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AL Circle Analysis: 278% China-US FRP rise, $692m Germany-France FRP trade, India’s 300m-can gap draw aluminium map
AL Circle Analysis: Alumina prices fall 22%, Ghana advances bauxite projects & global aluminium production rises 2.1%
Global alumina production remains below 2025 levels despite a Q3 rebound, reaching 114 million tonnes in 9M2026
Germany-France aluminium FRP trade 2026 at $692m: Two-way exchange of coil, sheet, foil and high-value products
India’s renewable power capacity set to reach 530 GW by 2030 as solar leads expansion
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Metro Mining ships 752kt of bauxite in October as operations improve
Australian bauxite producer Metro Mining shipped 752,000 wet metric tonnes (WMT) of bauxite in October 2026, up 14 per cent from September, as operations at its Bauxite Hills Mine in Cape York, Queensland, recovered from earlier disruptions. The company said the factors affecting output in September were progressively addressed during the first half of October. Following a planned two-day maintenance shutdown, operations recorded daily shipment rates above 30,000 tonnes, culminating in the fastest Capesize vessel loading of the year. Mining performance also improved after permanent and temporary staff were added to production crews, alongside a stronger focus on productivity. CEO and Managing Director Simon Wensley said, “ Production crews have been supplemented with permanent and...
China Aluminum International proposes $988m EPC contract for Guinea alumina project
China Aluminum International Engineering has proposed a CNY 6.6 billion (USD 988 million) fixed-price engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for an alumina project in Guinea’s Boffa region. The agreement has not yet been signed and requires approval from independent shareholders before it can proceed. Under the proposed arrangement, China Aluminum International Engineering would undertake the project’s design and construction, while Chalco Guinea, a subsidiary of its controlling shareholder Chinalco, would act as the customer. The proposed contract requires approval from independent shareholders. 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 &...
Impact Minerals proposes name change as Lake Hope HPA development advances
Impact Minerals has proposed changing its corporate name to Altrica Advanced Materials as it sharpens its focus on high-purity alumina (HPA) development. The proposed rebranding reflects the company's strategic shift towards its 80 per cent-owned Lake Hope project in Western Australia, which has become its principal priority for management attention and development capital. The name change will require shareholder approval through a special resolution at the company's annual general meeting scheduled for November 30, 2026. The proposal follows an October strategic review that established a clearer direction for the company's HPA activities while separating them from its earlier focus on precious and base metals exploration. Lake Hope remains central to HPA development strategy The Lake...
Glencore defends Aurukun bauxite project progress amid scrutiny of proposed Rio Tinto sale
Glencore has defended its progress on the Aurukun bauxite project in Queensland, saying it has met all commitments under its licence conditions, as calls for greater scrutiny mount over its proposed sale to Rio Tinto. Queensland MP Robbie Katter, a member of the Parliamentary Primary Industries and Resources Committee, is seeking an inquiry into the deal. The reported sale value has been put at USD 250 million, though this figure has not been confirmed. Katter questioned why a multinational company should hold a public resource without developing it and then sell its interests. He said, “That resource is owned by the people of Queensland, it’s not the government’s to play around with, or for any of these global mining companies to just trade.” Explore the production, demand and...
Beyond bauxite: Jamaica looks to unlock its wider mineral wealth
Jamaica is preparing for a major shift in its mining industry, with the Government looking to expand mineral exploration beyond bauxite and alumina, develop higher-value products and reduce taxpayers' exposure to financially troubled state investments. The newly established Ministry of Mining and Geology is spearheading the initiative, with a broader agenda covering mineral diversification, fiscal reform, geological assessment and environmental accountability. Minister of Mining and Geology Floyd Green has begun implementing the new direction following a directive from Prime Minister Andrew Holness. The strategy, outlined during a high-level meeting of the Ministry, aims to reposition mining as a wider driver of economic growth, investment and national development. Limestone and critical...
Venezuela eyes second primary aluminum shipment to US as trade links reopen
Venezuela's aluminum industry could be making another move into the US market as commodity traders and mining investors explore a fresh shipment of primary aluminum. The discussions signal renewed commercial engagement between the two countries and could open another supply channel for US aluminum consumers. The proposed cargo would follow the return of Venezuelan aluminum to the US after years of restricted trade. However, the negotiations remain ongoing, and the potential shipment's significance will depend on whether the renewed trade activity develops into a sustained flow of metal. 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 Outlook " Mercuria and...
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