Imported bauxite prices in China moved slightly higher last week amid improved activity in the spot market. No trend-level shift emerged on the supply-demand side. Although rainy-season disruptions and elevated freight rates continued to weigh on Guinea's export volumes, the country's weekly...
International investor interest in Ghana’s bauxite industry has intensified, with Coal India becoming the latest overseas company to evaluate opportunities in the country as it seeks to diversify beyond coal and secure mineral assets abroad. The Indian state-controlled miner’s interest remains at...
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Aluminium hydroxide, a key raw material used across industries ranging from water treatment and aluminium refining to defence manufacturing and liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, should remain exempt from US tariffs to safeguard domestic manufacturing, according to industry representatives....
Australasian Metals has returned encouraging results from bulk sampling at its May Queen South Bauxite Project in central Queensland, with composite samples confirming strong aluminium oxide grades ahead of the next phase of metallurgical testing. The company collected three bulk samples, each...
According to data from the General Administration of Customs of People's Republic of China (GACC), China imported a total of 20.32 million tonnes of bauxite in June 2026, down 11.76 per cent month-on-month but up 12.17 per cent year-on-year. In the first half of the year, cumulative imports reached...
Arrow Minerals Limited has been granted a new three-year Industrial Exploration Permit for its Niagara Bauxite Project in Guinea following a government review of the company's historical work and operational capabilities. The permit, issued by Guinea's Ministry of Mines and Geology on July 15,...
UMS United Mining Supply (UMS) and Renault Trucks have marked 10 years of partnership supporting mining logistics operations in Guinea, where a fleet of Renault K Trucks is used to transport bauxite from mining sites to port facilities. The partnership, which began in 2016 with the support of local...
The first part of this series traced the sharp rise in bauxite trade volumes, the growing concentration of supply from Guinea and Australia, and the destination patterns shaping the global market. But the increase in tonnage tells only one side of the story. As more bauxite entered the trade...
The global bauxite trade entered 2026 with a clear divergence between volume and cost. More ore moved into the world's largest consuming market, Guinea expanded its shipments, Australia maintained growth, and several smaller origins recorded sharp changes in their trade volumes. At the same time,...
Recently, persistent market rumours, such as the imminent introduction of an export quota system in Guinea and a potential reduction in China's imported ore supply, have captured the attention of participants in China's bauxite and alumina markets, intensifying the tug-of-war between market...
The International Bauxite, Alumina & Aluminium Society (IBAAS) has been successfully organising its Technical Lecture Series for the past four years, creating a unique knowledge-sharing platform for professionals, researchers, students, and stakeholders associated with the aluminium industry...
Canyon Resources has announced the delivery of locomotives to its Cameroonian subsidiary, Camalco Cameroon S.A., marking further progress in the development of the Minim Martap Bauxite Project's mine-to-port logistics network. The milestone follows the company's decision to increase its stake in...
The public hearing on the proposed expansion of Kodingamali Bauxite Mine in Odisha concluded peacefully on June 21 with the residents of nearby villages backing the project but raising concerns over infrastructure and livelihoods. The State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)’s regional office conducted...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 China's ports are becoming increasingly important centres for international cooperation, bringing together industry players to exchange technology, management expertise and business opportunities, with the bauxite trade emerging as a key part of that growth. At a logistics...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 China Hongqiao Group is looking to raise the annual limits on a bauxite supply deal involving its subsidiary, Well Harvest Winning. The company said the current limits may not be enough for its expected needs over the coming years. The supply agreement runs until 2033 and is with...
Mumbai-based bauxite and bentonite exporting firm Ashapura Minechem Limited has delivered a robust FY2026 financial performance, anchored by higher bauxite and iron ore shipments from its Guinea business, the key growth engine throughout FY2026. As the year generated record revenue figures, the...
The global aluminium industry witnessed a week shaped by supply-side adjustments, expansion plans and evolving trade dynamics. From Guinea’s potential bauxite export restrictions and fresh alumina capacity developments in India and Vietnam to Rio Tinto’s operational gains, Vedanta’s record...
For the past few years, Guinea has been the driving force behind the global bauxite trade. Production expanded rapidly, exports climbed to record highs, finding their way to refineries across the world. But after years of pushing output higher, Guinea is now considering a different approach - a...
The Jamaica Bauxite Institute (JBI) has renewed its call for citizens to avoid occupying bauxite-bearing lands, highlighting growing concerns over unauthorised settlements on areas designated for mining, agriculture and future development projects. The statement may bear a twofold significance: The...
In a conversation with Harvey Kaye, Executive Chairman of U.S. Critical Materials Corp., AL Circle discussed the United States’ growing push to strengthen its domestic critical minerals supply chain and the company’s role in supporting this strategic objective. During the interaction, Harvey said...
