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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Sureweld: Australia's trailblazing manufacturer that keeps the country moving
Australia's landscape is vast and rugged. As a nation thriving on development and progression, Australians demand portable, durable, efficient, and innovative solutions. Enter Sureweld, the country's leading aluminium loading ramps and plant trailers manufacturer and a company synonymous with...
South32 Worsley Alumina joins ASI as new Production and Transformation member
On Friday, October 20, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of South32 Worsley Alumina as new Production and Transformation member. Worsley Alumina is an integrated bauxite mining and alumina refining operation in the South West of Western Australia. The company began its...
End user weekly: Deco Australia becomes recipient of the Qualicoat Seaside license
The end user sector has recorded some of the most innovative activities this week, with Deco Australia, a top manufacturer of aluminium building materials and finishes, receiving a Qualicoat Seaside license. This license, in addition to their standard Qualicoat applicator accreditation, offers the...
The first boiler at Worsley Alumina shifts to natural gas
South32, a diversified mining and metals company, successfully converted the first coal-fired boilers to natural gas at its Worsley Alumina operation in Western Australia. This conversion is a significant step toward reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by the operation. The...
The US aluminium powerhouse plans to close its Kwinana alumina refinery, citing environmental concerns
The US aluminium powerhouse is evaluating several alternatives, one of which is the potential closure of the Kwinana alumina refinery. This decision comes amid the company’s efforts to get approval for the clearance of more Jarrah forest for bauxite mining. Concerns have been raised over the...
Alcoa's Q3 2023 report: Increased shipments and progress amidst market challenges
In Q3 2023, Alcoa Corporation delivered noteworthy results, with increased third-party shipments, enhanced cash flow, and significant achievements. Highlights: They increased third-party alumina shipments by 11 per cent and aluminium by 1 per cent sequentially. A cash balance of $926 million was...
Deco Australia secures Qualicoat Seaside license
Deco Australia, one of the leading aluminium building materials and finishes makers, now holds a Qualicoat Seaside licence. In addition to their standard Qualicoat applicator accreditation, the licence offers the best quality architectural powder coating for usage in seashore and coastal areas...
Alpha HPA's battery anode plant is nearing completion
Alpha HPA, a key aluminium materials manufacturer, is close to finishing upgrades at its small-scale commercial high purity alumina (HPA) production facility in Gladstone, Queensland. These improvements are supported by a $15.5 million grant from the federal government's Critical Minerals...
WA government and Alcoa to uphold environmental standards to safeguard mining in Jarrah forest
In a recent development, the West Australian government has reaffirmed its commitment to upholding robust environmental standards in Alcoa's mining operations within the state's Jarrah forest. This commitment aims to prevent a potential legal issue impacting Alcoa's operations. This year, Alcoa...
Alpha makes strides in constructing the HPA circuit
Alpha HPA is getting closer to fully starting up their high purity alumina (HPA) circuit at their Stage 1 precursor production facility in Queensland. The company has reported that they are in the final stages of using a A$15.5-million grant from the Critical Minerals Development Programme. This...
Closed-loop recycling triumphs for majority of recycled cans in Australia: IAI
A recent study commissioned by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) revealed that a significant portion of aluminium cans recycled in Australia is effectively looped back into the manufacturing process to produce new aluminium cans, thereby closing the recycling loop for these containers....
Australian govt. may adopt a new definition for 'critical minerals'
The Anthony Albanese-led Australian government plans to re-evaluate the definition of 'critical minerals' to align with the strategic requirements of the nation's defence and trade allies. This revision may include domestically abundant resources such as bauxite, coking coal, and iron ore in the...
Rio Tinto's Chairman pivots towards aluminium, promising a bright future for the metal
The rush to discover additional ventures in transition materials has instigated a reassessment of strategy at Rio Tinto. This involves an inclination towards smaller mining operations and potentially exploring more precarious, less-established locations. On October 6, 2023, Dominic Barton, Rio...
RecycLiCo earns two complimentary patents in Japan and Australia for lithium-ion battery recycling
RecycLiCo Battery Materials Inc. has proudly announced that it has received patent No. 2020237451 from the Australian Patent Office and patent No. 7341598 from the Japanese Patent Office for its lithium-ion battery recycling process. Through the process, RecycLiCo separates aluminium foil from...
Skyportz drives waterfront vertiport concept with aluminium monocoque structure
Skyportz, Contreras Earl Architecture, and Pascall+Watson Architects are set to release a concept for an innovative e-mobility hub on the Australian waterfront. The proposal involves the transformation of an existing heliport situated along the Yarra River in Melbourne into a state-of-the-art...
Australian Commission decides to impose anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium extrusions yet again
The Australian Anti-dumping Commission has reportedly decided to impose anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties on China-origin aluminium extrusions. The news came on September 22, 2023, when the Australian Commission declared in Notice No. 2023/051 that the Australian Minister of Industry...
Deco, together with Capral launches the new lightweight aluminium building product, DecoWood
Deco Australia, one of the leading aluminium building products manufacturers, has revolutionised the aesthetics of aluminium in the region by introducing a cutting-edge sublimation process from Italy to the Australian market by Founder and Director Ross Doonan, a visionary with extensive industry...
ChemX unlocks milestone, confirms 4N purity results from its high-purity alumina “micro-plant” in Perth
ChemX Materials has officially verified the noteworthy 4N (99.99 per cent) purity outcomes obtained from its wholly-owned high-purity alumina "micro-plant" located in the southern suburbs of Perth, Western Australia. The results were determined across an astonishing range of 66 elements and...
