. The matter came to the forefront after a debate over the approval documents from the Gram Sabha meetings held for a bauxite mining project on the Balda Hill in the Nageswari forest reserve was brought into consideration. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations The Congress leader pointed out that the company in concern has...
Odisha is advancing with the mining auction process for eleven mineral blocks across essential mining districts, reopening discussions around some of the state’s most coveted resource projects. Among the assets on offer is the Karlapat bauxite block in Kalahandi district, a deposit that has long remained at the centre of environmental and legal debates. The Directorate of Mines and Geology has invited bids for mining leases (ML) covering eight mineral blocks and composite licences (CL) for three bauxite-bearing blocks located in Kalahandi, Keonjhar, Rayagada, Sundargarh and Bargarh districts. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations The...
Metro Mining has announced that non-executive director Jo-Anne Scarini has resigned from the company’s board, with the resignation taking effect on May 30. Scarini joined Metro Mining as a non-executive director in October 2024 and also served as Chair of the company’s Audit and Risk Committee. In addition, she was a member of the People and Culture Committee. Commenting on her departure, Metro Mining Non-executive Chairman Douglas Ritchie described Scarini as a highly respected member of the board during her time with the company. Ritchie thanked her for her contribution during what he described as an important period of growth for Metro Mining and wished her well for the future. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Global Bauxite & Alumina Market...
Indonesia is reportedly locking in industrial and technology partnerships with China as discussions with Hebei Province focus attention on smart manufacturing, strategic supply chains and downstream development of minerals such as bauxite and nickel. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, recently received a delegation from China’s Hebei Provincial Government led by Deputy Governor Zhao Chenxin to explore broader cooperation in industrial transformation and smart-technology integration. During the meeting, Hartarto highlighted the rapidly expanding economic...
Vedanta Limited has moved a step closer to developing its Sijimali bauxite mine project in Odisha after the Union Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee recommended the project for environmental clearance. The proposed mine, located across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, is expected to tap high-grade bauxite reserves estimated at around 311 million tonnes. Vedanta plans to use the bauxite from the block to supply its alumina refinery at Lanjigarh in Kalahandi district. The mining project will cover around 1,549 hectares across Thuamul Rampur and Kashipur tehsils and affect 18 villages in the two districts. According to official documents, the project will require diversion of around 709.72 hectares of forest land. The expert appraisal committee recommended the project during...
Bauxite mines in Shanxi are still operating normally despite increased safety inspections launched after a gas explosion at a coal mine in Qinyuan County. Authorities in Shanxi recently started a special safety inspection campaign focused mainly on coal mines following the accident. So far, bauxite mines in the province have not received any official notice asking them to stop production. Most of the larger bauxite mines in the region belong to companies such as Aluminum Corporation of China and State Power Investment Corporation, which already have relatively established safety and environmental systems in place. Even though production is continuing, companies have reportedly started internal safety checks and inspections as a precaution. At this stage, the government’s investigation...
Guinea is expected to introduce reforms next month aimed at restricting bauxite exports after a surge in supply pushed global prices sharply lower. According to reports, Guinea’s bauxite shipments rose around 25 per cent to 183 million tonnes in 2025, with export growth continuing to accelerate during the first quarter of 2026. The country currently accounts for more than one-third of global bauxite production and remains one of the world’s most important suppliers of the ore used to make aluminium. Mining and geology minister Bouna Sylla said the sharp increase in exports contributed to a near 50 per cent drop in bauxite prices from peak levels recorded early last year. Sylla said the government wants to regulate export volumes in order to stabilise prices and prevent supply from...
India’s bauxite industry is entering a new phase of expansion as domestic production and imports rise simultaneously. The country produced around 25 million tonnes of bauxite in 2025, slightly higher than the 24 million tonnes recorded in 2024. However, despite increasing domestic mining activity, imports also surged sharply to nearly 4.9 million tonnes from 4.1 million tonnes a year earlier, marking year-on-year growth of around 20 per cent. The trend points to a larger structural shift unfolding in India’s aluminium sector. As refinery capacities continue expanding, aluminium producers are increasingly prioritising stable and high-grade bauxite supplies for long-term operations, making imported ore important alongside domestic production. India currently produces around 9.5 million...
