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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Australians sceptical about recycling efforts, Cleanaway report reveals
It is startling that Cleanaway's latest Recycling Behaviours Report for 2024 shows Australians need more confidence in recycling their waste. The report indicates that two in five Australians harbour doubts about whether their waste is being recycled appropriately. Additionally, 18 per cent of...
South32’s Boddington bauxite mine expansion cleared with environmental provisions
South32's Boddington bauxite mine expansion in Australia, which aims to extend the Worsley alumina refinery's operations for an additional 15 years, has secured support from the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), albeit with conditions. The alumina refinery, the second-largest alumina...
Sustainable Move: Airfoil embraces Capral’s LocAl® Green aluminium for its extruded product range
Airfoil, a global leader in air diffusion since 1976, has reportedly announced its significant move to adopt Capral's low-carbon aluminium LocAl® Green for manufacturing its premium air conditioning components and accessories. This transition is part of Airfoil's initiatives to produce greener...
Q2 milestone: Metro Mining hits new shipment record, ramps up expansion
Metro Mining Limited has announced a new shipment record for the second quarter of the calendar year, reaching 1.42 million WMT (wet metric tonnes). This represents a 12 per cent increase compared to Q2 2023. Year to date, the total shipments stand at 1.50 million WMT. Additionally, Q2 2024 has...
Sustainable vision: Capral announces upcoming trials of Alba’s EternAl-30 and EternAl-15 primary aluminium billets
Capral Aluminium is excited to announce the upcoming trials of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) 's EternAl-30 and EternAl-15 primary aluminium billets, which feature 30 per cent and 15 per cent recycled content. The groundbreaking low-carbon aluminium product This significant introduction into the...
Tomago Aluminium names Jérôme Dozol as Chief Executive Officer
Australasia’s largest aluminium smelter, Tomago Aluminium, has appointed Jérôme Dozol as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and General Manager to lead the company into its fifth decade, aiming to ensure a long and prosperous future. Dozol's career spans over 18 years with Rio Tinto, one of the...
Capral Aluminium confirms the receipt of its first ASI-certified primary metal shipment from Hydro
According to a recent report, Capral Aluminium, Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of industry-leading aluminium products, has secured its first ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) certified shipment from the Norwegian aluminium company Hydro. Receipt of the first ASI-certified aluminium...
CSI Mining Services begins transporting bauxite for Rio Tinto's Weipa operations
CSI Mining Services, a Mineral Resources Limited (MinRes) subsidiary, has initiated the transport of bauxite ore for Rio Tinto's Weipa operations in northern Queensland. Recognised as a leader in pit-to-ship solutions, CSI Mining Services specialises in innovative crushing, screening, and...
Alcoa appoints new Australia region leader
Alcoa Corporation has appointed Elsabe Muller as Vice President Operations – Australia and President Alcoa Australia, effective October 2024. Based in Perth, Elsabe will be responsible for the Company’s bauxite mining and rehabilitation, alumina refining and aluminium smelting activities in Western...
Transforming mined lands: South32's Soil Shift challenge seeks your solutions!
South32 proudly announces the Soil Shift open innovation challenge in collaboration with Unearthed! The globally diversified mining and metals company headquartered in Perth, Western Australia, South32's mission is to discover innovative methods for delivering high-quality soils while...
Capral acquires Brisbane-based aluminium extrusion supplier Apple Aluminium
Capral, Australia’s largest extruder and distributor of industry-leading aluminium products, has reportedly announced the purchase of Apple Aluminium, a Brisbane-based aluminium extrusion, sheet, and plate supplier. Capral said in a statement that although the acquisition is relatively small, it...
Alcoa provides update on transaction milestones for the acquisition of Alumina Limited
On June 11 2024, Alcoa Corporation announced that it had reached several key milestones in its acquisition of Alumina Limited (“Alumina”) and expects the transaction to be completed on or about August 1, 2024, subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions. The milestones include: Alcoa filed...
Rio Tinto to acquire Mitsubishi’s 11.65% stake in Boyne Smelters Ltd., Australia
Global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto has agreed to acquire Mitsubishi Corporation’s 11.65 per cent stake in Boyne Smelters Ltd (BSL), which owns and operates the Boyne Island aluminium smelter in Gladstone, Australia, in a strategic move to expand its operations. Upon completing this transaction...
Mighty Earth calls for responsible bauxite mining practices to protect people and the planet
In a startling revelation, Mighty Earth's latest report, "The Impact of the Bauxite Boom on People and the Planet," uncovers the profound environmental and social ramifications of bauxite mining, a critical component in producing aluminium for electric vehicles (EVs). The comprehensive study...
Rio Tinto commits A$8 million for conservation and Indigenous ranger programs in WA National Parks
The global mining giant Rio Tinto will invest A$8 million over five years in collaboration with Western Australia’s Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) to launch a new project aimed at enhancing conservation land management and supporting Traditional Owner ranger...
SMM A00 aluminium ingot price plunges by RMB470/t today; Australian alumina FOB price loses US$18/t
The Shanghai Metals Market has witnessed a massive slump of RMB 470 per tonne today, closing at RMB 21,240 per tonne, with the average prices hovering between RMB 21,220 per tonne and RMB 21,260 per tonne. The eight main provinces in China have all seen a stark downtrend in aluminium prices, with...
ABx Group unveils its first-ever ESG report, supported by Socialsuite
The high-tech Australian company ABx Group, which delivers materials for a cleaner future, has announced the publication of its baseline Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, prepared with assistance from Socialsuite. Socialsuite is a global leader in impact technology. Founded in...
European Commission declares signing its 13th critical mineral trade partnership with Australia
In a landmark advancement to secure vital resources and promote sustainable development, the European Commission announced its 13th trade partnership with Australia. This agreement, signed on May 28, aims to bolster the EU’s access to critical raw materials while fostering growth in Australia’s...
