
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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In the first half of 2024, the United States aluminium crude metal and alloy imports recorded a year-on-year decline of 7.04 per cent. Although the import volume increased Q-o-Q in the June quarter, it was not enough to offset the total deterioration of H1. From 911,000 tonnes in Q1, the United...

In September 2024, Metro Mining’s bauxite shipment from Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland recorded a new monthly high of 780,000 tonnes, up 8 per cent from 720,000 tonnes in August 2024 . Year-on-year, the shipment in September marked an increase of 35 per cent. The surge in monthly shipment could...

Australia's aluminium industry, with its large and vertically integrated structure, offers promising opportunities to support both the nation and its global trading partners in the energy transition. However, to stay competitive and foster growth, the sector needs access to affordable energy and...

On Monday, September 30, Rio Tinto announced the completion of acquiring another 11.65 per cent interest in Mitsubishi Corporation-owned Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL). The latter owns and operates Boyne Island aluminium smelter in Gladstone, Australia. Following the latest acquisition, Rio Tinto...

Alcoa of Australia Limited has entered into a long-term power agreement with AGL Energy for additional electricity supply for its Portland aluminium smelter in Portland, Victoria. As per the contract signed, AGL Energy Limited, Australia’s leading energy company with electricity, gas, solar, and...

South32 Worsley Alumina Pty Ltd has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its Boddington Bauxite Mine, Worsley Alumina Refinery in Collie, and its port facility in Bunbury, Australia. This certification extends to the associated infrastructure, including conveyors and the...
China's bauxite imports have set a new monthly high for August 2024, exceeding the previous month's record by marking M-o-M increase of 3.64 per cent and year-on-year surge of 34.23 per cent. China incessantly ramped up its bauxite import by volume, taking advantage of lower imported prices...

Versalux, a pioneer in bringing state-of-the-art lighting systems to the Australian market, is scaling up its sustainability drive by adopting locally sourced low-carbon aluminium from Capral Aluminium, Australia's largest extruder and distributor of industry-leading aluminium products. Embracing...

The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto has announced plans to develop Pongamia seed farms in Australia as part of a new biofuels pilot project to produce renewable diesel. The project will explore the potential of Pongamia seed oil as a feedstock for renewable diesel. This promising and...

According to the General Administration of Customs, China's bauxite imports reached a historically high level for July 2024, with a month-on-month increase of 12.49 per cent and a year-on-year hike of 16.50 per cent. The import volume stood at 15.0007 million tonnes in July, compared to 13.3348...

The Australian bauxite miner Metro Mining achieved a new shipping milestone in August 2024, as expansion activities at its Bauxite Hills Mine in Queensland significantly boosted production. The company recorded a 13 per cent increase in shipments compared to July, with 720,000 wet metric tonnes...

Alpha HPA has officially begun the second stage of construction on what is set to become the world's largest single-site ultra-high purity aluminium materials refinery. The company that has redefined the standard of aluminium purification to produce sustainable, ultra-high purity aluminium products...

Australian shipbuilder Austal has announced its commitment to using LocAl® low-carbon aluminium from Capral to enhance sustainable manufacturing and responsible procurement practices. Capral & Austal Austal, renowned for its advanced defence and commercial vessel platforms, offers various products,...

The Australian mining and exploration company based in Brisbane, Queensland, Metro Mining, is poised for significant growth as it moves towards increased production from Q4 2024. It has ambitious plans to expand its capacity to over 7 million tonnes per annum by 2025 and beyond. CEO Simon Wensley...

Rio Tinto Gove, Australia's leading alumina extraction facility, has significantly enhanced its process efficiency and safety protocols by adopting Rhosonics' Slurry Density Meter (SDM) technology. This cutting-edge solution replaces traditional radioactive density meters, offering a safer, more...

Australia-based packaged water company Billy has taken its sustainability game to a new level with the newly launched 100 per cent natural spring water in aluminium cans. The new Australian spring water brand, hailing from the pristine springs of Mt Buninyong, Victoria, is on a mission to replace...

In a significant boost to Australia's domestic manufacturing sector, Capral Aluminium has forged a strategic supply partnership with Australia's sole domestic PV module manufacturer, Tindo Solar. Under this collaboration, Capral will provide extruded aluminium for Tindo's Australian-made solar...

The Australian Government has convened a panel of industry experts to guide the nation's metals sector towards a more sustainable future. The newly established Green Metals Advisory Panel comprises leaders from across the metals, finance, research, and decarbonisation industries. Key members of the...