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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OZroll industries: Pioneering innovation in aluminium louvres and shutters
Since its inception in 1999, the Ozroll Group has emerged as the leading force in Australia for aluminium louvres, plantation shutters, outdoor blinds, and roller shutter production. Capral Aluminium, a crucial collaborator throughout OZroll's evolution, has fostered the company's growth and...
CSR's stake in Australian aluminium giant adds complexity to Saint-Gobain acquisition deal
Australia's largest aluminium smelter, Tomago Aluminum in Newcastle, will be caught up in the play going down by its part-owner. CSR (Colonial Sugar Refining), an Australian conglomerate, is bought out by French conglomerate Saint-Gobain. The deal will be completed later this year and is said to be...
Alcoa leverages legal counsel from Davis Polk & Wardwell, Ashurst in Alumina Ltd. buyout strategy
Global law firms Davis Polk & Wardwell and Ashurst are advising American aluminium giant Alcoa Corporation regarding its proposed acquisition of Alumina Ltd, an Australian alumina and bauxite producer. The acquisition, structured as an all-stock transaction, values Alumina Ltd. at USD$2.2 billion....
Capral Aluminium Chairman Rex Wood-Ward will take his farewell on May 8, 2024
According to a report on February 28, Capral Aluminium Chairman Rex Wood-Ward will retire from the board at the conclusion of the company's Annual General Meeting on May 8, 2024. The news came after Mr Wood-Ward announced his retirement, telling Australia's leading publication, Trailer Magazine,...
Lava Blue's PRiSM facility poised for HPA commercial production
Lava Blue is progressing with developing its Predictive Research into Specialty Materials (PRiSM) centre towards small-scale commercial production. The Centre for Predictive Research into Specialty Materials (PRiSM) by Lava Blue, situated in Redlands, Brisbane, was established to explore and...
Simon McKeon to step down as Rio Tinto’s Non-Executive Director on May 2, 2024
Rio Tinto will reportedly see a change in its board at the end of the annual general meeting on May 2, 2024, as Simon McKeon will step down as a Non-Executive Director. Since the last year, Rio Tinto appointed five new Non-Executive Directors as it continued to refresh the composition of the board....
Diverse industry presence propels Capral to match the prior year's record earnings in 2023
Australia's largest extruder and distributor of industry-leading aluminium products, Capral, achieved full-year underlying earnings in 2023 that matched the previous year's record, surpassing guidance expectations. This accomplishment was propelled by the company's diversified industry presence and...
Renewable revolution: Rio Tinto inks new PPA for its Gladstone aluminium operations
Rio Tinto, the world's second-largest metals and mining corporation, has recently inked the biggest renewable power purchase agreement (PPA) ever recorded in Australia. The main aim of this PPA is to supply its Gladstone operations in Queensland with electricity sourced from Windlab's upcoming...
Thinkerbell & Jerome Borazio introduce aluminium canned drinking water
Water Can is an innovative water brand born from the collaborative efforts of the creative agency Thinkerbell and Mr B, the visionary behind Laneway Music Festival. Crafted from 100 per cent purified still or sparkling water, it comes in an aluminium can, eliminating the need for plastic bottles....
Territory Pharmacy collaborates with TerraCycle® for territory-wide blister pack recycling program
Territory Pharmacy, the largest pharmacy group in the Northern Territory, Australia, has initiated the pioneering free blister pack recycling program across the territory. This initiative is made possible through a partnership with TerraCycle ® , an innovative recycling company. Let's know about...
Researchers suggest end-of-life solar panels can be recycled as future resources
Australia is at the forefront of global solar adoption, boasting over 3.3 million households equipped with rooftop solar panels. However, the initial wave of installations is now ageing, and the first set of panels is approaching the end of their operational life. This has led to projections by...
Rio Tinto wins legal battle against another leading aluminium powerhouse
In a landmark decision, the Federal Court upheld Rio Tinto's discernment in navigating the complex web of international sanctions in 2022. The esteemed court, presided over by Justice Michael O'Bryan, dismissed claims made by subsidiaries of a Leading Russian Aluminium Producer, challenging Rio's...
Rio Tinto secures 25-year PPA with European Energy, aiming to reduce carbon emissions by 50%
Rio Tinto is set to spearhead the development of Australia's largest solar power project, the 1.1GW Upper Calliope Solar Farm, situated near Gladstone. In a significant move towards sustainable practices, Rio Tinto has committed to purchasing all the electricity generated by the solar farm, aiming...
Rio Tinto's Weipa operations made a resilient comeback
Rio Tinto's Weipa operations bounced back in a big way in 2023. Despite a slow start to the year, the mining company managed to ship 35.12 million tonnes of bauxite from Weipa, an improvement from 34.52 million tonnes in 2022. The journey wasn't without its challenges, as weather and equipment...
Austal secures contract to construct state-of-the-art aluminium catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries
Austal Australasia is set to embark on an exciting maritime venture, having secured a prestigious contract to craft a cutting-edge 32-metre aluminium catamaran for Rottnest Fast Ferries, headquartered in Hillarys, Western Australia. As the company's official announcement revealed, this...
Alcoa Corporation reports Q4 and full year 2023 results; primary aluminium output rises 5%
On January 17, 2023, Alcoa Corporation reported fourth quarter and full year 2023 results demonstrating progress on key priorities. Financial results and highlights Fourth quarter 2023 Received approval to continue bauxite mining in Western Australia Received clarification on qualification for...
Bell Bay Hydrogen Hub secures A$300 million in landmark investment via the Australian Labor Government
To rejuvenate interest in the Bell Bay hydrogen hub, Australia's Federal Labor Government has allocated a substantial A$70 million, with the combined efforts of state government funding and private-sector contributions, amassing a total investment of A$300 million at the site. Set to commence...
Rio Tinto witnesses high Q4 2023 production amidst looming pressure of Lake Macleod sale
The leading Anglo-Australian mining giant Rio Tinto, with a strategic move, is selling its Lake MacLeod salt and gypsum operations to Leichhardt Industrials Group for $251 million. The sale is an open avenue for Rio Tinto to boost its portfolio, aiming to amplify operational efficiencies at its...
