Alcoa has moved its proposed acquisition of South32's bauxite, alumina and aluminium interests forward with a US SEC filing, with the transaction carrying an implied enterprise value of up to USD 5.6 billion. Alcoa Corporation has filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the US Securities and...
National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) has reported its highest-ever operational and financial performance for FY2025-26 as the state-run aluminium producer moves ahead with major expansion projects and a broader push into critical minerals and resource security. National Aluminium Company Ltd...
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Cameroon’s Minim-Martap bauxite project is moving closer to export readiness, with project developer Camalco adopting an interim coastal shipping solution to bridge existing infrastructure constraints and bring its ore to international markets. The move may extend the nation's goal of strengthening...
As India looks to secure supplies of critical minerals and industrial raw materials, Venezuela's large bauxite reserves are attracting attention alongside its deposits of gold, diamonds, coltan and iron ore. The issue came up during a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...
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...
The Indian National Congress (INC), an Indian political party, has expressed concern to the Union Government over the proposed bauxite project at Odisha’s Koraput district. Mr Jairam Ramesh, the General Secretary of the INC, has referred to the Forest Rights Act, 2006, to safeguard tribal as well...
Odisha is advancing with the mining auction process for eleven mineral blocks across essential mining districts, reopening discussions around some of the state’s most coveted resource projects. Among the assets on offer is the Karlapat bauxite block in Kalahandi district, a deposit that has long...
Metro Mining has announced that non-executive director Jo-Anne Scarini has resigned from the company’s board, with the resignation taking effect on May 30. Scarini joined Metro Mining as a non-executive director in October 2024 and also served as Chair of the company’s Audit and Risk Committee. In...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Utkal Alumina International Limited has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The Certification covers the Baphlimali Bauxite Mines, which undertake bauxite mining, onsite crushing, and transport by conveyor of...
Vedanta Limited has moved a step closer to developing its Sijimali bauxite mine project in Odisha after the Union Environment Ministry’s expert appraisal committee recommended the project for environmental clearance. The proposed mine, located across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts, is expected to...
Bauxite mines in Shanxi are still operating normally despite increased safety inspections launched after a gas explosion at a coal mine in Qinyuan County. Authorities in Shanxi recently started a special safety inspection campaign focused mainly on coal mines following the accident. So far, bauxite...
Guinea is expected to introduce reforms next month aimed at restricting bauxite exports after a surge in supply pushed global prices sharply lower. According to reports, Guinea’s bauxite shipments rose around 25 per cent to 183 million tonnes in 2025, with export growth continuing to accelerate...
India’s bauxite industry is entering a new phase of expansion as domestic production and imports rise simultaneously. The country produced around 25 million tonnes of bauxite in 2025, slightly higher than the 24 million tonnes recorded in 2024. However, despite increasing domestic mining activity,...
Western Yilgarn said re-assaying work at its Cardea 1 project in Western Australia’s Darling Range has confirmed shallow gallium mineralisation across multiple target zones. The company believes the results strengthen the project’s potential as both a bauxite and critical minerals asset while also...
According to China's General Administration of Customs, domestic bauxite imports in April 2026 totalled 19.743 million tonnes, down 9.4 per cent M-o-M and 4.6 per cent Y-o-Y. From January to April 2026, domestic cumulative bauxite imports reached 77.728 million tonnes, up 14.7 per cent Y-o-Y. In...
Jamaica is once again turning its attention to an overlooked by-product of the bauxite industry that officials believe could hold substantial economic value. During his presentation in the House of Representatives for the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate on May 13, Floyd Green outlined fresh efforts to...
Aluminum Corporation of China (CHALCO), through its Hong Kong-listed Unit, and its partnering mining company and port company have signed an agreement to amend and restart the Mining Convention with the Guinean Government. It paves the way for the creation of a dedicated project company that will...
Kazakhstan is exploring large-scale metallurgy projects worth between USD 10 billion and USD 12 billion, with a major focus on expanding domestic processing capacity for bauxite, alumina and aluminium. According to Arman Kassenov, the country has significant untapped potential across several metals...
Jamaica’s government said the mining sector remains a major contributor to the national economy, accounting for around 2 per cent of GDP while generating roughly 85 per cent of the country’s traditional export earnings. Speaking during the 2026/27 Sectoral Debate in Parliament, Floyd Green said...