Shares of Brazilian Rare Earths climbed 8.7 per cent after the company advanced plans to demerge its Amargosa Bauxite-Gallium Project into a standalone ASX-listed entity, Alurion Resources Limited . The restructuring is designed to sharpen Brazilian Rare Earths’ focus on rare earth development while allowing shareholders exposure to a separate bauxite and critical minerals growth platform. Under the proposed arrangement announced earlier in 2026, the Amargosa asset, currently fully owned by Brazilian Rare Earths, will be transferred to Alurion Resources. Existing BRE shareholders are expected to receive Alurion shares through an in-specie distribution, while BRE will retain a minority interest in the new company. Explore the relevance of red mud in the sustainable aluminium industry in A...
One geopolitical disruption. Multiple market reactions. Beyond the news headlines, the Middle East crisis has and is continuing to evolve, creating visible influences. These influences may include price movement, shifts in trade, ever-changing demand-supply dynamics and whatnot. Here are the key impacts highlighted in AL Circle’s report, “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036 ,” outlining how the ME crisis is reshaping global markets. And in this shifting landscape, the competitive edge may not go to the biggest players, but to the best-prepared. Here’s what the market is really signalling: 1) Disruption in the Strait of Hormuz directly affecting Gulf raw materials Two major regions, which are the UAE and Bahrain, are highly dependent on bauxite and alumina imports. These...
Kazakhstan is exploring large-scale metallurgy projects worth between USD 10 billion and USD 12 billion, with a major focus on expanding domestic processing capacity for bauxite, alumina and aluminium. According to Arman Kassenov, the country has significant untapped potential across several metals sectors, particularly in aluminium and copper value-added manufacturing. Kassenov said Kazakhstan currently holds substantial bauxite reserves and already processes part of that material into alumina. However, only around one-third of the alumina produced in the country is converted into primary aluminium at facilities in Pavlodar, while the remaining volumes are exported. He noted that the existing alumina processing plant operated by ERG is already running at full capacity. To strengthen...
Jamaica’s government said the mining sector remains a major contributor to the national economy, accounting for around 2 per cent of GDP while generating roughly 85 per cent of the country’s traditional export earnings. Speaking during the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in Parliament, Floyd Green said export earnings from Jamaica’s bauxite and alumina sector reached USD 612 million in 2025. He added that investment in the mining sector increased from USD 251 million to USD 326 million last year. Green said the sector continues to attract investment despite operational disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa, which affected mining infrastructure and production capacity in late 2025. According to the minister, Windalco completed a new haulage road project in St. Ann worth around USD 29 million,...
Indonesia is tightening oversight of its downstream mineral policy after several bauxite miners failed to complete refining projects required under national regulations. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) said a number of companies had been penalised for not proceeding with smelter and processing plant construction linked to Indonesia’s push for value-added mineral production. Speaking during a hearing with Commission XII of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, Director General of Minerals and Coal Tri Winarno said the penalties imposed on some operators reached as high as USD 10 million. He confirmed that more than one company had been sanctioned but did not identify the firms involved. Explore- Most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global...
In his speech at the Forward Africa Forum held in Nairobi, Kenya, President of Guinea, General Mamadi Doumbouya called upon African nations to rethink their place within the international economic arena and to shift from relying solely on selling raw materials towards industrialisation. Addressing participants at the forum, President Doumbouya said, “Africa can no longer be a mere supplier of raw materials to feed the world's industries,” drawing applause from the audience. Participate in our upcoming report - A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue (Red Mud): Sustainability, Resource Recovery and Strategic Recommendations The statement underscored growing concerns over Africa’s long-standing dependence on exporting natural resources, including bauxite, gold, oil, lithium and cocoa,...
As Ghana steps out of the IMF Extended Credit Facility Programme, Financial Analyst Senyo Hosi advocates that the government drive productivity with a different approach. He urges the Ghana administration to drive it through growth led by the private sector instead of focusing solely on macroeconomic stability. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Report He emphasises that in order to actively contribute to the nation’s economic growth and prosperity, development of an environment that fosters businesses, especially the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is imperative. He opined that the IMF programme should be used as a cornerstone for industrial development and...
Indonesia’s aluminium value chain is expanding rapidly, but a critical imbalance is beginning to emerge beneath the country’s downstream ambitions. While alumina refineries and aluminium smelters are being developed at a fast pace, bauxite mine production has not increased with the same momentum, raising questions over whether Indonesia can secure enough raw material to sustain its long-term aluminium strategy. The country is trying to build a fully integrated aluminium industry - from bauxite mining and alumina refining to aluminium smelting and downstream processing. Backed by export restrictions, foreign investment and large industrial projects, Indonesia is steadily shifting from being a raw mineral exporter to a producer of higher-value aluminium products. However, the success of...
