Metro Mining's Bauxite Hills operation delivered record quarterly production as lower unit costs and a broader customer base strengthen its growth profile. Metro Mining is building momentum at its Bauxite Hills bauxite mine in Queensland, with record quarterly output, lower unit costs and improving...
A truck’s overall weight comes from dozens of components, including the engine, chassis, tyres, etc. Wheels are one area where fleets can explore lightweighting. Traditional steel wheels, widely used across the transport industry, are known for their robustness. Forged Alcoa aluminium wheels offer...
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The export prices in Australia have declined by 0.9 per cent in the third quarter of 2025, after a 4.5 per cent decline in Q2. This has marked the second time decline in the same year, owing to several factors influencing Australia’s trade scenario. The fall in the export prices was largely driven...
The United States and Australia have officially shaken hands to boost the supply chain for rare earths and other essential minerals. This strategic agreement aims to lessen their dependence on China's market control. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pointed out that this partnership will...
Impact Minerals Limited has completed a major technical milestone for its flagship Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project in Western Australia, releasing a Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) that outlines strong economics and positions the project among the most cost-competitive potential alumina...
More than three years and the shockwaves of energy crisis in Australia are still being felt loud and clear. Caused by not one particular factor, the crisis began in the spring of 2022 (April-July) due to the spike in international gas prices, domestic plant outages, and weak renewable power...
Australia’s leading independent architectural aluminium finisher, Australian Aluminium Finishing (AAF), has announced a major upgrade to its aluminium finishing operations. Following the introduction of the latest powder coating technology, the company is now focused on expanding its decorative...
One of the major shareholders in the Tomago aluminium smelter, situated north of Sydney, has decided to write down the value of its investment in the facility to zero. This move raises serious concerns about the smelter's long-term viability as the largest single consumer of electricity in...
Australian clean-tech company Coolsheet™ has begun installing the country’s first commercial-scale Photovoltaic-Thermal (PVT) solar system at the North Sydney Olympic Pool redevelopment, marking a key step in integrating renewable heat and power into public infrastructure. Image source: Capral...
Mark Annandale, Director of Research and IPAF Adviser at the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), brings extensive experience in environmental science and community forestry. Based in Australia, he leads ASI’s research efforts and Indigenous Peoples Advisory Forum, fostering collaboration...
ABx Group has secured another crucial Research and Development (R&D) tax offset of AUD 300,000 (USD 479,847) from the Australian Taxation Office for the R&D work carried out during FY 2024. The refund will be invested to strengthen ABx’s ongoing efforts for further exploration and processing...
Arafura Resources and Alcoa Corporation are going to emerge as the first organisations to benefit from a new partnership between the US and Australia. Jointly driven by both governments, the partnership aims to boost investment in projects across Western Australia and the Northern Territory that...
ABx Group, an Australian exploration and critical mineral production firm, has reported a breakthrough in its rare earth processing at the Deep Leads Project in northern Tasmania. The company achieved over 98 per cent of rare earths during its impurity removal tests - a major step towards...
Today, October 16, 2025, marks the start of consultations for the Albanese Labour Government’s impressive USD 2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit. This significant investment is set to boost the Australian aluminium industry, helping to fortify local businesses and create jobs. Tracing back...
South32, an Australian mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, has given a maintenance contract to EnerMech for its Alumina Worsley refinery. The three-year agreement with the company is for EnerMech to be looking after the overall maintenance, including inspection,...
Sydney-based climate-tech startup Coolsheet has launched a commercial-scale pilot of its photovoltaic-thermal (PVT) system at the iconic North Sydney Olympic Pool. The company’s patented aluminium heat-exchange panel upgrades standard solar modules into high-efficiency hybrid PVT systems, suitable...
Altech Batteries, an Australian battery technology, has announced a significant leap forward in battery performance. Its proprietary Silumina Anodes™ have achieved 88.5 per cent capacity retention after 500 charge-discharge cycles, with repeat testing confirming reproducibility and process...
Yamaha Motor Company Ltd (YMC), in Australia, is planning to acquire full ownership of Telwater from Bombardier Recreation Products Inc (BRP), along with its property in Coomera, Queensland, where aluminium trailer boats, mainly used for leisure purposes, are manufactured, assembled, and stored....
According to recent reports, ABx Group (ASX:ABX) has secured USD 2.7 million of funding from Good Importing International (GII) to accelerate its Sunrise Bauxite Project in Queensland. The funding by GII marks a strategic partnership that is directed to fast-track the development and positioning of...
Global mining firm Rio Tinto has opened full-scope expressions of interest (EOIs) for three key work packages for its Kangwinan Project, part of a major expansion of bauxite operations on Cape York Peninsula. The EOIs, available from October 13, will cover the concrete batch plant, site survey...
