Rio Tinto adds Aurukun's 8 tpa bauxite opportunity to growing Cape York pipeline
The acquisition gives Rio Tinto control of a major undeveloped Cape York resource as it expands its existing Weipa operations and advances new mining areas. Rio Tinto is expanding its Cape York bauxite portfolio by acquiring the Aurukun bauxite project from Glencore and Mitsubishi, adding a...
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...
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Australian government grants A$400 million funding to Alpha HPA for a factory
Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese announced the funding of A$400 million for a high-purity alumina processing factory in Gladstone, as part of its pledge to give out $600 million in loans to develop the market for two critical mineral projects. The news came after Mr Albanese made the...
China’s bauxite imports show 4% Y-o-Y rise in Jan-Feb’24 due to domestic refineries dependency on overseas ores
China customs data showed that the country's bauxite imports from January to February 2024 totalled 24.4794 million tonnes, reflecting an annual increase of 4 per cent. In individual months, China imported 13.2019 million tonnes and11.2775 million tonnes of bauxite. The import in January was 11.24...
Borcat Trailers goes green with Capral’s LocAl® aluminium: Decarbonising Australia’s industrial transport sector
In Australia's sprawling and diverse landscape, where vast distances stretch between cities and regions, the transport sector stands as a vital lifeline, weaving communities together and fuelling economic vitality. Yet, amidst mounting apprehensions regarding climate change and environmental...
Rio Tinto partners with a startup investor to drive technology innovations in the mining industry
Rio Tinto, a leading global mining group, is reportedly collaborating with a world-famous venture studio and startup investor Founders Factory to support the advancement and commercialisation of breakthrough technologies that will lead mining companies, including bauxite miners, to automation,...
A legacy of quality: PCW and Capral Aluminium mark 20 years of success together
Emerging from the success of "Palmer Aluminium," a thriving commercial window enterprise of the 1990s and early 2000s, PCW Commercial Windows stands as a beacon of perseverance, ingenuity, and strategic collaboration, spearheaded by Leigh Spinks alongside partners Ross Farrelly and Jay Atkins....
Bauxite Titans of 2023: Unveiling the top bauxite producing countries
In 2023, the global bauxite industry experienced substantial changes, marked by shifts in production, trade dynamics, and pricing patterns. Australia, Guinea, and China emerged as key players shaping the worldwide bauxite market landscape. In 2023, global bauxite production was estimated to show a...
Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, March 2024
The price of aluminium on the LME experienced a gradual upward trend throughout March 2024, fluctuating within a range of approximately USD$85-90. Similarly, the SHFE price also increased slightly, hovering around USD$65-70, albeit with considerable fluctuations. However, according to a research...
TerraCycle hits a milestone: Nearly 100 million items saved from landfills in Australia and New Zealand
International recycling leader TerraCycle® is celebrating a decade of recycling hard-to-recycle waste streams in Australia and New Zealand since starting its local operations in 2014. Since its launch, the innovative waste company has embarked on the mission to Eliminate the Idea of Waste and has...
Former coal-fired power station to be the manufacturing hub of aluminium solar panels in Australia
Anthony Norman Albanese, the 31st Prime Minister of Australia, has recently announced that the New South Wales-based former coal-fired power station, Liddell, will be turned into a solar panels manufacturing hub. The upcoming Solar SunShot program project is expected to be a part of the $1 billion...
Global mining giant releases details of $8.5 billion of taxes and royalties paid in 2023
The British-Australian multinational company Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, has released its 2023 Taxes and Royalties Paid Report, outlining the $8.5 billion paid in taxes and royalties worldwide for the year. In 2022, the company paid $10.8 billion,...
China’s A00 aluminium ingot price gains RMB140/t to RMB 19,470/t; Australian alumina FOB price moves up by US$2/t
On Friday, March 29, China's A00 aluminium ingot price increased by RMB 140 per tonne to arrive at RMB 19,470 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 130 per tonne and RMB 90 per tonne. The average price may be between RMB 19,450 per tonne and RMB...
Introducing Liquid Death in Australia: Soulfresh welcomes a global phenomenon
Soulfresh, a prominent distributor of food and beverages, proudly announces the addition of Liquid Death to its esteemed portfolio, extending its reach across the vibrant landscapes of Australia and New Zealand. Founded by the visionary Mike Cessario, Liquid Death swiftly garnered international...
Alpha HPA makes strides with small-scale production of its 5N purity aluminium nitrate
Alpha HPA, the aluminium chemicals company, has recently initiated small-scale commercial production of its 5N purity aluminium nitrate (Al-nitrate) precursors at its Stage 1 Precursor Production Facility (PPF) in Gladstone, Queensland. The facility manufactures high-purity alumina (HPA), essential...
Queensland government backs GMG with AU$2 million funding for battery pilot plant
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd. ("GMG") has recently secured a significant boost for its endeavours with the State Government of Queensland. The company has agreed to the Queensland Critical Minerals and Battery Technology Fund, through which it will receive a grant of AU$ 2 million. This funding...
Capral Aluminium elevates market presence with acquisition of Aluminium Trade Centre
Capral Aluminium, Australia's foremost manufacturer and distributor of aluminium extrusions, has announced a strategic acquisition that will fortify its position in the market. The company, under the leadership of CEO Tony Dragicevich, has acquired Aluminium Trade Centre (ATC), a distinguished...
Australia’s biggest aluminium smelter braces itself for a complete clean energy transformation
With a significant wind and solar tender, Tomago Aluminium, Australia's premier smelter, embarks on a riveting journey toward sustainability. As the nation's largest consumer of energy, Tomago's transition to renewables sets a pioneering precedent in the aluminium industry. Tomago Aluminium,...
April Pine's aluminium sculpture bags the Capral Artist Subsidy of $5,000
Australia's largest extruder and distributor of aluminium products, Capral, is thrilled to announce its continued National Supporting Partnership with Sculpture by the Sea. This esteemed annual outdoor sculpture exhibition has captivated audiences for over two decades. A new chapter unfolds in the...
Gas pipeline blaze disrupts operation at Rio Tinto's alumina refineries
Global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto's alumina refineries and Orica's cyanide plant in Australia, both of which are significant gas consumers, are operating at limited capacity as they race to secure supplies after a fire on a crucial gas pipeline managed by retailer Jemena, which serves...
