Alcoa has moved its proposed acquisition of South32's bauxite, alumina and aluminium interests forward with a US SEC filing, with the transaction carrying an implied enterprise value of up to USD 5.6 billion. Alcoa Corporation has filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the US Securities and...
Recently, domestic alumina spot and futures prices have weakened in tandem, and market sentiment has become more cautious. According to Mysteel research, China's operating alumina capacity has reached 99 million tonnes per year, the highest level so far this year. New commissioning and technical...
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The global aluminium industry witnessed a week shaped by supply-side adjustments, expansion plans and evolving trade dynamics. From Guinea’s potential bauxite export restrictions and fresh alumina capacity developments in India and Vietnam to Rio Tinto’s operational gains, Vedanta’s record...
Sasol, a major chemicals company, is investing EUR 60 million (USD 69.7 million) to expand advanced materials and specialty chemicals production capacity of its Brunsbüttel, Germany, plant. This makes their alumina production even stronger. They'll use this cash to raise capacity at their current...
As India looks to secure supplies of critical minerals and industrial raw materials, Venezuela's large bauxite reserves are attracting attention alongside its deposits of gold, diamonds, coltan and iron ore. The issue came up during a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...
The Government of Western Australia is updating the regulatory framework that applies to Alcoa's mining operations in the state. Alcoa currently operates under an exemption order issued as part of the state government's transitional approvals framework. The order allows the company to continue...
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...
The national average price for smelter-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent was assessed by Mysteel at RMB 2,707 per tonne (USD 400 per tonne) on Wednesday, staying flat for the third straight working day. The stability at the national level reflected largely steady alumina pricing...
As the 2026 primary aluminium production navigates through a rocky course, the global alumina production map is being redrawn by the respective geopolitical factors. The data accumulated by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) depicted drastic drops in the cumulative alumina production...
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) is expected to acquire Aluminium Dunkerque, the EU’s largest primary aluminium smelter, in a USD 2.2 billion deal, subject to EU FSR clearance and other regulatory approvals The deal will mark a significant step in Alba’s strategy to build a global low-carbon aluminium...
China’s alumina price rose to RMB 2,707 per tonne as regional gains and Guinea bauxite concerns lifted market sentiment. Mysteel assessed the national average price for metallurgical-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent at RMB 2,707 per tonne (USD 400 per tonne) last Friday, higher...
The European Commission has decided not to move ahead with sanctions on Ireland-based Aughinish Alumina for the time being, particularly amid concerns that restrictions could disrupt Europe’s already fragile aluminium supply chain. The Shannon-based alumina refinery, owned by Russian aluminium...
Atlas Metals Group has issued new shares as the company continues work on its planned acquisition of Universal Pozzolanic Silica Alumina Ltd. The acquisition is expected to expand Atlas Metals’ presence in industrial minerals. According to the company, 3,368,394 new ordinary shares were issued...
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Wednesday held discussions with Anil Agarwal regarding the progress of Vedanta Group’s proposed projects in the state, which together involve investments of more than INR 100,000 million (USD 10,400 million). The meeting reviewed several key projects...
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...
Domestic alumina output remained largely steady over the period, with production resumptions largely offsetting maintenance-related halts. According to Mysteel's survey, total metallurgical-grade alumina output from the 44 tracked refiners reached 1.79 million tonnes over May 15-21, marking a 0.2...
The national average price assessed by Mysteel for smelter-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent was unchanged from the previous day at RMB 2,700 per tonne (USD 398 per tonne) last Friday. Across China's key alumina-producing regions, prices were also stable. Assessed prices for the...
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...
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...
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...
