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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Within the global aluminium industry, where demand is rapidly growing, especially from the advanced technology sectors, high purity alumina (HPA) is deemed to emerge as a high-value material. Because of characteristics like ultra-high purity levels and requirements based on application-specific,...
Mysteel assessed the national average price for metallurgical-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent at RMB 2,696 per tonne (USD 395 per tonne) on Monday, standing still for the fifth consecutive working day. At the regional level, assessed prices for the same grade of alumina across...
According to the General Administration of Customs, domestic bauxite imports reached 21.78 million tonnes in March 2026, rising 28.5 per cent month-on-month and 32.3 per cent year-on-year, hitting a record high for single-month imports. From January to March 2026, cumulative domestic bauxite...
The geopolitical tension involving Iran has disrupted alumina markets, not only by limiting exports through the Strait of Hormuz but also by restricting the inflow of raw materials into the Gulf region, thereby tightening supply chains and raising operational risks for smelters dependent on...
The rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are impacting the global aluminium market, with early indications of production disruptions and tighter supply conditions. Although the initial effects seem to be under control, forecasts are hinting at a much more significant shift on the...
Chinese alumina prices for spot sales largely stabilised on April 23, while those for futures contracts retreated the same day. Mysteel assessed the national average price for metallurgical-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent at RMB 2,696 per tonne (USD 395 per tonne) on Thursday,...
In an era where raw material security is becoming as critical as energy security, AL Circle announces the launch of its most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report — “ Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook. ” This report...
At a refinery in Krasnoturinsk, work is continuing to modernise existing processing systems, with a new piece of equipment now in use at the site. The facility, known as the Bogoslovsky Aluminium Plant, is part of RUSAL’s alumina production network. The latest addition is located in the section...
South32 is suing Siemens over a turbine failure at its Worsley alumina operation in Western Australia, claiming a software flaw led to the generator being destroyed. The case goes back to an incident in October 2015, when a steam turbine generator at the site overheated during operation. According...
Rio Tinto has started a new alumina conveyor system at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, Canada. The 1.1-kilometre conveyor will move about 800,000 tonnes of alumina each year, helping ensure a steady supply of this key raw material for aluminium production. The system is designed to run for 50...
The ongoing geopolitical tensions, especially with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are deemed to be creating an adverse impact on Jamaica's bauxite and alumina sector. As warned by the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI), the country is now grappling with increased production costs and a feeding...
Mysteel assessed the national average spot price for metallurgical-grade alumina with a minimum purity of 98.6 per cent at RMB 2,731 per tonne (USD 400.6 per tonne) including 13 per cent VAT on Tuesday, down by another RMB 12 per tonne from Monday. This marked the lowest price level in nearly a...
Canyon Resources is looking for a new chief executive, with Peter Secker stepping down just as its key bauxite project in Cameroon moves closer to production. Secker hasn’t left immediately though. The company said he will stay on for the next few months to manage the transition, which comes at a...
Alongside the rising output, the main concern for the industry players is that the current scenario of the bauxite and alumina market has become more about better supply expansion via new mining projects and refining capacity, resource security and nationalism, capacity expansion, sustainability...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has implemented a proprietary neural network-based technology for controlling aluminium hydroxide particle fractions. The technology improves the quality of alumina, which in turn enhances the quality of the aluminium produced from it and...
Vedanta Limited reported its highest-ever production across several key businesses for the financial year ending March 31, 2026, showing strong overall performance. Alumina production jumped 48 per cent from last year to 2.92 million tonnes. Aluminium output hit a record 2.46 million tonnes, up 1...
Indonesia’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium sectors are growing, but there are gaps between mining, refining and smelting. The United States Geological Survey data of 2026 shows Indonesia’s alumina production at about 1.2 million tonnes in 2024, rising to 1.5 million tonnes in 2025. Bauxite...
Several African countries, including Nigeria, are increasing efforts to use their large bauxite reserves for industrial development. Governments and investors are shifting from exporting raw minerals to processing them within the country. In Nigeria, the government is planning to set up a large...
