Metro Mining builds bauxite momentum with record output, lower costs and broader sales
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...
Alcoa’s 16kg aluminium wheel could change fleet efficiency equation
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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Australia forms Green Metals Advisory Panel to drive industry decarbonisation
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...
ABx Group promotes aluminium and rare earth elements at Parliament, talking about hydrogen fluoride project
ABx Group, a uniquely positioned, high-tech Australian company delivering materials for a cleaner future, recently advocated rare earth elements, green metals like aluminium, and clean energy from the perspective of environmental well-being. ABx Group's managing director, Dr Mark Cooksey, took the...
Link Powder Coating advances its sustainability game with Capral's LocAl® Green aluminium
Link Powder Coating has advanced its sustainability efforts by selecting Capral's LocAl® Green lower-carbon aluminium. This strategic choice demonstrates their dedication to environmental responsibility. Capral's LocAl® Green aluminium is produced as primary aluminium using alternative energy...
Ciltech sets industry benchmark with innovative aluminium extrusions in marine infrastructure
Western Australian manufacturer Ciltech has rapidly established itself as a leader in designing and producing jetties, pontoons, and other marine infrastructure. The company's unwavering commitment to excellence and its use of high-quality materials, such as its proprietary aluminium extrusions,...
Alpha HPA begins Stage 2 construction of high-purity aluminium materials manufacturing facility
Alpha HPA has reportedly started the construction for Stage 2 of the HPA First Project following the confirmation of fire safety technology. Upon completion, this project will be the world’s largest high-purity aluminium materials manufacturing facility. This project represents a development...
Rio Tinto welcomes 300th Komatsu autonomous haulage truck at Pilbara operations, WA
Komatsu has delivered its 300 th autonomous haulage system (AHS) truck to the global mining giant, Rio Tinto's Pilbara operations in Western Australia, marking an important milestone for mining automation. This achievement marks the continuation of a long-standing partnership between the two...
Queensland's bold vision: Rio Tinto partnership paves the way for a decarbonised aluminium industry
The Queensland Government and Rio Tinto have partnered to promote renewable energy development in a significant move to protect heavy industry manufacturing around Gladstone. This agreement marks a critical step toward ensuring the long-term viability of Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL), Australia's...
Lake Hope HPA project advances as Impact Minerals Limited lodges mining lease
Impact Minerals Limited has announced a significant milestone in developing its Lake Hope High Purity Alumina (HPA) Project, located approximately 500 kilometres east of Perth, Western Australia. The company has lodged a Mining Lease Application (MLA 63/684) alongside a Miscellaneous Licence...
Alpha HPA embarks on the transformational development of Gladstone ultra-high-purity alumina refinery
Alpha HPA has officially begun work on transforming its Gladstone-based project into one of the world's largest single-site ultra-high-purity alumina refineries. The Company's Managing Director, Rimas Kairaitis, announced on August 8, 2024, that site establishment is underway, with substantial...
South32 faces community opposition over Worsley Alumina project expansion
The residents of several communities in south-west Western Australia have joined forces to oppose South32's future mining projects, citing growing concerns about Worsley Alumina. Residents of the Shires of Boddington, Wandering, and Williams, located approximately 130 kilometres southeast of Perth,...
Ciltech and Capral come together to manufacture sustainable jetty systems featuring LocAl
Ciltech, a West Australian jetty and pontoon manufacturing specialist is committed to making all of its jetty systems fully recyclable. For this, the company has partnered with Capral, known for its sustainable production practices. Ciltech excels in providing products and services to the marine,...
Alcoa completes acquisition of Alumina Limited, bolstering industry presence
Alcoa, a Pittsburgh-based industrial corporation and the global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminium products, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Alumina Limited. This strategic move enhances Alcoa's position as a leading pure-play upstream aluminium...
Rio Tinto's aluminium and copper division strengths offset decline in iron ore earnings
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto has demonstrated impressive performance in aluminium and copper, compensating for declining iron ore earnings and increased labour costs in Australia. For the six months ending June 30, the company reported a profit after tax (PAT) of $US5.8 billion...
Capral Aluminium completes trials and becomes Alba’s first customer for EternAlTM low-carbon aluminium
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C.’s (Alba) new range of low-carbon aluminium EternAl TM has reportedly gained access to the Australian manufacturing sector through its first customer Capral Aluminium. The latter has completed its trials of both EternAl-15 and EternAl-30 for using it in producing extruded...
China’s alumina imports in June reflect a slump of 13.9% Y-o-Y due to supply cuts in the overseas market
According to China customs data, China's alumina exports in June 2024 trended up M-o-M by 54.78 per cent to reach 157,100 tonnes versus 101,500 tonnes in May. The latest hike brought the country's cumulative exports during January-June to 810,700 tonnes. However, China's alumina imports in June...
Metro Mining to highlight successes and plans at the Noosa investment meet
During this week's Noosa Mining Investment Conference in Queensland, the Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining will showcase the ongoing acceleration of operations at its Bauxite Hills Mine, situated north of Weipa. Commencing mining activities at the expansive 1,900 km 2 project...
Disrupted shipments from Guinea cause sharp reversal in China's May 2024 bauxite imports
China’s bauxite imports in May 2024, following a peak in April, reversed and stood below 14 million tonnes. According to China customs data, the country imported 13.549 million tonnes, registering a month-on-month decline of 4.84 per cent from 14.2376 million tonnes and year-on-year fall of 4.63...
Australia’s Regal Fund Managements rounds up investors for $20 million bauxite royalty deal
Funds management giant Regal is actively seeking investors for a substantial $20 million capital-raising effort to acquire a royalty over a bauxite operation in Northern Queensland, according to sources close to the deal. Regal Funds Management, established in 2004, is one of Australia's most...
