
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...
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has reported its highest-ever operational and financial performance for FY2025-26 as the state-run aluminium producer moves ahead with major expansion projects and a broader push into critical minerals and resource security. National Aluminium Company Ltd...
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The Lower House of the Jamaica Parliament, also known as the House of Representatives has sanctioned the amount of J$268.48 million to be withdrawn from the Capital Development Fund (CDF), to contribute budgetary support to the Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) for FY 2022-23. On 5 th July 2022, Dr...

The Minim Martap bauxite project in Cameroon has undergone a Bankable Feasibility Study (BFS), determining that it has a primary twenty-year mine life, with the endeavour estimated to produce high-grade bauxite worth 6.4 million tonnes per year. The CEO of Canyon, Jean Sebastien Boutet exclaimed:...

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has been urged to reject South32's plans to expand its Worsley bauxite and alumina project in Western Australia’s (WA) South West which would clear more than 4000 hectares of native vegetation. The updated plan, which the EPA made available for public...

Coal India Limited (CIL), an Indian government-owned coal mining and refining corporation, is reportedly striving to decarbonise its operations, following the government’s energy transition push and net zero carbon emission target by 2070. Therefore, CIL is diversifying into aluminium production,...

The West African nation, Guinea which is recognised as the world's biggest exporter of bauxite is currently ruled by the Guinean military junta’s resolution to amplify the revenue generation from its bauxite and iron ore resources is anticipated to hurt the Chinese endeavour to make an invasion...

Investigations led by foreign media concluded, Guinea’s interim government is eager to know about the work plan and duration of each project carried out on their ground to extract alumina from bauxite. The government is reportedly asking international mining companies to submit production plans for...

On Tuesday, March 8, Altech Chemicals Limited, a speciality aluminium technology and production company stated that they have started working on its proposed US$144 million listed green bond offering. For this, they have joined hands with UK-based structuring agent Bedford Row Capital Plc and...

The joint venture of Ras-Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) and Penna Group of Companies, Anrak Aluminium Limited (AAL) following several implicates is hard-pressed in making efforts to commission its 1.5 million tonne alumina refinery set up at Rachapalli, which is around 80 km away from...

With only a few days till the Union Budget 2022, there has been an outpouring of proposals to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman from all corners, notably regarding Railways, which is regarded as India's "lifeline." The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has requested that bauxite be...

The mining exploration company King River Resources Ltd has improved its finances upon securing a Research & Development tax rebate of $382,463.65. The fund will be utilized for working capital. The company’s research towards the development of the processing methodology conducted during the 2020...

A prefeasibility study (PFS) for high purity alumina (HPA) project in the Kwinana industrial area, West Australia, has found that ASX-listed King River Resources can be a significant producer of high-value purity alumina. The HPA project will use King River’s ARC process to produce the high purity...

In view of the current global COVID-19 situation and travel restrictions, the organizing committee of International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) in consultation with Aluminium companies have decided to postpone 2021 event to February 2-4, 2022 . There will be no change in conference...

The company on a track to become one of the world's leading suppliers of 99.99% (4N) high purity alumina (Al2O3), Altech Chemicals Limited has declared its submission of a patent with IP Australia, for its invention of methods for coating anode active materials with alumina. The patent illustrates...

FYI Resources Limited has signed deal with Alcoa Australia Limited for detailed negotiation for a possible high purity alumina (HPA) project joint venture. During the 90-day exclusivity period that started on 5th May 2021, both the companies will carry out further due diligence to establish the...

Altech Chemicals Limited announced an update on the progress of the pre-feasibility study (PFS) for building of a battery materials high purity alumina coating plant in Saxony, Germany. The company identified potential suppliers for utilities and raw materials and obtained input pricing for plant...

The Governor of Louisiana, John Bel Edwards joined DADA Holdings Chairman and CEO David D’Addario and Enervoxa CEO Vandit Verma to publicise that the joint venture of DADA Holdings and Enervoxa ‘ElementUS’, will infuse an $800 million capital investment to extract rare earth elements at the Noranda...

Abstract: Guinea with bauxite potential of about 40 billion tons is the largest aluminium ore exporter in the world today. During 2019, the country exported about 70 million tons of bauxite, which is likely to exceed 110 million tons by 2021. This may substantially change the present bauxite market...

The Chinese company engaged in alumina refinery project, PT Bintan Alumina Indonesia (BAI), will commence its operations in early 2021 in the Galang Batang Special Economic Zone (KEK), Bintan Regency, Riau Islands. Santoni, President Director of PT BAI stated that currently, BAI is the lone company...