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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Alpha HPA gains visionary insight: Appoints Marghanita Johnson as an independent, non-executive director
In a commendable move toward bolstering its leadership, the board of Alpha HPA Limited proudly announces the addition of Marghanita Johnson to its esteemed cadre as an independent, non-executive director. This strategic move bears profound significance within the realms of the aluminium industry,...
Modinex embraces Capral’s LocAl Green to reduce the carbon footprint of its products
One of the leading suppliers of architectural building products, Modinex, has decided to switch to Capral's LocAl Green, a lower-carbon aluminium solution. In a strategic alliance with Capral, Australia's foremost aluminium supplier, Modinex is actively committed to mitigating the carbon footprint...
Alcoa announces plans to cease production at its Kwinana Alumina Refinery
Alcoa Corporation has announced its intention to cease production at the Kwinana Alumina Refinery in Western Australia in 2024, with the gradual shutdown commencing in the second quarter. The refinery, boasting an annual nameplate production capacity of 2.2 million tonnes, has been operating at...
BAB Aluminium joins ASI as the new Industrial User member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the joining of Australia-based BAB Aluminium as the new Industrial User Member. Founded by Brian Blowes, BAB Aluminium stands tall as a quintessential Australian success narrative, boasting an unwavering commitment to its national heritage. The...
Dell Technologies strives toward sustainable development with Concept Luna at the forefront
Dell Technologies, a leader in sustainable technology, is advancing its commitment to environmental responsibility with Concept Luna—a path-changing initiative geared towards minimising waste. The Australian-based company is dedicated to incorporating more sustainable and recycled materials, with...
Western Australian govt. agrees to allow AWAC to continue bauxite mining and alumina refining in the region
As per the reports, the Western Australian government has agreed to allow Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) to continue bauxite mining and downstream alumina refining in the state. The Western Australian government has declared that it would accept the newest five-year mining plan (also...
Renewable energy firms Frontier and Waroona unite to amplify green hydrogen production in Australia
Frontier Energy and Waroona Energy have merged to create a new company combining two large-scale solar projects in Western Australia. Frontier is the developer of the Bristol Springs Renewable Energy Project and has received development approvals for a total solar generation capacity of 355 MW....
Alcoa appoints Matt Reed as Chief Operations Officer
Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in the aluminium industry, has announced the appointment of Matt Reed as its Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Matt Reed's background and responsibilities Matt Reed, currently the Vice President of Operations for...
Santos, Nippon and ENEOS join hands to nurture the carbon capture and storage technology
Santos has embarked on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JX Nippon Oil & Gas Exploration Corporation (JX) and ENEOS Corporation (ENEOS) to conduct a joint feasibility study on capturing, transporting, and sequestering emissions from Japan. The Australian parliament has recently passed...
Green Deal: DECO Australia supervises solar panel installations at its Minto manufacturing unit
DECO Australia, the renowned Australian manufacturer of timber-style aluminium building products, has completed its solar panel installation project at its manufacturing plant in Minto, Southwest Sydney. The company's latest solar panel project, which consists of over 950 solar panels, is a...
Aluminium and fluorine find respective positions in Australia’s Strategic Mineral List
Australia has announced the inclusion of aluminium in the Strategic Materials List to support the global shift towards a net-zero future. The Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) backed this move. With a press release, ABx Group also announced that its subsidiary ALCORE's main production choice,...
ALCORE successfully completes three test runs of its state-of-the-art bath pilot batch reactor
The Australia-based ABx Group has revealed that ALCORE, its 83 per cent stake subsidiary, has successfully conducted three test runs under standard process conditions following the activation of its state-of-the-art bath pilot batch reactor. Located at the ALCORE Technology Centre on the NSW...
Metro Mining reaches bauxite milestone despite Cyclone Jasper
In a recent announcement, Metro Mining Limited, a key player in the bauxite industry, proudly disclosed a noteworthy achievement in its operations despite facing a temporary setback due to Tropical Cyclone Jasper. As of December 13, 2023, the company has successfully produced and shipped 4.51...
Guinea’s bauxite exports to China are up 60.5% Y-o-Y in Oct’2023 despite rain-delayed shipments
According to China customs data, China’s bauxite imports in October 2023 stood at 11.1273 million tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 11 per cent and a year-on-year hike of 23.97 per cent. Guinea was the highest exporter of bauxite to China in the said month, supplying 7.084 million...
Aluminium replica of giant bull ant's nest, the star of Queensland Museum's exhibition
A giant bull ant's nest transformed into the main attraction of Queensland Museum's exhibition, titled the Insect Agency. Weighing around 130 kilogrammes with shimmering silver tentacles almost two metres long, the extraordinary structure hanging from the museum's ceiling is an aluminium replica of...
AngloGold Ashanti Australia trials Sandvik's battery-electric mining truck; bauxite sector must embrace sustainable technology
The Sunrise Dam gold mine in Western Australia, operated by AngloGold Ashanti, is creating a historic moment by conducting the inaugural trial of the Sandvik TH665B. This mining truck is noteworthy for being the world's largest battery-electric vehicle designed for underground mining. The...
Rio Tinto grants new solar farm and battery storage construction contract to Aggreko for Amrun bauxite
As part of the long-term global decarbonisation strategy, Rio Tinto has approved the construction of a new 12.4 MW solar farm and 8.8MVa/2.1MWh of battery storage for renewable energy supply to Amrun bauxite mine near Weipa in Queensland. This initiative also represents Rio Tinto's ongoing efforts...
Accolade Wines embraces the green wave with its latest sustainable wine range, Wise Wolf
In a move to become greener, Accolade Wines has taken a significant step in the Australian wine industry by launching its new brand, Wise Wolf. The brand was introduced to cater to environmentally-conscious consumers' growing demand for eco-friendly packaging. Some of their wise incorporations...
