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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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...
Alspec takes a monumental leap with its newly launched GreenCore® Aluminium, promoting sustainability
Alspec is pleased to announce a significant step in decreasing carbon intensity in aluminium production through its newly branded GreenCore® Aluminium, in line with worldwide trends towards sustainability and responsible resource management. This effort demonstrates Alspec's commitment to reduce...
Adbri awards bauxite supply contract to ABx Group
Adbri has granted ABx Group a contract to provide 90,000 – 120,000 tonnes of bauxite to its Birkenhead, South Australia, cement plant over a period of five years starting in early 2024. According to the source, the estimated value of the contract is reported as 'conservative,' totalling US$5.4...
IAI suggests effective aluminium beverage can recycling may save 60 million tonnes of Co2e annually
A new study on aluminium recycling cans conducted by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) determines that effective global recycling of used aluminium beverage cans can save 60 million tonnes of Co2e annually by 2030. Along with IAI, Emirates Global Aluminium, Crown Holdings, Australian...
ChemX reports progress in its high-purity alumina (HPA) micro-plant flowsheet
ChemX, an Australia-based high-purity critical materials company, is thrilled to report considerable development in both the high-purity alumina (HPA) and high-purity manganese (HPM) business streams. The Australian-based company has made progress in refining its high-purity alumina (HPA)...
ABx Group signed a 5-year bauxite supply agreement with Adelaide Brighton Cement Limited
ABx Group has recently inked a significant five-year agreement with Adelaide Brighton Cement Limited (ABCL), a subsidiary of Adbri Limited, for the supply of cement-grade bauxite. The bauxite will be sourced from ABx's DL130 Bauxite Project located in northern Tasmania, with the initial shipment...
MBS Architectural adopts Capral's LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium for sustainable building solutions
In a significant step towards sustainability, MBS Architectural, known for its commitment to excellence in the construction industry, has transitioned to Capral's LocAl® Green Lower Carbon Aluminium for its Apollo Concealed Clip Aluminium Batten System. This strategic shift empowers architects,...
Lindian Resources appoints Chinese-born Australian entrepreneur Park Wei as new Director
The ASX-listed Australian company with world-class rare earth and bauxite assets, Lindian Resources Ltd, has expanded its Board of Directors with the appointment of Park (Zuliang) Wei as a non-executive director, with effect from September 4, 2023. Wei, a Chinese-born Australian entrepreneur, has...
Metro Mining unveils its H1 2023 operational and financial results
The Australian mining and exploration company Metro Mining Limited has announced that in the six months ending 30 June 2023 (‘H1 2023’), it achieved a record in H1 shipments. The strategies implemented during 2022 aimed at reducing unit costs and improving its resilience are now being realised by...
Sunshine Coast aims to recycle 60,000 tonnes of aluminium cans with its planned $40.5 million MRF
The Sunshine Coast is nearing construction of a new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF), which is expected to be operating by the end of the year. The MRF will be able to process 60,000 tonnes or more of aluminium cans, glass bottles and jars, plastic containers, cardboard, paper, and...
Local collaborations for aluminium jetty parts in a US$14 million project fortifies Western Australia's economy
Global Trade Sales, a Wangara-based company, won a two-year contract worth US$14 million in May last year to design and construct five new jetties at Hillarys Boat Harbour and replace one jetty at Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour. As part of the contract, up to 90% of the contract value will be spent...
Capral begins zero emissions delivery program in alliance with freight specialist Goldstar Transport
Capral Aluminium, the largest manufacturer of extruded aluminium and distributor of aluminium products in Australia, has recently kick-started its zero-emissions delivery program through its freight partner, Goldstar Transport. The first Fuso eCanter deliveries were made to Bull Motor Bodies, a...
Downstream weekly recap: The global aluminium foil market is poised for strong growth; The US witnessed a continuous rise in aluminium imports
The downstream aluminium sector witnessed various events in the week started from August 21, 2023. The global aluminium foil market is expected to grow from $26.3B in 2022 to $42.3B in 2032 due to its effective packaging properties. The US witnessed a continuous rise in aluminium imports, reaching...
Rise in US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports mark hat-trick till May’23; Australia becomes a new face
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys imports totalled 407,000 tonnes in May 2023 after escalating by 32,000 tonnes or 8.53 per cent from 375,000 tonnes in April. The import volume in the earlier month (March 2023) stood at 316,000 tonnes, meaning the US imports grew by 18.67 per cent...
Orora Beverage invests $80 million for new can producing line eyeing demand for its 200ml modules
Australian manufacturer of cans from aluminium foils, Orora Beverage, has publicised the opening of its new $80 million multi-sized can production line. The company produces almost 1 billion beverage cans annually and has an engaging client base consisting of VB, Mount Franklin and Coke. It excels...
Ozroll starts sourcing LocAl® Green lower carbon aluminium from Capral
Driven by the demand for sustainable aluminium products in the construction sector, Ozroll, an Australian manufacturer and distributor of premium home improvement products, has started using LocAl® Green lower carbon aluminium supplied by Capral for its Elipso louvres and plantation shutters. The...
CITIC Resources inks new electricity hedging agreement with Portland Aluminium smelter
On August 17, CITIC Resources announced the signing of a new electricity hedging agreement (the “2026 EHA”) with Alcoa’s Portland Aluminium smelter in Australia. This new deal will be active from 1 July 2026 till 30 June 2035, supplying almost 300 MW of electricity to Portland Aluminium smelter....
CleanTech MoU between Australia and California aligns green energy development
Australia has entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the US state of California to propel clean energy technology development and strategic partnerships. Australia is a heavy mining region and will benefit from this green energy collaboration, while California, the largest economy in the...
